Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt Overview
You know what’s wild about the Great Scotland Yard Hotel? I mean, you’re literally staying in the building where Scotland Yard was born – like, the actual Victorian police headquarters. Walking through those doors on Great Scotland Yard (yes, that’s the real street name) feels like stepping into a period drama, except the Wi-Fi actually works and nobody’s interrogating you about missing jewels.
The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you own central London. You’re tucked between Trafalgar Square and Big Ben – I could literally see the London Eye from my room, and it’s maybe a three-minute walk to get those classic red phone booth photos without the Piccadilly Circus chaos. What I love is how quiet it stays despite being in the thick of everything. The building’s thick walls (probably built to contain Victorian criminal confessions) block out most of the Westminster traffic noise, though you’ll still hear the occasional siren – which, given the history, feels oddly appropriate.
The rooms have this sophisticated thing going on where they’ve kept the gravitas of the original building but made it actually comfortable. My bathroom had this massive soaking tub that honestly saved my feet after walking 15,000 steps around the city, and the bed was one of those cloud-like situations where you sink in just enough. The staff really knows their stuff too – the concierge pointed me toward Borough Market’s quieter entrance and suggested hitting the Tate Modern on Thursday evenings when it’s less crowded. Little touches like that make the difference. Fair warning though, the elevator is vintage-small (classic London building problems), so if you’re traveling with massive suitcases, just mentally prepare for some Tetris action. The breakfast situation is solid – they do this excellent smoked salmon that pairs well with strong coffee while you plan your day. I actually ended up eating there most mornings because stepping out into Westminster at 8 AM to find decent coffee is more of an adventure than most people want before caffeine kicks in. Overall, it’s the kind of place where the 8.6 rating makes total sense – excellent without being stuffy, historic without feeling like a museum, and positioned so well that you’ll probably walk past three other hotels just to get back to yours.
Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| King Room with Courtyard View | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Twin Room | 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child |
| King Room | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| King Suite | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Premium King Room | 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child |
| King Suite | 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children |
| Family Room with Courtyard View | 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children |
| Premium King Room – Disability Access | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| King Room – Disability Access | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Deluxe King Room | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Deluxe Twin Room | 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Two-Bedroom Townhouse | 2 extra-large double beds for 6 adults, 3 children |
| Deluxe King Room with Balcony | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Two-Bedroom Suite | 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 5 adults, 4 children |
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
General:
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Wellness:
- Fitness centre
Living Area:
- Fireplace
Food & Drink:
- Fruits
- Wine/champagne
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids: Tactile signs
- Visual aids: Braille
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Great for your stay:
- 3 restaurants
- Private bathroom
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Flat-screen TV
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Entertainment and family services:
- Board games/puzzles
House Rules at Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt
Pets:
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups:
- When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 12:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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