“It is possibly the most impressive hotel in the world,” declared Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin at the opening of the first Raffles hotel in the UK. He had to wait eight years for its opening, as the renovation of the former British War Office took that long.
The late designer Thierry Despont succeeded in preserving the DNA of this historic site while simultaneously transforming it into a luxury hotel of the 21st century.
The aesthetic of the 120 rooms and suites is a contemporary interpretation of the Edwardian style: oak paneling, hand-laid mosaic floors, abundant marble, and imposing elements such as the two-tiered chandelier pay homage to the building’s history, where influential statesmen like Winston Churchill helped shape world affairs.
The state-of-the-art Guerlain spa, designed by Goddard Littlefair, spans 2,500 square meters across four floors. Its highlight: the breathtaking 20-meter-long pool.
Architecture & Interior Design
EPR (Architecture), The Office of Thierry W Despont (Interior), Goddard Littlefair (Spa)
Design
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