Sunday, February 17, 2008

22 Jermyn Street

22 Jermyn Street boasts a fantastic location in historic St James’s, the most fashionable district in London’s West End. The hotel offers the most personal yet discreet service imaginable.

The hotel has one of London’s most fashionable addresses, standing in the centre of the West End, just 100 yards from Piccadilly Circus and a stroll from the best theatres, restaurants, auction houses and art galleries.

Winner of many Hotel of the Year Awards, this most personal of hotels has been in the same family since 1915 and the tradition continues to this day. Suites and rooms are designed with a contemporary flair: fine fabrics and antique furniture create a stylish and comfortable ambience. The wide range of facilities include broadband connection in all rooms, 24-hour room service, concierge, business services and access to a nearby luxurious health club.

Location

Direct Underground access to eight of London's principal rail termini. About 40 minutes to Heathrow or Gatwick Airports.

Things to enjoy

Air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, exclusive London restaurant and entertainment guides.

Nearby: Horse riding, tennis, health club, swimming pool.
Attractions: Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Royal Academy, Theatreland, Bond Street shopping, museums.

Rooms

In line with our commitment to offer our guests both choice and diversity, Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties offer a range of room categories for you to choose from.

Large One-bedroom Suite

Large suite with one king or two twin beds, sitting room and bathroom with air conditioning. The Rooms are decorated combining contemporary and antique furnishing and have Video, safe, radio, satellite TV, hairdryer, mini bar and direct dial phones.

Large Two-bedroom Suite

These are two large adjoining suites with one king or two twin beds in each room, two sitting rooms with TV & VCR and two bathrooms. Rooms are decorated combining contemporary and antique furnishing.Video, safe, radio, satellite TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, two direct dial phones.

One-bedroom Suite

Regular side suite with one king or two twin beds, sitting room and bathroom. Rooms are decorated combining contemporary and antique furnishing. Video, safe, radio,satellite TV, hairdryer, mini bar and two direct dial phones.

Two-bedroom Suite

This two bedroom suite has king and queen beds or queen and twin beds, one sitting room and two bathrooms. Rooms are decorated combining contemporary and antique furnishing. Video, safe, radio, satellite TV, hairdryer, mini bar and two direct dial phones.

Quiet Studio Room

Studio single/double room with queen bed. Private bath and air conditioning. Rooms are decorated combining contemporary and antique furnishing. Video, safe, radio, satellite TV, hairdryer, mini bar and two direct dial phones.


The Umstead hotel and Spa

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

100 Woodland Pond, Cary, North Carolina 27513, USA
Tel: 1 919 447 4000
Fax: 1 919 447 4100


Overview
Located fifteen minutes from downtown Raleigh – adjacent to Umstead State Park and central to all attractions in the triangle area, The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers unparalleled luxury in an environment that expresses an appreciation for the arts and embraces the wonders of nature. The six-story hotel, nestled against a 3-acre lake, resides on 12 acres and is surrounded by 6,000 square feet of lawn and gardens, 800 trees and 5,600 shrubs. 123 rooms and 27 suites: Each with a 42-inch plasma TV, writing desk, wired and wireless Internet access and a stocked refrigerator. All marble bathrooms have a separate shower, deep-soaking bath and double vanity.

Dining
Our signature restaurant, Herons, will offer a modern American dining experience like no other in the region, reflecting both our setting in the agriculturally rich Triangle area of North Carolina and our location in this stunning new contemporary hotel. As a tribute to the finest North Carolina and Southern farmers and artisans, we’ll feature local, often organic ingredients, regional influences and time-honored Southern dishes. To complement our cuisine, we’ve carefully selected wines for our 2,500-bottle wine cellar, designed with the wine connoisseur in mind, and for pairing with our artful cuisine. Diners may choose from our à la carte menu, seasonal tasting menu, or select from exquisitely prepared spa dishes. Guests will enjoy our open kitchen, offset by cozy banquettes and a semi-private room for 8, or our exclusive Chef’s Table for 12. Outdoors, the 46-seat terrace flanked by a fireplace will offer breathtaking panoramic views of the 3-acre lake, butterfly and hummingbird gardens. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Receation and Health
The Umstead Spa - 14,000 square foot full service spa, offers ten treatment rooms, men’s and ladies relaxation lounges, complete with steam, sauna and showers, are available for individuals or couples that want to enjoy the experience together, while specialized, personal spa treatments are available in the privacy of guest’s accommodations as well. Natural foods, prepared with simple elegance, are included in the spa regimen. State-of-the-art fitness center. Outdoor Meditation Courtyard. Other amenities include preferred tee times at Prestonwood Country Club featuring 54 holes of championship golf, outdoor heated pool with private cabanas, jogging paths around our three acre lake and a fitness studio with a full selection of Cybex weight machines, free weights and cardio-fitness machines. The hotel is also next to Umstead State Park that offers 5,500 acres for jogging, hiking, tennis, canoeing and horseback riding.

Features
7 meeting and conference rooms. A banquet capacity of 280PAX. 10,200 square feet on indoor conference space, 6,000 square foot outdoor lawn, concierge service, 24 hour Business Center, commissioned artwork displayed throughout hotel and wireless internet access in all areas of hotel as well as lakeside. Only six minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and fifteen minutes to downtown Raleigh.