InterContinental London Park Lane is at 1 Hamilton Place, at the southern end of Park Lane, between Mayfair and Knightsbridge. It is a 5-star hotel with an Italian restaurant and a bar that looks out on Wellington Arch. It is a good fit if you want to be between Hyde Park and Green Park.
Location and getting around
The postcode is W1J. Buckingham Palace is about a 10-minute walk away, crossing Green Park. Victoria station is about 15 minutes on foot.
On the park side, Marble Arch can be reached in about 20 minutes, and in the other direction Piccadilly Circus is another 20. Trafalgar Square is about 25 minutes away; for the City or the east, the Tube is better.
Rooms and facilities
According to the hotel, the rooms and suites have contemporary decor, a large LCD TV, wireless speakers and a private bathroom.
- Italian restaurant with rustic cooking and seasonal produce.
- The Arch Bar, serving cocktails, with views of Wellington Arch.
- Breakfast as a buffet, a la carte, continental or full English.
The listing does not mention a gym or a spa; if you need them, confirm beforehand.
Who it suits
- You like Italian cooking and want to have dinner in the hotel.
- You plan to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
- You are travelling for work and want a cocktail bar to finish the day.
Good to know
Registration is from 15:00 to 0:00 and you must leave the room before 12:00. If you are going to arrive after midnight, speak to the hotel first. There are more options among the 5-star hotels.