Our Vision
To provide a service-led environment known for its welcome, its passion for fun, its great value and a desire to unite people and cultures.
What is Umi all about
To build a unique hotel we employed a unique approach. The focus was on building a brand with meaning behind it as oppose to just another hotel. We worked closely with a young branding agency called the youth conspiracy ltd. who were given the brief to create something different and revolutionise the industry. Their process had young people at the heart of all development. It was this bohemian nature found in cities all over Great Britain from London to Brighton to Liverpool which really connected with a diversity of characters and personalities.
What does Umi mean?
The ‘umi’ interlinking logotype expresses the fusion of cultures, ideas and people. The name ‘umi’ has a huge Asian influence. Meaning sea in Japanese, the name itself acts as our synapse-joining staff, guests and nationalities, breaking down boundaries and allowing a continual flow of communication with everyone who comes into contact with the umi brand.
Umi People
People are the key to our amazing service and everyone who works with us is passionate and enthusiastic to learn. We are dedicated to the promotion of young excellence, continually searching out young talent and working closely with students and highly innovative fresh thinking companies. _If you are a hospitality student or feel yours skills would benefit umi, please contact Steve on
Location
The hotel is located close to Hyde Park and the Heathrow Express rail link at Paddington Station, as well as being located close to some of the most popular London attractions. Our staff are friendly and efficient and will help you make the best of your stay in London. All our hotel rooms are comfortably furnished to a high standard with both broadband internet connection in all rooms and wireless internet access available in public areas for a small charge.
This well-equipped London hotel offers facilities for small business meetings, conferences, training courses and intimate dinner parties, as well as large functions and parties for up to 100 people. We also have an excellent concierge service for all of your needs on your visit. As one of the best value hotels near Hyde Park, as well as one of the top of London 3 star Hotels, umi is the place for you, for your events and conferences.
So if you are searching for a great value London hotel that offers you great service; Umi is the place for you. Love London. Love umi
Area Info
Umi is located on a quiet street in the middle of the very trendy London area of Notting Hill. Made famous internationally by the Film of the same name the highlight of Notting Hill is undoubtedly Portobello Road (http://www.portobelloroad.co.uk). This Market sells everything from books to bric-a-brac, furniture to fashion and even exotic foods. The Saturday antiques market is one of the largest in Europe.
Another Highlight of the area is the Notting Hill Carnival (http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/NottingHill06). This summertime, multi-cultural arts festival and parade is now world-famous, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. This year it is being held on the the Bank Holiday weekend Sunday 27 August and Monday 28 August.
Notting Hill also boasts numerous reastaurants, bars and café’s as well as fabulous cinemas and theatres.
Umi itself is only a short walk from Portobello road and also to Hyde Park, Kensington Palace and the Palace Gardens. We are also central to three Underground stations which makes travel to and form umi very simple.
Other London attractions are within walking distance or a short tube ride include The Serpentine Gallery, Royal Albert Hall, Princess Diana memorial fountain, Harrods and many of London’s world famous museums.
For any further information regarding the area or London attractions please contact UMI’s Concierge.
FAQ
Q: If my room is not ready when I arrive can I leave my luggage?
A: Yes, we do have a luggage-room where you can store your luggage on the day of arrival and on the day of your departure.
Q: Does your hotel have a car park?
A: No, the hotel does not have its own car-park but to find out all about the various parking options in the local area check http://www.NCP.co.uk
Q: Which is the nearest tube station to you?
A: Bayswater is the closest underground, about 5 minutes walk away from the hotel and Queensway station is also very close, about 7 minutes walk away.
Q: We will arrive at Paddington Station with the Heathrow Express, how far are you from the station?
A: We are about 15 minutes walk from Paddington station but if you have luggage we would suggest that you just jump in to a London taxi at the station for a 5-minute ride to the hotel..
Q: We will arrive at Victoria Station how do I get to you from there?
A: You can take the underground from Victoria on the circle line directly to Bayswater and then walk for 5 minutes to the hotel but if you have luggage we would suggest that you just jump in a London taxi at the station for a 20 minute ride to the hotel.
Q: We will arrive at Stansted Airport how do I get to you from there?
A: You take the Stansted Express train, which goes to Liverpool Street station. At Liverpool Street you can take the Central Line underground straight through to Queensway station and then walk for 7 minutes to the hotel. Alternatively you can jump in a London taxi at the station for a 30-minute ride to the hotel..
Q: Is your hotel in a quiet location or will I be disturbed by traffic-noise?
A: The Westminster Hotel is located in a very quiet garden square in Bayswater/Notting Hill, the front of the hotel overlooks a small park area with very big trees and the back of the hotel overlooks a quiet residential area so both sides of the building are quiet, there is no traffic noise and you should be able to get a very good nights sleep!
Q: How close are you to Marble Arch and Oxford Street?
A: We are a about 10 minute taxi-ride away from Marble Arch or you can jump on a red double-decker bus (stop is 5 minutes walk from hotel) which will take slightly longer to get to Oxford Street, about 20 minutes but will let you enjoy the scenery. Alternatively you can jump on the Central line at Queensway underground and ride two stops to Marble Arch, three stops to Bond Street or 4 stops to Oxford Circus.
Q: Do we have to pay for Internet and safes in the rooms?
A: Yes, both are charged at a small fee. There is also an Internet café that is available for your use in the foyer at £3 per hour, as well as a wireless service at the same price.