The Arch London
On my most recent visit to England’s capital city, I was fortunate enough to spend a few nights at a new hotel that just opened its doors a few weeks ago called The Arch London.
As part of a press trip with VisitBritain, I was privy to check into this quaint 82 room collection of seven Georgian townhouses and two mew homes.
I arrived earlier than scheduled, so since my room was not ready, I was advised to take a load off and take full advantage of their study located in the lobby area. I was able to plug in and use their (quick) Wi-Fi, which was great since I need to get some work done.
When my room was available the bell boy was quick to grab my luggage and show me to my room. Upon entering where I would be resting my weary bones after a long night of flying, I was pleasantly surprised (…and for a good reason).
Extremely comfortable bed made for a great night's sleep.
Satellite radio and iPod/iPhone dock
The lovely Arch bathroom
Talk about luxury...a tv in the bathtub!
Fully stocked and complimentary soft drink bar
The standard room in which was booked into was immaculate (although it was also a month old, so I would hope so) and was very inviting. The room included such great features as:
- Complimentary wireless internet access, which was super fast and always kept me connected.
- Complimentary Nespresso machine and Jina tea, which I did not use, but it looked nice.
- Complimentary soft drink bar, which I did use quite often during my stay. It was stocked with a six pack of coca cola, orange juice, apple juice, milk, champagne and two beers. All included in your rate!
- Flat screen television with Sky HD package that includes foreign channels.
- Want to watch a movie? Then head downstairs and borrow a DVD to use in your room’s DVD player.
- Internet radio was next to my bed but did not work when I tried to use it. Also doubles as an iPod/iPhone dock.
- US and European adapters in the room, which came in handy since I had forgotten mine at home.
- Laptop sized safe.
- Super soft and comfortable beds with great comforters and pillows.
- Plus the best feature of all…a television in the bathtub!
If you can pry yourself from your room, then head downstairs to The Arch London’s beautifully decorated and extremely delicious restaurant called HUNter 486. One evening for dinner I ordered the steak tartare with a quail egg and french fries and was in culinary bliss.
So perfectly prepared and all that goodness was washed down with a local English stout that was recommended by one of the restaurant’s managers.
Enjoy some afternoon tea (or a few adult cocktails) in the super cozy Martini Library, located on the lobby floor.
Busy Oxford Street in London, England
The Arch London is centrally located to all that London has to offer. You are within walking distance to such attractions as Hyde Park (which is just down the block), numerous cafes, trendy Oxford Street and the Marble Arch Underground station.
Although it is still working out very minor kinks, which is natural for any new hotel, The Arch London is simply brilliant and definitely worth a stay the next time you are in London.
For all you gym rats out there, and I am surely not one of them, The Arch London also offers a gym on the property.
For more information on staying at The Arch London, check out their official website.
