So far this has seen the renovation of suites and executive rooms as well as the lobby and ground floor F&B spaces. The renovation is ongoing, with the rest of the rooms set to be spruced up (though entire floors are blocked off to buffer the sound, and I didn't notice any noise or disruption during my stay).
WHERE IS IT? Located in Mayfair, the hotel is within walking distance of key landmarks including Buckingham Palace and Green Park. The closest underground connections are Hyde Park Corner (for the Piccadilly line) and Green Park (for the Victoria, Piccadilly and Jubilee lines). It's also easy to hail an Uber or taxi.
WHAT'S IT LIKE? The revamped lobby attracts plenty of hustle and bustle, with a more open sociable space bathed in gold-toned hues, with comfy seating and a stunning art installation of suspended leaves by London designer Giles Miller. As a suite-guest, I was taken to the executive floor for a private check-in with a glass of fizz.
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