This 3-star large tourist-class hotel is situated directly in the city centre in the main shopping area of London and walking distance from the West End's theatres and nightlife. This busy hotel offers guests friendly service, comfortable accommodation and excellent leisure facilities, with location being its best asset. ***LOCATION*** The hotel is located on the corner of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street (London's main shopping street), in the heart of London's West End. There are many shops, restaurants, and bars in the area and many attractions are within walking distance such as the British Museum (5-min), Soho (10-min), Trafalgar Square (15-min.) or Covent Garden (15-min). Alternatively, there are convenient transport links near the hotel connecting to all important tourist areas; Tottenham Court Road tube station is only 2-min walk served by 2 lines (direct link to Liverpool Street station with connections to Stansted airport) and there are also many buses nearby. ***EXTERIOR*** This 11-storey property is a modern apartment-style building. ***HOTEL FACILITIES***Check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00, 24-hour reception, luggage room, ironing room on the 6th floor, vending machines, private chargeable carpark with discount rates for guests. ***LEISURE FACILITIES*** The hotel boasts an extensive YMCA leisure centre, including a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, fitness studio, dance studio, free weights room, squash, handball courts and a sauna. Please note there is a small one-off charge for guests to use the leisure centre for the entire length of their stay. ***ROOMS*** Rooms are reported to be quite small in size, but comfortable, very clean and well-maintained. Rooms are decorated in modern style; they have warm coloured fabrics, light wood furniture and all the basic amenities. Bathrooms are reported to be in good condition and very clean. ***RESTAURANTS & BARS*** The lively "Il Grasso" restaurant serves traditional Italian food. The hotel also has a bar called "The Lazy Dog". Continental buffet breakfast is included and served Monday to Friday from 6.30 till 10.30am and 7.00 till 11.00am at weekends.