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K West

K West, London

Hotel Address

Richmond Way
London
W14 0AX

Cranley Rating

K West at night

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Hotel Summary

Category	Hotel
Awards Won	2002 Theme Awards Best London Hotel

Hotel Opened	Opened in 2001
Refurbishment	The K West hotel was opened in 2001 following a £7million refurbishment. The building pre-dates its use as a hotel. There are plans to refurbish the front and entrance to the hotel during the summer of 2007. The spa will undergo a complete refurbishment in 2008.

Cranley Summary

Opened in 2001, K West is located on a quiet residential street in the Shepherd’s Bush district of London. The hotel is housed in a glass-fronted 1960s building, but the interior is decidedly 21st century, winning it the 2002 Best London Hotel at the Theme Awards. Light streams into the lobby and the open-plan K Lounge which features a long, open fireplace. Tiny televisions dot the walls of the lobby and hallways. The hotel’s designer decor and luxurious spa attract people in the entertainment industry, as well as vacationers seeking something a little out of the ordinary. K West has two hundred and twenty air-conditioned guestrooms including two types of Standard Rooms (Junior Double and Superior), Deluxe, Executive (with its high tech features including DVD, CD, Sony Playstation and iPod connections) and the luxurious Embassy and K Suites. Kanteen, a stylish contemporary restaurant with luxurious leather seating in rich blues and reds, oak wood flooring and finished in stainless steel and glass, offers a menu of international cuisine. K Lounge has a wide choice of hot and cold food and refreshments, from continental breakfast each morning and a wide range of hot meals throughout the day. Guests can indulge at the hotel’s holistic K Spa which has a jacuzzi, sauna, steam rooms, treatment rooms and a relaxation area. For the more active, K Fit, the hotel's gym, has two large exercise rooms packed with state of the art equipment. Business travellers can catch up with work in the Quiet Zone with workstations and chargeable wireless Internet access or make use of the two garden level meeting rooms and two syndicate rooms.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

K West Hotel is located in west London in Shepherds Bush, five minutes drive from the A40M and three minutes walk from the nearest Underground station of Shepherds Bush. Guests are just a twenty minute taxi journey from the West End of London and other major commercial districts which are easily accessible by taxi or the Underground. Just a few minutes walk from the hotel is the buzz of Shepherds Bush and Portobello Road markets and the stylish shopping of Notting Hill and Kensington High Street. Hyde Park, one of London's prettiest parks, is just fifteen minutes by taxi from the hotel. The city's theatres, galleries, museums and night life and are all easily accessible from K West. Shepherds Bush Underground station is a short walk away and provides access into all areas of the city.

Airports
Distance	21 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi transfer approximately forty minutes. Taxis cost around £50 from Heathrow to the hotel. The Heathrow Express into Paddington Station is a fifteen minute journey and trains leave every fifteen minutes. From Paddington Station

Cities and Sights
Distance	6.4 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi transfer approximately twenty-five minutes.

Layout Description

K West has a narrow frontage overlooking Richmond Way which disguises the true size of the building which has bedrooms either side of a corridor approximately one hundred and fifty metres long. The hotel is built on a slope and guests enter the building at level three which is where the lobby and public rooms are situated. The reception desk is to the left and immediately to the right of the entrance is the open plan K Lounge and staircase leading to the Kanteen Restaurant. Behind the K Lounge is the Quiet Zone. There are two elevators and stairways at the end of Lobby area serving guestroom floors (two of which are below and three are above), meeting rooms, the spa (on level one) and gym (level two).

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	Twenty-four hours.
Languages Spoken	English, German, Polish, Czech, Russian, Estonian, French, Spanish.
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange	No foreign exchange service.
Taxis Arranged	Street taxis can be called by reception.
Tours Arranged	Coach tours taking in the sights of London and the south of England can be arranged by reception.

Guest Relations	Standard services.
Concierge Services	Standard services.
Medical Facilities	A doctor can be called out on request. The call out time is approximately thirty minutes according to hotel.
Parking	Valet parking available with space for forty cars. Twenty-four hour parking charge is £36.

Cranley Comment

The contemporary design of the lobby features marble flooring, high ceilings, columns and dark woods and natural light streams into the lobby and the K Lounge. The reception desk is to the left and immediately to the right of the entrance is the open plan K Lounge and staircase leading to the Kanteen Restaurant. Behind the K Lounge is the Quiet Zone with PC workstations and chargeable wireless Internet access. There are two elevators and stairways at the end of the lobby area serving guestroom floors, meeting rooms and the spa and gym. Mini televisions dot the walls of the lobby and hallways, while the lounge features a long, open fireplace.

Shops & Amenities

Description

K West has no on-site shopping however the reception can provide basic personal items such as toothpaste, razor, deodorant, comb, and hair spray at a small charge for each item.

