Location. The Jolly Hotel St Ermin's, built on the site of a 15th-century monastery, is tucked discreetly along a side street one block from Westminster Abbey in London, England. The gentle terrain and quiet ponds of St. James' Park are one-half kilometre away, while Buckingham Palace is positioned one kilometre from this property.
Hotel Features. The hotel's reception area features carefully preserved original features and is dominated by grand chandeliers and a colonnaded balcony. Dining options include Allegro con Brio, where fine wines accompany authentic Italian cuisine. The ornate Crystal Room Restaurant prepares traditional British fare enhanced with Italian influences. Deep red walls and marbled fireplaces establish the tone at Caxton Bar where drinks include a selection of Italian wines and single-malt whiskies. The Lounge serves traditional English afternoon teas. This property offers 19 function rooms with a maximum capacity of 200 people. An Internet room is located in the hotel's reception area, and wireless Internet access is available in public areas of the hotel. A concierge assists guests with tour plans and reservations. Pets are allowed at the discretion of management.
Guestrooms. This six-story hotel offers 285 air-conditioned guestrooms that vary in configuration due to the building's historic character. Walls are adorned with historic art prints, and décor features rosewood furniture. Accommodations offer television-based Internet access. Minibars and coffeemakers are available in all accommodations.
Expert Tip. The baroque staircase in the main lounge houses a secret passageway which was used by politicians as a private communication base with Members of Parliament.
Property Amenities
Business Center
Dry Cleaning Service
Coffee in lobby
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant(s)
Wedding services
Concierge desk
Exhibit space
Room service (24 hours)
Laundry facilities
Comp newspapers in lobby
Ballroom(s)
Airport transportation (fees apply)
Banquet facilities
Meeting room (small groups)
Conference room(s)
Breakfast services - Fees Apply
Parking (secure) - Fees Apply
Pets allowed - Fees & Restrictions
Internet public area - wireless - Fees Apply
Area Attractions
Westminster Abbey: 1 Block St James' Park: 0.5 (0.25 Mile) Buckingham Palace: 1.0 Km (0.5 Mile) Houses Of Parliament And Big Ben: 1.0 Km (0.5 Mile) Hyde Park: 1.0 Km (0.5 Mile) Tate Britain: 1.0 Km (0.5 Mile) Harrods: 1.5 Km (1.0 Mile) Knightsbridge: 1.5 Km (1.0 Mile) West End Theatres: 1.5 Km (1.0 Mile) National Gallery: 1.5 Km (1.0 Mile) Piccadilly Circus: 1.5 Km (1.0 Mile) Covent Garden: 1.5 Km (1.0 Mile) Ba London Eye: 2.0 Km (1.0 Mile) Trafalgar Square: 2.0 Km (1.0 Mile) Oxford Street: 2.5 Km (1.5 Miles) British Museum: 2.5 Km (1.5 Miles) Victoria & Albert Museum: 2.5 Km (1.5 Miles) Madame Tussauds: 3.0 Km (2.0 Miles) Regents Park And London Zoo: 3.0 Km (2.0 Miles) St Paul's Cathedral: 3.0 Km (2.0 Miles) The City (Business District: 3.0 Km (2.0 Miles) Tower Of London: 5.0 Km (3.0 Miles)
Driving Directions
From London Heathrow Airport: Approximate Distance To The Hotel Is 26 Km (16 Miles).
Getting There. The Heathrow Express Train And Black Taxis Are Available For Transfer From The Airport To The Center Of London. The London Underground's Piccadilly Line Also Serves All Heathrow Terminals And Takes Passengers Into Central London.
Getting Around. The Extensive London Underground System (The Tube) Connects The Hotel With The Rest Of Central London. The Underground Station Closest To The Hotel Is St James' Park. There Is Also A Wide Choice Of Buses. The Hotel Can Order Black Taxis On Request.
London Charges Congestion Zone Fees Within Clearly Designated Areas Of The City. Those Who Operate Vehicles Within These Zones Are Assessed Daily Fees That Apply Mondays Through Fridays.
The Money-saving Oyster Card Is A Smartcard That Stores Up To 90 Pounds Of Pay-as-you-go Credit. It Can Be Used On The Tubes, Buses, Dlr, Trams And Select National Rail Services Throughout London. Oyster Cards Are Less Expensive Than Single Fares, And Daily Price Capping Automatically Calculates The Least Expensive Fare For Single-day Journeys. Oyster Cards Can Be Purchased At The Oyster Website, Most Tube Station Ticket Offices, At Oyster Ticket Stops, At Select National Rail Ticket Offices, At Select London Travel Information Centres, And By Telephone At 0845 330 9876.
