The Grosvenor
Prices for The Grosvenor
| Double with ensuite bathroom: | £101.00 to £150.00(USD168.20) per room per night, breakfast included |
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About The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor is adjacent to Victoria mainline railway station, this London hotel is also within walking distance of many of London's famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. This elegant and spacious Victorian hotel has 357 bedrooms including nine deluxe king rooms and three suites.
Situated in this beautiful, historic hotel, Chez Gerard restaurant mixes old world glamour with a modern twist whilst serving "the best steak frites this side of Paris". This elegantly dressed Restaurant, Brassiere and bar is open 7 days a week and is perfect for a relaxing drink after work, something light to eat from the Brassiere menu and for pre or post theatre dining, with the Apollo Theatre and Victoria Palace Theatre located just a few minutes walk away.
The Grosvenor also offers a lounge and bar which serve a variety of drinks, light refreshments and meals. Car parking is available nearby at an additional charge.
The Grosvenor has seven meeting rooms, the largest of which seats 200 theatre style. Meeting rooms offer high speed internet access.
The Grosvenor Facilities
| Booking and payment details |
Euros accepted |
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The Grosvenor Address
| Address: |
101 Buckingham Palace Road, London
London
SW1W 0SJ
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| Telephone: | 0870 3339120 |
| Fax: | 0870 3339220 |
| Email: | grosvenor@guoman.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.thistle.com/hotels/united_kingdom/london/the_grosvenor/index.html |
Location Information for The Grosvenor
| Address: |
101 Buckingham Palace Road, London
London
SW1W 0SJ
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| Telephone: | 0870 3339120 |
| Fax: | 0870 3339220 |
| Email: | grosvenor@guoman.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.thistle.com/hotels/united_kingdom/london/the_grosvenor/index.html |
| Public transport: | The hotel is adjacent to Victoria station. |
| By Road: | Follow signs to the West End and then to Victoria. The hotel is on Buckingham Palace Road adjacent to Victoria station. |
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Latest 5 reviews of The Grosvenor
You get what you pay for....
Checked in 3 hours earlier than it said. Staff couldnt be more helpful. Stayed on the 5th floor. yes the room was a bit tired, but it was clean and had everything we needed. Towels were clean as well. Breakfast was excellent. If you go at the peak times, you are going to queue. Its ideally situated for everything, it was reasonably priced and if all people have to complain about is a lick of paint then dont listen!! Stay here.
Not what it used to be!
We have just returned from the Grosvenor this evening after spending one night at the hotel.
At first glance, this is a beautiful hotel, really stunning architecture on the exterior, and is in a perfect location being right next to the train/tube/bus stations. Also about 10 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace which is very convenient for a bit of sightseeing. Additionally, there's ample restaurants/bars/pubs/cafe's within the immediate walking distance of the hotel, meaning it's easy to get a bite to eat or drink.
When we checked into the hotel, the lobby and reception is exactly what you'd expect: grand, luxurious and elegant. Just like the exterior. Staff at reception were helpful, we did require a double bed however they only had twin rooms left because the hotel was fully booked. This was no problem and we were aware of this prior to booking.
We then made our way to the bedroom, which was on the sixth floor, and as soon as we left the ground floor, 'cracks' (not literal!) were emerging in the elegant facade of this hotel. Little things such as damp walls, peeling paint/wallpaper etc in the corridors to the room. We then entered the room to find a tiny bedroom, literally, the two (small) beds which were placed in the room struggled to fit! Within the room, which was in desperate need of decoration, was a bedside table, which had a broken draw, a flat screen TV, which you could only reach channels 1-5, and a small wardrobe and trouser press. The adjacent bathroom was poorly lit, did not appear 'clean' (as you'd expect in a hotel), and the shower was difficult to use. There was a hairdryer fixed to the wall in the bathroom, which my girlfriend used until she realised the handle was 'burning' her hand. The safety check sticker on the cover indicated that it had not been checked since February 2007! I cannot explain my dislike of the bathroom any further than it just didn't look "clean". The bedrooms have single glazed windows, so the traffic noise outside kept me awake for a lot of the night.
We had breakfast in the morning, which was lovely, and an excellent selection available, again the staff were very helpful.
In conclusion, the big 'plus' about this hotel is the location. However, the bedrooms appear to be very dated, and are in a desperate need of a good lick of paint!
I would not return to this hotel because there are plenty others in London which are significantly more comfortable!
PERFECT VALUE FOR MONEY RATIO IN CENTRAL LONDON
I would like to start this review with a piece of advice. If you choose the Grosvenor, book a superior room. Reason? More comfortable and they are situated in a quiet wing of the hotel. If you go for a standard you may find yourself facing Buckingham Palace Road and have some trouble with noise coming in from this busy causeway. A superior room is perfect for a business or leisure traveller. You have a very clean and well equipped bathroom. Beds are nice, there is a mini fridge that you can stock yourself if you want to. A 32"/82 cm flat screen with a number of channels, aircon etc. Staff, well in a large hotel as this you find them of all sorts. Some are excellent, some are more or less motivated, but all of them are doing their job as they should. The restaurant is excellent. Chez Gerard is pricey but delivers a very fine French cuisine. Breakfast too is fabulous with a large assortment of hot and cold dishes to choose from. The situation is perfect, just around the corner of Victoria Station. So you don't have to walk a mile to find a bus stop or underground station.
The building itself reflects the grandeur of the "Empire". So, if you are on a budget and think you have a good deal with a low price in a standard room in a four star hotel, think twice and spend your money on a lower class hotel because you may a better value rate comparison. But if you book a superior room you will find no reason to complain whatsoever.
Good hotel, great location, top notch staff and food
Was slightly worried about staying here given some of the previous reviews but my worries were totally unfounded - this hotel was great!
Check in was a breeze and staff were efficient and very welcoming, stayed in a standard room which had just been decorated and I have to say was excellent - the room was bright, well laid out and very clean. The bed was excellent and extremely comfortable and a had a great nights sleep. Had forgotten an adaptor so housekeeping appeared within 5 minutes with one, and the hotel also let me check out late and were polite about it to (unusual for London hotels!).
All public areas were very well presented and the lobby and bars were very grand and welcoming. Ate in Chez Gerard for lunch with colleagues and was not disappointed - service was excellent, food was very good (great choice) and would gladly recommend to others.
Stunning inside, great restaurant and fantastic location
Stayed with a friend of mine, was pleasantly suprised at how nice this hotel is inside... i definately recommend the restaurant, its got a nice ambience and the food was great.
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