Cranley Comment

A two minute walk from the hotel is Shepherds Bush Market with its myriad of goods ranging from the exotic to the everyday as well as cafes, convenience stores and many local shops. K West is fifteen minutes walk to Portobello Road Market and the upmarket shopping areas of Notting Hill and Kensington High Street. A twenty minute Underground, bus or taxi journey takes guests to Oxford Street and Regent Street shops for all the major high street names, the specialised boutiques and jewellery shops of Bond Street, the upmarket shopping area of Knightsbridge or for gentlemen, Saville Row.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	7
Total Rooms	220
Elevators	4
Rooms per Elevator	55
Total Staff	80
Staff per Room	0.4

Check-in Time	Monday to Friday from 14.00, Saturday and Sunday from 15.00
Check-out Time	11.00
Late Checkout	Late check out to 12:00 subject to availability is free of charge. Each hour after 12:00 is subject to a charge of £10 per hour.
Smoking Rooms	There are seventy-one smoking rooms on the fifth and sixth floors.
Room Service	Full menu of hot and cold dishes available twenty-four hours a day.
Laundry Service	Laundry collected by 09:00 will be returned by 19.30 on same day.
Unique Features	All rooms feature the K West tailor-made mini bar. Guests can pre-order requirements or utilise their guest card at vending machines on each floor and then use the in-room minibar as a fridge.

Cranley Comment

K West has two hundred and twenty air-conditioned guestrooms including two types of Standard Rooms (Junior Double and Superior), Deluxe, Executive (with its high tech features including DVD, CD, Sony Playstation and iPod connections) and the luxurious Embassy and K Suites. K West has rooms to suit most guests' needs. All rooms are decorated in a subtle taupe, coffee and cream colour scheme with rich leathers and suedes, walnut furniture and offset with stainless steel and sandblasted-glass. Guests approach the guestrooms from the lifts down long corridors with dark wood panelled doors on either side. Corridors are lit with bright multi-coloured strip lights and feature small screens showing cartoons, news and television programmes throughout the day.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard	48	Residential	Multi-channel TV Air conditioning Work desk Telephone with voice mail On demand blockbuster movies - surcharge Wireless Internet access - surcharge High speed internet access - surcharge Complimentary Coffee/tea (maker) Minibar Desk and chair Trouser press Iron and ironing board In-room safe Queen-size or king-size beds Hypo-allergenic bedding available on request Private bathroom with shower over bath, washbasin and toilet Hair dryer Bathroom telephone Bathrobes and slippers Aveda bathroom amenities	Up to 2 adults	Up to 29

Cranley Comment

Guests approach the Standard Rooms down long corridors with dark wood panelled doors on either side. Corridors are lit with bright multi-coloured strip lights and feature small screens showing cartoons, news and television programmes throughout the day. Guests enter into a small reception area with a wardrobe to one side and bathroom on the other. The bedroom's decor combines taupe, coffee and cream colours with black walnut furniture and light carpeting throughout. Desks in the bedrooms have black leather chairs and there is tea/coffee making area. There are twenty-nine Junior Standard rooms with queen-size beds and nineteen slightly larger Superior Standard Rooms which have king-size beds. The bathroom has tiled flooring and black tiling around the bathroom which has a bath with shower, toilet and sink.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe	58	Residential	As per Standard Rooms with the added benefit of: More space Sofa & coffee table Two in-room telephones King-size bed	2 adults	31.5

Cranley Comment

Guests approach the Deluxe Rooms down long corridors with dark wood panelled doors on either side. Corridors are lit with bright multi- coloured strip lights and feature small screens showing cartoons, news and television programmes throughout the day. Guests enter into a spacious reception area with a wardrobe and coffee/tea making area to one side and bathroom on the other. The bedroom's decor combines taupe, coffee and cream colours with black walnut furniture, some modern art and light brown carpeting throughout. Desks in the bedrooms have black leather chairs and fabric covered sofas. The Deluxe Rooms have a king-size bed. The bathroom has tiled flooring and black tiling around the bathroom which has a bath with shower, toilet and basin.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive	101	Residential	As per Deluxe Rooms with the added benefit of: Large desk/workspace Extra large king-size bed DVD player CD player iPod connectivity	2 adults and 2 children	38

Cranley Comment

Guests approach the Executive Rooms down long corridors with dark wood panelled doors on either side. Corridors are lit with bright multi-coloured strip lights and feature small screens showing cartoons, news and television programmes throughout the day. Guests enter into a spacious reception area with a wardrobe and coffee/tea making area to one side and bathroom on the other. The bedroom's decor combines taupe, coffee and cream colours with black walnut furniture, some modern art and light brown carpeting throughout. Desks in the bedrooms have black leather chairs and sofas with a mix of material and suede covering. The sofa can be converted to a double bed. The Executive Rooms have a large (two metre square) king-size bed. The bathroom has tiled flooring and pale tiling around the bathroom which has a bath with shower, toilet and Philippe Starck designed sink.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Embassy Suite	7	Residential	As per Executive Rooms with the added benefit of: More space Dining/meeting table and seating for six	2 adults	44

