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Threadneedles
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Threadneedles is the first luxury boutique hotel in London's City Square Mile. Originally a Banking Hall built in 1856, the hotel echoes its colorful past with a rich and contemporary interior, solid oak doors and impressive marble columns. The five star hotel has an awe-inspiring hand-painted glass atrium which crowns the reception and honesty bar area. Soft tones and clever lighting create a relaxing environment within the 69 contemporary rooms and suites. Elegant Egyptian cotton and duck-down duvets adorn the beds, while the high-speed Internet and ipod docking stations are discreetly hidden away. Limestone bathrooms feature frosted glass sliding doors, chrome and glass accessories and plasma-screen TVs. Guests who want to experience the ultimate indulgence should stay in The Penthouse, which has a unique interior and magnificent private balcony overlooking the city. Complimentary business cards, shoe shine and newspaper offered. Complimentary water is provided on turndown. The various amenities provided are room service, business center (PC terminal for guests to utilize), handicap rooms (partially), wireless internet, conference facilities, restaurant ( closed for lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sundays), smoke free property and internet access (GBP 20.00 per day or GBP 6.00 per hour). The bar and restaurant will be closed on 28th & 29th January 2012. Breakfast will be served in the private dining rooms. Close to Bank underground station and Liverpool Street station. The River Thames, Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral nearby. Gatwick International Airport is 48 kms away, approximately 50 minutes journey time.Threadneedles is located in the heart of London's financial district, the City. It's the oldest part of the capital, offering distinguished landmarks such as the Bank of England, St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. But there are modern classics too, such as the Lloyds Building and Swiss Re Tower; two of the London skyline's most striking upstarts. The arts too are well represented, not least by the world-famous Barbican centre and the Tate Modern. All these are a few minutes stroll from the hotel, and the fashionable West End is a mere tube or taxi ride away. Deluxe - Room offers a queen bed with Stylish dcor in soft neutrals with rich fabrics, wood furnishings, and soft innovative lighting. Egyptian cotton sheets with duck down duvet. Ipod docking station with radio and alarm clock, minibar, satellite TV, air conditioning. Complimentary business cards, complimentary shoe-shine and complimentary newspaper. Mineral water on turndown. Plasma TV and luxury toiletries in bathroom. DDI telephone line, voice mail, broadband, fax and modem point and wireless connection. Luxury - Room offers a queen bed with Stylish decor in soft neutrals with rich fabrics, wood furnishings, and soft innovative lighting. Egyptian cotton sheets with duck down duvet. Ipod docking station with radio and alarm clock, minibar, satellite TV, air conditioning. Complimentary business cards, complimentary shoe-shine and complimentary newspaper. Mineral water on turndown. Plasma TV and luxury toiletries in bathroom. DDI telephone line, voice mail, broadband, fax and modem point and wireless connection.