Marble Arch, an imposing monument, stands on a traffic island at the centre of a major road junction in central London, separating some of the capital's most famous roads. From here, the retail paradise of Oxford Street leads off to the east towards Bond Street, a centre for luxury shopping, and Tottenham Court Road, whose store windows are filled with all the latest electronic equipment. Park Lane and Bayswater Road, lined by grand hotels, run off Marble Arch to the south and west respectively, past the green acres of Hyde Park. Edgware Road, a great destination for cosmopolitan dining, heads north west from the junction. Marble Arch itself is a dramatic structure, designed by John Nash after the example of the Arch of Constantine in Rome. Made from white marble, it originally stood in The Mall as the gateway to Buckingham Palace, but when Queen Victoria extended the palace in 1851, the Arch was moved to its current position close to the site of the old Tyburn gallows where crowds once watched the public executions of criminals and political prisoners. These days, political agitators are more likely to be found sounding off on a soapbox at the nearby Speaker's Corner.
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Marble Arch Inn *book online*
Cinema
Club
Pub and Bar
Baglioni Hotel
Grazing Goat
The Old English Gentleman
Restaurant
Baglioni Hotel
Bertie's Brasserie
Crescent Restaurant
Grazing Goat
La Porte des Indes
Nova Bar & Grill
The Brasserie @ The Cumberland
W1 Restaurant @ The Cumberland
Solicitor
Goodge Law
Hammond Bale
Kalber Struckley & Co
Taxi
Dorchester Cars
Park Lane Cars
Venue
Shops
Places to Stay near Marble Arch
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane (0.05 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
Leonard Hotel (The) (0.11 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
Edward Lear Hotel (0.12 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
Montcalm Hotel (0.15 miles)
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
Marble Arch Inn (0.18 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
Boston Court Hotel (0.18 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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The Arch (0.20 miles)
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MiNC Apartments - Mayfair Court (0.27 miles)
MiNC- Mayfair Court Apartments have been tastefully restored within this period building located one block off the centre of Oxford Street opposite Selfridges. The apartments are one bedroom with an ... More
Grosvenor House (0.28 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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