The Gem Langham Court Hotel London is a 4-star hotel on Langham Street, about 500 metres from Oxford Circus, according to the hotel. It has a French restaurant and a lounge bar called Foley’s. It is a good base if you are shopping on Oxford Street or want Regent’s Park nearby.
Location and getting around
The address is 31-35 Langham Street, near Oxford Street. By measured distances:
- the British Museum, about 15 minutes on foot;
- Piccadilly Circus, about 20;
- Marble Arch and Hyde Park, about 25.
According to the hotel, Regent’s Park is about 10 minutes’ walk and Madame Tussauds about 15. For Covent Garden or Westminster, take the Tube at Oxford Circus.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a marble bathroom, a hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, satellite TV and free wifi.
The restaurant serves French food and Foley’s is the bar for an evening drink. Breakfast is offered as a buffet, continental or full English.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you are coming to London to shop and want Oxford Street next door.
- A good fit if you would like a morning walk in Regent’s Park.
- Practical if you travel for work and have meetings in the West End or Marylebone.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00; check-out is until 11:00.
- You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card when you register.
- A gym, 24-hour reception and parking are not listed.
If you want another area, the guide to London has places to stay in every neighbourhood.