Location. The 18 storey Lancaster London formerly Royal Lancaster is located in London, England, three blocks from the Paddington train station. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are opposite the hotel, and the upmarket boutiques of Knightsbridge are one mile away. Kensington Palace and the Royal Albert Hall are both a half mile from the hotel.

Hotel Features. The hotel blends European and Asian decor in its marble lobby with Oriental carpets. The 24 hour front desk offers a safe deposit box, and 24 hour room service is available.

The onsite Thai restaurant, Nipa, serves lunch and dinner amid imported Thai artefacts and traditional chairs. Seasonal British ingredients are favoured in the hotel's Island restaurant, with views of Hyde Park through the floor to ceiling windows. The Lounge Bar features crystal chandeliers and Regency style furnishings, and serves breakfast, afternoon tea, snacks and cocktails.

The hotel provides a business centre with high speed Internet access and conference facilities for up to 3,000 delegates.

Guestrooms. The 416 bright and airy guestrooms offer climate control, as well as views of Hyde Park or the London skyline. Satellite television, direct dial phones and high speed Internet access for a fee are available. Bathrooms feature power showers, bathtubs, complimentary toiletries and cotton bathrobes.

Expert Tip. London's Kensington Palace, a half mile from the hotel, was not only the birthplace of Queen Victoria but also the home of Diana, Princess of Wales.