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Overview
The Berkeley formerly stood at the corner of Piccadilly and Berkeley Street on the edge of Mayfair at the turn of the 19th century, bearing the name of the street on which it stood. With good proximity to Mayfair the hotel became a popular venue for debutantes.
The Restaurant in particular was one of the few places where parents would allow their daughters to go without a chaperone, as they reasoned that the staff would keep an eye on them and their escorts.
The Berkeley was purchased by the founder of The Savoy, Richard D'Oyly Carte. Carte had fired the most famous hotel manager, César Ritz, and chef, Auguste Escoffier, despite the threat of bad publicity, because he had caught them both cheating him financially.
D'Oyly Carte approached The Berkeley's Managing Director and offered him the opportunity to run The Savoy as well but he was turned down. Never one to give up he began negotiations to purchase the hotel. On 1 January 1901 The Berkeley became part of the Savoy Group. Managing Director, George Reeves-Smith, now found himself in charge of two properties.
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| Amenities &
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Services
WAKE-UP SERVICE
CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
MASSAGE
HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS
TURN-DOWN
SHOE-SHINE
MULTILINGUAL
VALET PARKING
BELLMAN
ROOM SERVICE- 24 HOUR
LUGGAGE STORAGE
LAUNDRY/VALET
DRY CLEANING
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
SAFE DEPOSIT BOX
TOUR DESK
BABY-SITTING
AIRPORT SHUTTLE
CONCIERGE DESK- 24 HOUR
AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT
BANQUET FACILITIES
BUSINESS CENTRE
CATERING
CONFERENCE FACILITIES
FAX SERVICE
MEETING FACILITIES
POSTAL SERVICE
PHOTOCOPY SERVICE
SECRETARIAL SERVICE
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
TWICE DAILY MAID SERVICE
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Facilities
PROPERTY FEATURES
CHILD CARE
COMPUTER BUS
CONCIERGE DK
CONTIN BKFST
ELEVATORS
FAMILY PLAN
HANDICAP FAC
LAUNDRY/VALET
LOUNGE
MEAL PLAN
MEETING ROOMS
MOVIE/INHOUSE
MULTILINGUAL
PARKING
OUTDOOR POOL
RESTAURANT
ROOM SERVICE
SAFE DEPOSIT
SAUNA
SECRETARY SRV
SPA
TOUR DESK
TV
120 AC
220 AC
FAX SERVICE
PHOTO COPY SV
FIRE SAFETY
ROOM FEATURES
BALCONY
CONNECT ROOMS
MINI BAR
NO SMOKING RM
ORIENTAL ROOM
WESTERN ROOM
VCR
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Wilton Place Knightsbridge London, SW1X 7RL
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Directions:
FROM LHR - HEATHROW AIRPORT:
LEAVE THE AIRPORT ONTO THE M4 IN DIRECTION OF CENTRAL LONDON. FOLLOW THE ROAD THROUGH CHISWICK AND ONTO BROMPTON ROAD INTO KNIGHTSBRIDGE. PASS HARRODS ON YOUR RIGHT AND GO UP TO HYDE PARK CORNER ROUNDABOUT . GO AROUND HYDE PARK CORNER AND TURN BACK INTO KNIGHTSBRIDGE U-TURN . TAKE THE SECOND TURN TO THE LEFT INTO WILTON PLACE THE HOTEL IS ON YOUR LEFT HAND SIDE.
Transportation:
COURTESY VEHICLE PUBLIC BUS TAXI LIMOUSINE RENTAL CAR RAIL/SUBWAY OTHER
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