Friday, September 9, 2011

51 Buckingham Gate London, England

51 Buckingham Gate
London, England


Style: Classic Luxury. Built: 1902. Remodeled: 2001. Rooms: 86. Suites: 86.

More than just a five star hotel, 51 Buckingham Gate, offers the best in contemporary design and comfort, combined with an historical building, private entrance and impeccable service. Whether your stay is short or extended, experience the delights of your own prestigious townhouse address in close proximity to Buckingham Palace.

Stylish muted colours, sensual fabrics, and limestone floors help create an oasis of calm in the spacious suites and apartments, many of which overlook the award-winning courtyard. Discreet Butler service and off-street entrances add to the intimacy of a stay at 51 Buckingham Gate. Enjoy the best of modern luxury living with award-winning bathrooms and kitchens, wireless internet access, bars, restaurants and 24 hour in-room dining.


Golf Driving Range
The closest Driving Range is just north of Kensington High Street, approximately a 15 minute taxi ride from the hotel.
Casino Gambling
The closest Casinos are at the Sportsman and the Grosvenor in Mayfair.
Boating
River trips are available down the Thames, a short distance away.
Child Programs
Children's amenities are provided to all children staying in the hotel.
Spa Facility
Spa at 51 exclusively provides bespoke treatments from Anne Semonin.
Biking, Touring
Bicycle hire, routes and tours can all be arranged through the Concierge.
Disabled Access
One suite which has been adapted for Disabled Access.
Fine Dining on Site
Quilon has a Michelin Star and Private Dining is available on request.
Fitness Center
Spa at 51 has a cardio room, weights room, and studio with classes.
High Speed Internet
Wifi and High Speed Internet access are available throughout the hotel.
Banquets & Meetings
Accommodations for up to 300 people for a reception.
Business Center
Computers and printers for guest use, wireless internet, mobile phone hire, and many other services.
Meeting Space
51 has recently introduced one of the first publicly available Telepresence Rooms as a facility for state of the art, high definition, life like meetings with others around the world.
Recommended Rooms
Deluxe One-Bedroom Suites are spacious and indulgent suites including one double bedroom, a living room, dining area, one bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. The suite room size is approximately 766 square feet. Guests can choose between king-size or twin beds.
Note Bene
Subject to weather conditions, Balloon rides that offer a unique view of London can be arranged through the Concierge.
Golfing
In Soho, there is an Urban Golf Club, an indoor facility offering you the chance to play 52 of the worlds greatest golf courses on a simulator. For genuine Golf courses, Wimbledon and Highgate have the courses closest to central London.
Hiking
Walking tours are available around London.
Horseback Riding
In Hyde Park, and further afield in Wimbledon and Richmond.
Ice Skating
The closest Ice skating rink is in Streatham, approximately half an hour by taxi.
Jogging & Running
Running Routes are available in the lobby at 51.
Shopping
Extensive shopping in the West End, Oxford Street, Regent's Street, Covent Garden, Kings Road are all within easy reach of the hotel.
Theatre & Museums
The West End is just across Green Park with shows from Phantom of the Opera, Dirty Dancing and Billy Elliott to the galleries of the Royal Academy of Arts, the National Gallery and the Tate as well as all the Museums in Knightsbridge.

Hotel Address

51 Buckingham Gate
51 Buckingham Gate
London , SW1E 6AF
England



Location Summary
Located a short walk from Buckingham Palace, Westminster and Victoria Train station. 51 Buckingham Gate is ideally positioned in central London, convenient to the shops and theatres of the West End as well as being a short taxi ride from the city. Westminster is a thriving area of London, with the Government, New Scotland Yard, St James' Park and Green Park virtually on the doorstep.

Directions to Hotel
From London Heathrow, simply head into London on the M4, which subsequently turns into the A4 carrying you through London, past the Natural History Museum, ultimately to Hyde Park Corner. Here turn right towards Victoria. Keeping the walls of Buckingham Palace on your left take the next two left turns. Then take the second right into Buckingham Gate. 51 is approximately 400 meters along on the right.