JW Marriott Grosvenor House London

History and setting

Grosvenor House was once the London residence of the Dukes of Westminster before it was rebuilt as a hotel in 1929. The Great Room, one of Europe's largest hotel ballrooms, seats up to 2,000 for dinner and hosts major awards nights and balls. Mayfair's streets lie behind and Hyde Park is across the road. The hotel's frontage stretches along Park Lane, one of London's best-known addresses.

Eating and drinking

There are ten restaurants and bars on site, including JW Steakhouse, Corrigan's Mayfair and MA/NA Mayfair, plus the Red Bar and Bourbon Bar. The Park Room serves afternoon tea with live piano and views over Hyde Park, a good reason to visit even if you aren't staying. Corrigan's Mayfair and JW Steakhouse are destinations in their own right for non-residents, so book ahead at weekends.

Who it suits

Families get dedicated rooms and suites and the park on the doorstep, while business and event guests come for the meeting space. There's a well-equipped fitness suite with quiet space for yoga. Marble Arch and Oxford Street, including Selfridges, are an easy walk north for shopping. Green Park and Buckingham Palace are a pleasant walk through the parks. Hyde Park itself offers the Serpentine, rowing boats in summer and long walks.

Highlights

• Opened as a hotel in 1929
• Faces Hyde Park on Park Lane
• Great Room seats up to 2,000
• Ten restaurants and bars including Corrigan's Mayfair
• Park Room afternoon tea with live piano

Good to know

• Non-residents can book the Park Room for afternoon tea.
• Family rooms and suites are available.

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