The World of Hospitality Issue 36 2019 | Page 66

66 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY THE ATHENAEUM HOTEL Introducing Your New London Home: The Townhouse Residences At The Athenaeum Hotel Hotel The iconic Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, of nods to Mayfair and Green Park. Whilst at in the heart of London’s Mayfair overlooking the hotel we are dealing with predominantly Green Park, has unveiled the new Townhouse functional spaces, with the Residences we want Residences. A five-star home from home, to create a home from home and imbue the boasting the royals as neighbours, this space with personality adding plenty of bespoke 14-bedroom pied-a-terre invites residents to touches and ensuring the lighting is just right.” move in and enjoy London, as only Londoners do. Ideal for longer-stays, large groups and families, residents will find the kitchenettes and dining Located on a light-dappled residential side- street, a turn from the Athenaeum’s main entrance and royal Green Park, this elegant mansion once owned by MP and arts patron Henry Hope can be yours for the weekend, or as long as you choose. As you step through the Victorian redbrick façade into your own private mosaic-tiled entrance, your senses will be restored by a pervasive peace and tranquillity. Ascend the period staircase choosing from one or two-bedroom residences: each with lounge and kitchenette, and luxurious bedrooms all areas perfectly formed and fully equipped with tones of warm amber and cool teal which complement the natural light flooding the 37ft bay windows, along with flashes of eccentric British brilliance including Hulbert’s own Sussex landscapes and photography of Mayfair icons. Drawing upon the Athenaeum’s Art-Deco influence; Herringbone, deep silks, plush velvets, copper and leather are abundant and used to create a stylish yet supremely comfortable every detail to create a true home away from home. However if ‘rest and recuperation’ are the only articles on the menu, guests can enjoy the benefit of the Athenaeum Hotel’s room service supplied by Michelin-starred chefs Chris & Jeff Galvin. Stylish, bathrooms fitted with intelligent Toto sanitaryware and rain showers provide a luxurious and efficient environment whilst Espa provides the in-room spa experience. with interconnecting options for your personal setting. Large traditional fireplaces decorated configuration. with eclectic objets-de-art, are framed by stylish Technology is intuitive and discreet with 55-inch Gubi chairs to form the centerpiece to the televisions, Bose bespoke charging docks for Residence’s living spaces. the room controls and conveniently located Designed by the award-winning Martin Hulbert; the creative visionary behind The Grove Hotel, internationally compatible sockets. Residents Coworth Park, Barnsley House, Chewton Glen Hulbert explains: “The history of the property can benefit from the best of both worlds feeling Treehouses and Cliveden; the Townhouse and location have been a major source of safe and secure in their private home with Residences offer space, light and copious inspiration. The design aesthetic is classically video-phone entry as well as enjoying the luxury amounts of English charm. Hulbert’s elegant, English with eccentric touches and creates a of the Athenaeum’s 24-hour concierge and natural palette is punctuated by contrasting feeling of space, light and views, with plenty twice daily housekeeping service.