The Connaught

For over a hundred years the Connaught has consistently celebrated the good fortune of its priceless location, together with a coveted heritage. Today, it has benefited from a finely-tuned restoration, creating a unique, uncluttered and discreetly grand experience - resulting in the ultimate London stay for genuine connoisseurs of luxury.

Awards:
Conde Nast Award Winner

Fitness Center:
The Connaught Fitness Studio is situated on the fifth floor of the hotel. It has a spacious contemporary feel with high wooden ceilings, a vaulted roof and wooden floor. Finishing design touches by Nina Campbell, including some beautiful black and white prints, ensure that the Fitness Studio fits perfectly into The Connaught's unique style. The Fitness Studio features Keiser pressurised resistance weight training equipment used by NASA. The top-of-the-range exercise equipment in the Fitness Studio incorporates the following: Electronic cardiovascular equipment and warm up area; Free weights and variable resistance machines; Personal TV or hi-fi monitor with headphones; Two changing rooms complete with showers. In addition, The Connaught offers a 6 week program, with Michael Garry, a highly experienced Personal Trainer. The Body Change course aims to re-define and re-shape your body to how you would like it to be. Reduce fat or tone and firm your body to look good on the outside as well as the inside.

Fine Dining on Site:
Angela Hartnett's MENU (one michelin star): MENU at The Connaught maintains its distinctive stature, complemented by an extensive wine list from the cellars. Crisp white tablecloths over 'black-tulip' and olive skirts set the mood upon entry and lighting has been softened and then redistributed to give a more flattering atmosphere. This is complemented by two sleek 'Balection' fireplaces. Inside the dining room, large contemporary oil paintings adorn the more intimate space. The restaurant's original window tables now offer plush burgundy mohair sofas and fine china. The Grill Room (one Michelin star): Hinting at The Connaught's past formality, in addition to the main restaurant menu, the Grill Room offers guests a Menu Prestige. All menus are complemented by an extensive wine list from the original cellars. The Grill Room features deep sage green carpeting in a subtle leaf pattern and two striking floral oil paintings. Supreme elegance and comfort was in mind for the creation of the furniture. Chairs are upholstered with deep, olive-toned cotton fabric with a burgundy chenille thread.

Business Center:
The business center has the following services; Mobile Phone Rental Service, Secretarial services, Photocopying services, Laptop/printers available upon request.

Banquets & Meetings:
The Elegant Regency Carlos Room is one of the most beautiful private rooms in London. Three rooms contained in one, it is suitable for meetings, receptions and business suite as well as private dining. Spacious and elegant, it has an adjoining conservatory that is perfect for cocktails. The combination of three rooms provides guests with a series of possible options. It benefits from natural daylight and is air-conditioned. The well-proportioned Georgian Room is the smaller of the hotel's two private rooms and is ideal for executive meetings. Elegant and understated, it benefits from natural daylight and high ceilings.

Note Bene:
One of the world's Top 30 hotels-Travel+Leisure It List 2008, Michelin Star dining experience with Executive Chef Helene Darroze.

Recommended Rooms:
Penthouse: 77 square meters/ 829 square feet (approximately). A beautifully furnished penthouse in traditional English style with antiques, original paintings and a Chinese lacquered cocktail cabinet. It features an entrance hall, a master bedroom and a large sitting-room with a feature decorative fireplace. The en suite bathroom is luxuriously appointed with two washbasins, a walk-in shower and bidet. The balcony overlooks the rooftops of Mayfair and is accessed through French windows from the sitting-room. Two-bedroom Corner Suite: 101 square meters/ 1,087 square feet (approximately). The bedrooms are spacious with superb wardrobe areas, ensuite bathrooms and a separate entrance to each bedroom. The rooms are tastefully appointed with original cornices, paintings and antiques, and the bathrooms luxuriously appointed. The bed configuration can be changed to two single beds in each room on request. The suite has double aspect views.

High Speed Internet:
24 hour broadband access via televisions

Child Programs:
The Connaught features the following family-friendly services: A specially created children's menu available from Room Service; Baby-sitting; Family Sky TV; A selection of childrens' books and board games; Gift pack on arrival; A Gameboy Advance and choice of games; Family DVD's and CDs; Childrens' magazine with morning newspaper; Luxury picnics created for family days out.

Spa Facility:
The concierge will be delighted to arrange any of the following for you; Deep Tissue Massage, Body Shift Massage, Shiatsu Japanese Massage, Personal Fitness Training, Yoga.

Golfing:
Between forty-five minutes to an hour away

Horseback Riding:
Through Hyde Park. Arranged by the Concierge.

Jogging & Running:
Jogging map is available.

Shopping:
Mayfair boutiques, Bond Street shopping district.