Cranley Comment

Guests approach the Embassy Suites down long corridors with dark wood panelled doors on either side. Corridors are lit with bright multi-coloured strip lights and feature small screens showing cartoons, news and television programmes throughout the day. The bedroom's decor combines taupe, coffee and cream colours, with black walnut furniture, some modern art and light brown carpeting throughout. Desks in the bedrooms have black leather chairs. The open plan lounge area has a large dining/meeting table and six chairs instead of a sofa. The Embassy Suites have a king-size bed. The bathroom has tiled flooring and pale tiling around the bathroom which has a bath with shower, toilet and Philippe Starck designed sink.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
K Suite	6	Residential	As per Embassy Suites with the added benefit of: More space Separate living room, bedroom and bathroom areas Illy espresso machine Bose lifestyle cinema system Pharmacy drawer Paradise drawer Double-ended Philippe Starck bathtub	2 adults	80

Cranley Comment

All K Suites are situated on the fifth and sixth floors and are approached down long corridors with dark wood panelled doors on either side. Corridors are lit with bright multi-coloured strip lights and feature small screens showing cartoons, news and television programmes throughout the day. Guests enter into a forty-two square metre lounge with wood flooring and a deep blue wool rug and containing two sofas, a large coffee table and desk with leather armchair. Guests also have the use of free broadband Internet access, an Illy espresso machine and a Bose lifestyle cinema system offering full surround sound with a 42" plasma television. The bedroom and bathroom are reached via dividing walls of either glass, wood or half wood half glass. The bedroom has a two metre square bed with a sheepskin bedspread, LCD television, an adjacent walk-through cupboard containing a safe with in-built laptop charger, a pharmacy drawer with essential products and a Paradise drawer with adult toys for broadminded guests! The bathroom contains a double-ended Philippe Starck tub with a huge window providing plenty of natural light, an oversized shower with high pressure body jets and pulse/massage heads and a separate toilet.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Kanteen

Restaurant Type	Contemporary dining.
Restaurant Capacity	60
Opening Times	Breakfast 07:00 to 11:00 Monday to Friday 08:00 to 12:00 Saturday and Sunday Lunch 12:00 to 15:00 daily Dinner 18:00 to 23:00 daily
Dress Codes	Informal.

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking.
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available. No specific children's menu but children do get a discount on the a la carte menu.
Breakfast Options	Full service a la carte menu.

Cranley Comment

Kanteen is a stylish restaurant with a contemporary design and flooded with natural light. It is situated on level four and can be reached from the lobby on level three, via a wide staircase. The restaurant features funky lighting, luxurious leather seating in rich blues and reds, oak wood flooring and is finished in stainless steel and glass. Head Chef Sylvan Chevereau has created an innovative menu of fresh international cuisine. There are weekly menu changes and low carb and vegetarian options are a special feature. Kanteen serves a full English breakfast, along with lunch and dinner.

Bars

Number of Bars

K Lounge

Bar Type	Contemporary lounge bar.
Bar Capacity	45
Opening Times	07:00 to 04:00.
Dress Codes	Informal.

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking.
Admissions Policy	Children allowed.

Cranley Comment

The K Lounge has a dramatic contemporary atmosphere, with a low-ceiling in the seating area which features brown-leather sofas and a modern, open fireplace which runs the length of one wall. It has a large glass fronted bar and has lots of natural light as the bar is below a high window at the hotel's front. DJs play K Lounge Sounds on Thursdays from 22:00 to 01:00 and on Friday and Saturday nights from 22:00 to 02:00. K Lounge offers a wide choice of hot and cold food and refreshments, from continental breakfast each morning and to hot meals and snacks throughout the day. A range of specialist coffees by Starbucks, Tazo teas and a wide variety of beers, wines, and cocktails are also available.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel, chargeable by the hour.

In-Room Services

Chargeable wireless Internet access.
Chargeable high speed Internet access

Business Centre

The hotel has a Quiet Zone on level three where there are four workstations with PCs and chargeable wireless Internet access and two workstations with cables where guests can use their own PCs for internet access. The Quiet Zone has a complimentary printer and also a water cooler for guests.

Meetings & Events

Garden Rooms 1 and 2 are each 55 metres square measuring 9 x 6 x 3.5 and can hold boardroom meetings for 26, theatre-style meetings for 54 plus 2 on the top table, and classroom style 16 plus 2.

The two Syndicate rooms are 19 square metres measuring 6 x 3.5 x 3.5 and can hold meetings of 14 face to face, 16 in theatre-style and 14 in a classroom style.

Cranley Comment

The Garden Rooms and Syndicate rooms are situated the lower level and all feature limestone tiling, ribbed carpets and modern artwork. The two Garden Rooms have the benefit of plenty of natural light with large picture windows down one length of the room overlooking the garden. A full menu is available from the hotels Kanteen restaurant. All K West's meeting rooms can be equipped with flipcharts, screens, DVD players, televisions, conference calling units, iPod connectivity and have both cable and wireless Internet access.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities

See Restaurants

Babysitting service

The hotel can arrange babysitting services utilising an external company. Charges apply.

Cranley Comment

K West can provide amenities for infants and toddlers such as cots, baby baths and bottle warmers and should be requested at the time of booking.

Entertainment

Daytime Activities

Cranley Comment

K West is ideally situated for guests visiting Kensington Palace, BBC Studios and the South Kensington Museums, all of which are within easy walking distance.

