Vanet Apartments Pepper Street, London

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Vanet Apartments Pepper Street

Vanet Apartments Pepper Street, London

Hotel Address

14 Pepper Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 9QY

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Cranley Rating

12 and 14 Pepper Street

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Hotel Summary

Category

Deluxe Furnished Apartments

Hotel Opened

March 2009

Cranley Summary

Vanet Apartments at 12 and 14 Pepper Street are situated in the Docklands area and offer a waterside location overlooking historic Millwall Inner Dock. Pepper Street is surrounded by other residential buildings, offices, restaurants, retail outlets and two supermarkets. The apartments are 15 minutes walk from Canary Wharf, one of London’s premier business and financial areas and 3 minutes walk from Crossharbour DLR (Docklands Light Railway). Canary Wharf underground station offers rail links to all London areas, including 30 minutes to London’s West End and the City. London City Airport is easily accessed in 30 minutes by the Docklands Light Railway or 15 minutes by car depending on traffic. These luxury serviced apartments are self catering and are aimed more at the business traveller with a minimum stay of 14 days. Vanet Apartments at 12 and 14 Pepper Street consist of Studio and One Bedroom Executive and Deluxe Apartments. The apartments are modern and contemporary in design and furnished to a high standard. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, offers free wireless internet access and all modern amenities, including flat panel wide-screen televisions with Satellite TV and a DVD player.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Vanet Apartments at 12 and 14 Pepper Street are located in the Docklands area overlooking Millwall Inner Dock and facing out to the business, financial and retail area of Canary Wharf. Crossharbour DLR (Docklands Light Railway) station is 3 minutes walk and Canary Wharf underground station, offering rail links to all London areas is a 15 minute walk. City airport is easily accessed by the DLR. Within the immediate vicinity of the apartments are street cafés, restaurants, several supermarkets and retail outlets.

Airports
Distance	7 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi transfers available

Cities and Sights
Distance	6 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi transfers available with a driving time of approximately 20 minutes depending on traffic.

Layout Description

The apartment buildings are situated on Pepper Street surrounded by residential buildings, offices, retail outlets and restaurants. Pepper Street has limited traffic access and many pedestrian areas only. 12 and 14 Pepper Street are part of a row of 3 storey buildings with two apartments on each floor. Access into the building which is on street level is via an electronic swipe disc with doors leading into a small lobby entrance. One lift and a stairway serve all three floors in both buildings.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	There is no Concierge desk at Pepper Street, however, guests will be met by a member of Vanet Apartments management on their arrival, day or night, in order to be given keys and a show round of the apartment.
Languages Spoken	English and Portuguese
Payment Methods	All major credit cards except Diners.
Foreign Exchange	There is no Foreign Exchange available.
Taxis Arranged	There is a list of taxi telephone numbers in the apartments. Street taxis are available at Canary Wharf which is a 15 minute walk from the apartments.

Medical Facilities	There is a NHS Clinic in West Ferry Road and a NHS Medical Centre in Robin Hood Lane both of which are a few minutes walk from the apartments. Both telephone numbers can be found in the apartment's information booklet.
Parking	Parking can be arranged in Pepper Street by prior request and is chargeable.

Cranley Comment

Vanet Apartments at 12 and 14 Pepper Street offer no Concierge or reception services. Guests arriving at the apartments will be met by a member of the management company at a time arranged and given keys and a tour of the apartment. There is a list of contact numbers in each apartment for guests requiring help or assistance with any problems occuring in the apartment during their stay.

Shops & Amenities

Cranley Comment

There are no shops or other amenities in Vanet Apartments 12 and 14 Pepper Street. Within the immediate vicinity are several newsagents selling papers, drinks, cigarettes and sundry items. There is also a pharmacy, a dry cleaners, two supermarkets, cafés and several restaurants, including a Spanish and a Lebanese restaurant. Canary Wharf is a 15 minute walk from the apartments and offers an abundance of retail outlets, department stores, banks, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	3
Total Rooms	12
Elevators	1
Rooms per Elevator	12

Check-in Time	24 hours
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Late Check-out is subject to availability.
Smoking Rooms	Vanet Apartments 12 and 14 Pepper Street is a smoke free zone.
Room Service	Room service is not available.
Laundry Service	Vanet Apartments 12 and 14 Pepper Street have washing machines with tumble dryers in all the apartments. On request, guests may call Vanet Apartments local office and arrange to have their laundry or dry cleaning collected and then returned within 24 hours at a charge. There is a dry cleaners located two minutes walk from the apartments.

