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The Lanesborough
At a Glance
- lap of luxury
- your wish is their command
Pros
- prices are extraordinary
- not everybody likes the constantly hovering service
Cons
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The Lanesborough Review
A gilded cocoon for the seriously wealthy, this hotel exudes a spectacular richness and, when built by a Texan heiress, was the talk of the town, thanks to the magnificent 19th-century antiques, the personal butler service, and that 1770 cognac on the menu. Even perusing the wine list at the bar is like a history lesson—the 1770 cognac, by the way, is a snip at £5,000 (about $8,000) a shot. German superstar chef Heinz Beck opened his Apsleys restaurant here in 2009, quickly gaining a Michelin star for his troubles. If you're willing to spend, spend, spend, this hotel is for you.
- Address: Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London, SW1X 7TA | Map It
- Phone: 020/7259-5599; 800/999-1828 in U.S.
- Website: www.lanesborough.com
- Tube: Hyde Park Corner.
- Location: Knightsbridge
Contact Information
- 52 rooms, 43 suites.
- Rate includes breakfast.
Hotel Details
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