LUXURY TRAVEL 33 quintessential spirit of London , while championing bespoke British craftsmanship with a nod to its Art Deco roots . Providing a serene ambience paired with contemporary comforts , all rooms include plush bedding , luxurious Molton Brown bathroom products , a Nespresso machine and an LED flat-screen TV allowing guests to hibernate from the chilly December weather . Families will appreciate the 24-hour kids concierge offering personalized child-friendly services designed to keep little ones entertained - think milk and biscuits at bedtime and a dedicated team of babysitters if Santa needs to squeeze in some last-minute shopping or take a well-deserved break !
For a taste of contemporary London living whilst enjoying all the amenities the hotel has to offer , guests can enjoy a stay in one of The Residences , located within traditional red-brick townhouses and featuring their own front door .
FESTIVE FEASTING
Nothing says Christmas like indulging in delicious food and drink and at 116 at The Athenaeum , they have everything covered .
Festive Afternoon Tea
The Athenaeum ’ s quintessentially British afternoon tea has been given a Christmas twist , with a range of homemade treats inspired by festive staples such as Santa ’ s hat and reindeer . Guests can look forward to an array of delicate finger sandwiches including Burford Brown Egg Mayonnaise with garden herbs , Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese and Coronation Chicken followed by Traditional and Cranberry Spiced Scones and other homemade delights including White Chocolate and Orange Yule Log , Red Velvet Reindeer , Hazelnut Praline Bauble and Red Fruit Santa ’ s Hat .
Priced at £ 45 , the festive afternoon tea will be available from the 18thNovember 2024 to the 6th January 2025 between 12:00pm and 5:30pm . Guest can enhance the experience with a glass of Gusbourne NV English Sparkling for £ 17 , Gusbourne Sparkling Rosé £ 19 or 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco for £ 20 . All prices include tea and coffee .
The Winter Fizz Terrace
Overlooking the frosty Green Park , the spacious outdoor terrace allows guests to enjoy a festive tipple or two whilst enjoying the enchanting snow windows , featuring the winter adventures of Arthur , the hotel ’ s cuddly teddy bear mascot . From festive cocktails to design your own hot chocolates , the al fresco haven has something for everyone , with its plush cushions and blankets providing a cosy escape for guests to soak up the festive buzz of the city .
The venue ’ s boozy hot chocolate ’ s steal the show , featuring a range of different flavours and the option to design your own with plenty of topping choices including marshmallows , nuts and candy canes . Hot chocolates will be priced from £ 15 and options include :
• Black Forest – Hot chocolate , Glencadam PX , Antica Formula , Cherry Heering finished with cherry cream
• Candy Cane – Hot chocolate , Campanero Anejo , Fernet Menta with mint cream
• Bailey the Snowman * - White hot chocolate , Baileys , White Crème de Cacao topped with white chocolate cream
• Hazelnutcracker * - Hot chocolate , Frangelico , Crème de Cacao with Nutella cream
• Under the Tree * ( VG ) – Plant based chocolate , oat milk , White Crème de Cacao , Grand Marnier topped with vegan whip
Guests also have the option to make the above non-alcoholic .
ISSUE 67 2024 THE ART OF LUXURY