Cranley Comment

The Studio and each of the One Bedroom Executive and Deluxe apartments at 12 and 14 Pepper Street are decorated and furnished in a modern and contemporary style. The apartments are individually furnished and have floor to ceiling conservatory windows with views over the waterside. Each apartment has an open-plan living area with a fitted kitchen, equipped with everything required for self-catering. Linen and towels are provided and the apartments are cleaned once a week. The apartments are located over three floors in both buildings and can be reached by a central lift or stairs.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Studio Apartment	1	Waterside	Swipe disc entry into building Video entry phone Traditional key locking system into apartment Viewfinder spy hole Security chain DDI line Wireless internet access Flat panel widescreen 46” TV Satellite TV Audio system (DVD/CD player/recorder) Ceiling speaker in bathroom Safe 3 pin square British sockets Single Air-conditioning unit in lounge Radiators in all rooms Open plan living and bedroom area Conservatory Dining table and four chairs in conservatory King size bed Double wardrobe Trouser press Hairdryer Fully fitted kitchen with: Oven/microwave Hob Fridge Freezer Washer/dryer Dishwasher Iron and ironing board Shower room with: Walk in shower Single sink Toilet Shaving socket 115V & 220V Heated towel rail Weekly housekeeping Weekly linen change Welcome package (tea, milk, sugar) Laundry & dry-cleaning service on request	2 Adults	30

Cranley Comment

There is one Studio Apartment located at 12 Pepper Street with views over the waterside of Millwall Inner Dock and facing out to Canary Wharf. This apartment is bright and airy and offers a modern spacious living environment featuring an open plan living and bedroom area, a small conservatory, a separate fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom. The Studio Apartment is decorated in pastel and earth tones and features light parquet flooring throughout, except for black granite tile flooring in the bathroom. The open plan living and bedroom area is L shaped and furnished with two sofas, a glass coffee table, King size bed with a suede fabric fitted headboard, two bedside cabinets, a unit housing an audio system and a 46" wall mounted flat panel widescreen TV. At the far end of the apartment, one step leads up to a small furnished conservatory with floor to ceiling windows looking out over the waterside area of Millwall Inner Dock. The conservatory is furnished with a glass circular dining table and four chairs. A fully equipped kitchen is located off the entrance area and offers plenty of cupboard space and everything needed for self catering. The shower room has white and black tiled walls, a walk-in shower, a single sink unit with mirror over and a toilet. There are no shower room amenities supplied.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive One Bedroom Apartment	5	Waterside	As per the Studio Apartment with the added benefit of: More space Larger entrance hallway Separate Bedroom 22" Flat Panel TV in bedroom Desk and chair in bedroom Larger open plan living and kitchen area Larger conservatory Easy chair in conservatory Bathtub with hand held shower and fitted shower	2 Adults	45

Cranley Comment

Vanet Apartments have five Executive One Bedroom Apartments spread over three floors at 12 and 14 Pepper Street, all offering views over the waterside of Millwall Inner Dock and facing Canary Wharf. The apartments are bright and airy and offer a modern spacious living environment featuring a hallway, an open plan living and kitchen area, a conservatory, separate bedroom and bathroom. Each apartment is individually furnished and decorated in pastel and earth tones. There is light wooden parquet flooring throughout, except for black tile granite flooring in the bathroom. All the apartments have a small entrance hallway with doors leading off to each section of the apartment. The open plan living area is furnished with a sofa and chairs, glass coffee and occasional tables, a unit housing an audio system and a 46” wall mounted flat panel widescreen TV. From the lounge a step up leads into a furnished conservatory which runs along the entire length of the lounge and kitchen. Floor to ceiling windows surround the conservatory with views over the waterside of Millwall Inner Dock. The apartment's fully equipped kitchen offers plenty of cupboard space, marble top work surfaces and everything needed for self catering. Each apartment's bedroom is furnished with a King size bed with a wall fitted suede headboard, two bedside tables, a double wardrobe area, a wooden drawer unit and a desk area and chair. The bathroom is located next to the bedroom and has white and black tiled walls, a white bathroom suite comprising of a bathtub with a hand held and a fitted shower over, a single vanity basin with a large fixed mirror above and a toilet. There are no bathroom amenities available.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment	6	Waterside	As per the Executive Apartment with the added benefit of: More space Dining area with table and 4 chairs 2 easy chairs in conservatory Occasional glass table in conservatory Larger bathroom Balcony	2 Adults	55

Cranley Comment

Vanet Apartments have six Deluxe One Bedroom Apartments located in 12 and 14 Pepper Street offering views over the waterside of Millwall Inner Dock and facing Canary Wharf. These apartments are similar in design and style to the Executive One Bedroom Apartments but offer more space. The apartments are bright and airy and offer a modern spacious living environment featuring a hallway, an open plan living, dining and kitchen area, a conservatory, bedroom with a balcony and a bathroom. Each apartment is individually furnished and decorated in pastel and earth tones. There is light wooden parquet flooring throughout, except for black granite tiled flooring in the bathroom. All the units have an entrance hallway with doors leading off to each section of the apartment. The living area is furnished with an oversized L shape sofa, glass coffee and occasional tables, glass circular dining table and four chairs, a unit housing an audio system and a 46” wall mounted flat panel widescreen TV. From the dining area, a step leads up into a furnished conservatory which runs along the entire length of the living area. Floor to ceiling windows surround the conservatory with views over the waterside of Millwall Inner Dock. Each fully equipped kitchen offers plenty of cupboard space, marble top work surfaces and everything needed for self catering. The bedroom is furnished with a King size bed with a wall fitted suede headboard, bedside tables, double wardrobe area and a door leading out onto a balcony overlooking Pepper Street's cafés and buildings. The bathroom is located next to the bedroom and has white and black tiled walls, a white bathroom suite comprising of a bathtub with a hand held and fitted shower over and a single vanity basin with a large oval mirror above. There are no bathroom amenities available.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

