Situated in the center of London activity, the Thistle Marble Arch hotel is an ideal stay for vacationers and business executives alike. Its Oxford Street location places it right in the middle of London's famous shopping district as well as Hyde Park. With all attractions close at hand, this luxury hotel is the perfect central base from which to explore London. Though maintaining an Art Deco style of the 1930s, the Thistle Marble Arch hotel is thoroughly modernized. The eight-story tower underwent a renovation in 1998 reinforcing its commitment to luxury and comfort with state-of-the-art amenities. The 692 spacious rooms feature high-speed Internet access, trouser presses, heated towel rails, ironing boards, and air conditioning. In fact, Thistle Marble Arch boasts the largest air-conditioned rooms in all of London. The vast lobby combines contemporary fashion with old-world ambiance, complete with marble floors, a stained-glass ceiling, and black lacquer cabinets. The hotel includes a business center with two executive lounges, a fitness club, and a theatre desk where guests can reserve tickets for West End shows. Restaurants include the Café M'arca, a 1930s-themed international restaurant featuring a buffet menu; the Glen Miller Bar, a nostalgic jazz bar honoring American bandleader Glenn Miller; and the Co. Motion Coffee Bar, a casual coffee shop serving sandwiches and pastries. With its posh location in the city center, the Thistle Marble Arch affords guests convenience to all of London's attractions as well as its airports. The Oxford Street shopping district is just one block away and features the famed Selfridges department store. Other nearby points of interest include Madame Taussauds, Regents Park and the London Zoo. Sundays at Hyde Park, one blockfrom the hotel, is a unique London experience.