Chain Name: Best Western
65 - 73 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6EX

The Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Hotel Piccadilly is located right in the heart of London. In the heart of theatreland, it offers the perfect location to explore London.

At the Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Hotel Piccadilly, you can be sure of warm and traditional hospitality. We have created a warm and friendly atmosphere of which we are proud. Free broadband internet access in all rooms round the clock. Perfectly situated in the hub of theatres, cinemas, nightclubs, restaurants (Angus Steak House is very close by) and bars, Chinatown with its oriental food delights, the famous planet Hollywood and the ever popular Soho for its famous nightlife are all in the local vicinity. Also minutes away are some of Londons most famous stores. Try Regent Street, Oxford Street or lively Covent Garden. Plus the underground stations of Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are just a few minutes walk away. The Shaftesbury has been fully refurbished as a boutique hotel complete with the luxurious features that our clientele demanded. Each new room has been lovingly graced with the comfort of mood lighting, broadband internet access, bathroom televisions, bathrobes, and more. Combined with comfortably sized public areas, our refreshment lounge, the Premier bar, conference facilities, & fitness room, the Shaftesbury provides the haven in central London for both the London traveller and business persons. The hotel, which takes its name from its famous location, has 62 bedrooms, which have been solely designed with your comfort and safety in mind. The hotel is fully air-conditioned and has been newly renovated with luxury fittings. Start your day with a quality Buffet Breakfast and unwind in the evenings at the hotel bar. The perfect place for meeting your guests. So weather you are planning a business visit, shopping trip or a weekend break, the Best Western Shaftesbury Hotel Piccadilly and its friendly staff look forward to welcoming you and offering you the hospitality you deserve and expect.

Hotel Facilities

General
Luggage Storage, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Safety Deposit Box.

Activities
Fitness Centre.

Services
Fax/Photocopying, Currency Exchange, Dry Cleaning, Internet Services, Meeting/Banquet Facilities.

Location

Near Train Station.

Hotel Policies

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. Baby cots are not available. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 12:00 hours.

Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking
No parking available.

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Internet
Wired internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Deposit
No deposit will be charged.

Payment - We accept Visa, Maestro, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club.

Local Attractions:
British Museum (1 km) - The UK's largest museum and the oldest museum in the world is also one of the worlds greatest. Exhibitions include 'Britains Top Ten Treasures' and 'Egyptian Mummies' and many more. The British Museum is free to all visitors.

National Gallery (0 km) - The National Gallery overlooks Trafalgar Square and features works by Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, Monet, Titian and Turner amongst over 2300 in the collection, owned by the people of the United Kingdom. Entry to the National Gallery is Free, although there may be a charge for entry to some of the temporary exhibitions

Tate Modern (2 km) - The Tate Modern is a museum of modern art housed in a building, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, which used to be the Bankside Power Station. Opened in 2000 by the Queen, Tate modern has a collection of modern art from 1900 to the present day and includes works by Dali, Picasso and Warhol amongst others. There are seven floors of exhibits with excellent views over London from the top floor overlooking the Thames. The Tate Modern is Free to enter although there may be a charge many of the temporary exhibitions. There is now a Tate-to-Tate boat taking visitors from Tate Britain to Tate modern

British Airways London Eye (1 km) - The British Airways London Eye is one of the most inspiring and visually dramatic additions to the London skyline. At 135m high, it is the world's tallest observation wheel, allowing you to see one of the world's most exciting cities from a completely new point of view

Natural History Museum (4 km) - The Natural History Museum is located in a stunning building with a Romanesque interior. The museum contains over 70 million animals, plants and fossils and includes interactive displays and guided tours. Entry is Free! Nearest tube is South Kensington tube

Victoria and Albert Museum (3 km) -

Tower of London (4 km) - The Tower of London was founded by William the Conquerer almost 1,000 years ago. A huge stone stronghold - In places the tower is nearly 100 feet heigh and its walls 15 feet thick - the tower was built on the banks of the River Thames to protect London and to assert the power of the King. It continued to house English Kings and Queens until after the death of Henry VII in 1509. Its use as a prison began in the reign of Henry III and in 1303 it served as a treasury when the crown jewels were moved here from Westminster Abbey and they remain here to this day. The Tower of London was still used as a prison as recently as World War II. Many famous prisoners have been executed here including Thomas More, Lady Jane Grey and Anne Boleyn, whose ghost is said to haunt the tower. The tower is also famous for the yeoman guards, or 'Beefeaters', and for the Ravens - according to legend, at least 6 ravens must remain here or the Tower and the monarchy will fall

Tate Britain (2 km) - The Tate Britain is situated alongside the Thames at Millbank and exhibits British Art from 1500 to the present day. Tate Britain includes works by Blake, Constable, Gainsborough and J.M.W. Turner and also hosts the annual Turner Prize exhibition. Entry to Tate Britain is free, although there may be an admission charge for entry to the many special exhibitions. There is now a Tate-to-Tate boat taking visitors from Tate Britain to Tate modern

Madame Tussaud's & The London Planetarium (2 km) - Madame Tussaud's world-famous waxwork collection was founded in Paris in 1770. It moved to England in 1802 and found a permanent home in London's Marylebone Road in 1884. The 21st century has brought new innovations and new levels of interactivity. Now you can score for England with Sven-Goran Eriksson watching, or give a speech with Bush and Blair by your side. There is a Chamber of horrors and a Spirit of London ride taking visitors through 400 years of change in one of the world's greatest cities. Expect long cues in the summer or book a fast track ticket

Science Museum (3 km) - Entry to the Science Museum is Free. There are over 300,000 items here including Crick and Watson's model of DNA and an IMAX theatre.

Directions:
The hotel is 100 yards up Shaftesbury Avenue from Piccadilly Circus approximately 1 mile north of Victoria and east of Marble Arch and Hyde Park. It is 20 minutes from the m4 and a40 (m) and 10 minutes from the City. By Air: Heathrow is less than an hour by car and the Heathrow Link Bus stops within a mile of the hotel. City Airport is 35 minutes away by car and the Gatwick Express at Victoria Station is 15 minutes by public transport. By rail: Victoria, Paddington, Waterloo, Charing Cross and Euston are all within one a half miles of the hotel and are about 15 minutes by public transport. By underground: There are 4 main underground stations close to the hotel: Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road offering the Central, Bakerloo, Northern, Victoria and Piccadilly Lines.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

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