The Lanesborough hotel is the result of a multi million pound conversion of the old St George’s hospital building, completed in 1991. The lavish interiors and superb personal butler service are redolent of a bygone age set off by the magnificent antiques, oil paintings and gorgeous fabrics the sense of luxury is complete. The central location on Hyde Park Corner in Knightsbridge is ideal for visitors to London with many famous landmarks and exclusive shopping within walking distance. There are several Royal Residences close by and the household cavalry clip clops past to Horseguards every morning for the changing of the guard. The Lanesborough is a favourite with visiting celebrities particularly the Royal Suite, complete with three bedrooms, a drawing room, dining room, kitchen and floor to ceiling windows overlooking Constitution Arch.

The 49 rooms and 46 suites are individually decorated in Regency style with impressive attention to detail, the 1820’s furniture ingeniously concealing 21st century technology. A fully interactive TV system includes infrared keyboard and printer, e-mail, all the latest movies and a comprehensive library of DVDs and CDs. The super luxury touches include a mobile phone, personalised stationery and some in-room hot tubs. The Royal suite includes the use of a chauffeur driven Bentley and two butlers.

The Conservatory Restaurant with its glass vaulted ceiling and towering palms is evocative of an age of decadence perfect for traditional afternoon tea, for which the Lanesborough has a reputation as one of the best in London, or delicious international cuisine for lunch or dinner. The Library bar with the rich scents of cigars and cognac and luxurious furnishing is the epitome of a traditional London club.

The hotel offers comprehensive communications facilities in all the rooms and the 24-hour butler service ensures the business traveller’s needs are met.

The major attractions London has to offer are within a walk or short taxi ride of the Lanesborough these include the Natural History, Science and Victoria and Albert museums, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, the prestigious art galleries including the National, the Portrait and the Royal Academy among others. Knightsbridge has some of the most exclusive boutiques and department stores in London with Harvey Nichols, Harrods and the gorgeous shops in Sloane Street within a kilometer of the hotel. The West End theatre district and numerous chic bars and restaurants are also close by.

As luxury hotels go this is one of the most opulent and super luxury city hotels in the world. The magnificently appointed rooms, some with an in room hot tub and the discrete but attentive service offered by the 24-hour butler service provides an unforgettable experience to share with a significant other. The central location of the hotel means that all sorts of entertainment are on offer to enhance a romantic break, a night at the opera, horse riding in Hyde Park or a stroll along the Serpentine. The Concierge service at the Lanesborough is exemplary and eager to meet all the guests’ individual requirements. The Spa facility in the hotel offers a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle of city life with a range of treatments available.