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The Dorchester
Typical Prices
| Double with ensuite bathroom: | £663.88 to £734.38 per room per night, room only |
| Twin with ensuite bathroom: | £663.88 to £734.38 per room per night, room only |
| Suite: | From £998.75 per room per night, room only |
| Single with ensuite bathroom: | £464.13 per room per night, room only |
Description
Built in 1931, London's world famous Dorchester hotel was designed as the perfect grand hotel; ultra-modern in its convenience, traditional in its atmosphere and service. Re-launched in June 2003 following a multi million pound refurbishment programme, this remains truer than ever.
The bedrooms and suites retain their traditional “Georgian country house” style. All different with hand-blocked wallpapers and unique fabrics, some recreated from archives in the Victoria and Albert Museum, they combine true cosy comfort with utter luxury. Indeed, the beds, covered in Irish linen, have been called the most comfortable in London. The bathrooms, as one would expect, are exemplary, with the deepest bathtubs in London. Continually striving to provide the latest amenities in addition to luxurious surroundings and exceptional service, a state-of-the-art entertainment and business system has been installed in each bedroom and suite.
Over the years, The Dorchester has established itself as a favourite with film stars and society hostesses alike, with an endless flow of world-leaders such as Dr Nelson Mandela and celebrity guests such as Elizabeth Taylor and Barbra Streisand.
The Dorchesters ideal central location, overlooking the expanses of Hyde Park and close to the prestigious shops of Knightsbridge and Bond Street makes it superbly suited to a leisure break as well as for those on business.
Restaurants at the hotel include the traditional British Grill Room and China Tang at The Dorchester (opening July 2005); The Promenade serving it's award winning afternoon tea and snacks all day and The Bar. Another recent addition to The Dorchester's portfolio of restaurants is The Krug Room - a high tech modern chef's dining room in the heart of the master kitchens where executive chef Henry Brosi personally cooks for you and your guests.
The Dorchester Spa is rightly considered to be among the very best in Britain. A wide range of therapeutic and relaxing treatments is offered in a soothing Art Deco environment. The gymnasium, with some of the equipment personally chosen by Sylvester Stallone, has all the latest workout equipment plus one of London's top personal trainers always on stand-by.
Calling The Dorchester a hotel is like calling Champagne a fizzy drink. The hotel has always rejected bland luxury in favour of unashamed celebration of comfort and opulence in décor, and a level of service that is nearly telepathic. It seems that the original founders achieved their aims.
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Facilities
| Children | Children welcome |
|---|---|
| Bookable product facilities | Four poster beds available CD player in all bedrooms Colour television in all bedrooms DVD player in all bedrooms Hairdryer in all bedrooms Modem point in all bedrooms Radio in all bedrooms Telephone in all bedrooms |
| Parking & transport | Car parking Off site parking On site parking |
| Provider features | Celebrity connection Film or TV location Of historic, literary or architectural interest |
| Catering | Bar Serve breakfast Serve evening meal Serve lunch Room service Caters for vegetarians |
| Leisure facilities | Gym Health/fitness/beauty facilities Jacuzzi Riding/pony trekking Sauna Solarium Other sporting facilities |
| Provider facilities | Air conditioning throughout Business facilities Central heating throughout Currency exchange Conference facilities Licenced for civil marriages Evening entertainment Event venue Separate guests' lounge Ironing facilities Laundry service Lift Foreign languages spoken Night porter Public telephone Stag/hen parties welcome Available for wedding receptions |
| Booking and payment details | American Express accepted Delta accepted Diners Club accepted Euros accepted JCB accepted MasterCard accepted Special group rates Solo accepted Sterling travellers' cheques accepted Maestro accepted Visa accepted |
Location Information for The Dorchester
| Address | Park Lane London W1K 1QA |
|---|---|
| Telephone | +44 (0)20 7629 8888 |
| Fax | +44 (0)20 7629 8080 |
| reservations@thedorchester.com | |
| Website | www.thedorchester.com |
| Directions by public transport | Hyde Park Corner tube station - At the tube station walk up Park Lane on the right hand side. the Dorchester is five minutes from the tube station, in the direction of Marble Arch. |
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Traveller Rating:
Based on 101 reviews
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Recommended for:
An amazing honeymoon- Older travelers
Young singles- Families with teenagers
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Latest 5 reviews of The Dorchester
Fantastic week-end at The Dorchester
My wife and I booked into The Dorchester to celebrate our anniversary and my birthday. We told the staff and were upgraded to a superior suite. While at the hotel we ate at the Alain Ducasse restaurant on the ground floor. All the staff, the room, the attention to detail and the hotel atmosphere were truly fantastic. Nothing could be faulted - we had champagne in the room, a surprise birthday cake, rose petals on the bed and a view over Hyde park. The staff greeted us by name, we were escorted to our room by the on-duty manager and the food in the Alain Ducasse restaurant beat some I have had in Michelin-starred restaurants in France. We paid a lot for the experience, but would not hesitate to go to this hotel again, for a celebration or for a relaxing week-end retreat. I give it 6 stars!
30 November 2008
A solid 5-star experience
The Dorchester hotel is a true 5-star property. I prebooked an airport transportation to the hotel which was worth the money (L145). Room wasn't ready (10 am) so I was offered a complimentary breakfast. It seems that the hotel is very busy from 10am 'tll 2 pm so it took quite time before my luggages arrived in my room (I had to call the front desk). Room was nice and clean in the 8th floor of the hotel.
Service in general is very attentive. I really enjoyed the bar where the service was fabulous. I disliked the breakfast where the service was a bit slow. I personally prefer buffet breakfasts instead of the ones ordered from the menus.
Although I enjoyed staying at the Dorchester I may try some other hotel next time.
25 November 2008
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Afternoon tea at this outstanding hotel was the highlight of our 30th anniversery celebrations. Luxurious but not pretentious, the service could not have been better and all the staff excellent. Everything was personal and the food outstanding!
Considering what we got staying at The Russell, for very little less cost but torn wallpaper, very basic accomodation and indifferent service, we now rate The Dorchester as an excellent experience and true value for money. It is a time capsule of old fashioned courtesy and service in outstanding surroundings.
13 November 2008
Luxury with a capital L
Booked room direct with hotel, no problems encountered on arrival greeted and shown to upgraded room which was outstanding, however my daughter was in an executive suite and we would have preferred her large bathroom, but our room was more individual.
Staff were pleasant and helpful at all times, breakfast yummy try the white pudding delicious on the whole we would definately stay again
9 November 2008
A great surprise
We normally stay at The Berkeley however it was full so decided to try here. We found: rooms great, gym - dark but contained above average equipment, location good and the bar well worth a visit.
A few niggles: Internet difficult to use, VERY expensive even by London standards for anything purchased in the hotel. We ate at the Scottish themed restaurant [can't remember the name] the food was VERY VERY expensive and awful.
6 November 2008
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