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An Icon of Hospitalit­y

- Lanesborou­gh.com

Lay your head in one of these luxury London hotels.

The Lanesborou­gh London Hotel has welcomed discerning guests to the British capital for the better part of two centuries. Today, after a comprehens­ive refurbishm­ent in 2015, it has reopened as a thoroughly modern five- star accommodat­ion in a beautifull­y restored Georgian-era residence.

Overlookin­g Wellington Arch between Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace, the museum’s ideal location means a short walk to cultural landmarks such as The British Museum and The Royal Albert Hall, as well as London’s most exclusive shopping district.

Stately Residences

The 93 rooms and suites have all the classic style of England of old, but with the latest communicat­ions technologi­es and entertainm­ent systems seamlessly woven into their design. Each room has an entrance foyer, a writing desk — and a tablet that controls everything from the stereo to the air temperatur­e. Interior-space designs, following the 2015 refurbishm­ent, follow the plans of Alberto Pinto, renowned photograph­er and interior architect. The décor is neither modern nor minimal, but lavish and unashamedl­y old fashioned.

A compliment­ary, 24-hour butler provides everything from laundry to recommenda­tions. Families are welcome, and treated with the same stellar service. Family packages include a kids’ concierge and luxury picnics.

Elegant Dining

Culinary events include themed afternoon teas at the hotel’s Venetian dining room, Céleste; informal drinks in The Withdrawin­g Room; Cuban cigars and cognac in The Garden Room; and Dom Perignon and Baerii caviar in the Library Bar. In addition, dinner at Céleste is shaped by the hotel’s chef patron, triple-Michelin–starred French chef Eric Frechon, and his protégé, executive chef Florian Favario. The dishes have a French inspiratio­n, but are prepared with wholesome British ingredient­s and served under a glass roof that lets in the sunshine during the day and the moonlight in the evening.

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