Hyde Park has long been at the very heart of London life. With 350 grassy acres (adjoining Kensington Gardens' 275 acres), it's an obvious destination for people wishing to enjoy the sunshine by stretching out on deckchairs, perhaps, or by strolling around the meadowland and the Serpentine Lake. Hyde Park has plenty for the visitor, with sporting activities that range from tennis and bowling to boating and horse-riding, sightseeing at the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, opened by the Queen in 2004, and the chance to listen to members of the public airing their views on any subject at Speaker's Corner. There's no need to leave the park for meals: a selection of cafés and restaurants serve everything from snacks to three-course lunches, and al fresco diners may enjoy delightful views from the Dell and the Lido, both situated beside the lake. Henry VIII bought Hyde Park from the Westminster Abbey monks in 1536 and used it as a private hunting ground. A hundred years later, Charles 1 opened it to the public and, since then, while existing primarily as an area for relaxation, the park has been a natural venue for national celebrations, protests, rallies and rock concerts.
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Tony's House Hotel *book online*
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Hostel
Astor Hyde Park Hostel
Smart Hyde Park Inn
Restaurant
Park Brasserie
The Conservatory @ The Lanesborough
The Park
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49 Lancaster Gate
Hyde Park Collection – London Apartments
Hyde Park Gardens Mews
Space Apart Hotel
Taxi
Dorchester Cars
Park Lane Cars
Shops
Antiques
Places to Stay near Hyde Park
Marble Arch Inn (0.15 miles)
Modern, newly refurbished hotel with a warm, friendly hospitality which is second to none, matching the facilities and quality service to the perfect location. All rooms with remote control colour ... More
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane (0.16 miles)
Once a stately apartment building overlooking Hyde Park and Marble Arch, the 5* London Marriott Hotel Park Lane is now a leading luxury hotel in London. A stroll from celebrated ... More
Sumner Hotel (0.16 miles)
Part of an 1830s Georgian Terrace, this new townhouse hotel preserves many of its historical characteristics, whilst offering modern comfort in the heart of London. All rooms are designer decorated, luxuriously appointed ... More
Edward Lear Hotel (0.18 miles)
The Edward Lear Hotel is an ideal location for visiting central London as it is only 100 metres walk from Oxford St. Just the right location for visitors, in London's tourist ... More
Boston Court Hotel (0.19 miles)
The Boston Court Hotel is a comfortable and friendly Bed & Breakfast in central London. Only two minutes walk away from Marble Arch, Oxford Street shops and Hyde Park.
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Montcalm Hotel (0.20 miles)
Leonard Hotel (The) (0.20 miles)
Conveniently located off Portman Square, The Leonard has received Johansen's London Hotel of the Year Award (1997). The 21 air-conditioned suites and 23 bedrooms are beautifully decorated with a ... More
Redland House Hotel (0.23 miles)
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The hotel offers comfortable family-friendly accommodation at great-value rates in a convenient location, close to many of central London’s tourist attractions, including Marble Arch, Hyde ... More
The Arch (0.23 miles)
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Grosvenor House (0.34 miles)
After a multimillion pound restoration programme, London’s largest five star hotel re-launches as Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel establishing the hotel as the European flagship for the brand. The extensive restoration programme includes five ... More | visit website
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