WEBSITE CHANGES

We are currently in the process of updating our website. We soon hope to have a brand new website, easier to navigate and with the information we get asked the most. We have taken your suggestions on board and we hope you will be pleased with our efforts.

CONTACTING US

As we are changing our website, we have also removed two email addresses from use temporarily. For sales you can still reach Angelika and Melinda on angiatleh@aol.com or melsales4leh@aol.com. However we have also added this email address: sales@londonelizabethhotel.co.uk.

To reach any of our managers please contact them at either reservations@londonelizabethhotel.co.uk or londonelizabeth@btconnect.com. For Trish Norbury please note her email account is currently unavailable so do not email lehoteltrish@aol.com as she will be unable to receive emails to this address.

Our General Manager, Allegra El-Khazen can still be reached at lehAllegra@aol.com.

SUMMER WEEKEND BBQ's

During the summer guests will be able to enjoy a bbq in the garden.  On Saturdays and Sundays, anytime from 1pm-9pm, enjoy the bbq atmosphere and 'dine out'.

As ever, our fine quality catering is surprisingly reasonably priced.

NEW MENU

The London Elizabeth has a new extended restaurant menu which will be available from Friday 9th May 2008. We hope you will enjoy this! More veetarian options, superb desserts, tried and tested and tested by the staff, and more meat options for meat lovers. Bon Appetit!

FREE WIRELESS BROADBAND INTERNET AT THE LONDON ELIZABETH

Wireless broadband is now permanently available to every guest in every room at the London Elizabeth. Even on the Garden Terrace.  Absolutely free.

CLASSIC BEDROOMS CAN NOW BE AIR-CONDITIONED

London's humidity banished.

Guests can now specify 'air-conditioning' when booking a Classic Bedroom, and enjoy this additional amenity for just a small supplementary charge.

All suites and deluxe bedrooms at the London Elizabeth are already fully air-conditioned, and now this amenity can be extended to our Classic Bedrooms and Family Bedrooms too.

'Air-conditioning' can be added to your reservation at any time, when you book or even after arrival. However availability is limited and allocated in order of request.

A JOURNEY THRU' THE GARDENS

Our new garden layout has been proving extremely popular throughout our unusually warm and sunny summer with tables nestled among the roses to create a truly relaxing atmosphere.  Already softly lit in the evenings, garden heaters have now been added to extend Autumn hours.

The roses have grown exceptionally well this year and continue to flourish, matched by superb sage, chillies and several varieties of wonderful salad leaves.

A guest sent us this photograph of Rosie in the Rose Garden. Rosie loves her occasional visits to the garden, especially if there are children to play with !

IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR - GET READY FOR THE EASTER BUNNY

The Easter Bunny has come and gone. Once again all children were invited to take part in the Easter Egg Hunt although this time due to unusual weather conditions the hunt took place inside the hotel not in our garden! It was snowing outside!

The Easter Bunny was a huge hit. Thank you to all the children who made the day so enjoyable for all of us at the hotel. It always is such a pleasure to enjoy the fun with the children of all ages.

Last year's easter Bunny in the Rose Garden                                                                                                                                         

50th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Mr. and Mrs. David Calder celebrate Mrs. Calder's 50th birthday at a reception in the Hyde Park Suite.

RESTAURANT OPENING TIMES

Our restaurant, The Rose Garden, is open daily for both breakfast and dinner (last orders 9.45pm).

The Hotel's Menu remains available for service anywhere in the hotel - in your room or in the restaurant, the bar, the lobby lounge, or in fine weather on the Garden terrace.

Time available to guests in the garden has been extended by our new outdoor lighting and garden heaters.  Coming very soon will be the new "sail" to provide shelter and a much cosier atmosphere.

STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY 2007

We were delighted to achieve a 100% attendance at December's party, as well as quite a number of guests and visitors enjoying the festivities. Watch out for Patrick and the Karaoke machine!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORD JANNER

In July 2007 Lord Janner once again enjoyed a family lunch in the Rose Garden to celebrate his 79th birthday and show off his suite. We all wish him Many Happy Returns. Lord Janner, what are your plans for your 80th this year? :-)

TEA WITH HER MAJESTY ?

Well, perhaps not.  But Buckingham Palace will open to visitors again this summer from

July 2008 - September 2008.

