GREAT SCOTLAND YARD HOTEL, PART OF HYATT, London
Hotel Details
Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Part Of Hyatt - Historic Metropolitan Police HQ with Michelin-starred dining and artisan bars
Located between Whitehall and Northumberland Avenue, this 5-star London hotel occupies the former Metropolitan Police headquarters. Great Scotland Yard Hotel features 152 guestrooms with minibars, Smart TVs, and rainfall showers, though only eight rooms include bathtubs. The property houses multiple dining venues, including Ekstedt at The Yard by Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt specializing in Scandinavian cuisine, and The Yard by Robin Gill serving British dishes made from local produce. Unique bars include The 40 Elephants, named after a notorious female thieves' gang, and Sibín, a whiskey bar concealed behind a bookcase. The hotel displays artwork by current offenders through Koestler Arts throughout its premises. Guest amenities include a fitness center, an innovative events space, and complimentary WiFi. Great Scotland Yard Hotel stands 0.5 miles from Trafalgar Square and Churchill War Rooms, with Buckingham Palace 1 mile away.
Pros
Historical Portland stone facade with iconic green doors preserved during renovation
Hidden whiskey bar and themed lounges reflecting the building's police heritage
Unique art collection created by current offenders through Koestler Arts
Soundproofed rooms with quiet street views
Cons
Limited number of rooms with bathtubs
5% discretionary service charge added to accommodation bills
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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