The Lanesborough

In the heart of the capital, a stone’s throw from Knightsbridge, Buckingham Palace, and Hyde Park lies one of London’s most quintessentially British hotel, The Lanesborough. Erected in 1719, the Lanesborough was once the St George’s Hospital building, before being converted into the luxury hotel that we know it as in 1991.

Following a full refurbishment in 2015 The Lanesborough regained its position as London’s finest residences. Each of the 93 bedrooms and dining rooms has been restored to their original splendor, whilst the latest technologies and entertainment systems have been seamlessly added to bring this historical building into the digital age.

The Lanesborough boasts some of London’s most revered settings for dining. Executive Chef Florian Favario is at the helm of Celeste, which offers gourmet cuisine set under a dramatic glass roof. In addition, the hotel is home to one of the capital’s finest Cigar Lounges – The Garden Room. The Library Room and The Withdrawing Room are an inviting retreat for relaxed drinks.

The Spa Studio offers three deluxe treatment rooms and a selection of treatments delivered by an experienced team; a true haven of wellbeing and calm.

The Lanesborough Information

Location & Getting There
The Lanesborough is in the heart of the English capital, just 40 minutes away from Heathrow Airport. Within close proximity of the hotel is the famed Hyde Park, luxurious department stores of Harrods and Harvey Nichols. From here, London’s famous theatres, museums, art galleries, and historical sites are all within easy access.

Accommodation
The 93 rooms and suites are categorized into five different design schemes, each of which reflects the Regency period. Each theme consists of three rich jewel colors. The Rooms at The Lanesborough feature its own entrance foyer, writing desk, sitting room, and a marble bathroom. The Junior and Executive Suites offer more space than the rooms. The Apsley Suites and the St James Suite have their own separate living room as well as a dressing area and can be extended into two-bedroom suites; The Grosvenor Suites feature a living room which can host up to 6 guests luxuriously; Buckingham Suites provide views over the Buckingham Gardens, separate living and dining room for 6 guests. The Lanesborough Suite is an elegant four-bedroom retreat with two living rooms and dining rooms as well as a galley kitchen, which can be reserved as a one, two, or four-bedroomed residence. Guests reserving the entire Lanesborough Suite can make use of the hotel’s chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce Phantom. The hotel’s largest residence is The Royal Suite, which features seven bedrooms over 4,800 square feet, with two living rooms and dining rooms that can host up to 12 guests. As for the Lanesborough Suite, guests which reserve the entire 7 rooms receive complimentary chauffeur.

Every one of the rooms boasts modern technologies such as a tablet for controlling room conditions and integrated entertainment systems as well as 24-hour butler service, personalized stationery, and business cards, made to measure trimmings and finishing, and were meticulously restored by master craftsmen.

Activities
Thanks to its ideal location, exploring London and all it has to offer is effortless from The Lanesborough. The greatest attractions are within walking distance whilst others are a short drive away. From luxury shopping to museums and historical landmarks, guests have an abundance of sites to visit.

Children
Children are welcome and well catered too. Each receives a welcome gift, daily treats, child-size bathrobe and slippers, complimentary children’s movies, books and games, children’s menus, cots, and highchairs. Babysitting can also be organized as well as luxury family picnics. The Concierge team is also on-hand to arrange entertainment such as tickets for attractions, museums, and shows.