Police have started a murder investigation after a man's body was found in a hotel foyer in west London, early this morning.

The 35-year-old victim was found in the hall of the Leinster House Hotel, in Lancaster Gate, Paddington at 2.20am on Sunday.

He was confirmed dead at the scene. His name has not yet been released because his family have not been informed.

A post-mortem examination was completed today.

Police have arrested a 32-year-old woman at the hotel. She is being questioned at a west London police station.

April 28, 2003 09:00