subject: Park Hotel London - Home Away From Home [print this page] The Park Hotel London is located in Teddington, close to High Street and Bushy Park. Teddington is in the Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is on the north bank of the River Thames in southwest London. The area is residential and quiet but offers a variety of shops and a bustling town center. Some of the local attractions include Bushy Park, Kingston, Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens. Guests get the best of both worlds by staying in a residential area with such close proximity to so much to do and see.
A major event in the history of Teddington was the construction of the Teddington Lock. This occurred in 1811. In 1889, the Teddington Lock Footbridge was constructed funded by government and private funds. A population boom happened in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The boom in residents fueled the development of the area of the Park Hotel London. Homes were built and an infrastructure was developed. The 1870 Education Act resulted in the building of several schools. The turn of the century was an exciting time in the area. Electricity allowed for an accelerated rate of development. The National Physical Laboratory opened in 1902 and the Teddington Carnegie Library opened in 1906. Since 1958, Teddington has been home to a major television studio. They also boast a rugby football club, hockey club and a cricket club.
The Park Hotel London offers comfortable and convenient accommodations for the business or pleasure traveler. The hotel features large double bedrooms each with a private bathroom. Some rooms also include a sofa bed for additional guests. There are also modified rooms for handicapped guests. A major renovation took place in 2000. The renovation provided modernization, updates and the addition of more guestrooms. The hotel also features the Park Cafe(C) Bar and Restaurant. The eatery offers a varied menu with a variety of daily specials added to the standard dishes.
London is the largest city in the United Kingdom. Within the borders of the city lie a wide variety of hotels ranging from luxury to economy. There are bed and breakfasts and rentable flats and inns throughout the city. The room you choose should fit your individual needs and desires. It will be your home away from home while you are on your trip. Choosing accommodations is one of the most important decisions to be made in trip planning. The Park Hotel London may be the right choice if you are looking for value and convenience.
