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British colonial style in the center of town
- Nestled between Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia, the elegant Grafton is less than 1 mile from both the West End and Regent's Park.
- Each of the 330 rooms retains the British colonial style, with dark-wood furniture, original art, and Italian marble bathrooms.
- The 5-story building dates from 1903 and has a spacious restaurant and bar, a fitness center, and 24-hour room service.
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GENERAL INFORMATION :
What to expect: With original art and artifacts from Asia lining the walls, the Grafton evokes the era of the Empire. The black-marble staircases, camel-colored wall coverings, and giant ceiling pendants all convey a subtle taste of the exotic. The hotel's proximity to business, shopping, and entertainment districts makes it popular with both business and leisure travelers.
Amenity highlights: The old-world décor conceals a very modern hotel environment. Key card-operated elevators enhance security, deluxe rooms feature high-speed Internet access, and all guestrooms are equipped with illuminated housekeeping indicators.
Insider tip: James Bond fans should note that the Aston Bar & Restaurant is named for the inaugural meeting of the Aston Martin Club, which was held on its premises. Guests can enjoy a vodka martini-shaken, not stirred, of course
PROPERTY AMINITIES :
The hotel offers a bounty of convenient amenities, such as express check-in and check-out, currency exchange, concierge, and 24-hour room service. There is a 10-piece fitness center with cardiovascular training machines, television, water fountain, and complimentary towels.
ROOMS :
This British-colonial-style hotel dating from 1903 has 330 rooms. The rooms feature wooden furniture imported from West Africa and beds with Egyptian-cotton duvets. Italian marble bathrooms include heated towel racks. Other features: Pay movies, minibars, desks with built-in data ports.
DINING :
Aston Bar & Restaurant - Spacious, stylish, and contemporary, the Aston Bar & Restaurant serves an all-day selection of traditional, freshly prepared sandwiches in addition to hot sandwiches and international savory snacks. In the evenings, the lights are dimmed and guests can choose from an à la carte menu of modern European dishes, including a selection of grilled meats.
Breakfast is not included in the room rate but can be purchased at the hotel for £15 (approximately $24 USD) per person per day
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