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Regent Palace Hotel

Hotel Overview

Efficient lodgings in the ultimate central location This nine-story hotel overlooks Piccadilly Circus in the entertainment district, with eight West End theaters within 2 blocks. Each of the 898 guestrooms features pastel-painted walls, simple furnishings, a tea- and coffeemaker, and TV. The Regent Palace has a 24-hour front desk with a safe-deposit box, dial-up Internet access in the lobby, and an Irish pub-style bar.

Location

Covent Garden/Soho (London)
The hub of tourist London, Covent Garden means entertainment, with street performers, hot music venues, theaters, and the Royal Opera House. There are also good museums and great little independent shops. Soho is full of local character, interesting pubs, West End theaters, and a rich, sometimes risque' nightlife. Both areas are excellent for dining out.

Property amenities

Three elevators serve the hotel's nine floors, ironing rooms are available for guests' use on the second and sixth floors, and all corridors are monitored by closed-circuit TV. The front desk is open 24 hours, and a separate concierge desk assists with theater tickets and travel inquiries. The hotel's coffee shop and pub-style bar are open daily. A dial-up Internet access point in the lobby accepts coins and credit cards.

What to expect: Just off the north tip of Piccadilly Circus, this hotel dates from 1914. Popular with leisure travelers looking for a central location at a reasonable price, it provides comfortable accommodations in the West End's action-packed theater district. The cheerful, air-conditioned lobby has cobalt blue walls, an island of terracotta-colored banquettes, a souvenir shop, and a small Nescafe' coffee shop.

Amenity highlights: The hotel's front desk is open around the clock and provides a safe-deposit box for guests' valuables. A separate concierge desk can assist with theater tickets and travel inquiries. The large Irish pub-style bar features karaoke and live bands in the evening, and sports on big-screen TVs.

Insider tip: Two blocks north of the hotel, Carnaby Street offers a diverse shopping experience; many think it unbeatable for up-to-the-minute streetwear. Made famous in the swinging '60s as the epitome of London cool, Carnaby Street and its environs are still hip places for shopping and sightseeing.

Rooms

The hotel offers 898 guestrooms, with either private or shared bathrooms. There are approximately 10-12 shared bathrooms per floor, each with a private shower stall and lockable door, regularly serviced by housekeeping staff. Rooms are painted in pastel shades and simply furnished with period wooden chests of drawers, desks, bedside tables, and at least one armchair. TVs are either wall-mounted or on carts, and radiators or convector heaters have adjustable controls.

Regent Room - Single/Double Occupancy
One double bed and/or one or two twin beds. These guestrooms are similar to standard rooms in de'cor and layout but have private modern bathrooms with sinks, toilets, and showers.

Standard twin/double room
One double bed or two twin beds. Shared bathroom, but guestroom includes wash basin, towels, and soap.

Standard Family Room
One double bed and two single beds, or three single beds. Shared bathrooms, but guestroom includes wash basin, towels, and soap.