Once again, the London Elizabeth will have guaranteed entry tickets at all times. Beat the queues. Go fast track!

DIRECT LINE

Forgot that special arrangement when making your reservation?

Need information, theatre tickets, restaurant reservations?

Fast-track tickets?  Travel assistance?

Want something different for your room?

Want it confirmed?  Quickly? And easily?

Just e-mail londonelizabeth@btconnect.com

OUR ROOM SERVICE

We are delighted to present our Room Service menus  --  served anywhere in the hotel you choose, your bedroom, in the Theatre Bar, the Lobby Lounge or in fine weather on the Garden Terrace.

Our menus offer Country Casual Cooking using homestyle produce and herbs from our garden,  and we select dishes we hope will provide a healthy comfort with a country flair for our travelling guests.

Whether you simply want a snack, a full meal or just a bite of dessert, our room service menu will suit you.

Our menus change seasonally and all items are freshly home cooked.

ROOM SERVICE MENU

Continental Breakfast delivered from very, very early until 10.00 am

Cooked English Breakfast delivered from 7.00 am until 10.00 am

ROOM SERVICE MENU

Available 12:00 Noon - 10:00 pm

SELECTION OF SOUPS

      Each freshly home-made and served with a roll and butter

      Country Vegetable*                                      Leek and Potato*                              

      Carrot and Coriander*                                Chicken with Rice                              

      Butternut Squash* (winter)                         Roasted Tomato* (summer)

CAESAR'S SALAD*

      Cos Leaves, Asparagus Tips, Anchovy, Parmesan Shavings,

      Garlic Croutons and Caesar’s Dressing

      Available with Breast of Chicken

SALMON CAKES

      Prime Salmon Cakes, Coated with Breadcrumbs, Deep-Fried and

      served with Mixed Leaf Salad, Tartar Sauce and Lemon Wedge

FRESH BAKED HERB PIZZA*

      Individual 9” Pizza with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella

      and Cheddar Cheeses, Mixed Herbs.

      Additional toppings: Ham, Mushroom, Peppers, Sweetcorn

SPAGHETTI BASILICO*

      Spaghetti Pasta with a Cooked Tomato and Basil Sauce,

      Parmesan Shavings, Served with Mixed Salad, Roll and Butter

WILD MUSHROOM LINGUINI*

      Linguini Pasta with wild mushrooms, sage, white wine,

      Parmesan Shavings, Served with Mixed Salad, Roll and Butter

      (special thanks to Angelika's mother for an afternoon

       in the forest picking our latest batch of mushrooms)

THE HEARTY PLOUGHMAN'S PLATTER

      Mature Cheddar Cheese, Honey Roasted Ham with

      English Pickle, Mixed Salad, Hot Baguette

HERBED CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Succulent whole Breast of Chicken Lightly Poached in Fresh Herbs

      and Served on a Toasted Baguette with Mixed Salad

CHAR-GRILLED HAMBURGER

      Pure Ground Scotch Beef Hamburger with Cheddar Cheese, Tomato,

      Lettuce and Onion on a Toasted Sesame Bun with French Fried Potatoes.

SIRLOIN STEAK SANDWICH

      Char-grilled Sandwich-cut Prime Scotch Sirloin on a Toasted

      Baguette with French Fried Potatoes and Salad Garnish

TRADITIONAL FISH AND CHIPS

      Prime Fillet of Haddock, Battered, Deep-Fried and Served with

      Hearty French Fried Potatoes, Coleslaw and Lemon Wedge

BANGERS AND MASH

      Grilled Succulent Toulouse Sausages with Mashed Potatoes

      and Red Wine and Onion Gravy

SIDE ORDERS

      Home-Made, Home-Style French Fried Potatoes

      Mixed Leaf Green Salad, Olive Oil and Sherry Vinegar Dressing

PICNIC BASKET FOR TWO   (please order one day in advance)

      Selection of Cold Meats, Salami, Pate and Assortment of Cheeses,

      Baguettes, Fresh Strawberries and Chantilly Cream

DESSERTS

INDIVIDUAL APPLE TARTLET*

      Straight from the Oven Served with Custard (Crème Anglaise)

