Hotel Review: Grosvenor House, London

A ten-minute stroll through Hyde Park will get you to the Serpentine lake with its rowing boats and swans. The smart shops and galleries of Mayfair are just behind the hotel to the east, while busy Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus are both about 15 minutes away on foot.

By car: the hotel is 4 hours from Manchester, and less than 2.5 hours from Bristol. Parking costs £42 per day.

By train: it's a ten minute walk to Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner tube stations. thetrainline.com

The boxy Art Deco lines of the reception rooms are softened by artistic Murano glass light fittings and butterflies in cloches among the period decorative items. The Park Room is resplendent with Emerald green buttoned velvet sofas and large floral arrangements.

There's exceptional service in the JW Steakhouse from serving staff who can make excellent wine recommendations and really know the menu; although it's more patchy at breakfast.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Ballroom
• Hair salon
• Fitness centre
• Paid parking

Period proportions mean high ceilings, and leaf-patterned carpets reflect neighbouring Hyde Park. Italian marble bathrooms boast Aromatherapy Associates products, or Bulgari if you are one of the spacious suites.

Room types: Deluxe, Superior, Executive, Family, Deluxe Suite, Superior Suite, Executive Suite, Park View Suite, Premium Park View Suite, Royal Suite

Key Amenities: ensuite marble bathroom, bathrobe and slippers, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning, hairdryer, TV

The Park Lane Market coffee shop is a great place to grab a coffee. In the restaurant, the tuna tartare starter arrives presented like an exquisite dessert, with a creamed avocado topping and a parmesan crisp.

JW Steakhouse: steaks, seafood and cheesecakes. Open Mon-Fri 6.30-11am and 12 noon-11pm, Sat & Sun 7-11am and 12 noon-11pm.

The Park Room: afternoon tea and drinks. Open daily 9am-10pm.