British Travel Journal

LONDON HILTON PARK LANE

An iconic hotel in London's exclusive Mayfair district

- Words | Jessica Way

An iconic hotel in London's exclusive Mayfair district

AN ICON OF BRITISH hospitalit­y since 1963, London Hilton on Park Lane was the first Hilton hotel to open in the UK. Set in the heart of the West End, Mayfair is one of London's most attractive villages abundant with pretty streets, boutiques and cafés. Overlookin­g Hyde Park, and with Green Park nearby, the location is an oasis of calm, while being convenient­ly close to West End theatres, historic landmarks and the famous shopping districts of Oxford Street, Knightsbri­dge, and Bond Street. Inside the hotel, there are elegant rooms with magnificen­t views, world-class dining, and modern facilities - everything you need for an exceptiona­l

stay in the capital. Choose from a Deluxe Room, Executive Room or a delightful­ly spacious Suite with separate living space and views of Hyde Park, Mayfair or the city. With the option of a suite, you can enjoy the space of a separate dining area, walk-in wardrobe, and whirlpool tub - not to mention helpful access to the Executive Lounge with compliment­ary breakfast each morning.

With world-famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace on your doorstep, exploring the capital will be a delight, and you will feel so much at home you won't want to leave! If you don't get round to visiting them all just head to the 28th Floor for views of the London Eye, Houses

of Parliament, Westminste­r, St Paul's Cathedral, The Shard, The Gherkin and the River Thames.

The hotel concierge will happily organise other experience­s too, with Touriocity for example, you might like a tailor-made walk of the local neighbourh­ood or a whistle-stop tour of London's iconic landmarks and stunning landscapes. Or head to the best seats in the house with the Royal Box Experience package (to include a bottle of fizz and snacks) at Curzon Mayfair.

As night falls, there's no better place to be than the hotel's preeminent sky bar, 10°, on the 28th-floor - sip a signature cocktail, or vintage Champagne as you unwind in stylish interiors with abundant natural light, enjoying the amazing 360° views across London. Take time to reflect and appreciate the energy of London, with a warm and mellow ambience, live music, and DJs.

You might like to enjoy some hand-crafted miniature dishes before heading next door to the award-winning restaurant, Galvin at Windows.

Here you can enjoy à la carte dining from Chef Patron Chris Galvin, Head Chef Joo Won and his team. Chris and Joo have together won over 30 awards - setting the bar as high as the restuarant itself! Their seasonally-inspired menus have been based around modern French haute cuisine - think pan-fried Faroe Islands salmon, mussels and purple sprouting broccoli followed by Poached Yorkshire rhubarb, yoghurt cream and hibiscus.

You might also enjoy Trader Vic's - a London institutio­n and home of the Mai Tai cocktail. Sample the eclectic global cuisines, taste a little bit of paradise with their signature tropical cocktails and savour an exotic atmosphere bedecked with authentic artefacts, Tiki carvings and trappings from around the world which adorn the walls of this tropical bar and restaurant.

And don't check-out before sampling the hotel's legendary Chocoholic Afternoon Tea designed and created by pastry chefs Emmanuel Bonneau and Sam Leatherby, crowned the winners of Bake Off: The Profession­als 2018. The afternoon tea menu offers chocolate lovers a four-course feast of exquisite treats! Following a selection of open sandwiches with traditiona­l fillings, enjoy freshly baked chocolate chip scones served with homemade chocolate praline spread, indulgent cupcakes and miniature chocolate fancies, all served on an edible chocolate plate - delicious!

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