The Cumberland Hotel

The Cumberland Hotel - overview.

• Directly opposite Marble Arch, the eight-story Cumberland stands between Oxford Street shopping district and Hyde Park.
• The 1,018 spacious guestrooms offer either traditional furnishings or boldly designed decor; all bathrooms come with heated towel rails.
• Dating from 1933, this imposing hotel offers 24-hour room service, air conditioning, and a multilingual staff.

The Cumberland Hotel - Room details

The Cumberland has 1,018 guestrooms, all of which include heated towel rails, a trouser press, a desk, and a safe. Scheduled for completion in the summer of 2003, an extensive renovation will feature new Art + Tech guestrooms, with contemporary additions such as the “Power Shower,” a plasma-screen TV, entertainment center, high-speed Internet access, and a luxurious bed.
• Deluxe room - These generously proportioned rooms are traditionally furnished with terracotta-and-champagne decor. These rooms have one double or two twin beds, and accommodate a maximum of two people.
• Art + Tech - Boldly designed with rich colors, these guestrooms offer a contemporary environment of glass, steel, and wood. Strong visual elements include edge-lit, handcrafted glass headboards and commissioned art inspired by the hotel’s locale. Rooms have flat-screen televisions, mini-bars, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, and high-speed Internet access. These rooms have one king, one double, or two twin beds, and accommodate a maximum of two people.

The Cumberland Hotel - Property information

What to expect: Large and busy, the hotel has a city-center feel that attracts both business and leisure guests. The lobby is bustling and organized. Updated throughout, the hotel still retains much of its 1930s character, with original marble paneling on the wide corridors and an Art Deco stone façade.
• Amenity highlights: Air-conditioned throughout, this hotel offers two restaurants, a relaxing bar area, and a well-stocked gift shop. Guests staying in Art + Tech rooms have a separate, dedicated check-in facility.
• Insider tip: Those looking to escape the hustle and bustle can take a tranquil stroll through Hyde Park, just across the street.

The Cumberland Hotel - Dining information

• Guests of the hotel enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning, with a selection of both hot and cold dishes.
• Dukes Restaurant - This wood-paneled, classically English dining room offers a full à la carte selection of modern international cuisine, with a varied wine list.
• Breakfast Room - This well-proportioned restaurant with ample seating has a large buffet bar.
• Lounge Bar - This is a relaxed and cozy environment with armchairs and coffee tables. Sandwiches and bottled and draft beers are served.

The Cumberland Hotel - Recreation information

"The Cumberland is across the street from Hyde Park, a magnet for in-line skaters and, during summer months, sunbathers and picnickers.

The recreational activities listed below are available near the hotel; fees may apply."

• Bicycle riding/rental
• Boating
• Horseback riding/rental
• Running track/path

The Cumberland Hotel - Policy information

• Rate is based on one or two adults occupying a room.
• There are no room charges for children aged 16 and younger occupying the same room as their parents. Rollaway beds and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
• Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
• All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
• Tax of 17.5% is not included in the rate but will be added at the time of payment.

• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon
• Pets not allowed

The Cumberland Hotel - Amenities

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• Cable/satellite TV
• Desk
• "Extra towels, linens, bedding"
• Hair dryer
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• In-room safe
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Maid service
• Meal plan
• Mini/honor bar
• Modem Internet access
• Multi-line phone
• Non-smoking rooms
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Private bathroom
• Refrigerator
• Smoking rooms
• Soundproofed rooms
• Telephone
• Television
• Voice mail
• Window open-operating

The Cumberland Hotel - Attractions

• Casino
• In city center
• Water nearby
• Hyde Park – across the street
• Underground station – next door
• Oxford Street shopping district – 1 block
• Selfridges department store – 3 blocks
• Kensington Palace – 1 mile
• West End theaters – 1 mile
• Buckingham Palace – 1 mile
• Notting Hill district – 2 miles

  London Heathrow Airport (LHR): Approximate driving time is 30-60 minutes and distance is 27 miles.

  Driving directions from Heathrow Airport: Drive north on the Inner Ring West. Keep left and follow signs for M4/Central London as road name changes to Tunnel Rd. At roundabout, take the third exit onto ramp and merge onto M4. After 12 miles, road name changes to A4/Great West Rd. After 5 miles, turn right onto A4 (West Cromwell Rd). Take ramp on left to Hyde Park Corner and bear left onto A4202 (Park Lane). Merge onto A40 (Cumberland Gate).

The Cumberland Hotel - Address

The Cumberland Hotel
Marble Arch
London