"Beautifully cut, the sleek crash pad is ideally located across from Hyde Park, although arguably more Milan than Jermyn Street."
By TI Reviewer Rosalie Craft:
An oasis of Italian opulence brazens it out in the heart of Kensington’s luxury hotel community. The Baglioni certainly stands out from the crowd with its haute-designer feel and unrepentantly lavish decor. Upon entering, you are immersed in a dark and decadent world of bronze and gold, smooth hardwood flooring and gorgeous Murano chandeliers.
The facilities
Service at the Baglioni is impeccable. Within seconds of arriving, a member of staff, chicly dressed in black, swiftly approaches. Personal butlers are on hand during check-in, ready to whisk you away to the sanctuary of your room. The Rejuvenation Spa is thoughtfully pointed out along the way, home to traditional Ayurvedic treatments and anti-ageing therapies.
The Brunello Restaurant is included in the mini-tour, too. Mouth watering smells of contemporary Italian cuisine wafts out into the communal areas of this luxury hotel. By evening, the sounds of lively banter filter through; the eatery is well-loved by guests and locals alike and has a great selection of fine wines.
Breakfast is also served in Brunello and is the perfect spot to enjoy the decadent espressos, a true Italian staple. There’s also a downstairs cocktail bar and club, as lively as the restaurant by night – a place where the Prosecco flows freely.
The butler comes in very handy to get your head round the sheer amount of services that this luxury hotel offers. From a complementary limo service, to a personal shopper and even dog sitting; the Baglioni has all bases covered.
The rooms
With sensual mood lighting and calming Italian music, the 52 suites and 16 rooms at the Baglioni London are perfectly crafted. Covered in rich chocolates and golds and with furniture that’s heavy and antiquated, everything here feels expensive and well-proportioned. Italian artwork lines the walls, lit up by the flickering fireplace and the bed it utterly soft, decked out in sumptuous fabrics.
The rooms at this luxury hotel certainly do not skimp on technology either. Flatscreen televisions, complimentary internet and free movies make staying in an easy option after a hard day’s shopping. A discreet service button reminds you that the butler is on call 24 hours a day. It makes it very tempting to set up camp here.
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Address: 60 Hyde Park Gate, London, England, United Kingdom, SW7 5BB
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Address: 60 Hyde Park Gate, London, England, United Kingdom, SW7 5BB
Booking info
Arrival:
Sun 31 Aug 2008
Departure: Mon 1 Sep 2008
No. adults: 2
Departure: Mon 1 Sep 2008
No. adults: 2
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Who stays here
The guest list is fairly corporate.
Come for
- The basement nightclub
- Watching free Fellini films while your butler uncorks the Prosecco
Not suitable for
- Anyone who can't see in the dark
Awards
"Hotlist" Conde Nast 05
Children
The hotel welcomes children and has a babysitting service for guests. They can provide an extra cot in the room for children and interconnecting rooms are also an option for families. The hotel restaurant has a special kid's menu.
Eating in
Classy modern Italian cuisine is served to Euro-glam people at Brunello, which is itself glamorous - lots of burnished gold and deep blacks.
