Information & Amenities

Hotel Information:

Dating back to 1856, this large Victorian hotel features an impressive lobby area with a grand sweeping staircase, stained glass windows and chandeliers. On entering the hotel, the reception and concierge desks can be found on the left. Guests can take a seat on one of the oversized red leather chairs and admire the building's decorative archways and ornate cornicing. The clientele is predominantly business guests during the week, with British and international leisure travellers taking advantage of the hotel's prime location at the weekends.

Amenity highlights:

Guests can choose French dishes from the extensive menu at the hotel's Chez Gerard restaurant, or enjoy drinks and snacks in either the oak-panelled bar or spacious Grosvenor lounge. The hotel offers complimentary use of an LA Fitness centre, which is 200 metres away. . There are 12 meeting rooms of various sizes, which accommodate between six and 200 delegates, and wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharge).

Insider tip:

Battersea Park, located one stop from Victoria train station, offers a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of central London. Attractive gardens can be found in each corner of the park, and herons, cormorants, grebes and black swans are frequently spotted. Other highlights include a children's zoo, a bowling green and a caf offering hot and cold drinks and snacks. Numerous events and exhibitions are held at the park's Pump House.

Property Amenities

Multilingual staff at the concierge desk can offer sightseeing advice, book tickets for local attractions, and offer faxing, photocopying, currency exchange and translation services. There is a choice of complimentary daily newspapers, which guests can browse in the hotel's bright, air-conditioned lobby. Room service is available 24 hours a day, and additional services include laundry and dry cleaning, shoe shine, and express check-in and check-out. Guests are entitled to a 25 per cent discount at the nearby NCP car park.

24-hour front desk Airport transportation (surcharge) Number of floors: 7 Banquet facilities Breakfast available (surcharge) Coffee shop or caf Currency exchange Dry cleaning service Elevator/lift Exhibit space Express check- in Internet access in public areas - surcharge Laundry facilities Medical assistance available Multilingual staff Porter/bellhop Room service (24 hours) Security guard Suitable for children Translation services Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)

Air-conditioned public areas Number of rooms: 356 Audio-visual equipment Bar/lounge Business services Conference room(s) Doorman/doorwoman Complimentary newspapers in lobby Event catering Concierge desk Express check-out Internet access - wireless Limo or Town Car service available Meeting rooms (small groups) Parking nearby Restaurant(s) in hotel Safe-deposit box - front desk Shoe shine Tour assistance Umbrella Wedding services

Room Descriptions

The Thistle Victoria has 356 guestrooms spread over seven floors, accessible by elevator. Decor is bright and modern, in blues and greens or red and gold tones. All rooms are furnished with desks, coffee tables and armchairs. Amenities include satellite television with pay movies, high-speed Internet connections, refrigerators, trouser presses, tea and coffee-making facilities and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms come with shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, makeup mirrors and complimentary toiletries.

Room Features

Internet access - high speed Pay movies Complimentary newspaper Voice mail Internet access - surcharge Coffee/tea maker Housekeeping Private bathroom Hair dryer Shower/tub combination Electronic check-out Window opens Desk Iron/ironing board (on request) Cribs (infant beds) available

Cable/satellite TV Hypo-allergenic bedding available Internet access - dial-up Direct-dial phone Refrigerator Wake-up calls Extra towels, linens, bedding Complimentary toiletries Makeup mirror Child care (in room, surcharge) Electronic/magnetic keys Clock radio Trouser press Rollaway beds Smoking rooms

Area Attractions

Buckingham Palace 500 metres
St James's Park 500 metres
Green Park 800 metres
London Eye 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)
Soho (bars/restaurants) 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)
National Gallery 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)
Houses of Parliament 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)
British Museum 2 miles (3 kilometres)
Regents Park 2 miles (3 kilometres)
Covent Garden 2 miles (3 kilometres)
British Library 2 miles (3 kilometres)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR): Approximate driving time to Thistle Victoria is 40 minutes and distance is 15 miles (24 kilometres).

Getting there: The Heathrow Express train takes 15 minutes non-stop from the airport to Paddington Station in the centre of London. Trains leave every 15 minutes and the standard single fare is 14.50. Paddington is seven stops from Victoria on the District and Circle lines of the London Underground. The airport is also on the Undergrounds Piccadilly Line which runs directly to South Kensington, where you can change to the Circle or District line to reach Victoria. Trains depart approximately every 10 minutes and the journey takes around 60 minutes to central London. A one-day travel card including travel to Heathrow costs 6.30. Black taxi cabs wait outside each terminal, and typically cost around 50 to central London. Coaches run to London Victoria station. Local buses also serve Heathrow. All prices subject to change.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW): Approximate driving time to Thistle Victoria is 60 minutes and distance is 33 miles (53 kilometres).

Getting there: The Gatwick Express train runs every 15 minutes from the airport to London Victoria Station and takes 30 minutes non-stop. A standard single ticket is 14. Cheaper regional train services also run to Victoria. Coaches to London Victoria depart from the ground floor of the South Terminal. A taxi to the centre of London costs around 80 and takes about 70 minutes.

Getting around: The easiest way to get around London is by using the Underground (Tube) or bus services. Single cash tickets are expensive and for the cheapest fares, an electronic Oyster card is recommended; these are available from ticket offices for a refundable deposit of 3. Day or weekly travel cards are the most cost efficient option and are valid on the Underground, buses, trains, DLR and trams. Londons black taxis are plentiful and can be hailed in the street. There is a congestion charge zone for cars in central London and driving is not recommended to visitors.

Restaurants & Bars

Chez Gerard

- Bright, air-conditioned restaurant featuring ornate pillars, high ceilings and dark wood furniture. The floor is tiled and large mirrors adorn the walls. Opens daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving a range of French dishes such as Grilled French Veal Escalope with Fresh Lemon and Grilled Fillet of Scottish Salmon with Roasted Plum Tomato Dressing.

Harvard Bar

- Traditional bar with oak panelling, wooden flooring and decor in dark greens and reds. A flatscreen television is mounted on the wall. Serves drinks, sandwiches and cakes.

Grosvenor Lounge

- Large room with red and brown velvet chairs and dark wood furniture. Paintings and mirrors adorn the walls and there is a fireplace at one end and a vase of fresh flowers on the central table. Serves drinks, sandwiches and cakes.

Location

101 Buckingham Palace Road London, England SW1W 0SJ United Kingdom Nearest major airport: London, England (LHR-Heathrow) Area: Victoria - Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom

Important Information

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.

Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.

All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon