With its classic Victorian architecture and enviable location, the intricately restored Corinthia Hotel London offers guests a luxury experience that’s second to none in the UK capital
Introduced earlier this year, Corinthia Hotel London, Corinthia Hotels’ flagship property, is now rated among London’s finest five-star luxury hotels following a major revamp.
Combining traditional grandeur with modern freshness, the luxuriously redesigned Victorian destination is ideally located in the heart of the UK capital, a short walk from many of the city’s major attractions.
The hotel is housed within a building which has stood on Whitehall Place for more than a century. Dating from 1885, the property spent 50 years as the prestigious Hôtel Métropole, before it was taken over by the government in 1936 and used as Ministry of Defence offices. The magnificent architecture has been expertly restored and brought vividly back to life with contemporary design, the highest quality materials and fittings and wonderful interiors.
'Corinthia Hotel London is an intricately restored grand hotel with a 21st century approach,' says general manager Matthew Dixon. 'Its modern elegance is defined by a blend of classic Victorian architecture with outstanding craftsmanship and contemporary art, mirroring the energy, style and history of the area. Guests are offered all the modern luxuries while enjoying an authentic experience in a hotel and location with heritage.'
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The Full Moon chandelier dominates the Lobby Lounge |
The property features two world-class restaurants and a destination bar. Garry Hollihead, winner of Michelin stars at three different establishments, is at the helm of The Northall. The restaurant celebrates the best of British produce, including Cumbrian short horn cattle, together with an extensive selection of organic and biodynamic beverages by the glass and by the bottle.
The Mediterranean speciality seafood restaurant, Massimo Restaurant and Oyster Bar, is headed by the renowned Italian chef patron Massimo Riccioli. Bassoon, the musically inspired bar designed by the award-winning David Collins Studio, serves both molecular cocktails and colonial-inspired drinks from its boutique spirits library.
The heartbeat of the hotel is its Lobby Lounge. The space offers a residential feel enhanced by an eclectic mix of furniture and bespoke artworks.
The soaring dome in the centre is adorned with the pioneering ‘Full Moon’ chandelier created by Parisian designer Chafik Gasmi and produced by Baccarat, the prestigious French crystal manufacturer. The Full Moon, composed of 1,001 crystal baubles, is the grand focal point of the main hotel area.
Lobby Lounge visitors can take afternoon tea and indulge in innovative creations by Claire Clark, a celebrated pastry chef who consulted on the project, or enjoy an evening cocktail.
Award-winning international spa company Espa partnered with the hotel to launch its flagship Espa Life at Corinthia. Spanning 3,300 sq m and on four floors, this magnificent spa features 17 treatment rooms, a private spa suite, nail studio, indoor pool, vitality pool, amphitheatre sauna, ice fountain, marble heated lounges, private sleep pods, a state-of-the-art gym and Daniel Galvin hair salon. Espa has enlisted exceptional therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, osteopaths and physiotherapists offering guests a new level of spa and wellness in a five-star luxury setting.
Located on the mezzanine floor are six private executive-level meeting rooms, conveniently linked to the mezzanine dining area of The Northall for a private lunch or dinner. Five of the meeting rooms are fitted with a state-of-the-art high-definition optical turnkey system that effortlessly allows total connectivity for media broadcasting, recording, editing and mixing.
The hotel features 294 guest rooms, including 43 suites. The sumptuously appointed rooms, averaging 45 sq m, are among the largest in their category in London’s luxury hotel market. And with no restrictions on check-in and check-out times, Corinthia Hotel London has dedicated itself to providing guests ultimate flexibility, convenience and comfort during their stay.
Parent company Corinthia Hotels is a collection of five-star hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta. The brand remains true to its roots as a family business, committed to the values of honest and discreet service. The portfolio includes the award-winning Corinthia Hotel Budapest in Hungary plus properties in the Czech Republic, Libya, Portugal and Russia as well as Malta and the Corinthia Taormina Golf Resort in Sicily, Italy, is due to open in 2012.