FRESH FRUIT SALAD *

      Served with Fresh Dairy Cream

TRIO OF DAIRY ICE CREAM*

      Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate

*   Suitable for Vegetarians

ROOM SERVICE MENU

Available 24 Hours Daily

SELECTION OF ENGLISH TEA SANDWICHES

      Slow Roasted Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce

      Honey Roasted Ham with English Mustard

      Roast Forerib  of Scotch Beef with Horseradish Sauce

      Mature English Cheddar Cheese

      Tuna Fish with Mayonnaise, Onion, Dill and Lemon

      Egg Mayonnaise with Chives and a Pinch of Dijon

      Oak-Smoked Scottish Salmon, black pepper and lemon

      All Served with Salad Garnish and Potato Chips

ENGLISH AFTERNOON TEA

      Choice of English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint,

      Mint or Camomile Tea Served with Cucumber Finger Sandwich,

      Devon Scones, Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve

BEVERAGES

      English Breakfast Tea

      Earl Grey, Camomile, Peppermint or Mint Tea

      Freshly Brewed Coffee

      Decaffeinated Coffee

      Hot Chocolate

      Glass of Milk, Chilled or Warm

All Served with Home-Baked Sponge Cake

A Night Bar Service is Available at all Times

THE BREAKFAST BUFFET

We are often asked about our breakfast buffet. It is included in all our room rates and is served daily from 7-10 am (Suns 7.30-10.00).

For the healthy appetite the help-yourself buffet includes Chilled Fruit Juices (orange, apple, grapefruit on display, tomato can be ordered), Cereals (Corn Flakes, Muesli, Bran Flakes, Weetabix, Rice Crispies, Shredded Wheat etc), Fresh Fruit Cup (Fresh Orange, Red and Green Apple, Pineapple, Grapes), Seasonal Fruits (melons/cherries), Hard Boiled Eggs, Natural and Fruit Yoghurts. Our Bakery Selection varies daily depending on freshness and availability, and usually includes White and Wholemeal Floury Rolls, Butter Croissants, Chocolate Croissant Rolls, New York Bagels (plain and flavoured), Muffins (Blueberry and Chocolate), French Brioche Rolls, Chocolate Chip Brioche and doughnuts, amongst others.

Breakfast Tea, Herbal Teas, Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaf, Hot Chocolate and Hot Toast, white or wholemeal, are all available from your server.

For the even healthier appetite, the Great British Breakfast is available from your server for just a £4 supplement. Added to your own selection from the buffet is either the breakfast plate of Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Mushrooms and Fried Tomato, or you can try the Boiled Eggs and Soldiers !

Either breakfast can also be served in your room or suite (£2 tray charge).

Breakfast is also served to the hundreds of squirrels, swans, geese, ducks, birds, foxes and other wildlife living just a few steps away in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Left-over bakery items, including lots of bread crust and toast, are always available on request for our guests to serve daily.

BUSINESS MATTERS

BOARDROOM BOASTS BROADBAND

The business centre in our Boardroom now offers a complimentary 24 hour fast Broadband web connection.

The centre is always open to all our guests and offers free surfing, emails and data transmission, all at high speed, as well as printing.

FOR THE KING SIZE FAMILY

We now have several classic rooms that have been converted to house a king size bed. Two are family rooms and two are classic twin rooms. Please advise us if you wish to book this option!

There is no rate change for the room, which can be booked as a king for two people, or comfortably for a family with up to 2 children in rollaways.

DRIVING IN LONDON

As of 19th February 2007 the London Elizabeth hotel is now within the London Congestion Zone charge. The cost is £8.00 per day, Monday to Friday from 7am through to 6pm. Please ensure you pay this fee so as not to incur a penalty of £50.00.

The team will gladly assist you in paying this charge. Please ask upon check in.

TRANQUILITY

Each room at the London Elizabeth boasts double or secondary windows specifically to deaden noise -

and we have found they really do make a significant difference. If you are light sleepers we do still recommend that you book a back facing room for the ultimate quiet.

Given our prominent and central location, and the protection given to our historic building, we cannot promise complete silence.

However we know our new windows will improve the country atmosphere of our city-centre hotel.

The only exception to our new windows is in room 225, whose original 1850 arched leaded glass window has bent dramatically with the building's movement over 150 years.

At the rear of the hotel, room 225 is exceptionally quiet.

