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The Berkeley
Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 6000
info@the-berkeley.co.uk
Spa, pool and health club on roof. Larger rooms.
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Brown's Hotel
Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London W1S
Tel: +44 (0)20 7493 644
Fax: +44 (0)20 7493 9381
reservations.browns@roccofortecollection.com
In high-end shopping district. If you don't stay there, you may want to pop in for high tea.
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51 Buckingham Gate
51 Buckingham Gate,
Taj Suites and Residences
London, SW1E 6AF
Tel: +44 (0)20 7769 7766
Fax: +44 (0)20 7233 5014
info@51-buckinghamgate.co.uk
A five star luxury hotel located very close to Buckingham Palace.
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Claridge's
Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K
Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 8860
Fax: +44 (0)20 7499 2210
info@claridges.co.uk
Near shopping district. Rooms smaller. More suited for business stays or couples.
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The Connaught
Carlos Place
Mayfair
London, W1K 2AL
Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 7070
The recent $140 million renovations to this landmark hotel blended modern luxury improvements with meticulous restoration of its period features. The result is a rarefied retreat. Personal butler and concierge services, an Aman Spa, Michelin-starred cuisine from one of France's most celebrated chefs, Hélène Darroze. Central location in the Mayfair district.
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Corinthia Hotel
Whitehall Place,
London SW1A 2BD
Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 8181
This five-star hotel opened in April 2011. The Victorian-era exterior is original, but the interiors have been newly remodeled (at a cost of £300 million) and are modern, stylish and opulent. Very centrally located near Trafalgar Square, Westminster and Covent Garden. 294 rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, and a 3300-square-meter ESPA Life spa, the largest in London.
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The Dorchester
53 Park Lane, Mayfair London W1K
Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 8888
Fax: +44 (0)20 7629 8080
US Toll Free: 1-800-727-9820
reservations@thedorchester.com
Great location overlooking Hyde Park. Rooms large. Close to shopping and many major sights. 22 glamorous but contemporary new suites were unveiled in Oct 2012.
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The Lanesborough
Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X
Tel: +44 (0)20 7259 5599
Fax: +44 (0)20 7259 5606
info@lanesborough.com
Rooms smaller, elegant
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Four Seasons Hotel
Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1A
Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 0888
Fax: +44 (0)20 7493 1895
In the heart of Mayfair overlooking Hyde Park. Reopened in Jan. 2011, after a £125 million renovation. 193 luxury guest rooms, including 46 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, luxury spa with panoramic views, Amaranto bar with 250 wines by the glass.
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X
Tel: +44 (0)20 7201 3773
Fax: +44 (0)20 7201 3703
molon-info@mohg.com
Book park-side room for wonderful view of Hyde Park. Heston Blumenthal of Fat Duck opened his new restaurant, Dinner, in Jan 2011 to rave reviews.
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The Savoy
Strand, London WC2R
Tel: +44 (0)20 7836 4343
An icon since it first opened in 1889, this historic hotel overlooking the River Thames reopened in Oct. 2010 after a £100 million restoration.
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