Vanet Apartments at 12 and 14 Pepper Street have fully equipped kitchens with everything needed for self-catering. Guests wishing to purchase groceries can do so at a 24 hour supermarket located two minutes away at Crossharbour Station, or at another supermarket in New Harbour Road, also two minutes walk away. Guests wishing to dine out have a choice of restaurants, including Spanish, Lebanese and Italian, street cafés, takeaway snack bars and pubs within Pepper Street itself. Canary Wharf is a 15 minute walk from the apartments and offers a vast choice of restaurants and bars, including Jamie Oliver's Italian restaurant "Jamie", "The Narrow", which is a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, Gaucho Grill and many pubs and cafés. The O2 at Greenwich, which has many restaurants and bars under one roof, is just one stop away from Canary Wharf on the underground.

Bars

Bar Comments

There are several pubs within the immediate vicinity of Pepper Street and within a 15 minute walk, Canary Wharf offers an extensive choice of pubs and wine bars. There are several outlets selling wines, alcoholic beverages and spirits within a few minutes walk of the apartments.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Wireless internet access is available in all the apartments and is free of charge. An access code and password can be obtained through the management offices.

In-Room Services

Wireless internet access.

Cranley Comment

Vanet Apartments at Pepper Street have direct dial telephones with charges billed to the guest's account. Wireless internet access is free of charge.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities

See Restaurants

Cranley Comment

There are no facilities available for children in Vanet Apartments Pepper Street, which are part of a residential complex, just a 15 minute walk from Canary Wharf. The majority of guests staying at the apartments are business people, because of the close proximity of City Airport, Excel and the Canary Wharf business and financial district.

Entertainment

Evening Activities

Cranley Comment

Vanet Apartments Pepper Street are located just a 15 minute walk from Canary Wharf which offers a selection of bars, clubs, restaurants and a cinema complex. From Canary Wharf underground station, the O2 at Greenwich is just one stop and offers a large concert venue, a smaller concert hall, cinema and many restaurants and bars all under one roof. The West End offers a huge choice of theatres, bars, clubs and dining venues and is easily reached by underground in 30 minutes from Canary Wharf Station.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Cranley Comment

There are no gym facilities in Vanet Apartments Pepper Street. However, there is a gym facility in the fitness club at Vanet Apartments - The Icon, which is located 250 metres from Pepper Street. This facility is chargeable to guests wishing to use it from Vanet Apartments Pepper Street. The fitness complex offers a gym, a small fitness swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and a range of beauty treatments.

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	68 km
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

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	58 km
Holes	18
Length/Par	7,152 Par 72

Facilities

PGA Tuition
Practice Range
Restaurant

Spa

Cranley Comment

There is a Spa facility in the fitness centre at Vanet Apartments - The Icon which guests from Vanet Apartments Pepper Street can use at a charge. The Icon is located 250 metres from Pepper Street. Treatments offered include waxing, manicure, pedicure, eyelash tinting and a range of facials.

Special Needs

Communal Areas

Entry into 12 and 14 Pepper Street is on street level and is via a swipe disc. Guests in a wheelchair would need assistance to push the entrance door open. There are no steps at the entrance and there is one lift in each block serving all apartment floors.

Rooms & Bathrooms

There are no specially adapted guest apartments at Vanet Apartments Pepper Street. Entry into 12 and 14 Pepper Street is via a swipe disc and guests in a wheelchair would need assistance to push the entrance door open. There are no steps at the entrance and there is one lift in each block serving all apartment floors. A narrow corridor leads to each apartment and wheelchair maneouverabilty would be difficult. The apartments are on one level, except for the conservatory which has a step up. The open plan living areas in the larger apartments are reasonably spacious, but would be difficult because of furniture layout for wheelchair maneouvrability. Wheelchair access would not be possible in the bedrooms or the bathrooms.

Restaurants & Catering

There are no restaurants or bars within the apartment building. In Pepper Street itself, there are a variety of restaurants, cafés and delicatessens.

Visual & Hearing Aids

There are no visual or hearing aid features in the apartment blocks.

Staff Assistance

These are self-catering apartments with no reception or concierge facilities.

Cranley Comment

Vanet Apartments Pepper Street are not really suitable for mobility impaired guests. Although the entrance into the apartments is on street level and there are no steps, assistance would be required for opening the main entrance door. Access to the apartments is via a lift, but the entrance passage leading to the apartment is very narrow. Wheelchair manoeuvrability would be extremely difficult, even in the larger apartments in both the living and bedroom area because of furniture layout. The bathrooms are too small to take a wheelchair.

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