Dorsett Opens Hotel in Shepherds Bush, London

Dorsett Hospitality International has soft opened the Dorsett Shepherds Bush, the company’s first hotel in not only the United Kingdom, but also Europe.

Dorsett Shepherds Bush is set within a Grade II listed building, originally known as The Shepherds Bush Pavilion. Formerly a cinema, built in 1923, Dorsett Shepherds Bush is located in the heart of vibrant Shepherds Bush in West London. In close proximity to Westfield Shopping Centre, the property is close to both Shepherds Bush over ground station and tube stations offering guests easy accessibility to Notting Hill, London’s West End and major tourist spots, and within a 30-minute drive to Heathrow airport.

Under the landmark glass roof, the 7-floor hotel offers 317 room designed with a light and modern feel, including 187 standard Dorsett rooms, and 24 suites combining the Dorsett Suite and the Dorsett Studio. Complimentary high-speed internet access and docking stations are available in every room. The hotel also has a selection of interconnecting rooms for those travelling with young children. Interior rooms have a view across the atrium which is decorated with a backlight gold façade.

The Executive Lounge is located on the hotel's ground floor exclusively for guests staying in Executive guestrooms and Suites. The Executive Lounge is equipped with enhanced amenities and services such as complimentary daily continental breakfast, complimentary wireless internet access and other selected privileges. The Executive Lounge serves as a temporary office or a relaxation point where various business facilities are available and refreshments are served for free from morning to evening.

Dorsett Shepherds Bush offers two restaurants, the first, Pictures, showcasing a contemporary brasserie style menu; complimented with a selection of handpicked Asian inspired dishes. The second restaurant at the hotel is an innovative new venture for an established restaurateur bringing a fine dining Chinese Restaurant concept to Shepherds Bush.

Dorsett Shepherds Bush is home to the innovative Pavilion spa, with 4 treatment rooms, two nail stations, a steam room and a sauna, along with a specialist infa-red sauna. Hotel guests have complementary 24 hour access to the gym using their room card. The hotel also has three meeting rooms.

“I am delighted to be part of this extremely exciting London hotel launch within the vibrant area of Shepherds Bush. Dorsett Shepherds Bush offers easy access to numerous facilities and activities within the local area as well as fantastic transport links to the rest of the city. Dorsett Shepherds Bush is a hotel where British charm meets Asian hospitality, and we look forward to welcoming our first guests through the doors,” said Hilary Cross, General Manager of Dorsett Shepherds Bush, London.

Dorsett Shepherds Bush is offering a special introductory rate of £123 per night until the end of August (This price will be inclusive of VAT and breakfast.)