Hotel Verta

I visited the newly opened Hotel Verta by Von Essen to see the chicest way to arrive at check in. This 5 star contemporary hotel on Battersea Reach also boasts the London Heliport on the same site, providing a gateway to luxury travel in and out of the capital. The lovely Art Deco flavour throughout the bar and restaurant is lightened by full-length windows overlooking the Thames. In the late afternoon, sun was streaming into the first floor bar and ground floor restaurant to give great views of river life. On occasion a black chopper would gently float in or out of the view as it ferried passengers in and out of the city.
Supposedly I had just missed Dannii Minqgue's arrival by one day - drat my tardiness - but all manner of business people and high-flyers are now using the heliport and hotel facilities here.
It's not totally sound-proofed so you do hear the helicopters, but I think without that buzz it might be all too quiet a hotel.
The highest spec equipment in meeting rooms is seen in 3D TVs, wireless control touch screen for lights, projection, sound and 63 inch LED screens in smaller breakouts. Bedrooms too, have iPod touch dials to control temperature and multi plugs to charge UK, Europe and US gadgets. They also have the usual 5-star goodies like personal espresso machines and mini-bars, safes etc.
It's a bit out of the way if you're travelling by foot, but is a modern, beautiful hotel to visit for dinner or business stays that don't need to be near the bustle of the West End.