The London Marriott Kensington is housed in a striking, eight storey modern building, located 800 metres from Kensington High Street and half a mile from Hyde Park.

The 216 air conditioned guestrooms feature colourful contemporary decor with light oak furniture and are all equipped with telephones, satellite television with Internet connections, video game consoles, high speed data ports, minibars, coffee/tea makers and safes. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

After breakfast, guests can relax in the seven storey atrium lobby and browse the complimentary newspapers. Fitness enthusiasts can head to the fully equipped gym and indoor pool, before winding down in the sauna and steam room.

Those with laptops can make use of wireless Internet access for business or leisure purposes.

Executive travellers can make use of a business centre, conference rooms, exhibit space and a separate lounge.

Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around the clock room service, advise on local tourist attractions, exchange currency and look after valuables in the safe deposit box.

Those arriving by car will find parking facilities on site, and the hotel can arrange transport to and from the airport on request (surcharge).

The hotel's location means guests are less than a mile away from Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, the Natural History and Science Museums, Holland Park and Knightsbridge.

London Heathrow Airport is 12 miles away, with an approximate driving time of 25 minutes.