Evening Activities

Cranley Comment

DJs play a range of different music styles on Thursdays from 22:00 to 01:00 and on Friday and Saturday nights from 22:00 to 02:00 at the K Lounge. Two of London's most exciting music venues (Shepherds Bush Empire and Hammersmith Palais) are close by. Shepherds Bush Empire is five minutes walk from K West and Hammersmith Appollo just ten minutes walk. Wembley Arena is twenty minutes by taxi and the Royal Albert Hall just fifteen minutes by taxi. Earls Court, London's premier exhibition hall is also just a few minutes away by taxi or underground.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	07:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday. 07:00 to 21:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Description	K Fit has two large exercise rooms on the second floor level. The largest, approximately two hundred and fifty square metres, contains seven resistance machines, free weights and numerous cardiovascular machines (twelve spinners, a Powerplate, six treadmills, five bicycles and six steppers). The treadmills, bicycles and steppers all have individually controlled televisions. The smaller room is a dance studio (approximately forty square metres) with daily classes, including yoga and aerobics. There is a charge of £10 per room per day if not included in the room rate and a supplement of £5 for classes. Use of the Powerplate is charged at £20 per thirty minute session.
Size	Two hundred and ninety square metres.

Cranley Comment

K Fit is located on the second level of the hotel and guests sign at the Spa reception on level one. The gym is light and airy with mirrors covering two walls and frosted glass down a third giving plenty of natural daylight. It has changing facilities and a water cooler. The dance studio has a wooden sprung floor, mirrored walls and a handrail. Two Fitness Managers are available to offer free individual programmes for guests.

Golf

Stoke Park

Description

As well as being a challenging and demanding course you will find it hard not to be stirred by the exquisite views and landscapes of the Club's championship course known as Stoke Poges. The club's true 27 hole course is made up of the three nine hole courses Colt, Alison and Jackson. The course was designed by Harry Shapland Colt who is arguably the greatest golf course architect in history. He and his partners have certainly had more influence on the game around the world than any other firm of architects. In l908 he was commissioned to create his first unassisted design at Stoke Poges.

Green fees range from £50 to £150 depending on the time of year.

Location	34 kilometres
Holes	Three loops of nine holes
Length/Par	6,721 yards, par 71, SSS 72

Facilities

Golf Academy
PGA Qualified Tuition
Practice Facilities
Hotel

The Grove

Description

The Grove golf course in Hertfordshire, is widely regarded as one of the finest new golf courses in Europe and recently hosted the World Golf Championships, American Express Championship 2007. 'The Grove is a 7,152 yard par 72 championship golf course, located just outside London, designed by the distinguished American architect Kyle Philips and is playable all year round. Built to USGA specification, with the latest A4 creeping bent grass for firm, fast putting surfaces. Following the slopes, ridges and mounds of the natural landscape the course also includes a continuous hidden cart path around all 18 holes, full length driving range, practice area and putting green. Visitors should note that metal spikes are not allowed.

Green fees range from £105 to £165 depending on the seasons.

Location	44 kilometres
Holes	18
Length/Par	7,152 Par 72

Facilities

PGA Tuition
Practice Range
Restaurant

Wentworth

Description

Wentworth has three courses. The West is world famous and is home each year to the HSBC World Matchplay and the BMW PGA Championship. The other "original" course is the East and finally the most recent addition is the Edinburgh which opened in the 1990’s. Many golfers visit Wentworth for the West course and very few courses can boast a tournament history on a par with the West course. It hosted the 1953 Ryder Cup and then in 1956 the Canada Cup, the forerunner to today’s World Cup of Golf. It has the distinction of hosting two of golf’s most prestigious championships; the World Matchplay and the PGA Championship. In addition the East course is in most golfers' lists of the top fifty courses in the British Isles. It was the setting for the inaugural Curtis Cup in 1932 and hosted a friendly match in 1926 between two teams from the US and Great Britain and Ireland which was the inspiration for the contest we now know as the Ryder Cup. Lastly the Edinburgh course was opened in more recent times and was designed by coach and former Ryder Cup player and captain John Jacobs in consultation with nine-time major champion Gary Player and the Club’s then professional Bernard Gallacher.

Location	34 kilometres
Holes	54, West, East and Edinburgh courses
Length/Par	West Course par 72 (7308 yards). East Course par 68 (6201 yards). Edinburgh Course par 72 (7004 yards).

Facilities

Three courses
Par 3 nine hole course
Practice range and grounds
PGA qualified tuition
Restaurant
Outdoor pool

Spa

Name of Spa	K Spa
Opening Times	Monday to Thursday 06:30 to 22:00 (last entry 21:30). Saturday and Sunday 08:00 to 21:30 (last entry 20:30).

Facilities

Flotation Tank and the following treatments which are chargeable:

Signature Rituals:

Hun Nee Muun. For two people, 3 hours.
Surrender to the healing hands of K Spa's therapists trained in the eastern techniques from Thailand. Skin is cleansed with Thanaka powder and then covered in Thai white clay to clarify pores. Guests are then wrapped in mulberry paper and immersed in the dry floatation while a tension-relieving scalp massage is performed. A sauna and refreshing shower is then followed by a special poultice massage with holy basil and lavender.

Kha Yahm. Four-handed Thai massage 90 mins
Experience the healing powers of this four handed massage. Herbs and essential oils caress tired muscles while the aromas cleanse the mind.

The Face:

Na, Tropical Fruit and Flower Facials 90 mins
A mesmerizing YTSARA experience based on the osmosis of healing therapies and Asian secrets of organic natural beauty using rare and exquisite Thai aroma-formulations of White Orchid, Jasmine, Green Tea and Bamboo Shoot extracts.
- Royal Thai massage
- Energy massage points
- Pranayama deep breathing
- Chakra rebalancing

Start with the exfoliating properties of Papaya and Tamarind extracts to smooth and soften the epidermis, while pure fossilized seaweed gently removes dirt and pollution from the deeper layers of the skin. Next enjoy the Eastern healing benefits of a Royal Thai massage that lulls guests into a deep sleep by massaging marma points inspired by Ayurvedic healing principles, while reducing puffiness and promoting an immediate lift-sensation.

A natural toning and tightening mask completes the treatment. This organic facial treatment leaves skin deeply cleansed, revitalized and lifted for a brighter complexion and a relaxed mind.

Choose from one of four facials:
- Sombun: Balancing organic facial for normal to oily skin with an exotic synergy of white orchid extract and jasmine essential oil to purify and decongest oily skin.
- Chum Chun: Quenching organic facial for normal to dry skin with a blend of green tea and bamboo shoot extract to heal dull and congested complexion and hydrate thirsty skin.
- Yothai: Regenerative organic facial for sensitive and aging skin with a stimulating blend of Pandan leaf and Pink Lotus extract to alleviate fine lines wrinkles and assist cell renewal and oxygenation.
- Siam Sá: Nurturing organic facial for dehydrated combination skin with a rejuvenating blend of Lotus flower and neroli extract to reduce dryness and improve circulation.

Manao, Head and Face Treat for Men 60 mins
Enjoy a deep exfoliation to remove impurities and help lift ingrown hairs, followed by a quenching facial mask to re-hydrate the epidermis. This advanced treatment incorporates a vital energy point massage through the application of a cranial herbal poultice over the back, neck shoulders and head, easing away stress and tension. Finally, restore health and vitality to the face with a floral elixir and a hydrating gel, enhancing muscle tone leaving the skin fresh and supple.

Ta Souay, Awakening Eye Treatment 60 mins
Let eyes be pampered and rejuvenated with this eye treatment that combats fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. A secret blend of warm, botanical ingredients from the hotel's Asian garden will gently nourish and soothe eyelids. Then, the light touch of shiatsu and lymphatic drainage massage, accompanied with a quenching floral serum, will reduce puffiness and dark circles. The treatment finishes with a cranial pressure point massage while eyes rest under a relaxing aromatherapy eye cushion.

Na plai, Recovery Head Massage 45 mins
A soothing yet energizing back, neck, shoulders and head massage focusing on vital energy points for a total mind and spirit experience. The treatment starts with the application of a hot herbal poultice, to ease tension and restore vital tranquillity. Next, a rejuvenating blend of rosewood and orange is gently massaged onto the face to stimulate Marma points, promoting total recovery and balance.

The Body - Oil Massage:

Nuat Namman, Body Oil Ceremony 90 mins
Experience the healing effects of Asian aromatherapy in a relaxing and restorative massage that combines the sense of tropical smells with the soothing value of acupressure massage. Individually chosen to suit personal requirements, the essential oils will re-balance vital energies restoring harmony and calm to the body and mind.
Choose one from the four signature aromatherapy blends:
- Ponklai: Relaxing body oil massage with a synergy of lemongrass and orange essential oils that will embark the body and mind on a journey of ultimate relaxation and wellness.
- Lodkwam Aun: Slimming body oil massage with a synergy of long pepper and cinnamon essential oils that will help the body to drain toxic wastes and re-sculpt the figure.
- Borisut: Purifying body oil massage with a synergy of cajeput and petitgrain essential oils that will leave the body deeply detoxified with a replenished mind.
- Phem Palang: Energizing body oil massage with a synergy of mandarin and peppermint essential oils that will ease away tensions and aching muscles to bring renewed vitality to the senses.

Samunprai, Thai Herbal Heat Energizer 90 mins
Drift away tensions while enjoying this traditional hot Thai massage, unchanged since the Thailand Ayutthaya period (14th-18th. centuries) when a hot pack was administered to soldiers returning home with muscular aches and bruises. The balancing poultice opens the pores and brings a deep medicinal heat to the muscles to release tensions and revitalize the mind. Then an invigorating massage with a synergy of peppermint and mandarin essential oils will take the body on a journey of renewal.

Mohom, Indigo Art of Healing 90 mins
Experience the ancient healing art of Hmong Shamans, used to treat muscular aches and pains. A steamed indigo herbal poultice, filled with pure remedial ingredients, is thoroughly pounded over the body. Then a deep tissue massage using palms, thumbs and elbows loosens muscles and stimulates blood circulation. Indigo, the symbol of the Buddha of Medicine, is said to improve muscular tone and drain away toxins, while eucalyptus, clove and black pepper essential oils dissolve muscular tension, providing an aura of calm and harmony.

The Body - Body Wrap

Saat, Complete Detox 150 mins
Let the senses experience a tropical treat. The synergy of cajeput and orange removes impurities and dead cells to prepare skin for a body wrap containing 100% natural papaya and aloe vera extracts. While the body is covered with banana leaves, the active fresh ingredients eliminate toxic wastes and decongest the body by activating perspiration. Then, let the mind de-stress with a purifying aromatherapy massage using a unique blend of cajeput and petitgrain essential oils. This treatment is ideally suited to refine skin and boost metabolism, leaving the body deeply cleansed and the mind with a renewed vitality.

The Body - Thai Clay Body Mask

Bodhia, Shaping Body Mask 60 mins
This treatment is ideal for improving muscle tone and reshaping the figure. Skin is first enveloped in a silky contouring body mask, enriched in firming essential oils, natural spring water and traditional Thai white clay (dinsowpong). A cooling body gel complements the treatment to tighten pores and enhance skin appearance.

Rasayana, Eternity Body Booster 90 mins
Here a warm, silky fusion of green tea, white clay and aromatic oils is massaged into the body. The wrap gently bathes the skin in active ingredients of petitgrain and cajeput, rekindling the inner youth and fighting the build up of free radicals. Meanwhile, enjoy a soothing head massage to complete the relaxing experience.

The Body - Skin Enhancer

Tamrap Luang, Seven Flowers Royal Treat 60 mins
Indulge in an Ancient Royal Treatment exclusively created to beautify the Princesses of the Kingdom of Siam. An exhilarating selection of sacred flowers, known for their healing powers, is gently rubbed onto the skin to refine and purify. Then, the delicate touch of a regenerative massage nurtures the body, leaving guests with a radiant aura and a revitalized mind.

Tanaka, Golden Triangle Body Cleansing 60 mins
Since ancient times, the Tanaka golden powder has been used in Northern Thailand by women to heal and beautify their skin complexion. This traditional recipe is made out of Tanaka tree powder to smooth the skin. Indulge in an ultimate exfoliation ritual that removes dead skin cells, followed by a luxurious quenching aloe vera, Thai bergamot and mint body gel. Then K Spa's exclusive Oriental massage will boost metabolism and rejuvenate the senses.

Treats for the Girls:

The Face

Espa Aromatherapy Facial 55 mins
Suitable for all skin types this deep cleansing, relaxing aromatherapy facial, purifies, refines and hydrates the skin. Specific active aromatherapy is combined with acupressure massage, lymph drainage and head massage to leave the mind clear and skin feeling radiant and moisturized.
Choose from: The Rehydrator, De-sensitiser, Oil Controller, Skin Brightener.

Espa Regenerating Facial 1 hr 10 mins
An intensive boost for maturing, stressed or distressed skin, using Espa Concept range. The treatment works particularly well to help combat the signs of premature ageing and environmental stresses. Focusing on regenerating, firming and nourishing, the facial leaves the skin fresh, revitalised and toned.

Espa Age Defyer Facial with Stone Therapy 1 hr 25 mins
Connective energy bonding between therapist and client helps release deep facial tension while naturally lifting and firming matured, stressed or distressed skin. This therapeutic facial helps to tone, nourish, and hydrate the skin, while bringing back forgotten freshness and long-term benefits to body and spirit.

Espa Holistic Aromatherapy
Back, Face & Scalp with hot stone therapy 1 hr 40 mins

An all-embracing treatment incorporating a full Espa facial, with acupressure, face and head massage. The initial, deep cleansing back exfoliation is followed by a Hot Stone aromatic oil massage bringing powerful de-stressing benefits to the mind and body. Hot stones are placed along spine, shoulders and neck to stimulate and balance vital energy points throughout this luxurious facial.

Crystal Clear Mini Lift Mask 40 mins
Instantly lifts, firms and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. The perfect "pick me up".

Crystal Clear Micro Dermabrasion 25 mins
Crystals are used to exfoliate the external skin layer, which decongests the skin enabling cell regeneration.

Crystal Clear Deluxe Facial 55 mins
An advance away from the usual facial, this facial is a combination of a Mini Lift and Micro Dermabrasion, leaving the skin feeling at its best.

Crystal Clear Oxygen Facial 45 mins
This sophisticated treatment breathes new life into tired aged skin. Delivers pulsed Oxygen and skin restructuring actives deep into epidermis where skin health, elasticity and firmness begin. Fantastic results show dramatically rejuvenated skin with lines and wrinkles visibly reduced.

Microdermabrasion plus Oxygen 60 mins
To achieve instant visible results combine these two therapies together.

Super Deluxe Oxygen (Microdermabrasion plus Oxygen plus Mini Mask Lift) 90 mins
High-tech anti-ageing facial combining the three therapies together leaves skin with an instant youthful glow.

The Body

Espa Aromatherapy Massage 55 mins
Enjoy the benefits of massage and individually chosen essential oils in one of the finest anti stress treatment available. This complete face, scalp and body massage focuses on the acupressure points, helping to strengthen the nervous system, thus restoring lost energy.

Oriental Head Massage 25 mins
A deep scalp massage focusing on the energy points combined with individually selected Espa Oils. If time is of the essence, this treatment is perfect to relieve tension, increase circulation, leaving clients feeling refreshed and re-energised.

Espa Life Saving Back Treatment 45 mins
Ideal for problematic skins and a treat for this much neglected and hard to reach area. The back is deep cleansed, body brushed and exfoliated to help stimulate circulation and cell renewal, this is followed by a calming aromatherapy massage. A final application of light moisturising balm will ensure that the skin is left soft, smooth and revitalised.

Espa Holistic Total Body Care with Hot Stones 1 hr 40 mins
This all-encompassing treatment commences with a full body skin brushing and exfoliation to prepare the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. Followed by a deep body, face and scalp massage. This truly holistic experience will bring harmony to both mind and body.

Pre Natal Treatment for New Beginnings 1 hr 25 mins
This total body treatment has been carefully designed for pregnant and nursing mothers to take account of all contraindications and aid in relaxation and tonicity of all skin during this very special time. The treatment avoids the use of essential oils as advised by the Aromatherapy Organisation Council and is a luxurious treat using a calendula infused oil, various muds and creams and advanced massage techniques to safe areas. It leaves the skin toned and the client totally relaxed.

Stimulating Hip and Thigh Treatment 55 mins

A specialised treatment to stimulate the circulatory and lymphatic systems, concentrating on the areas prone to "blockages", cellulite, and fluid retention and uneven skin texture. After deep exfoliation with a seaweed and salt rub there follows a detoxifying massage using stimulating essential oils and warm marine algae.

Exfoliating Body Polish 25 mins
An exclusive body and skin enhancing treatment which can be used in isolation to remove dead or dry skin, or as a preparation for an Aromatherapy massage or Tanning treatment. This complete exfoliation will create and cleanse and invigorate the body.

Espa Invigorating or Relaxing

Salt and Oil Body Scrub 25 mins
This excellent skin softening body exfoliation combines sea salts, nourishing oils and essential oils to leave skin moisturised, smooth and soft. A condensed treatment with a sensational result.

Essence of Earth 1 hr 10 mins
A therapeutic treatment ideal for aches and pains and superficial skin problems using marine mud rich in trace minerals. Includes a full body exfoliation and a deep scalp treatment to help ease tension.

Detoxifying Sea of Senses 1 hr 10 mins
A balancing and detoxifying treatment which involves skin brushing, gentle exfoliation and algae in rich minerals and enzymes. Designed to ease away tension, help boost metabolism and speed up the elimination of toxins. Includes a full scalp treatment for total relaxation.

The Skin Hydrator 1 hr 10 mins
Lymphatic skin brushing and full body exfoliating prepares the skin for this luxurious body wrap which uses deeply hydrating and nourishing compound of Marine Mud, Espa skin toning essential oils and Deeply Nourishing Body Cream. Together with advanced techniques and an Oriental head massage this total envelopment is designed for dry or dehydrated skin, before or after sun.

K SPA Signature Ritual 2 hrs 15 mins
A unique holistic journey incorporating a selection of the best K Spa treatments to create the ultimate spa experience.
Heat Experience – Personal Sauna
Welcome Foot Ritual and Consultation
Skin Brushing and Exfoliation Holistic Hot Stones Treatment
Stress Buster: incorporating an Express Facial with Oriental Head Massage
Restorative Body Wrap

To Finish

Palms and Soles

Manicure 45 mins, Pedicure 55 mins and Deluxe Pedicure 1 hr 10 mins

Waxing

Full Leg and Bikini, Full Leg, Half Leg, Bikini Line, Brazilian, Under Arm, Full Arm, Upper Back and Shoulder, Chest Wax, Lip and Chin, Lip

Tinting and Shaping

Eyelash and Eyebrow Tint, Eyelash Tint, Eyebrow Tint, Eyebrow Shape and Electrolysis

Treats for the Boys:

The Face

Holistic Total Body Care with Hot Stones 1hr 40mins
This all-encompassing treatment commences with a full body skin brushing and exfoliation to prepare the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. Followed by a deep body, face and scalp massage, this truly holistic experience will bring harmony to both mind and body.

Holistic Aromatherapy Back, Face and Scalp 1hr 40mins
An all-embracing treatment incorporating a full Espa facial, with accupressure, face and head massage. The initial, deep cleansing back exfoliation is followed by a Hot Stone aromatic oil massage bringing powerful de-stressing benefits to the mind and body. Hot stones are placed along spine, shoulders and neck to stimulate and balance vital energy points throughout this luxurious facial.

Aromatherapy Face Treatment for Men 55mins
Specially formulated for the male complexion, this treatment uses natural balms and oils to help purify, hydrate and revitalize the skin. Ideal for city dwellers, frequent flyers and those with a stressful hectic lifestyle.

Aromatherapy Sport and Fitness Massage 55mins

This full body treatment is appropriate either before or after exercise as it uses essential oils of lavender, rosemary and clove to help increase circulation and warm muscles, preventing strains and relieving aches and pains. Ideal for anyone involved in sports, fitness or heavy physical work.

Essential Body Massage 55mins
A full aromatherapy treatment, using clinically formulated oils to combat the effects of air travel. Therapists will also advise on the use of Espa's soothing and energising aromatherapy bath and massage oils during and following a long-haul trip, to help regulate sleep patterns.

Life Saving Back Treatment 45 mins
A lovely treat for this much neglected and hard to reach area. The back is deep cleansed, body brushed and exfoliated to help stimulate circulation and cell renewal, then calmed and relaxed with a luxurious aromatherapy massage. To complete the cleansing a light mousturising balm will ensure that the skin is left soft, smooth and refreshed.

Day Spa rituals

For boys and girls, rituals combining different treats. The following includes the use of the whirlpool, thermal suites and relaxation areas.

De Stress Me! 4.5hrs
Espa Holistic Aromatherapy Total Body Care with Hot Stone Therapy, Espa Skin Hydrator Body Wrap, OPI Pedicure, OPI Manicure and Spa Lunch.

New Beginning 4 hrs
Espa Pre Natal Treatment, Espa Aromatherapy Facial, OPI Manicure, OPI Pedicure and Spa Lunch.

Pure Indulgence 3.5 hrs
K Spa Signature Holistic Ritual, Manicure or Pedicure and Light Spa Lunch.

Detox Me 3 hrs
Espa Detoxifying Sea of Senses, Espa Stimulating Hip and Thigh Detox Massage, Espa Aromatherapy Facial and Spa Lunch.

Light Refresher 2.5 hrs
Salt and Oil Scrub, Espa Aromatherapy Massage, Espa Aromatherapy Facial and
Spa Lunch.

Stress Buster (Available Mon-Thu only) 1.5 hrs Espa Aromatherapy Facial, Relaxing Back and Shoulder Massage, Light Spa Lunch or Dinner.

Vanity K Nail Bar

K-Sparkle Me Manicure & Pedicure 60mins
Pure Indulgence - Manicure 60mins
Pure Indulgence - Pedicure 75mins

Total wellness treatment for hands or feet. Silk proteins are fed to nails while hands receive an invigorating lemon sugar peel and orchid intensive mask. Treatment includes a warm oil pour, reflex massage and relaxing scalp massage.

Prescriptive
45mins or 60 mins
Specially designed for nails that need a bit of extra care. Silk protein are fed to nails while hands enjoy gentle peel, warm apricot mask and relaxing hand massage.

Detox Me Pedicure 90mins
Detoxifying foot wrap! This unique treat uses natural sea salts to detoxify the body and stimulate the metabolism and circulation.

Jivanicure - Signature Treatment 60mins

Sit back and relax while nails are groomed then dipped into paraffin. Next, hands and lower arms will be massaged with hot waterlily oil to achieve the ultimate in relaxation. Treatment includes a free polish of the client's choice.

Vanity Pit Stop Manicure 25mins
For when time is short.

Vanity Toe Tidy Pedicure 15mins
When colour is all that is needed.

Executive Manly Cure 30mins
Designed specifically for men, where hands are groomed and nails buffed and massaged.

Enhancements
Full Set of Gel Nails 90mins
Gel Maintenance 45 mins
Removal of Enhancements 30mins
Single Nail Repair 15mins
Art 'n' Cure 30mins
Perfect for wearers of artificial nails. Concentrating on hands and cuticles only. This will not affect any artificial nail system.

Cranley Comment

Guests can indulge at the hotel’s holistic K Spa on the lower ground level which is decorated in marble, dark wood and brushed steel giving it a modern but relaxing feel. Guests enter into the reception area to register for the wet spa, treatments or gym (on level two). Just off reception are the changing rooms, relaxation room and six treatment rooms (including the Double Therapy Room complete with its own private sauna for side-by-side treatments). The wet spa area which houses a jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms is just along the corridor. There are loungers around the jacuzzi area and a water cooler. The Vanity K Nail Bar is situated next to the K Spa reception. K Spa also has one of London's few Dry Floatation Tanks. K Spa treatments utilise E’SPA products and combine the best of aromatherapy and hot stone techniques for a full range of treatments to enhance guests' experiences.
Only adults (18 years and over) are permitted to use the facilities.

Special Needs

Communal Areas

Wheelchair accessible.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Six specially adapted rooms are available on the third floor.

Restaurants & Catering

Wheelchair accessible via lifts.

Recreation Facilities

Cranley Comment

K West has good facilities for guests with special needs.

Environment

Measures

Recycling
Energy Saving
Community Service
Minimise Cleaning Materials
Environmental Audits
Water Saving
Alternative Energy

Cranley Comment

K West Hotel and Spa is dedicated to minimising the impact its operations have on the environment. The Group Chief Engineer is charged with the objective of reducing prime fossil fuel energy consumption by a volume of 5% per annum as a minimum. This is monitored and communicated monthly to all senior managers. Examples of progress in this area include the installation of a new air conditioning chiller system that is 25% more energy efficient than the machine it replaced; and the use of remote heat pumps to heat and cool areas of the hotel in winter thus enabling the main chiller to be turned off. These two initiatives resulted in an audited saving of 20% in electricity (December 2005 to December 2006). K West also actively promote an environmentally friendly borough by encouraging our employees to travel to and from work via public transportation, such as Underground, train or bus. Bicycles, scooters and motorcycles are also an approved method of transport.

K West, London, Report Details

August 2007

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