The Royal Garden Hotel is housed in an imposing, 1960s-style building with a pale grey façade, overlooking Kensington Gardens. The spacious, polished marble lobby is impressive, with a long wooden reception desk and a comfortable seating area with sofas ranged along floor to ceiling windows. The 396 guestrooms and suites located over 10 floors, all with dramatic views. The décor is understated English with an impeccable finish featuring pale creams and classic accents from reds to blues to natural wood furnishing. Other decorative details include botanical and architectural drawings. All the rooms are clean and well maintained, as are the en suite bathrooms with tub/shower combinations. The hotel offers a variety of dining options. Norman Farquharson's gastronomic cooking at The Tenth Restaurant (so called because it is situated on the top floor) is matched only by the view – across Kensington Palace Gardens and Hyde Park towards the capital's tallest landmarks. Tables are well spaced, occupying a fresh, contemporary space, the atmosphere is intimate, and menus are Modern European with eclectic accents. Offering equally breathtaking views, the Tenth Bar is a great place to meet prior to a concert at The Royal Albert Hall, and is fashionable spot for locals. The Park Terrace Restaurant, on the ground floor next to the lobby, offers a generous buffet breakfast the runs the full gamut from a classic Full English to American waffles to Chinese congee. For lunch and dinner guests can choose from the East comes West Menu, the British Specialty Menu or the All Day Dining Menu, which features international staples perfectly produced (pastas, salads, burgers, grills, an onion soup or cheesecake). With its spectacular white granite topped bar, finished with leather and textured glass panels, the informal Bertie’s Bar is ideal for drinking in, snacking in or simply just being in.