For almost seventy years, The Dorchester has rightfully claimed its place as one of the very best hotels in London, if not the world. Luxurious, opulent, friendly, stylish, exclusive are all words that describe this legendary hotel. Located majestically overlooking Londons Hyde Park, The Dorchester offers something for everyone. Over the years The Dorchester has somehow infused into its very fabric the glamour, the excitement, the creativity of the people who have passed through its doors. Perhaps no other hotel in the world can claim its unique combination of characteristics for The Dorchester has tradition without staidness, modernity without gimmickry and prestige without pomposity. Buckingham Palace .5 mile, Hyde Park opposite hotel, Theatres 2 km, London Heathrow Airport LHR 15 miles, Victoria Train Station 1 mile, Subway .5 mile
Rating: Official Hotel Guide Classification - Superior Deluxe/Deluxe Rating
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Floors: 8
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Rooms: 248
Services/Facilities/Amenities
Hairdryers Available
Television with Cable
Restaurant
Barber/Beauty Shop
Mini Bar
Shops/Commercial Services
RV or Truck Parking
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Laundry/Valet Services
HighLights
Nearby Restaurants:
London is now undeniably one of the eating capitals of the world and a stay in London would not be complete without an exploration of the vibrant restaurant scene. Of course, you should start at The Dorchester itself.
The Grill Room's menu celebrates British cooking at its best. Wonderful, fresh ingredients from around the British Isles: succulent Scottish beef. Sweet Welsh lamb, Firm-fleshed wild salmon from the Severn and the Dee. Crabs and lobsters from the rocky coasts of Cornwall. Superb farmhouse cheeses from all over the islands.
The much lauded Oriental Restaurant is no ordinary Chinese restaurant. It is not just the quality of the food that excels, nor the depth of the wine list. As you enter The Oriental Restaurant, you are transported to another continent, rich in colour and jewel-bright, walls hung with antique silks and embroidered hangings. Many ingredients are specially flown in from Hong Kong. Three opulent private rooms pay decorative homage to Thailand, China and India respectively.
London has many excellent pubs, but very few good bars. The Dorchester Bar is one of that select handful. The décor is cheerfully eccentric with hand-made Provençale tiled picture panels and dominated by the late Liberace's glass and rhinestone baby grand piano. The menu is equally exuberant, featuring a colourful antipasti buffet at lunchtime and a wide range of risottos and homemade pastas on a à la Carte menu of Italian specialties complemented by the finest Italian wines. In the evening, The Bar becomes a relaxed and intimate jazz venue, where the barmen continue The Dorchester traditional of mixing seductively powerful cocktails.
Nearby Attractions:
The Dorchester Spa feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the heart of London. A secluded, tranquil, discreet oasis hidden away in the depths of the hotel, it offers the very latest facilities. Hotel guests and Dorchester Spa members alike can enjoy:
A fully equipped gymnasium with Precor treadmills, resistance equipment from Technogym, free weights, Stairmasters, Concept II rowers and Life Cycles
Tailor-made fitness programmes, supervised by qualified trainers.
Relaxing therapies
The ultimate in sophisticated beauty, grooming and hairdressing services for men and women.
Separate sauna, steam and whirlpool bath areas for ladies and gentlemen.
Location and Driving Directions
Areas Served: Buckingham Palace .5 mile, Hyde Park opposite hotel, Theatres 2 km, London Heathrow Airport LHR 15 miles, Victoria Train Station 1 mile, Subway .5 mile
Area Airports: London Heathrow International Airport - West - 15 miles
Driving Directions: Heathrow International Airport - Take M4 to London follow signs to Hyde Park corner. Left on Park Lane. Right at second exit on Park Lane. Hotel is opposite
Room Types
Room Type: Quest Rooms Description: No two rooms have the same design or decorative scheme. They are decorated in a cozy, comfortable 'Georgian Country House' style, characterized by the generous use of the highest quality, exclusive fabrics from Gainsborough, Percheron and Lelievre, hand mixed paint colours, original prints and oils and antique and reproduction furniture. Certain rooms have been designated for non-smokers, others for the special needs of guests with disabilities. Bathrooms throughout The Dorchester are fitted with Italian marble, etched glass and chrome fittings to recall the sleek style of the buildings 'Thirties origins. Stylishly lit, most bathrooms also enjoy natural daylight and the deepest baths in London! There are 53 suites, each one individual. Original wooden paneling, a generous use of the highest quality, exclusive fabrics, a wealth of pictures and accessories, fine antiques add up to a decadent experience. From our Art Deco Junior Suites to the ample proportions of The Dorchester Suites with their huge sitting/dining rooms overlooking Hyde Park, there is something for everyone.
Reservation Policies
Check-In: 1400 Check-Out: 1200 Currency: GBP Guarantee Policy: A credit card is required to book online. Peak seasons may require your card is charged in advance. Reading the rate rules after selecting your rate will indicate if your card will be charged. This information will appear in your email confirmation. Cancellation Policy: Subject to the discretion of the hotel, the credit card provided may be charged if the reservation is canceled after the cancellation deadline has passed or if the guestfails to arrive. The cancellation policy will appear afterselecting rate rules.
