If you’ re staying in the land of kings and queens, why not be treated like one yourself? On your next visit to England, plan to indulge in the opulence of The Dorchester, nestled in the heart of London by the famed Hyde Park. The entire ground floor of the fivestar hotel was recently remodeled, though the classic elegance remains after nearly a century of serving the most discerning guests.
Greetings from a doorman in a top hat and tails indicate this isn’ t simply a place to rest your head. You’ ll be welcomed into the opulent lobby that aims to capture the vibrant energy of London, while paying homage to the city’ s rich history.
Art is no mere decoration at The Dorchester. The art in The Promenade features bold interpretations of the British landscape employing the techniques of painting, photography and collage. Sophie Coryndon’ s prominent golden sculpture is inspired by neighboring Hyde Park’ s local bees, with honeycomb fragments creating a beeswax pattern.
Beauty isn’ t just on the walls; it will also be on your plates. The Dorchester is home to several of the area’ s top dining destinations including The Grill by Tom Booton, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, China Tang at The Dorchester and The Dorchester Rooftop. Las Vegas natives who miss the former Strip location of China Tang can get their fill of delicacies like their signature Lobster Noodles, Kagoshima A5 Wagyu in black pepper and classic Peking Duck with Kristal Caviar and handmade pancakes. The Cantonese restaurant serves a full a la carte menu plus its famed Dim Sum.
If you’ re searching for an unmatched culinary experience, three Michelin Star Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester is your ideal destination. The tasting menu offers seasonal takes on contemporary French haute cuisine including the freshest meats, handmade pastas and quintessentially French vegetable preparations.
When staying in London, one simply must partake in the classic British tradition of afternoon tea. What better place than the gorgeously appointed Promenade at The Dorchester? This whimsical space captures the British love affair with the countryside in its stunning landscape art, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Pastry chef Michael Kwan brings artistry to afternoon tea with his delicately decadent pastries alongside classic finger sandwiches like cucumber dill and smoked salmon with capers. There’ s also a special children’ s tea service, if you’ ve brought the whole family.
The Dorchester’ s signature suites include butler service, round-trip chauffeured transfer from local airports and unmatched views of the city. Suites include the more modern Terrace Penthouse Suite, the Belgravia Terrace Suite, named after one of London’ s most exclusive neighborhoods, the Oliver Messel Terrace Suite and the expansive Harlequin Penthouse Suite.
Oliver Messel, one of Britain’ s foremost stage designers, designed stage sets for London’ s most famous ballets, operas and theatre productions. He was commissioned to create a unique suite for The Dorchester. The elaborately painted panels and doors, bright yellow silk walls and bronze-work pillars make guests feel center stage.
The Harlequin Penthouse is the largest of The Dorchester’ s roof suites. Its second bedroom’ s pink marble bathroom exudes old-school Hollywood glamour. Take your morning coffee on the secluded terrace with views of Hyde Park while planning what you’ ll wear to dinner in the suite’ s private dining room.
On top of sumptuous suites, The Dorchester is known for its spa treatments including those from award-winning skincare specialist Dr. Uliana Gout. Wellness experiences include the MLX Quartz treatment beds, offering a cocooning effect along with inversion gravity to gently stretch the spine. The spa also features a full-service salon with world-renowned colorists and luxurious Carol Joy hair care products. Offering advanced red LED light therapy and hydrating masks, Dr. Gout’ s“ LAM Luxe- Celebrity” is a transformative facial, optimizing smoothness and dewy, glowing skin. If you’ re looking to work up a sweat before detoxing your pores, the spa also includes a gym that offers private training. If you’ re feeling peckish at the spa, be sure to indulge in treats from The Spatisserie.
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