BEDROOM FACILITIES

We are pleased to advise guests that all rooms and suites contain an in-room personal digital safe.
As we are often asked, all our rooms also have a trouser press, hairdryer, and (unusual for Europe) wash-cloths.
The London Elizabeth has chosen not to install mini-bars to our bedrooms or ice machines on each floor. Ice is always available without charge from our Bar or from Room Service.

THE FAMILY SUITES

As well as providing some of London's most beautiful accommodations, some of our suites can also provide the spaciousness so useful for families. Two of our suites, the Lancaster and the Conservatory now also have a sofabed already in the lounge.

THE GENTLEMAN GHOST AND HIS LADY

On Tuesday, 27 August 2002, at 6.45pm, our extremely inoffensive and perfectly polite, though very shy, hotel ghost made his first recorded appearance since June 23 2000.

An American guest, a single lady traveller, has told us she passed him in an area leading to the ladies restrooms on our ground floor level. As she passed him she said "Good evening". He walked on but did not reply. Our guest thought him a little odd and she turned back towards him again - but he was gone ! In reporting the incident our guest correctly described the appearance of our ghost.

We regret that we have been unable to discover any certain history related to our ghost, though we know from Lord Janner of a possible connection. He has only ever appeared very briefly to either staff member or guest, always in a corridor and always entirely innocuously. Unless you are expecting to see him you may never notice; but if you do, you will immediately know it is him.

For the very first time a guest has experienced the presence of a lady in one of our halls. Although we do not yet have any corroberation of this experience, it is extraordinary that this guest has an artistic tendency, and has kindly drawn an exceptional image of the lady whose presence she 'felt'.

What makes this drawing so exceptional is that she drew her lady dressed in exactly the same style of clothes as worn by our gentleman ghost and seen by many over decades. We never reveal his appearance, now known only to myself and those who have seen him. How could she know..........

STAFF MATTERS

Every month the management team meet to select an Employee of the Month. This is never an easy decision to be made, nor is it easy to achieve the status of Employee of the Month. This is even tougher for Employee of the Year. 

We were delighted to congratulate this year's very popular winner,  Melinda. This is Melinda's first time in achieving Employee of the Year! We were all absolutely delighted, as was she, to win this award. Huge congratulations Melinda!

Congratulations to our 2007 Employee of the Year, Melinda.

Congratulations to our 2006 Employee of the Year, Olivia.

Congratulations to our 2005 Employee of the Year, Vivienne

Congratulations to our 2004 Employee of the Year, Angelika.
Congratulations to our 2003 Employee of the Year, Angelika.
Congratulations to our 2002 Employee of the Year, Karol.

Our staff have always been of a number of different nationalities and bring to us a wonderful variety of cultures from around the world. Between us we speak English (by all), French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Arabic, Mongolian, Polish, Finish and Hungarian - of course these are just the fluent languages - at certain times of the day we can cope well with Japanese, Russian and even Irish !

Congratulations to Angelika and Karol on their wedding the 4th June 2005, in Poland. A wonderful time was enjoyed by everyone attending, and to be honest, an awful lot of vodka was consumed. They are certainly not the first couple at the London Elizabeth to be married, but they and their children have become a part of our family.

It is a measure of the affection in which they are held that three hotel guests and countless past and present staff members made the trip to Poland to attend the wedding.

THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The London Elizabeth welcomes applications only from talented and personable individuals seeking to further a career in Hotels. We are an equal opportunities employer and hire only on a permanent basis. Our staff enjoy excellent conditions and fine rewards, but our standards and expectations are high, as are those of our guests. Applications should be addressed to:
- E-mail: lehmanagers@aol.com
- Fax to: 020 7224 8900
- Mail: Attention of Peter and Karen Newman

CONTACTS

For all guests wishing to set up corporate rates and accounts with us, you are welcome to email our sales and marketing team.

Sales manager: Angelika Pawlowska at angiatleh@aol.com

Assistant Sales: Melinda Czekus at melsales4leh@aol.com.

or sales@londonelizabethhotel.co.uk

Our General Manager, Allegra El-Khazen can be contacted directly at lehallegra@aol.com.

For all reservation requests or requested information please contact our reservations team at londonelizabeth@btconnect.com or email us at reservations@londonelizabethhotel.co.uk.

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