Location, location, location. Marriott’s Park Lane Hotel is ideally placed for tourists visiting London. A few steps from Marble Arch station and round the corner from shopping heaven on Oxford Street, it is just about the most central location you could desire.

Just down the road from the JW Marriott, this hotel feels smaller and more boutiquey with a less prominent entrance and a quieter, subtler ambience. Staff are incredibly helpful welcoming us to the hotel and taking us swiftly upstairs to our smart Club Room. Decorated in a quintessentially British style and with a view of the iconic Marble Arch itself, our room evoked the spirit of London.

To further emphasise the central location, our room had a copy of Timeout London and Mayfair Magazine should we want to peruse the pages for city ideas while nibbling the beautiful cakes and fruit the hotel had kindly laid out for us.

The small living area was a pleasant place to relax and unwind before bed. The bathroom was rather more glamorous, a black marble sink, L’Occitane toiletries and a big bath.

I can’t remember much about the bed as I fell asleep instantly lying amongst the plush pillows and silky bedsheets. I woke up feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead. Considering the busy road outside, it is amazing that the hotel rooms remain so quiet.

A big buffet breakfast is served downstairs. Cinnamon French toast with bacon and berries arrived promptly at our table along with a cappuccino. We also helped ourselves to a selection of buttery pastries and fresh orange juice from the counter.

Those coming to London to experience a “Best of British” weekend will find a lovely room for the night at the Marriott Park Lane.

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