Melia White House Hotel

Location. The Melia White House Hotel is located one block from Regent's Park in London, England. The Great Portland Street Underground Station is positioned 91 metres away.

Hotel Features. This star-shaped hotel features a marble lobby that radiates eclectic décor with a sleek, black granite reception desk and gilt-accented, Rococo-style furnishings. The Place is a Mediterranean-style brasserie that serves full English and continental buffet-style breakfasts, American and European lunches and dinners, and offers organic dishes. Fine-dining atmosphere pervades L'Albufera, where mahogany, silk and brass décor enhance the culinary experience. New World-label wines, Spanish and international cuisine tempt palates. Longford's Bar features a wood-paneled, sunken lounge and offers Spanish tapas, a wide range of desserts and rare selections of Punch and Bolivar cigars. A complimentary business centre houses two computer terminals, and wireless Internet access is available for a fee. Seven function rooms accommodate events. The complimentary fitness room contains three flat-screen televisions, free weights and 14 pieces of workout equipment. Saunas are reserved for men only. Spa therapy rooms were introduced in 2007 with treatments including Brazilian and Hollywood waxes, holistic massage, Thai yoga massage, Polynesian back rituals and thermal auricular therapy.

Guestrooms. This smoke-free, eight-story hotel offers 582 guestrooms that blend contemporary elements with traditional design. Room décor features mahogany desks, Doric column lamps, ebony-and-gilt-accented molding, and brass bedside reading lamps. Air-conditioning and lighting controls are located bedside. DreaMax custom beds are topped with a menu of pillow options. All rooms feature U.S. and European voltage. Minibars are monitored on timers. All guestroom closets include tie racks, wooden hangers and trouser presses. Bathrooms feature marble tile, granite counters and Arte toiletries.

Expert Tip. The Place restaurant offers Fiesta Siesta Sunday Brunch, where late sleepers receive an extended 6 p.m. check-out time and an extensive buffet accompanied by live music.