Business Traveller (Middle East)
TRIED & TESTED HOTELS
The Beaumont, London
BACKGROUND The Beaumont is an independently-managed, privately-owned five-star boutique hotel that opened in September 2014.
W H AT ’ S IT LIKE? As I entered the lobby, it oozed quintessentially British opulence in an intimate setting. Enhancing the ambiance were Art Deco-inspired interiors and an Old World charm that struck a chord with the history buff in me.
WHERE IS IT? Situated in the very centre of Mayfair, the hotel is within walking distance of Oxford, Bond and Mount
Streets; Grosvenor Square; Berkeley Square and Hyde Park. Heathrow Airport is 35 to 55 minutes away and Gatwick Airport is 55 to 90 minutes by road.
ROOMS I stayed in a beautiful Mayfair Suite affording picturesque views of Brown Hart Gardens. Subtle shades bedecked the suite, creating a minimalistic and calming vibe. However, an unmissable sense of grandeur came from the silks, mohair velvets, bronze detailing and rich artworks adoring the suite. Special accommodation categories at The Beaumont go by the name of ROOM by Antony Gormley, a 69 sqm one-bedroom abode, which doubles as a public work of art; The Terrace suite, a 91 sqm one-bedroom offering with a large private terrace; and The Roosevelt Suite, which can be extended to include five bedrooms (and has a huge terrace overlooking Mayfair).
FOOD AND DRINK The hotel’s F&B line-up is impressive and highly sought after in London. The Colony Grill Room serves steaks and grills cooked New York-style.
Complementing this is The Magritte Bar, which celebrates the tradition of American bars that became legendary in London and Paris during the 1920s.
Guests staying at the property also have exclusive access to The Cub Room, a relaxing lounge space where they can enjoy a cocktail, coffee and home-made viennoiseries.
MEETINGS For small meetings and seminars, The Lotos Room is ideal and can also be used as a private dining space. Sophisticated business lunches, wedding breakfasts and afternoon teas can be hosted at The Cub Room.
LEISURE Book an appointment at The Beaumont Spa and choose from a range of massage, facial and hammam treatments to relieve post-work or travel stress. Wellness enthusiasts like me can use the 24-hour fitness centre.
VERDICT Ideal for discerning business travellers who have a penchant for classic accommodation and well-curated F&B.
The Beaumont is an independently-managed, privately-owned five-star boutique hotel