Royal Garden Hotel opened in 1965 and was an official hotel for the FIFA World Cup. More recently, the property hosted the Cricket World Cup (1999) and the ICC Champions Trophy (2004). From Sir Bobby Charlton to current day soccer stars, from leading Japanese sumo wrestlers to cricketer Steve Waugh, The Royal Garden remains the international sportsperson’s London hotel of choice. From 1994 to 1996, the hotel was completely renovated, assuring its status as a major five-star for the capital. It also became the first in London to offer high-speed Internet access in every guest room. Today, the hotel remains privately owned, with two sister properties in Singapore – The Goodwood Park Hotel and York Hotel. * The Tenth Restaurant: Norman Farquharson’s gastronomic cooking at The Tenth Restaurant is matched only by the view - across Kensington Palace Gardens and Hyde Park towards the capital's tallest landmarks. Tables are well-spaced, occupying a fresh, contemporary space, and the atmosphere intimate, overseen by Restaurant Manager, Philip Osenton. Menus are Modern European with eclectic accents. It is a constant celebration of flavours, including a smattering of Asian imports. Classic French cooking techniques are employed, and there is a respectful reliance on what is fresh and seasonal. * Park Terrace Restaurant: The Park Terrace Restaurant is located at lobby level, adjacent to Kensington Palace Gardens and Hyde Park. Open from 6.30am to 10.30pm daily, this is the beating heart of the hotel, catering to all tastes at all times of the day. Menus are overseen by Executive Chef, Steve Munkley. The Park Terrace Restaurant breakfast offers the full gamut from a classic Full English to American waffles to Chinese congee. There is a buffet for selection of cold items and a wide selection of high quality English leaf teas. * The Tenth Bar: The Tenth Bar, overseen by Philip Osenton, is one of those addresses Londoners like to keep to themselves – a private haven with one of the best views in the capital. Many come here for a pick-me-up after shopping; others, for a drink before a meal at the adjacent Tenth Restaurant. It's a great place to meet prior to a concert at The Royal Albert Hall, and is fashionable spot for locals. It is also a sky-high bar with a sense of occasion. * Park Terrace Cafe and Bar: The Park Terrace Cafe and Bar are both located adjacent to the Park Terrace Restaurant, and share the latter's relaxed, informal style. They are popular meeting spots throughout the day. At the Cafe, afternoon tea is a highlight, with views of the Park. From the comfort of your armchair, enjoy silver platters of sandwiches, scones and pastries, and classic English leaf teas. * Bertie’s Bar: Bertie’s Bar is a traditional Victorian club-style venue located on the hotel’s mezzanine level that overlooks the lobby. The cosy English aesthetic makes this a popular hangout for an evening drink, with low lighting, comfortable armchairs and dark wood panelling. * Spa: The Soma Centre at The Royal Garden Hotel is among the best holistic health centres in London, featuring a wide range of facilities, from modern cardiovascular machines and weights to studio-based teaching in Yoga, Pilates, kickboxing and aerobics. Personal trainers are available on request. The spa provides a variety of beauty and massage treatments, drawn from both the East and West to provide both cosmetic and therapeutic benefits. Soma uses Thalgo products that incorporate the purest sea ingredients, rich in nutrients such as micronized marine algae. There are five treatment rooms available. * The Royal Garden Hotel is among London's most popular wedding venues, promising a memorable sense of occasion, impeccable cuisine and a choice of fine wines and Champagne. * For a Central London event, The Royal Garden Hotel is the closest five-star luxury hotel to Heathrow. It is outside London's congestion charge zone. The ECP car park underneath the property offers space for up to 160 vehicles. This high level of convenience makes it a number one choice. The Royal Garden Hotel offers a fully air-conditioned, purpose-built business facility with 12 different meeting rooms, designed to meet all conference and event requirements for up to 550 delegates. * The Royal Garden Hotel features 396 rooms and suites located over 10 floors, all with dramatic views. Many of the rooms are interconnecting. The hotel also have no-smoking floors. * Décor is understated English with an impeccable finish featuring pale creams and classic accents from reds to blues to natural wood furnishing. Details include botanical and architectural drawings. Bathrooms are equipped with showers and baths. The hotel also provides bathroom amenities. Royal Garden Hotel is located next to Kensington Gardens, providing the perfect place to relax or go jogging. Shopping, in the local neighbourhoods of Kensington, Knightsbridge and Notting Hill, are as good as it gets. The West End’s theatres are a short cab-ride away (15 minutes), and major cultural attractions, such as The Victoria & Albert Museum, just a 10-minute walk. Contemporary hotel with views over Kensington... * London Heathrow Airport - 24 km * Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace - adjacent * Victoria Bus Station - 1 km * Paddington Train Station - 2 km * Kensington High Street Tub Station - 0.5 km * Earls Court / Olympia Exhibition Center - 1 km * Kensington Palace - 0.1 km * Kensington High Street Shopping Area - 0.5 km * Victoria and Albert Museum - 1.5 km * Harrods - 1.5 km * Knightsbridge - 1.5 km