The five-star London Marriott West India Quay hotel has today introduced a total smoking ban.
The hotel in London’s Canary Wharf is the first in the chain to introduce such a ban, which includes the 301 guest rooms and suites and 47 serviced apartments, as well as the public spaces.
From today all guests and staff at the hotel will only be allowed to smoke in dedicated outdoor smoking areas.
The move pre-empts the introduction of the government’s smoking ban on July 1, 2007, which prohibits smoking in enclosed public spaces but does not extend to hotel rooms.
“We see this as a huge step forward which will enhance our guests’ experiences when visiting the hotel,” said the hotel’s general manager Paul Downing.
“We are committed to providing the highest standards of comfort and luxury to our guests, and also to creating the best possible working environment for our staff.”