Close to Olympia and Earls Court and on a direct underground link to London Heathrow Airport, the Swallow International offers all that the discerning traveler could expect from a superb 4 star hotel. Many of London's best attractions are in this area including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park. Within a very short taxi ride is stylish Knightsbridge with its designer shops and Harrods. The West End can be accessed by underground in only a few minutes via the direct connection from Gloucester Road. Each of the 400 bedrooms has a private bathroom, satellite television with in-house movie channels, radio, direct dial telephone, personalized voice messaging system, alarm clock and hairdryer. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and a room safe. In the Executive bedrooms, there is a trouser press, refrigerator, direct modem connector and a comfortable seating area. There are also 12 individually designed suites, including the Honeymoon suite with huge Jacuzzi. For those with children, there are several Executive bedrooms with a connecting door into a twin room. There are also a few bedrooms consisting of a double bed and 2 x bunk beds although these are rather cramped. Of better value are the executive rooms where the couch unfolds into a substantial bed capable of taking 2 children. The hotel offers an exceptional a la carte restaurant, Brasserie (open throughout the day) and Bar (open late!). The reception area incorporates a perfect lounge, ideal for meeting friends or colleagues, and the Concierge Desk will assist with any services outside the hotel such as theatre bookings, car hire and excursions. Facsimile, telex and other business services are available. The Swallow Leisure Club has a large heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, sun beds and fitness Center. Rare for a London hotel, there is an on-site car park with good price reductions for guests. This Kensington London hotel is particularly recommend as excellent value for money as well as its excellent public areas, location and great leisure facilities.