Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
COST: $$$$
Zen is the mantra at this luxurious, Asian-influenced haven that’s consistently regarded as one of the world’s best hotels. Its location, opposite Harvey Nichols and adjacent to Hyde Park, doesn’t hurt, nor does Foliage, a Michelin-starred restaurant designed by Adam Tihany that perches over the park. The hotel is also home to London’s best state-of-the-art spa, a deeply cosseting and stylish basement space offering ESPA treatments, a small vitality pool, steam room, dry sauna, and a gym. Health-conscious guests can take advantage of complimentary tai chi classes in the park before breakfast. Bedrooms are large, decadent, and comfortable, with gold-hued drapes, marble-topped tables, and sumptuous bathrooms with Jo Malone or Aromatherapy Associates products—plus slick service. No wonder the hotel draws hordes of celebrity guests.
Insider Tip: Kid guests get mini-bathrobes upon request.
Room to Book: The 914-square-foot, Baroque-inspired Apsley suite, with its marble fireplace and balcony opposite Hyde Park.
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From Travel + Leisure, Jul 2005
“For a thoroughly white-glove experience, order a picnic from the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London. A liveried footman will orchestrate a classic English feast in Hyde Park: Cumbrian ham and poached asparagus on fine china—plaid blanket optional....” MORE>>
From the T+L 500
1889 former gentlemen’s club in Knightsbridge with Asian-meets-Victorian interiors, steps from Hyde Park.
- Stats:
- 198 rooms; 2 restaurants; 1 bar.
- Competitive Edge:
- London’s most innovative hotel spa, set in an ideal location.
- Rooms to Book:
- Hyde Parks ending in 20 and 24 on floors 4–7 have lovely, sweeping views.
- Don't Miss:
- A visit to the amethyst-crystal steam room.
lastArticle = 7/2005 and lastAward = 01/2008
