PARKWOOD HOTEL, London

The hotel sits on a quiet street immediately adjacent to Hyde Park, making it ideal for park events like Winter Wonderland and BST Hyde Park. Marble Arch tube station is a five-minute walk, providing direct Central Line access across London. Oxford Street's shops, Bond Street, Mayfair, and Marylebone are all within a 10-15 minute walk. Buckingham Palace is a 30-minute walk across Hyde Park, and Theatre Royal Drury Lane is about a 20-minute tube or 30-minute bus ride. Victoria coach station is a 20-minute bus ride. The area is safe for walking at night, with numerous restaurants and cafés within 0.5 km.

All rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV, tea/coffee maker, hairdryer, and a safety deposit box on request. Some double rooms offer a private patio, a fridge, and en-suite shower. Family rooms with two double beds are available on the first and second floors. Single rooms are on various upper floors. Room sizes can be very compact, particularly in the attic and basement. Many rooms are dated and in need of refurbishment, with some reported issues like poor soundproofing, heating, and worn fixtures. Top-floor rooms can be hot; fans are provided but there is no air conditioning. Basement rooms (e.g., Room 18 and Room 16) are small, can be noisy from the breakfast room or subway, and some have cleanliness concerns. Ground-floor rooms are recommended for easier access and potentially less noise.

The breakfast offers a choice of full English/Irish cooked items, cereals, yogurt, fruit juices, toast with jam, and freshly ground coffee. Vegetarian options (eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes) are available, and gluten-free, dairy-free, and lactose-free milk can be arranged if requested at the time of booking. The breakfast room is in the basement with shared tables. The hotel does not have a restaurant or bar, but the location is surrounded by numerous dining options within a short walk.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. A computer with free internet is available in the lounge. Luggage storage is offered free of charge both before check-in and after check-out. Safety deposit boxes are available on request. Reception provides invoice service and key access. CCTV is present in common areas and outside. There is a security alarm and smoke alarms. Housekeeping is daily, but some rooms have been reported as needing more thorough cleaning. The hotel accepts Visa, Maestro, and MasterCard. Only English is spoken at reception. Taxi service can be arranged, but there is no airport shuttle. No on-site parking; the nearest car park is the NCP at Marble Arch.