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Hotel Café Royal, London P reviously the haunt of famed patrons, from royalty and celebrity, to the creative and the notorious, Hotel Café Royal, London has been an established and iconic landmark on the British capital’s social scene for over a century. In its recent reincarnation as a luxury hotel, Hotel Café Royal remains an established favourite for locals, while becoming a global destination. Located in the heart of London, with elegant Mayfair to the west and creative Soho to the east, the hotel is Arrival experience at Hotel Café Royal. perfectly positioned within walking distance of London’s finest shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions. Paying homage to the illustrious history of the building, the grand, original historic areas dating back to the 1860s and 1920s have been sensitively restored, whilst the 160 spacious guestrooms and suites, including 54 suites and seven incredible signature suites, have been created in a contemporary yet refined style, led by David Chipperfield Architects. Designed to feel like luxurious private apartments, the guestrooms and suites at Hotel Café Royal are some of the largest in London. Contemporary yet serene, and designed with meticulous detail, the rooms feature rusticated Portland stone or fumed English Oak panels and beautiful bathrooms created in the hotels sleek, signature Carrara marble. All rooms feature luxurious Frette bed linen, a fully stocked butler’s pantry and British bathroom amenities from Floris. A butler, guest relations and exceptional concierge team are available to ensure a seamless stay, both inside the hotel and within London. Grand celebrations have always been a part of the Café Royal history. Today, modern and historic spaces allow for boardroom meetings for six people up to parties for 200 people. The Grade II listed Pompadour Ballroom is decorated in gold and mirrors and with its private terrace overlooking the elegant curve of Regent Street makes for the Lunch set-up in the Pompadour Ballroom. perfect venue for weddings, receptions and grand celebrations. Five meeting and event spaces of varying sizes on the first floor all enjoy natural daylight, fully equipped AV support and complimentary Wi-Fi. Hotel Café Royal offers a selection of restaurants and bars including The Oscar Wilde Lounge (formerly the iconic Grill Room, established 1865) which has been exquisitely restored to its original Louis XVI décor and is now the place to enjoy award-winning Afternoon Tea (Best Traditional Afternoon Tea 2017). Papillon, the café fronting Regent Street, revives the European tradition of café culture and offers the finest Hotel Café Royal’s Exterior. patisserie created by the in- house pastry team. Completing the offering is a brand new all- day dining restaurant on the 1st floor, designed by the world-renowned interior architect Piero Lissoni and serving classic dishes from the grill, as well as a sushi bar and intimate bar. Conference set-up in the Pompadour Ballroom. Lunch set-up in the Nash Meeting Room. Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk Hotel Café Royal, 68 Regent Street London W1B 4DY, Tel: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 11