Lanesborough Hotel is known as
the most expensive hotel in Britain with a craftsmanship like none other.
Situated in the ever-busy Hyde Park corner, it overlooks the hustle and bustle
of the city and stands in its elegant grandeur, attracting the rich and wealthy
of the country, in fact the world.
Lanesborough, built as an elegant
country house for Viscount Lanesborough in 1719, was reconstructed in 1827 as St
George’s Hospital and later was given the shape of a hotel in 1990. After
remaining closed for a year, it got under the new management of the outclass
Oetker Collection which is a family run group with all their hotels having a
grand splendor. Therefore, one can expect intelligent opulence yet meticulous
service and price set accordingly.
Accommodation And Facilities
A walk away from Buckingham
Palace, Knightsbridge and Hyde Park, the Lanesborough offers a magnificent
accommodation of beautifully designed 93 bedrooms and suites in the heart of
London. The hotel presents rooms and dining areas restored to their original
Regency glory into which the modern technological communication devices and
entertainment systems have been installed. The luxurious and magical rooms are
stylishly decorated to give a warm feel. Loud yellow painted walls, patterned
carpets, multicolour floral patched curtains, antiquated paintings and stencil
work on wood panels give the rooms a passé yet classy look, depicting royalty
and glamour. Even the bathrooms are fitted with hand-cut marble, appreciated and
admired often by the guests.
The super-modern technology
includes hotel information, lighting and curtain controls, room service, all
easily accessible on two Sony tablets. Wake up in the middle of the night in
pitch dark, put your feet on the floor and the night lights automatically
switch on to lead your way. The super-fast free Wi-fi never fails to please the
guests. This is not just luxurious, but also a great step towards innovation
that the modern-day and affluent demographic demands.
Revealing the sophisticated new
design, the guests at the majestic Lanesborough can experience epic fine dining
as well.
Guests at the Lanesborough hotel
are the only ones to enjoy a 24 hour butler service in London. Besides, seven
carefully planned rooms provide a perfect place for private events and
activities.
The Royal Suite: £26,000 A Night
The Royal Suite was restored as
the largest suite of Lanesborough when the hotel opened again in July last
year. The suite consists of seven beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms, two classy
living rooms with an incredible view of the plush gardens of Buckingham Palace
and Wellington Arch, and a huge dining room with a capacity of twelve people. An
adjoining kitchen and a separate entrance for the private butlers of the Royal
Suite add to the existing royalty of the suite. With great attention to detail,
the Royal Suite serves to be a proof of amazing British craftsmanship where
billionaires from around the world stay and enjoy the luxury. Besides, the
hotel owned chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce Phantom is also offered as a
complimentary service.
Awards And Accolades
It has been more than a decade
since Lanesborough has been getting awards for various categories. From Award
of Excellence and Best Afternoon Tea in London in the initial years to being
voted as the number one hotel in London in 2014 by Readers, this hotel presents
the ultimate definition of luxury and glamour. Besides, it also has the honour
of being voted as the best hotel in the world by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2014
Gold List.
Located in the heart of the
capital, moments away from the famous London shopping districts and must-visit
landmarks, the hotel is easily accessible via executive taxi service in London. Any London taxi service will take bookings
in advance as well. Search for “local taxi near me in London” and get a list of local taxi services
available.
