The Connaught
COST: $$$$$
In the newly hip Mayfair district, this landmark brick Victorian has reclaimed the glory of its golden era thanks to a $140 million renovation, creating a sophisticated throwback that no soulless Modernist hotel could ever hope to emulate. Classicist designer Guy Oliver supervised the preservation of burnished mahogany paneling, gilded scrollwork, and formal Adams fireplaces; fortunately, a welcome infusion of 21st-century fun saves the 123-room Connaught from being too somber.
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From Travel + Leisure, May 2002
“Campbell's hand is especially evident in the public areas. The Red Room, with its red-lacquered walls, red banquettes, and red marble fireplaces, would have had Diana Vreeland drooling. I found it irresistible. But what I liked best were the things that remain of the Connaught's past. Campbell hasn't laid a finger on the hallways, which are crammed with museum-quality paintings and antiques. I rarely took the elevator, preferring the stairs so I could ogle all the objets. Except for the...” MORE>>
From the T+L 500
An erstwhile bastion of Edwardian aristocracy, in Mayfair. An ongoing $60 million restoration will add 33 new rooms and an expanded spa.
- Stats:
- 97 rooms; 1 restaurant; 2 bars.
- Competitive Edge:
- It will soon be London’s freshest hotel, with cutting-edge amenities amid classic English charm.
- Rooms to Book:
- Connaught Suites offer large sitting rooms and views of leafy Carlos Place.
- Don't Miss:
- A champagne cocktail from the David Collins–designed bar.
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