K West Hotel & Spa underwent a dramatic interior redesign in November 2014, inspired by the cult West London hotel’s rich music heritage and history of musicians staying at the hotel.
Formerly the BBC Recording Studio Kensington House in the 70s and 80s, an endless list of Rock ‘N’ Roll royalty have stayed, played and misbehaved at K West – Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bowie, The Kinks and Roxy Music to name a few.
Since becoming a hotel, the venue has continued to strike a chord with musicians, who often stay whilst playing at nearby music venues O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and the Apollo.
K West Hotel & Spa’s fun and vibrant ambiance is fused with ultimate relaxation in a prime location.
Situated in one of London’s most up-and-coming districts, Shepherds Bush, the urban retreat is on the doorstep of Westfield shopping centre, one of the largest retail destinations in Europe with over 450 shops.
Fashionable areas such as Notting Hill, Portobello Road and Kensington are also just a short walk away.
A defining characteristic of all 219 guestrooms is the generous space, with the smallest being just under 300 sq ft.
The rooms are designed to offer a soothing respite from the fast pace of London life, with luxurious oversized beds and a calming colour scheme.
Modern flourishes including LCD flat screen TVs, sandblasted glass, and original artwork give the rooms a distinctive K West stamp.
At the upper end of the scale, the six spectacular K Suites offer the ultimate experience.
Dramatic walls of glass divide the bedrooms from the lounge areas, which are fitted with Bose surround sound entertainment systems, a 42” plasma screen television and ultra-comfy sofas.
Two-metre square beds and Aromatherapy Associates toiletries are also staples in the suites, and the bathrooms have been fitted with designer Philippe Starck double-ended baths and fixtures.
On the ground floor by the entrance, Studio Bar has been given a moody, music-infused atmosphere come the evenings.
Industrial style pendant lamps hang low over raised tables, and textured silver wallpaper by Dixon & Turner gives the bar a modern edge.
The polished dark walnut-wood flooring brings warmth to the area, which is opened up with the use of floor-to-ceiling mirrored pillars and relaxed seating arrangements.
Up-cycled furniture is used to create high backed booth seating along the back wall, separated by silver and black voile curtains to create intimate VIP style corners.
Chic black and white artwork depicting musicians hang above each booth, with punchy contrasting accents of colour adding vibrancy.
Even the drinks menu has been injected with some Rock ‘N’ Roll swagger, with six signature Bourbon Whiskey Cocktails available, plus the quirky K West special ‘Pickleback’ shot of Jack Daniels whiskey accompanied with a shot of pickle juice.
Every Friday and Saturday, top DJs play from 10pm until 2am, while the hotel’s expert mixologists create exotic cocktails for a distinctly cool crowd.
By day, Studio Bar is a light and airy space for creative media meetings over coffees and laptops.
Plugs are fitted conveniently by seats; ensuring meetings never run out of charge, and a ‘Geek Hub’ laptop bar with complimentary iMacs for guests to use can be found tucked into a snug area around the corner from the bar.
On the mezzanine floor above the Bar, Studio Kitchen is an informal eatery with an urban New York vibe.
This is continued in the menu which offers a range of US style ‘dude food’, as well as a selection of modern European dishes.
Edgy city landscape sketches stretch along the walls, mirrored by a quirky wave of banquet seating hugging the back of the room.
Sprinklings of filament light bulbs suspended on individual wires add an abstract, arty feel to the room.
The Library has been redesigned to complement the front of house bar, providing a relaxed, informal and creative atmosphere which can be completely sealed off from the buzz of the bar with black and silver drapes suspended between giant wooden frames.
Statement Andy Warhol style artwork depicting Amy Winehouse is displayed at one end of the room, a tribute to yet another music legend who loved the hotel.
Against the opposite wall, a large flat screen TV sits in the centre of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, which display an eye-catching collection of coffee table books.
The Library will be a multifunctional space which will be used for screenings, events, pop-ups and various other antics as well as providing a chill space for guests.
In keeping with the music theme, a Glam Rock Afternoon Tea will also be launching.
It will be available in the afternoon from 2-6pm, and with cocktails from 10pm until 12am.
Awarded ‘Best Spa in London’ at the Good Spa Guide Awards 2015 and winner of a World Luxury Spa Award, K West’s holistic spa offers a range of exclusive treatments.
K Spa introduced the first ‘Snow Paradise’ to London, which mimics the Finnish experience of alternating between freezing and steamy environments.
The spa also features a twinkling hydrotherapy pool, samarium, sauna, dry flotation tank, aromatic herbal steam room and the fully equipped K Fit gymnasium.
Prices start from £109 per room per night, and the K Suites are from £540 per night including VAT. Spa packages are also available and include overnight accommodation and treatments.
K West Hotel & Spa,
Richmond Way,
London W14 0AX
Reservations: 020 8008 6600 or www.k-west.co.uk
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