Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London to offer Espressamente Illy coffee bar

When it opens in early 2010 in the heart of London's buzzing South Bank with views to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London will introduce the ultimate Italian coffee bar experience, espressamente illy.

With indoor and outdoor seating, espressamente illy at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge will bring illy's authentic Italian coffee culture to hotel guests and Londoners alike. Located on the ground floor of the hotel, guests will be able to enjoy the coffee drinks for which illy is famous, as well as coffee-based beverages and cocktails, panini, antipasti, sandwiches, soups and salads - all freshly made on site.

Indoors, diners will experience an environment that echoes the authentic Italian cafe culture. Developed in the Italian tradition, with the founding belief that an espresso bar is not solely a place for consuming a coffee, espressamente illy will engage all of the senses, cultivating an environment that inspires creativity and reflection along with the perfect cup of coffee.

Outdoors, guests will be able to enjoy the premium coffee on the illy espressamente terrace, which faces Westminster Bridge and provides spectacular views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

Andrew Swindells, General Manager of Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, said: "espressamente illy is the Ferrari of the coffee world. We know our hotel guests and local community will not only enjoy the premium coffee, but also will appreciate its sleek design and the fantastic views."

espressamente illy's extensive coffee menu will include traditional Italian espresso, caffe latte, cappuccino and innovative coffee-based beverages developed by master baristas from illy's Universita del Caffe in Trieste, Italy.

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is situated on London's vibrant South Bank only steps from the city’s most iconic attractions including the London Eye, London Aquarium and Royal Festival Hall. From its 1,021 spacious guest rooms, which will include 54 suites and penthouses, to its six distinctive dining and entertainment experiences, the hotel’s design-led, contemporary surroundings will provide the perfect setting for work or play. In addition to more than 2,700 square metres of meeting space, amenities will include a luxurious spa with 8 treatment rooms, a fitness centre complete with 15-metre swimming pool, two executive lounges and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

About espressamente illy: espressamente illy is the authentic Italian espresso bar concept. Inspired by the pursuit of excellence, one of the founding values behind illycaffé's vision, its franchising formula features an offer based on the renowned quality of illy coffee blend, accompanied by a vast proposition of food recipes inspired by the italian café tradition, set in the context of an original, modern design, reinventing the Italian bar culture. espressamente illy was launched in 2003, and more than 240 stores have been opened since, on the 5 continents, including more than 80 in Asia.