Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London – Knightsbridge, SW1
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2 years ago
The celebrated Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is a byword for luxury and outstanding service – and this original London outpost is no exception. A multimillion-pound renovation of the redbrick Edwardian building was completed to designs by Joyce Wang five years ago. She cited the beauty of Hyde Park, the hotel’s royal heritage and the glamour of the early 20th century’s golden age of travel as her inspiration. The reception areas have striking glass chandeliers that represent the different stages of an opening flower, and carpets that recall fallen leaves. The Art Deco-influenced bedrooms are sanctuaries of calm, with curated artwork and bespoke furniture. New spa offerings include advanced facials in partnership with Oskia and Biologique Recherche, holistic health workshops and nutritional consultations with Clinique La Prairie, and the BodySpace Momentum Studio. For dining, there’s two Michelin-star Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and, the latest addition, The Aubrey, a Japanese restaurant, elevated izakaya and cocktail bar. Fans take note: the launch of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is set to be one of the most exciting hotel openings of the year.
Doubles from £870
+44 (0)20 7235 2000; mandarinoriental.com
