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The Dorchester
I’ve had some truly horrible meals in hotels. After all, hoteliers know they’ve got a captive market – people who are too tired, lazy or jet-lagged to want to head out to a restaurant; so the quality of the food may often be compromised even in otherwise decent hotels. Bland ‘international’ cuisine that’s low on [...]
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It’s almost your last chance to join a unique behind-the-scenes tour of the Dorchester Hotel taking place under the banner of Open House – London’s principal architectural showcase – on Sunday 19th September. The tour is completely free of charge and will show a fortunate few some of London’s finest rooms and suites. It will [...]
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Diane von Furstenberg is a renowned fashion designer, responsible for some the world’s most iconic creations over several decades, including the famous wrap dress. Her name is synonymous with immaculate taste. The Belgium-American fashion legend has also been a regular guest at Claridge’s over many years. She has now personally designed several showcase suites for [...]
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To experience luxurious grandeur in the heart of one of the world’s most desirable capital cities, the Langham London – owned by Langham Hotels International – has long been one of the most sought-after addresses. But keen to avoid resting on its laurels, the company is set to make several million pounds worth of improvements [...]
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London Hotels Insight was at the climax of Hotelympia 2010 yesterday, London’s biggest hospitality exhibition. And we were there particularly to see the presentation by Conrad Smith, the Managing Director of Reardon Smith – the firm of architects which has spent the last few years renovating this iconic Art Deco gem of a hotel. It [...]
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Renowned for its affluent inhabitants, Mayfair is widely considered to be one of London’s “poshest” areas; a view not dispelled by its high density of private members clubs, expensive restaurants and designer shops. But there is more to Mayfair than meets the eye. Allow London Hotels Insight to take you on a mini-tour of some [...]
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London Hotels Insight is all about inside information to help you enjoy a great stay in London by securing the best hotel for your budget. But it’s also fun (and cheaper!) to hang out in London’s top hotels even if you’re not actually staying there. So we’ve crafted our “top 10” list of super London [...]
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The 2010 Michelin Guide has recognised Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester as the city’s fourth 3-star restaurant (and currently the only one in a hotel). The Dorchester’s General Manager stated that the restaurant offers “outstanding cuisine in elegant surroundings with an unmatched level of service.” Fresh, seasonal ingredients are served with a modern twist. Signature [...]
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While it’s hard to play the ranking game with the luxury spas that abound in London, many consider the Dorchester to be top of the tree. Think style, elegance and exclusivity all rolled into one. After all, not many spas can boast of a chandelier made with South Pacific pearls or completely soundproof treatment rooms. [...]
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This article will round up our look at London’s top “celebrity hotels”. Though our list is not exhaustive, we’ve already featured Blakes, The Dorchester and The May Fair in this special series of blog posts. Claridge’s and the Lanesborough also get their share of celebrity guests but are generally far too discreet to publicise this [...]
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We continue our look at celebrities’ favourite hotels in London by putting the spotlight on one of the prime addresses: the Dorchester on Park Lane. The Dorchester is an Art Deco gem of a hotel with ultra-expensive suites which has made several appearances on this blog (e.g. is it better than Claridge’s?). This time we [...]
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Two of London’s most famous hotels – the Four Seasons Park Lane and the Savoy – are currently closed for refurbishment. Here we provide you with a glimpse of the latest state of the works at both these hotels which are getting set for much-heralded relaunches in 2010. The Savoy We’ve already touched on the [...]
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When we look for a hotel, we usually consider factors like location, amenities, rooms, décor, facilities and value. But since hotels are predominantly a “people business” doesn’t it also make sense to know the personalities of those serving us? And it is the “General Manager” more than anyone who truly sets the tone at any [...]
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Afternoon tea is a quintessentially English experience which lots of London visitors wish to experience. So we’ve now done some research to find the hotel currently independently-rated as doing it best. The Tea Guild was founded by the UK Tea Council in 1985. Its mission is to recognise establishments with the highest standards in serving [...]
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You often visit a city hotel and find yourself feeling slightly excluded from the local community. There’s frequently no sense of time, season or place. Some hotels are so “neutral” in décor that international jetsetters will wake up in the morning and not even realise where they are, let alone interact with any “real Londoners” [...]
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When most people think of the Lanesborough, they think of a 19th century regency-style building, personal butlers (your own “Jeeves” to unpack and press your clothes) and some of London’s most expensive suites. If you’re in the know about London hotels, you may also know it for serving possibly the best Bloody Mary in London. [...]
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