Ultra-budget UNDERGROUND hotel opens on London’s most exclusive street
GETTING a budget hotel in the capital sometimes feels like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but now one of London’s most expensive areas has a cheap, yet underground, hotel.
Park Lane, sitting on the edge of Hyde Park, is known for being one of London‘s most exclusive areas.
In fact, a hotel in the area can often set you back hundreds per night.
For example, a night at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London in January could set you back £390 or a night at 45 Park Lane would cost around £940.
But now, there is good news for those wanting a budget option as a brand new Zedwell hotel has opened up on the famous road.
And the twist is that the hotel is completely underground.
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The new Zedwell Underground Park Lane has 133 ‘cocoons’, each of which doesn’t have a window.
The rooms are soundproofed and have “ambient lighting, purified air and body-cushioning mattresses”, according to the hotel.
Each ‘cocoon’ also comes with free Wi-Fi and an en-suite, with a rainfall shower.
Just five-minutes from Marble Arch tube station, when guests arrive at the hotel they can also use automated, self check-in desks.
And for those who are staying and working in the city, there is even a co-working space overlooking Hyde Park.
A ‘cocoon’ costs from £67.68 per night, for two people – so £33.84 per person.
The hotel marks Zedwell’s second underground hotel, with its other destination being the first underground hotel in England and is located on Tottenham Court Road.
Halima Aziz, head of hotels at Criterion, commented: “Zedwell is built around one simple idea: delivering great sleep in unbeatable locations at an affordable price point, democratising access to city centres and luxury neighbourhoods like Mayfair.
“Zedwell Underground Park Lane exemplifies our brand values and our ability to unlock complex urban sites to create value in the heart of the city.
“This opening reinforces our commitment to high-quality design, operational excellence and exceptional customer service, while continuing to scale the Zedwell brand in prime destinations.”
Zedwell is known for offering budget accommodation and over the summer opened the world’s biggest capsule hotel in Piccadilly Circus, costing around £30 per night.
Travel writer, Helen Wright, stayed at the hotel and said: “Inside, decked out with a modern concrete and timber design, there are nearly 1,000 individual sleep capsules over five floors.
“It’s a twist on the traditional ‘dorm style’ hostel set up as each guest gets privacy and security of being tucked up in your capsule, with the ability to lock it from the inside.
“On first glance, the dorm rooms, which are minimalist and dimly-lit looked a bit like a car park or a storage locker.
“It’s nothing like you’d expect a hotel room to look, so it takes some getting used to.
“However, inside, I was surprised to find a cute little space, with mood lighting and welcoming interiors.
“Surprisingly, it didn’t feel as claustrophobic as I thought it would – as a 5’5 woman, I was able to sit up and easily stretch my legs.
“Even more surprisingly, I had a great night sleep, with no rowdy drunken people or loud talkers disturbing the peace.”
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