Blakemore Hotel

stay The Blakemore Hotel in Bayswater is a comfortable, good value 2-3 star. Executive and Club rooms have been newly refurbished to a good 3 Star standard. Standard rooms are in need of updating, but are clean, comfortable and well appointed. The hotel aims to offer a warm welcome in comfortable and relaxed surroundings. Location: The Blakemore Hotel is centrally located in a quiet, tree-lined street, in Bayswater, only a mile-and-a-half (2k) to Oxford Street, Marble Arch and Selfridges, 2 minute's walk to Hyde Park and 5 minute's walk to Kensington Gardens (Princess Diana’s Memorial Gardens), and also just a taxi ride away from the City of London, the hub of the business district. Nearby are a number of tourist attractions, such as Harrods, Madame Tussauds, Earls Court and Olympia Arenas and exhibition halls, Buckingham Palace, Portobello Road market. The other main tourist attractions are all within quick and easy access, with tube and bus services nearby. The hotel and immediate area were also used extensively as a filming location for the Julia Roberts/ Hugh Grant film “Notting Hill.” Room Descriptions: All 164 bedrooms offer Ø En-suite bathroom, Ø Colour television and radio Ø Direct dial telephone Ø Shampoo & conditioner Ø Hairdryer Ø Tea & coffee making facilities The Executive rooms offer: Ø Trouser-press & ironing facilities Ø Electronic door locking Ø Modem point Ø Pay movie channels The top range Club Rooms, have all the features of the Executive Rooms, plus air conditioning, a radio in the bathroom as well and an electronic safe in the room. eat Restaurant: The fully air conditioned Wellington Restaurant is open for both breakfast and evening meals. With an à la carte menu as well as a set menu. Restaurant Hours: English, Buffet & Continental Breakfasts are served in the restaurant between the following times: Monday - Saturday: 7.00am – 9.45am Sunday: 7.30am – 10.15am Open for Evening meal 5.00pm – 9.30pm meet Conference Facilities: The Blakemore Hotel has 3 fully air-conditioned function/conference rooms as well as the Wellington Restaurant, all with natural daylight. There is direct access from the restaurant to our largest suite (The Drysdale) both of which can be used for larger functions. Up to 200 guests can be accomodated for parties with buffet dinner, disco and/or live music. A full range of conference equipment , including overhead projectors, screens, flipcharts, stationery, etc. Other Facilities/ Amenities: 2 lifts for 7 floors Check in time: 2pm Check out time: 12 noon Complimentary Baby cots can be provided Complimentary Continental Breakfast Dry Cleaning and Laundry Porter Service 24 hour front desk Front desk safe deposit box Currency Exchange Executive Secretarial Services (on request) Hotel Doctor and Dentist available Mailing Facilities Irons/Plug Adapters etc (on request) Voltage 220/240 All public areas are fully air-conditioned Daily newspapers are available in the lounge, and also the hotel will provide details of major events and attractions in London, as well as assisting with restaurant reservations. All major credit cards accepted Directions: Tube: Queensway (Central Line) and Bayswater (District & Circle line)- both 5 minutes walk. Paddington main line and tube stations 10 minutes walk from hotel with which has direct connection to London Heathrow Airport (15 minutes). A2 Bus from Heathrow Airport stops on Bayswater Road 2 minutes from the hotel. Other main terminals are all easily accessed by tube or taxi. Car parks and meter parking are close to the hotel. hotel critic: harrison brown Good facilities, public areas and location, but standard rooms are very basic and in need of refurbishment - However, with special rates from £49 per double room inc breakfast, you cant really complain-this is a very cheap rate, especially to be so close to Hyde Park and Oxford Street. Executive rooms are nicer and more recently refurbished, but overall for a cheap bed in central London, it's a good pick. Read guestbook comments for real feedback. Just dont expect too much from the standard rooms.