“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us” – Winston Churchill
Set back from London’s shopping destination, Oxford Street and only a short walk from London’s largest park, Hyde Park, The Churchill hotel provides the perfect sanctuary for those looking for a spot of British charm. Part of the Hyatt Regency Hotel group, The Churchill is a 5-star hotel in central London, opposite the quaint private gardens of Portman Square in London’s upmarket Marylebone area.
Despite being home to 440 rooms, the hotel feels spacious and intimate. It has two Regency club lounges for family and business guests and 11 different event spaces for weddings, business meetings and events. For those looking for a more health and wellness approach to their stay, The Churchill hotel offers private treatment rooms and in-room massages, a 24 hour fitness centre with the latest ‘Technogym’ equipment as well as access to the private Portman Square Garden and floodlit tennis court; the latter of which is overlooked by some of the hotel’s rooms and suites.
The Rooms & Suites
The rooms themselves embody the mischievous spirit and style of Sir Winston Churchill. Notable nods to the war time Prime Minister include the crotchet cat on the bed, in reference to his fondness of the animal and Winston Churchill inspired artwork in the rooms, drawing on his passion for the painted form.
For those fortunate enough to stay in The Churchill Residential Suite, the suite actually includes original copies of artwork by Sir Winston Churchill, the suite being one of seven available for guests. From king sized rooms, doubles and twins to family rooms and connecting rooms, The Churchill hotel can cater for all manner of family sizes and groups with rooms ranging from 25 sqm in size up to 52 sqm.
The bathrooms are also modern and clean. With smart toilets for an added luxury feel, powerful showers and Molton Brown bath amenities, it all adds to a bathroom space that has been designed to make you feel relaxed after a day in the busy English capital.
Bar & Dining Options
With regard the dining and bar options, The Churchill Hotel offers the popular Churchill Bar and Terrace, The Montagu Kitchen and Lounge and the Michelin Star Italian Locanda Locatelli. The ever popular Churchill Bar and Terrace, available to guests and the general public, boasts an outdoor heated terrace steeped in Churchill references from artwork and prints on the walls through to a cocktail menu inspired by the colourful and often controversial life of the man voted the ‘Greatest Briton’ – Winston Churchill.
Particularly appealing, for those who have a penchant for cigars, is the selection of the UK’s leading Cuban cigars from importer Hunters & Frankau. We recommend asking the friendly bar staff for recommendations as they will no doubt be on hand to open up the humidor and assist you in choosing both cigar and award-winning cocktails whilst immersing yourself in interior décor inspired by Sir Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine.
The Montagu Kitchen and Lounge prides itself on offering an exciting and elevated dining experience with its seasonal British all-day dining options. Notable highlights from the menu include the Trio of Rockefeller Oyster, the Orkney Scallop Ceviche, Organic Chicken Breast, Whole Dover Sole and Barley Risotto. We recommend saving some room for the Pastry Trolley at the end though, as you won’t want to miss out on the dessert offerings.
Finally, for those looking to elevate their dining experience from a Michelin starred chef, then you’d be wise to head to the award-winning dining at Locanda Locatelli. Featuring a menu of Italian-inspired cuisine, which earned chef Giorgio Locatelli a Michelin star, the fresh and flavoursome menu serves homemade pasta, roasted monkfish and pan fried fillet of cod to name some of the headline dishes on offer for you.
So let The Churchill hotel shape your time in London and book your stay now, after all, in the words of Sir Winston Churchill you will be “easily satisfied with the very best”.
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, 30 Portman Square, London, England, United Kingdom, W1H 7BH
Edward Lumley is Editor-in-Chief for Of Wealth & Life and a Freelance Men’s Fashion Writer. Edward has written for publications such as FashionBeans, Harrods and a variety of online outlets specialising in Men’s fashion for the past eight years. Follow Edward on Instagram.
