JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, Park Lane, London

Equidistant between Oxford Street and Piccadilly and overlooking the great expanse of Hyde Park, this hotel is on the edge of posh Mayfair. Although Park Lane itself is a busy road, you don't hear the traffic once you are in the hotel.

Several buses run from outside the hotel or you can access the tube at Hyde Park Corner or Marble Arch.

By car: around 4 hours from Manchester, and less than 2 hours 30 minutes from Bristol. On-site parking costs £42 per day.

By train: Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner tube stations are a 10-minute walk. Paddington station is a 10-minute taxi ride. Book trains to London.

The Art Deco reception rooms are softened by Murano glass light fittings and butterflies in cloches among the period decorative items. The attractive Park Room has emerald green buttoned velvet sofas, with seasonal (and large) floral arrangements.

The service in the JW Steakhouse was execeptional - the staff can make excellent wine recommendations and really know the menu. A range of facilities includes a coffee shop, hair salon, jewellry shop and gym.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Gym
• Salon
• On-site parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms have high ceilings and leaf-patterned carpets that reflect neighbouring Hyde Park. In the Italian marble bathrooms you'll find Aromatherapy Associates products (or Bulgari if you are in one of the suites).

Room types: Deluxe, Superior, Executive, Family, Deluxe Suite, Superior Suite, Executive Suite, Park View Suite, Premium Park View Suite, Royal Suite

Key Amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, luxury bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, TV

Excellent steaks are served in the JW Steakhouse, paired with a wine list of hearty reds. The 300+ single barrel and small batch Bourbons are a talking point. Afternoon teas in the Park Room are accompanied by a live pianist. We loved the tuna tartare starter, with a creamed avocado topping and a parmesan crisp.

JW Steakhouse: steak and seafood restraurant. All-day dining, open daily (hours vary).

Park Room: lounge serving afternoon tea and drinks. Open daily 9am-10pm.