Courthouse Hotel, Oxford Street, London

The Courthouse Hotel is the ultimate hip yet historic hotel in the heart of London. Located amidst the capital’s bustling shopping district - a stone’s throw away from Liberty’s and the internationally renowned areas of Bond Street, Regent Street and Carnaby Street - the Courthouse Hotel offers a luxurious haven for those wishing to enjoy the best that the capital has to offer. Situated in an historic courthouse, the Grade II listed building retains much of its original splendour, including a number of quirky features. The Great Marlborough Street Magistrate’s Court has played host to many famous cases over the years, guilty or not guilty Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Oscar Wilde have all passed through the Courthouse’s doors.

Many remnants of this time have been incorporated into the building’s current scheme. Original Robert Adams fireplaces adorn several of the suites, and The Bar’s private tables are actually inside three of the original prison cells. Silk, the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, set to open 1st December is the old Number One court where the Judges bench, witness stand and dock take centre stage. Elsewhere in the hotel, glimpses of former use can be seen - such as the iron bars that separate the lobby from The Bar.

The Courthouse Hotel, and its sister hotel The Bentley, are represented by Kempinski Hotels & Resorts, Europe’s oldest and most established luxury hotel management group.



Restaurant & Bar:

• There are three dining areas; ‘Carnaby’s’ with separate street entrance, offers all day dining with a lively, buzzy atmosphere. ‘Silk’ is located within the infamous No. 1 Courtroom where the great and not so good have pleaded their cases in previous years. This is fine dining at its most special with cuisine following the ancient Silk Route, flavoured by radical inspiration from Europe by head chef, Elisha Carter, formerly of Lola’s in Islington. The ‘Waiting Room’ is transformed into an elegant palm-filled atrium in which to relax and enjoy breakfast, light meals and afternoon tea.
• ‘The Bar’s’ clubby atmosphere is emphasized by low seating, a wall-length glass bar and a monochrome design scheme of black and white leather. The three former Ladies Cells are retained, though upgraded, to offer intimate, private booths, complete with bunk bed and ice-bucket charmingly fashioned from the original Victorian lavatory.
• The ‘Roof Terrace’ is the ultimate retreat and an exclusive rendez-vous, from where to enjoy light meals and exquisite cocktails, overlooking Liberty’s.

Breakfast is available at the restaurant at prices from £ 14.95.



Bedrooms:
Courthouse Hotel Kempinski has 116 rooms and suites. The 13 suites are located in the former judges’ robing rooms and the spectacular Lalique Suite is sited within the former London residence to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner. The 103 rooms are housed in a brand new wing built on the site of a former police station, holding cells and a shooting range.



Health Club:
The Spa, which will open on April 4, 2005, has a fully equipped gymnasium, separated from the stunning wet areas by a glass wall. The wet areas comprise a hot tub and a large square swimming pool. There are two aluminium treatment rooms with glass floors, one of which is suspended over the pool (though swimmers please note, you cannot peep inside.).

Groups & Meetings:
The hotel has seven meeting rooms, catering for a maximum of 130 people (theatre style) in the largest room. Release, the hotel’s extravagant private screening room, seats up to 100 people and is the largest of its kind in London. With aubergine walls and large apple green leather chairs, the room can be used as a dramatic meeting room when not in cinematic use.

Local attractions:
Courthouse Hotel Kempinski occupies a prime position on Great Marlborough Street, opposite Liberty’s of London and Carnaby Street, just off Regent Street.

Travel Information

• Train Station: Nearest tube station is Charing Cross 0.7 miles (1.1 km)
• Motorway Junction: Follow M4 towards central London.

Amenities: Bar, Concierge - 24 hours, Reception - 24 hours, Laundry Service, Dry Cleaning Service, Restaurant, 2 Restaurants, Concierge, Conference Facilities, Lift to all Floors, Non-Smoking Rooms, Safety Deposit, Internet Access, Car Park nearby, Ironing Facilities.

Facilities: Direct-Dial Telephone, Cable Channels, WI-FI, Mini Bar, Colour TV, Coffee/Tea Making Facilities, Hairdryer, Room Safe, Pay Movies, Modem Point, Air-Conditioning, Ironing Facilities, Voicemail, Electronic Keycard, Bathrobes, Wake up Service, Power Shower.