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 Built in 1810 by John Burton Esq., Cartwright Gardens is part of an estate owned by the City Guild of Skinners. The Gardens form a classic Georgian crescent. The hotel, a Grade II listed building, overlooks the private garden square and four tennis courts (newly renovated). The Gardens and Courts are available to guests - an oasis of quiet in the centre of London.
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 Cartwright Gardens has a tradition of radicalism. It was renamed from Burton Crescent, in honour of Major John Cartwright (resident between 1820-24), the political reformer who campaigned for universal suffrage, vote by the ballot, annual parliaments and the abolition of slavery. Among the Crescent's other notable residents were Sir Rowland Hill (1837-39), originator of the penny postage system, Edwin Chadwick
the social reformer who fought the water companies to provide Londoners with clean water and Sidney Smith (1835-39) who was an Anglican clergyman and philosopher who protested the restrictions on Roman Catholics. |
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 Rooms;
27 Bedrooms - most with en-suite facilities
Ground floor rooms available but no lift to upper floors
Quiet lounge with tea, coffee and snack service
Direct dial telephones in all rooms (PCs can be connected but you may need an adapter - available locally)
Television in rooms
Tea and coffee making facilities in rooms
Breakfast room with antique cast iron cooking range
Access to 4 tennis courts, renovated in 2003 (racquets & balls loaned)
Access to private garden square
Services;
Full English breakfast - cooked to order
Helpful receptionists (besides English we often have staff present who can speak (French, Italian and Spanish)
Baby listening service - subject to personnel availability
Baby cots and high chairs
Safety deposit boxes
Ironing
Hair dryers and curling tongs (UK electricity is 240v - please check your own appliances)
Bathrobes available on request in rooms without en-suite facilities
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 Disabled Guests;
If you have special needs please discuss them with our staff before booking. We always do our best. Unfortunately stairs figure prominently in an Eighteenth Century building and we do not have a lift. Ground floors are available. Though we do not offer room
service, breakfast trays can be provided. Guide dogs are welcome.
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 Smoking Policy;
UK law prohibits smoking within all rooms in the premises. We have provided a courtyard within the precincts of the hotel for smoking. |
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 We serve teas, coffees, soft drinks and light snacks in the lounge to guests.
The lounge, which overlooks the gardens, provides an ideal place to meet your friends, read the newspaper, Time Out or the Antique Dealer and Collector's Guide, or browse the wide range of tourist information. You may also check your e-mails and browse the web for free.
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 Breakfast Menu
Choice of cereals
Selection of yoghurt
Hot porridge
Fruits
Juice
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Full English breakfast cooked to order
Eggs: scrambled, poached, boiled or fried
Bacon
English sausages
Tomatoes
Mushrooms
Beans
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Brown or white toast
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English breakfast tea
Fruit teas
Freshly percolated ‘Ferns’ coffee
Decaffeinated coffee/ tea ‘Cadbury’s’ Hot Chocolate
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 Driving to us, you should know that you may park overnight outside the hotel on weekdays from 6:30pm to 8:30am. On Saturday the period is 1:30pm to 8:30am on Monday morning - so no restrictions on Sunday. There are various car parks in the vicinity.
We are within London's Congestion Charge zone. Daily permits can be bought from the local newsagent. If you are unfamiliar with the Congestion Charge we strongly recommend that you consult Transport For London's web site (www.tfl.gov.uk).
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 From Heathrow
Take the Underground's Piccadilly Line directly from Heathrow to Russell Square. Can be
awkward with lots of cases but otherwise the simplest.
The A2 Bus also goes from each terminal to Russell Square. This is less frequent, can be slower, is slightly more expensive but better for cases.
The Heathrow Express is a fast train (15min) trip to Paddington but then you either change to the Underground to Kings Cross or take a short taxi (fastest). This can be the fastest but certainly the most expensive.
Finally, if you are in small a group it can be quite cost-effective to hire a chauffeured car. We have found Airport Executive Cars (www.airportexecutive.co.uk) to be reliable.
From Gatwick or Luton
Take the train, to St Pancras International and walk to the Hotel. While this is not the fastest train connection to Central London it is direct to the Hotel and is faster and more comfortable overall
From Stansted
Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street and, either take a taxi or the Underground to Kings Cross. Alternatively you can take the Stansted Express to Tottenham Hale and change to the Underground (Victoria line) to Euston.
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 Our Network Map shows you how to use the public transport network to get to us. The Local Map shows you the local streets around the hotel and how to reach us from the various local stations. |
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