The Connaught
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Like the starry Scott’s restaurant just around the corner on Mount Street, the Connaught had a major refurb, costing a mere £70 million, making this legendary Mayfair hotel built in 1897 hip once again. The new-found wow factor to this neighbourhood has doubtless been helped by Marc Jacobs and Balenciaga choosing to open their London flagship stores here. But it’s the Connaught that has really made this pretty little spot a hot destination. The suites and rooms have been refurbished by leading interior designer Guy Oliver, who has ensured that the original features were not only preserved but enhanced, resulting in an opulent feel without losing the sense that you are staying in the guest bedroom of a very posh friend with lots of family heirlooms dotted about the place while majoring on all the mod cons you could need. A refreshed palette of period colours, such as peppermint green with silver leaf and Edwardian-slate, adorn the walls, while gilt mirrors and period oil paintings have been restored resulting in a discreet English feel. The solid nickel taps in the gleaming white bathrooms are a gentle nod to the Deco period, while the flat-screen televisions above the large enamelled, cast iron baths ticks all the boxes for today’s demanding travellers.
The restaurant, ‘Hélène Darroze at The Connaught’, hasn’t really taken off but the Coburg Bar is chic with modern decorative touches – four black and white cameos by Julian Opie sitting on the panelling either side of the fireplace work brilliantly. There’s another bar, designed by David Collins, which is even more beautiful and Aman recently opened a fabulous spa here. So if you want to live in the lap of luxury, this is your place.
Carlos Place, Mayfair W1
t: 020 7499 7070
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Richard on 18.03.10
Like the starry Scott’s restaurant just around the corner on Mount Street, the Connaught had a major refurb, costing a mere £70 million, making this legendary Mayfair hotel built in 1897 hip once again. The new-found wow factor to this neighbourhood has doubtless been helped by Marc Jacobs and Balenciaga choosing to open their London flagship stores here. But it’s the Connaught that has really made this pretty little spot a hot destination. The suites and rooms have been refurbished by leading interior designer Guy Oliver, who has ensured that the original features were not only preserved but enhanced, resulting in an opulent feel without losing the sense that you are staying in the guest bedroom of a very posh friend with lots of family heirlooms dotted about the place while majoring on all the mod cons you could need. A refreshed palette of period colours, such as peppermint green with silver leaf and Edwardian-slate, adorn the walls, while gilt mirrors and period oil paintings have been restored resulting in a discreet English feel. The solid nickel taps in the gleaming white bathrooms are a gentle nod to the Deco period, while the flat-screen televisions above the large enamelled, cast iron baths ticks all the boxes for today’s demanding travellers.
The restaurant, ‘Hélène Darroze at The Connaught’, does a lovely brunch while the Coburg Bar is chic with modern decorative touches – four black and white cameos by Julian Opie sitting either side of the fireplace work brilliantly. There’s another bar, designed by David Collins, which is even more beautiful and Aman recently opened a fabulous spa here. So if you want to live in the lap of luxury, this is your place.