Buckingham Palace – 500 meters
Harrods - 500 meters
Knightsbridge - 500 meters
Tate Britain - 500 meters
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben - 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
London Eye - 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
Victoria and Albert Museum - 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
Trafalgar Square - 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
National Gallery - 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
Natural History Museum - 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
West End (theater district) - 1 mile (1.5 kilometers)
Covent Garden - 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers)
Oxford Street - 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers)
St Paul’s Cathedral - 2 miles (3 kilometers)
The City (business district) - 2 miles (3 kilometers)

London Heathrow Airport (LHG):Approximate driving time is 60 minutes and distance is 17 miles (27 kilometers).

The Heathrow Express train and London’s black taxi cabs are available for transfer from the airport to the center of London. The London Underground’s Piccadilly Line service also serves all Heathrow terminals and takes passengers into central London.

The extensive London Underground system (the Tube) connects the hotel with the rest of central London within 20 minutes. The Underground station closest to the hotel is Victoria. There is also a wide choice of buses. The hotel can order black taxi cabs on request.

This hotel has 281 guestrooms, decorated in a minimalist style with white walls and red fabrics. White and chrome bathrooms have mosaic tile features, a thick one-piece glass basin and shelf unit, fixed and handheld shower fittings, magnifying mirror and pullout clothesline.

Superior Single/Double RoomOne king bed or two twin beds. Rooms include red-leather armchair, large desk, high-speed Internet access, laptop safe and US, UK and European power sockets.

Executive RoomOne king bed or two twin beds. Together with the standard amenities and furnishings, these rooms feature slippers, bathrobes and contemporary-designed clothes horse. Guests also have access to the Executive Lounge, where complimentary breakfast, refreshments, afternoon tea and evening drinks are offered.

JB’s RestaurantSet within the open-plan lobby, the restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch and dinner. Dishes are modern European/Mediterranean.

Mix Espresso GourmetThis coffee shop also opens onto the street, creating a vibrant yet relaxing atmosphere. It serves juices, pastries, salads and fresh sandwiches.

JB’s BarCocktails are the specialty, but beers and wines are also served. Hot and cold canapés are available.

What to expect: Opened in 2001, the Victoria Park Plaza is a purpose-built hotel, popular with business and leisure travelers. Contemporary art hangs in the open-plan lobby. Recessed neon lights and caramel-leather armchairs complete the 21st-century style.

Amenity highlights: Business facilities span two entire floors and include a business center, two ballrooms and 15 flexible conference rooms. All have Internet connections, audiovisual equipment and intelligent lighting. The Executive Health Club includes steam room, sauna, cardiovascular equipment, weight resistance machines, free weights, treatment rooms and TVs. Personal trainers are available between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Insider tip: The elevators are lit with two-tone recessed neon lighting, which creates a cocktail bar ambiance. Visitors looking for a change of scene should choose a different elevator as each has its own unique color scheme.

Business facilities span two entire floors and include two ballrooms, 15 conference rooms and a business center. The health club has cardiovascular and resistance machines, free weights, sauna and steam room. The underground car park, accessed by a car elevator, has 42 spaces.