Blakemore Hotel, London
30 Leinster Gardens, Bayswater, Westminster, London, W2 3AN
Guest Rating: 
3.6 / 5
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About the hotel
This partly refurbished Victorian hotel offers great-value rates in central London, just 5 minutes’ walk from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens; an ideal place to experience the capital.
Today’s traveller quite rightly expects the highest standards of quality, comfort and value, and at the Blakemore Hotel, you are unlikely to be disappointed. The hotel is located in Bayswater, with Hyde Park on its doorstep, and many theatres, restaurants, shops and cinemas nearby. The great location also offers easy access to all of the capital’s major tourist attractions, such as Harrods, Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and Piccadilly Circus. The convenient location means the hotel has excellent access to London’s public transport network, with taxis, buses, Tubes and trains all within easy reach.
Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, the hotel offers a superb combination of comfortable accommodation, great value rates, versatile amenities and an excellent central location.
The hotel has 3 newly decorated conference suites, the Drysdale Suite, the Keswick Suite and the Westlake Suite. All of the suites are located on the hotel’s lower ground floor, away from the main hotel area. All of the rooms are quiet, peaceful and air-conditioned, with plenty of natural daylight. The rooms are fully equipped with everything you need for a successful meeting or business event and videos, projectors and overhead projectors are all readily available. The flexible facilities can be tailored to your precise requirements and the experienced and professional staff are available to help with every aspect of your event.
The Drysdale Suite is the largest of the 3 rooms and can accommodate up to a maximum of 80 people. The room comes with telephone/internet connections.
The Keswick Suite is smaller, but is comfortable and spacious enough to accommodate smaller-scale meetings. With natural light and air conditioning, this room is ideal for presentations or board meetings. There is a large oval table with a maximum capacity of 8 and the room also features telephone/internet connections.
The Westlake Suite features natural lighting and air conditioning and is able to accommodate small to medium-sized meeting. This room also has telephone/internet connections.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Restaurant,
- Bar,
- Heating,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Elevator,
- 24-Hour Front Desk,
- Safety Deposit Box.
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Internet Services,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
- Laundry,
- Dry Cleaning,
- Tour Desk.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 15:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
No parking available.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 10.00 per 24 hours.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 7.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Master Card,
- American Express,
- Diners Card.
Important Information
For bookings of 5 rooms or more, cancellations must be made at least 7 days before the date of arrival. In the event of a no-show or later cancellation in breach of this policy, the hotel will charge an amount equivalent to 100% of the total cost of the booking to the credit card provided.
For bookings of 10 rooms or more, cancellations must be made at least one calendar month before the date of arrival. In the event of a no-show or later cancellation in breach of this policy, the hotel will charge an amount equivalent to 100% of the total cost of the booking to the credit card provided.
Room information
All of the hotel’s 164 rooms are comfortable and well equipped, with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base. Whether you are exploring the region as a tourist, visiting the area on business or attending a conference, the comfortable, peaceful rooms provide a relaxing haven.
Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Triple Room more info
These large triple rooms have 3 standard single beds and a dressing table.
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Iron,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Twin Room more info
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Single Room more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Executive Single Room more info
All of the executive single rooms have been recently refurbished.
Amenities:
- Pay TV,
- Trouser Press,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Iron,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Executive Twin Room more info
All of the executive twin rooms have been recently refurbished.
Amenities:
- Pay TV,
- Trouser Press,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Iron,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Executive Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Pay TV,
- Trouser Press,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Iron,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Restaurants and Bars
The Blakemore Hotel has 2 fine restaurants.
The Wellington restaurant is located on the lower ground floor and is the hotel’s breakfast restaurant. Continental breakfasts are available, as well as a full English breakfasts. Whatever you have planned, a tasty breakfast is a great way to start your day.
Breakfast is available from 07:00 to 09:45, from Monday to Saturday, and from 07:30 to 10:15 on Sundays.
In the conservatory, also located on the ground floor, the Rossetti Restaurant offers a relaxing, tranquil and intimate atmosphere for an evening meal. The restaurant serves a variety of tasty, fresh home-cooked dishes to suit all tastes. Dinner is available from 17:30 to 22:30, 6 days a week. The restaurant is closed on Sunday.
The Rossetti Bar is located in the hotel’s lounge area on the ground floor. The bar provides the perfect environment in which to relax in comfort and enjoy a drink. You could also watch the bar’s newly installed giant plasma screen. Drinks are very reasonably priced and are served all day until 01:00.
Directions
The superbly convenient location and great access to London’s efficient public transport network means it easy to reach the hotel, however you are travelling.
By Air:
The hotel is approximately 12.5 miles (20 km) from London Heathrow Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport. Alternatively, the A2 Heathrow Airport bus runs regularly from the airport to a stop close to the hotel. You could also take the train; the Heathrow Express runs approximately every 15 minutes from the airport to London Paddington station. This journey will take approximately 20 minutes. From Paddington station, take the Circle line on the London Underground to Bayswater station, which is just 5 minutes walk from the hotel.
By Air (from London Gatwick Airport):
The hotel is approximately 28 miles (45 km) from London GatwickAirport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport. Alternatively, take the Gatwick Express to Victoria station. This journey will take approximately 30 minutes. From Victoria station, take the Circle line on the London Underground to Bayswater station.
By London Underground:
The nearest Tube stations are Queensway London Underground station on the Central line and Bayswater London Underground station on the District and Circle lines of the London Underground network. Both of these stations are only 5 minutes walk away.
By Bus:
There are plenty of bus routes within easy reach of the hotel, including the A2 Heathrow Airport bus link.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation