Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth, London

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Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth

Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth, London

Hotel Address

Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3BL
England

Cranley Rating

Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth

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Hotel Summary

Category

Hotel

Hotel Opened	1983
Refurbishment	2008 - Upgrade to Philips Plasma televisions in all the rooms, complete with internet access. 2001 - Complete refurbishment of all the rooms, Restaurant / Bar area.

Cranley Summary

The Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel is situated on the corner of Great Russell Street and Bloomsbury Street on the edge of London’s city district just seconds from the British Museum and the University Quarter. Within a short stroll you will find many of London’s top theatres, Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street. Tthe nearest underground station is Tottenham Court Road which is serviced by the Central Line and Northern Line. The hotel is found in a traditional London building that was converted into a hotel approximately 60 years ago. The relaxing Lobby and public areas are complimented by tones of golds and deep reds, original Asian art and black and white prints of London. There are a range of 180 Guest rooms from Standard Singles to Suites. 'Creation', the hotels restaurant and bar serves a Full Buffet and A La Carte breakfast as well as A La Carte lunch and dinner which includes Grimsby Cod, Aylesbury Duck and Irish Fillets all served from the grill. Within the hotel there is a small gym with a unisex steam room that is available to guests 24/7. The hotel has 10 conference and event spaces that are individual in décor and offer natural light.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel is found on the corner of Great Russell Street and Bloomsbury Street, ideally located on the edge of London’s city district, just a few moments from the British Museum, the southern end of Tottenham Court Road, Shaftsbury Avenue home to many of London’s theatres and Oxford Street. In the surrounding streets of the hotel you will find a number of map and book shops with collectables, some Asian restaurants, traditional British pubs and sandwich bars. Charlotte Street which is close by has a range of restaurants offering various cuisine. The nearest underground station is Tottenham Court Road which is serviced by the Central and Northern lines, parking is available in Bloomsbury Way.

Airports
Distance	15 km
Airport Transfers	Approximately 30 minutes in light traffic

Cities and Sights
Distance	4 km
City/Sight Transfers	Approximately 10 minutes in light traffic

Layout Description

The Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel is approached by a one way street - Russell Street, the entrance to the hotel leads out to the pedestrian pavement. As you enter the hotel you will find the concierge desk directly in front of you with the Creation Restaurant and Bar leading off to the left of the lobby. To the right there are a number of comfortable seating arrangements for guests to relax in. The reception has three guest stations and is situated at the far end of the lobby. The gym and lower ground floor conference rooms are found down a flight of stairs to the right of the main guest elevator. The Business Centre, ground floor meeting and conference rooms and an additional guest elevator are found along a corridor adjacent to the reception.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours a day
Languages Spoken	English, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Arabic, Dutch, Estonian, Polish, Slovakian & Lithuanian.
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange	24 hours - on a non commission basis, for residents of the hotel only. Fexco facility for guests to charge their MasterCard and Visa credit cards in their home currency on departure.
Taxis Arranged	Street taxis can be arranged on request.
Tours Arranged	A full range of tours and tailor made packages can be organised through the Concierge to include: Buckingham Palace Hampton Court Kensington Palace Luxury River Thames cruises Madame Tussauds St Paul’s Cathedral The London Dungeon The London Eye Tower of London Windsor Castle

Concierge Services	The Concierge is on hand 24 hours a day and will assist guests with any arrangements including restaurant reservations, limousines, car rental, airport transfers, organising tickets to the theatre, opera or ballet at any time during a guest's stay.
Medical Facilities	Staff are trained to administer first aid for minor incidents. A doctor is available 24 hours a day with a typical response time of within 1 hour, according to the hotel.
Parking	Chargeable parking is available a short walk away in Bloomsbury Way or at meters on the street. Valet parking is available between 08:00 – 20:00 hours. The Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel is within the London Congestion Charge zone.

Cranley Comment

The Lobby area is decorated in tones of gold and deep reds with a marble floor. The large windows that overlook Russell Street and Bloomsbury Street are draped in heavy fabrics which add to the calm of the overall effect. There are a number of seating areas within the lobby and additional deep settees within the Creation Restaurant and Bar area which leads off to the left of the lobby. Both the lobby area and Creation have a number of large original Asian art pieces which adds to the overall flowing décor theme.

Shops & Amenities

Description

There are no shops or amenities within the hotel itself. There is a small shop that is only a very short walk away from the hotel that is generally open from 07:00 to 22:00, selling a small selection of groceries, wines, tobacco, newspapers and personal items.

Cranley Comment

There are no shops or amenities at the Raddisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel although complimentary newspapers are available to guests. Within a very short walk from the hotel there is a shop generally open from 07:00 to 22:00, selling a small selection of groceries, wines, tobacco, newspapers and personal items. A few traditional Barber's shops and a selection of book shops and coffee shops, Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road are only a short stroll away.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	7
Total Rooms	180
Elevators	2
Rooms per Elevator	90
Total Staff	75
Staff per Room	0.4

Check-in Time	14:00 hours
Check-out Time	11:00 hours
Late Checkout	If a guest arrives before 14:00 the hotel will try and allocate a room for them as soon as possible. Check out can be extended on request and a charge may be incurred subject to availability.
Smoking Rooms	13 Non-smoking rooms available. Standard Twin - 2 Standard Double - 2 Deluxe Single - 3 Deluxe King - 5 Suite - 1
Room Service	24 hour Room Service is available 07:00 to 10:30 Breakfast, Monday – Saturday 07:30 to 10:30 Breakfast, Sundays 10:30 to 12:00 Light menu 12:00 to 23:00 Full menu 23:00 to 05:00 Night menu
Laundry Service	A same day and next day dry cleaning and laundry services is available. Laundry handed in before 09:00 will be returned on the same day, six days a week. Dry cleaning handed in before 09:00 will be returned on the same day, six days a week. There is no collection on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Pressing is available upon request. Express Laundry services incurs an extra charge. Shoe-shine service is available between 01:00 – 06:30 (complimentary).

Cranley Comment

The Guest rooms at the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel are all decorated in a similar style with large solid wood, work stations, incorporating a 'bank' of both standard British and US 110V plug sockets, tea and coffee making facilities and a television. White linen with duvets, throws and matching bolster cushions add to unbroken style of the rooms. The bathrooms have grey marble tiles and despite being small they are functional. Suites are decorated in a more contemporary style and have i-pod docking stations, Bose sound system, a large settee, coffee table and additional easy chair, the bathrooms have a bath with separate shower cubical. Guest rooms are reached by two separate corridors on each level, rooms with even numbers are on the outside of the building. WI-FI is complimentary in all guest rooms.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard Single	32	5 Bloomsbury Street 3 Great Russell Street 24 Court Yard	Electronic locking system Viewfinder spy hole Security lock Individually controlled air-conditioning Work space/desk DDI Line Voice mail WI-FI (complimentary) 3 pin square British sockets 2 blade and 1 round pin American sockets Television International Satellite TV Movie channels pay per view Radio via the television Energy saving light switches Single closet Trouser press Iron and ironing board Shoe shine service Large safe suitable for laptop Electronic mini-bar Tea and coffee making facilities En-suite shower room Shaving point Heated towel rail Hairdryer Speakers in bathroom Luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries In room video check out	1	11

Cranley Comment

Standard Single rooms at the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel are well equipped with a work station with phone and television, chair and small table and single closet. Both the guest rooms and en-suite shower rooms are compact yet practical, they offer views of either Bloomsbury Street, Great Russell Street or the Court Yard. The rooms are decorated in tones of light and navy blues with bolster cushions and solid wood furniture. The grey marble en-suite shower rooms have fixed luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard Double / Twin	70	31 Bloomsbury Street 9 Great Russell Street 30 Court Yard	As for the Single Standard Rooms with the added benefit of: Double closet En-suite bathroom with bathtub and fitted shower over it or En-suite shower room.	2	14 - 16

Cranley Comment

Standard Double and Twin rooms at the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel are well equipped with a work station with phone and television, chair and small table and double closet. Both the guest rooms and en-suite shower rooms or bathrooms are comfortable and practical. There are 41 Double and 29 Twin rooms that offer views of either Bloomsbury Street, Great Russell Street or the Court Yard. The rooms are decorated in tones of light and navy blues with bolster cushions and solid wood furniture. The grey marble en-suite bathrooms have fixed luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe Single	19	7 Bloomsbury Street 1 Great Russell Street 11 Court Yard	As for the Single Standard Rooms with the added benefit of: Large single/double bed	1	12

Cranley Comment

Deluxe Single rooms at the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel enjoy the added benefit of Single/Double beds, they are well equipped with a work station with phone and television, chair and small table and single closet. The guest rooms and en-suite shower rooms are slightly larger than the standard single rooms and are practical, they offer views of either Bloomsbury Street, Great Russell Street or the Court Yard. There are 3 Courtyard smoking rooms. Each of the guest rooms are decorated in tones of light and navy blues with bolster cushions and solid wood furniture. The grey marble en-suite bathrooms have luxury fixed Gilchrist and Soames toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe King	56	12 Bloomsbury Street 22 Great Russell Street 22 Court Yard	As for the Standard Double/Twin Rooms with the added benefit of: Full length mirror Suit/Trouser butler Bathrobes Slippers	2	16 - 18

Cranley Comment

King Deluxe guest rooms at the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel enjoy the added benefit of more space. The large work station has a ‘bank’ of sockets with phone and large television, 2 chairs and small table. The guest rooms and en-suite bathrooms are slightly larger than the standard rooms and are practical, they offer views of either Bloomsbury Street, Great Russell Street or the Court Yard. There are 5 interconnecting rooms, 2 DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) rooms and 5 smoking rooms. Each of the guest rooms are decorated in tones of light and navy blues with bolster cushions and solid wood furniture. The grey marble en-suite bathrooms have luxury fixed Gilchrist and Soames toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Junior Suite	2	Great Russell Street	As for the Deluxe Rooms with the added benefit of: Bose sound system i-pod docking station Sofa and large low level coffee table and chairs Triple mirrored closet Bathtub with hand held shower Seperate step-in shower Bathroom scales	2	55

Cranley Comment

The two contemporary Junior Suites at the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel overlook Great Russell Street and are arranged as a studio with a comfortable seating area, modern glass work station, triple mirrored closet, wooden floor and Bose sound system. The grey marble bathroom has a double trough basin, bath and separate shower and fixed luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. Both of these suites can connect to a twin room, one is a smoking room.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Suite	1	Bloomsbury Street	As for the Junior Suite with the added benefit of: DVD Player Separate living area Steam shower room	2	58

Cranley Comment

This contemporary Suite overlooks Bloomsbury Street and benefits from having an extra living space that is divided by a wall with a work station, settee, low level coffee table, Bose speaker system, i-pod docking station and a small television unit housing a television and DVD player. The bedroom area has a large bay window offering views up and down Bloomsbury Street. The separate shower in the bathroom has the benefit of also functioning a steam room.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Creation

Restaurant Type	Classic British
Restaurant Capacity	70
Opening Times	Breakfast 07:00 to 10:00 Monday – Saturday Breakfast 07:30 to 10:30 Sunday Lunch 12:00 to 14:30 Tea 14:30 to 17:00 Dinner 17:30 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	No Smoking Allowed
Children’s Facilities	High Chairs Available Smaller portions available
Breakfast Options	Continental English Buffet A La Carte

Cranley Comment

Creation, is the only dining option within the hotel. It is a casual, comfortable dining area located to the left of the lobby with a separate entrance to the street that has one step and a ramp. The décor is uncluttered with a lounge area, bar and two separate dining areas with either deep bench seats or separate round tables and chairs, there are a few Asian influenced statues and some original artworks strategically placed around the room. At the far end of the room there is a buffet bar where breakfast is served. The A La Carte lunch time and evening menu features British comfort food with a modern influence without compromising on portions. Afternoon tea is served between 14:30 to 17:00.

Bars

Number of Bars

Creation Bar

Bar Type	Restaurant Lounge Bar
Opening Times	11:00 to 02:00 Monday - Saturday 11:00 to 01:00 Sundays
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	No Smoking Allowed

Cranley Comment

Creation Bar is located within the same environment as its sister restaurant on the lobby level with an additional discreet street entrance in one corner. The bar area is mirrored and serves cocktails, draft beers and wines. Guests may either sit at one of the bar stools or in the lounge area that has a number of formatted deep settees and coffee tables that overlook the restaurant to one side and the street to the other. Tea, coffee and a bar menu is also served.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Complimentary
Lobby area
Meeting rooms
Business centre
Restaurant
Bar

In-Room Services

WI-FI Connectivity
Complimentary

Business Centre

The business centre is located on the ground floor just off the lobby area and is accessible 24 hours a day by guest room card. Within the centre there are 3 computer stations and a black and white photocopier, wireless colour copying and a fax machine is available at the Reception who are also able to arrange secretarial and translation services. WI-FI is complimentary throughout the hotel.

Computer workstations with internet connections
Meeting rooms
Conference Rooms
Audio facilities
Printer colour / black and white
Fax
Mobile hire
Typing
Binding
Translation services

Meetings & Events

The Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel has 10 versatile event spaces which are suitable for conferences, lectures, business meetings and banquets.

Bloomsbury;
is 125 square metres undefined, with a ceiling height of 2.6 metres. Natural light is available. The Bloomsbury can be configured as follows: Theatre 120, Classroom 50, U Shape 35, Boardroom 35, Cabaret style 45, Banquet 100, Cocktail/Reception 150. The Bloomsbury can be separated into 2 smaller event spaces – Russell and Shaftesbury. Located on the lower ground floor it can be reached by lift and then by a short flight of 4 stairs that leads to a bar/reception area. There are ladies' and gents' toilet facilities on the lower ground floor level.

Kenilworth;
is 130 square metres undefined, with a ceiling height of 2.6 metres. Natural light is available. The Kenilworth can be configured as follows: Theatre 100, Classroom 40, U Shape 30, Boardroom 30, Cabaret style 40, Banquet 80, Cocktail/Reception 120. The Kenilworth can be separated into 2 smaller event spaces – Edwardian and Victorian. Located on the ground floor it is reached by a short flight of 4 stairs that leads to a bar/reception area. There are ladies', gents' and disabled toilet facilities on the ground floor level.

Russell;
is 72 square metres undefined, with a ceiling height of 2.6 metres. Natural light is available. The Russell can be configured as follows: Theatre 80, Classroom 30, U Shape 24, Boardroom 24, Cabaret style 30, Banquet 50, Cocktail/Reception 100. The Russell can be adjoined to the Shaftesbury. Located on the lower ground floor level it is easily accessible by lift and then a short flight of 4 stairs that leads to a bar/reception area. There are ladies' and gents' toilet facilities on the lower ground floor level.

Edwardian;
is 68 square metres undefined, with a ceiling height of 2.6 metres. Natural light is available. The Edwardian can be configured as follows: Theatre 50, Classroom 25, U Shape 20, Boardroom 20, Cabaret style 20, Banquet 50, Cocktail/Reception 60. The Edwardian can be adjoined to the Victorian. Located on the ground floor level it is easily accessible by a short flight of 4 stairs that leads to a bar/reception area. There are ladies' gents' and disabled toilet facilities on the ground floor level.

Shaftesbury;
is 42 square metres, with a ceiling height of 2.6 metres. Natural light is available. The Shaftesbury can be configured as follows: Theatre 40, Classroom 20, U Shape 16, Boardroom 16, Cabaret Style 15, Banquet 24, Cocktail/Reception 35. The Shaftesbury can be adjoined to Russell. Located on the lower ground floor level it is easily accessible by lift and then a short flight of 4 stairs that leads to a bar/reception area.. There are ladies' and gents' toilet facilities on the lower ground floor level.

Museum;
is 41 square metres undefined, with a ceiling height of 2.8 metres. Natural light is available. The Museum can be configured as follows: Theatre 30, Classroom 18, U Shape 15, Boardroom 18, Banquet 16, Cocktail/Reception 30. The Museum has a connecting door to Oxford. Located on the ground floor level it is easily accessible. There are ladies', gents' and disabled toilet facilities on the ground floor level.

Fitzrovia;
is 40 square metres, with a ceiling height of 2.6 metres. Natural light is available. The Fitzrovia can be configured as follows: Theatre 30, Classroom 12, U Shape 12, Boardroom 14, Banquet 14, Cocktail/Reception 25. Located on the lower ground floor level it is easily accessible by lift. There are ladies'and gents' toilet facilities on the lower ground floor level.

Victorian;
is 39 square metres, with a ceiling height of 2.6 metres. Natural light is available. The Victorian can be configured as follows: Theatre 25, Classroom 15, U Shape 12, Boardroom 12, Banquet 10, Cocktail/Reception 40. The Victorian can be adjoined to Edwardian. Located on the ground floor level it is easily accessible by and a short flight of 4 stairs that leads to a bar/reception area. There are ladies', gents' and disabled toilet facilities on the ground floor level.

Windsor ;
is 36 square metres, with a ceiling height of 2.6 metres. Natural light is available. The Oxford can be configured as follows: Theatre 30, Classroom 12, U Shape 14, Boardroom 14, Banquet 14, Cocktail/Reception 35. Located on the lower ground floor level it is easily accessible by lift. There are ladies and gents' toilet facilities on the lower ground floor level.

Oxford;
is 29 square metres undefined, with a ceiling height of 2.8 metres. Natural light is available. The Oxford can be configured as follows: Boardroom 10, Banquet 10, Cocktail/Reception 30. The Oxford has and a connecting door to Museum. Located on the ground floor level it is easily accessible. There are ladies', gents' and disabled toilet facilities on the ground floor level.

Facilities and equipment for the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotels business and conference rooms include:

Complementary WI FI, High speed internet connection, Modem lines, Air conditioning, Telephone Points, Overhead Projector, Television Monitors, Flip Chart and Markers, Whiteboard, Power Sockets, Tungsten/Fluorescent/Halogen lighting, controls in room, dimmers, black out, windows.

Cranley Comment

There are 10 Conference and event space available at the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel that are located on either the ground floor or lower ground floor level. The largest event space can accommodate up to 150 people for a Reception. Most of the rooms are of an irregular shape and with character, the largest rooms which have a small private bar/reception area have wood panelling and large mirrors. Additional AV equipment can be hired through the Events Department. The hotel does not hold a Civil Wedding Licence.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities

See Restaurants

Babysitting service

A professional chargeable babysitting service is available on request through the Concierge. 24 hours notice should be given.

Cranley Comment

There are no special facilities for children at the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel but children are very welcome. Creation Restaurant has high chairs and smaller portions available on request, the bar menu serves a selection of sandwiches, burgers and omelettes. Baby sitting should be booked through the Concierge 24 hours in advance, cots and roll out beds are available through Housekeeping, standard rooms will not accommodate a roll out bed.

Entertainment

Evening Activities

Cranley Comment

The Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel offers no entertainment but is ideally located within only a short stroll of Shaftsbury Avenue the home of London’s Theatre Land.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	24 hours
Description	2 TV Screens 2 Steppers 1 Bicycle 1 Vertical Bike 1 Resistance Machine 1 Treadmill Unisex changing room shower and steam room
Size	Approximately 20² metres

Cranley Comment

The Gym at the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth is in the basement level of the hotel and is reached by lift or stairs, guests are able to access it 24/7 with their key card. It is compact in size but functional. Towels and fresh fruit are provided and the two interconnection mirrored equipment rooms have a water cooler and televisions. There is a Unisex changing room, shower and steam room and complimentary toiletries.

Golf

Brocket Hall

Description

Brocket Hall Golf Club is part of the splendid 543 acre Brocket Hall Estate and was designed from the first to offer some of the best golf in the United Kingdom. The two Championship standard courses, the Melbourne and the Palmerston, are each named after the 19th Century Prime Ministers to whom Brocket Hall was home. Both courses are set within the contours of the Estate and provide a challenging and varied game for golfers of all abilities.

The Par 72 Melbourne Course designed by Peter Allis is set in the picturesque parkland surrounding the Hall and provides a rigorous and challenging test of golf. In contrast, the par 73 Palmerston Course designed by Donald Steel is over 7,000 yards from the back tees. Donald has sculptured many beautiful holes playing through the ancient woodlands with some very undulating fairways.

Location	41km
Holes	36 Melbourne and Palmerston
Length/Par	Melbourne Par 72. 6,616 yards. Palmerston Par 73, 7,080

Facilities

Two 18 hole courses
Nick Faldo Gold School
Practice Facilities
Pro shop
PGA qualified tuition

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	40km
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	35km
Holes	18
Length/Par	7,152 Par 72

Facilities

PGA Tuition
Practice Range
Restaurant

Special Needs

Communal Areas

The main entrance to the hotel is up one shallow step from the pavement level, the separate entrance to the restaurant has a permanent ramp and allows access through the restaurant and bar area to the lobby. There is one unisex disabled lavatory just off the lobby area with low level basin, grab rail and emergency pull cord that is connected to the reception. Access to the larger conference rooms is down 4 stairs, a temporary slope may be installed to assist guests in wheelchairs.

Rooms & Bathrooms

There are 2 DDA Deluxe King guest rooms with views over Great Russell Street. Both of these guest rooms are located opposite the lift and stairs and have slightly indented room numbers, they have wide opening doors opening into a small lobby area with low level light switches. To the left is the bedroom that has a slightly larger than single closet close to the bed and a work station and mini bar at the foot of the bed with space to manoeuvre most wheelchairs. The en-suite shower room has a roll in shower with hand held shower, low level basin and shower seat. There is no emergency pull cord in the bathroom. Shake Awake pillows are available at the reception.

Restaurants & Catering

The main entrance to the hotel is up one step, there is a separate entrance from the street directly into Creation Restaurant that has a small step and permanent ramp. Once inside the restaurant guests can navigate their way to the lobby area and guest rooms. The restaurant has menus that are written in brail and also offers vegetarian and gluten free options.

Recreation Facilities

The gym at the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel is located on the lower ground level which can be reached by lift or stairs. The door to the gym is of standard size and access to and within the unisex shower and steam room is narrow.

Visual & Hearing Aids

The Reception desk at the far end of the lobby has an induction loop system in place to assist hard of hearing guests.
To assist visually impaired guests the buttons in the lifts are in brail and the guest room numbers are slightly indented. The restaurant has menus that are written in brail.

Staff Assistance

The Radisson Edwardian Hotel has a wheelchair for use by guests when necessary. Staff are trained to administer basic first aid and are on hand to give some assistance were necessary.

Cranley Comment

There is one small step at the entrance of the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel and a separate entrance to the restaurant that has a permanent ramp that allows access through to the lobby area. A guest disabled lavatory is found to the left of the reception desk. There is an induction loop system in place at the reception desk for the hard of hearing and the hotel can provide a wheelchair if necessary, Brail Menus and Shake Awake pillows. The two DDA rooms are located next to the lifts and stairs and have en-suite roll in shower rooms. The smaller conference rooms are accessible with the larger one having 4 steps to their entrance, the hotel has a temporary ramp for wheelchair users who wish to use this facility. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Environment

Measures

Energy Saving
Minimise Cleaning Materials
Water Saving

Cranley Comment

Although not many environmental policies are in place The Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel has a Working Party that is aiming to improve standards. Currently the hotel uses energy saving light bulbs and encourages guests to think before they request towels to be laundered. Guest toiletries are in large bottles to help reduce waste.

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