18-26 Barkston Gardens,
LONDON, SW5 0EN GB

Location.
The historic Best Western Burns Hotel is located in a quiet garden square opposite the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in central London, England. Kensington Palace, former home of Princess Diana, is 500 metres away. Hyde Park, The Natural History and Victoria and Albert museums are within a mile. The renowned Harrods department store, in Knightsbridge, is one-and-a- half miles away. Earl's Court Underground station is 500 metres from the hotel.

Hotel Features.
Occupying a grade II-listed, red-brick Victorian building, the Best Western Burns Hotel has an impressive marble-floored, wood-panelled lobby with large mirrors.

The parquet-floored Patio Restaurant is a long room with oak furniture. Its international menu includes frequently changing dishes such as Cajun king prawns. The Ellen Terry Bar is named after a Victorian actress who once lived at the hotel and the bar displays paintings of her. It serves light meals such as club sandwiches, and the walled garden is open for the bar's guests in the warmer months.

Business services, small meeting room and wireless Internet access are available.


Guestrooms.
The 105 guestrooms on five floors have views of either the garden square or the walled garden. Rooms have light-oak furniture and unfussy blue and white decor. They provide wireless Internet access (surcharge), satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries.


Expert Tip. London's Hyde Park, less than a mile away, is home to the restored Albert Memorial. The widowed Queen Victoria commissioned the grand monument to commemorate her beloved husband.

InHouse Dining

--> - Kensington Gardens/Kensington Palace - 0.5 miles (1 kilometre)
--> - Victoria & Albert Museum - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)
--> - Hyde Park - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)
--> - Harrods - 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometres)
--> - Buckingham Palace - 2.5 miles (4 kilometres)
--> - Oxford Street (shopping) - 2.5 miles (4 kilometres)
--> - Trafalgar Square - 3 miles (5 kilometres)
--> - Houses of Parliament and Big Ben - 3 miles (5 kilometres)
--> - St Paul's Cathedral - 5 miles (8 kilometres)
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From Heathrow Airport (LHR):
Distance to the Best Western Burns Hotel is 16 miles, approximately 40 minutes' drive.


Getting there.
The Heathrow Express train is the quickest way into London. It departs from the airport every 15 minutes, and takes 15 minutes to reach Paddington Station in central London. The journey is non- stop and costs 14.50 GBP. Paddington is on the Hammersmith and City, District and Circle, and Bakerloo lines of London's Underground (Tube). Additionally, the airport is on the Piccadilly line of the Underground, which runs directly to Kings Cross, Leicester Square, Knightsbridge, and Green Park underground stations. The journey to central London takes approximately one hour, and trains depart every 10 minutes. A one-day travel pass costs 6.30 GBP, including travel to Heathrow (in zone 6). Black taxis cost approximately 50 GBP to central London. Coaches operate to London Victoria and the rest of the UK, and the airport is also served by local buses. Prices are all subject to change.


Getting around. The Best Western Burns Hotel is opposite the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre in central London and 500 metres from Earl's Court Tube station (on the District and Piccadilly lines). The London Underground (Tube) and buses are the easiest ways to travel within London. Single tickets are expensive, but an electronic Oyster card offers a cheaper fare. Oyster cards can be purchased from ticket offices for 3 GBP (refundable). Daily or weekly travel passes are the most economical way to travel, and are valid on buses, trams, trains, and DLR, as well as on the Underground. Black taxis are available on the streets, but can be expensive. Driving is not recommended for visitors and a congestion charge zone is operated in central London.

Name: Standard Single Room Description: One twin bed. Simple blue and white furnishings, light oak-wood furniture. Facilities include wireless Internet access (surcharge), hairdryer, tea and coffeemaking facilities. Bathrooms are white- or gray-tiled. All rooms have views of either the garden square or the hotel’s own walled patio. Name: Standard Twin/Double Description: One queen bed or two twin beds. Simple blue and white furnishings, light oak-wood furniture, including two armchairs. Facilities include wireless Internet access (surcharge), hairdryer, tea and coffeemaking facilities. Bathrooms are white- or gray-tiled. All rooms have views of either the garden square or the hotel’s own walled patio. Name: Standard Twin Room Description: Two twin beds. Desk. Wireless Internet connection (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Trouser press. Name: Standard Double Room Description: One double bed. Desk. Wireless Internet connection (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Trouser press.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

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