Dorchester
Some 1000 years ago, William the Conquerer owned the premises. The Dorchester is one of the premier addresses on Park Lane, the golden avenue of London. Its history is amazing.
Ritz, London
"Children of the Ritz, sleek and civilized ... We know just how we want our quails done, and then we go and have our nails done." Noel Coward A small house to which I am proud to see my name attached." Cesar Ritz Younger sibling to its Paris namesak...
London Hilton on Park Lane
Overlooking Hyde Park, the London Hilton on Park Lane stands tall but never still. In 1963, when it opened its doors, it was a novelty, a scandal, a sensation ... and a temptation. This Hilton hotel revolutionized British inn keeping. A suite on the ...
Jumeirah Carlton Tower
The Carlton Tower is our youngest member hotel and we will have to wait how it performs in the league of the most famous hotels in the world. As a new Select Member it has six months to submit its completed history and a detailed timeline. In shor...
Andaz, (Great Eastern Hotel)
The Great Eastern Hotel next to Liverpool Street Station opened in May 1884. Originally built by the Great Eastern Railway Company, the hotel underwent a £70 million restoration and reopened in 2000 under Hyatt's new brandname Andaz. Locate...
Waldorf London
The Waldorf Hilton enjoys one of London's most enviable locations as it bridges the West End and the Square Mile, providing an excellent base for accessing the main financial district in the day and the popular cultural hub of Covent Garden and Thea...
Grosvenor House
Opened in 1929, this Mayfair classic can call itself the original Park Lane hotel for it is the oldest of the exquisite establishments that today make Hyde Park Corner a fulcrum of luxury.
The Goring
The Goring - behind Buckinham Palace - immediately captured my attention. The Goring is the only family owned and run 5* deluxe hotel in London. It is small and intimate. The doorman welcomes you in an almost personal way. The receiving reception / c...
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Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich (former Savoy Baur en Ville)
Johannes Baur, born in Austria in 1795, was a visionary entrepreneur who profoundly shaped Zurich’s hospitality industry. In 1837, at the age...Read More
Raffles Hotel
The historic building (top, slide to the right): The "new" Raffles main building in 1899. It opened on 18 November 1899, featuring the all new...Read More
The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Since decades “The Oriental”, as it is affectionately known by travellers from all over the globe, leads the lists of most...Read More
Half Moon
In 1952, a group of wealthy individuals including Donald Deskey, the fabled designer (among his works the Radio City Music Hall); Harvey Firestone,...Read More
Mount Kenya Safari Club
You don your safari gear during the day, but you always dress for dinner. Because Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki is an exclusive retreat. High on...Read More