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breakfast – all before the stroke of nine.
It is, simply put, London at its finest.
Despite the obviously opulent amenities,
impressive provenance and majestic
accommodations, what sets this
property – as well as her sister hotel
the InterContinental Westminster-apart
are the exclusive "Insider Experiences"
offered to guests. It is through these
experiences where visitors to merry old
England may choose to take tea in the
couture showroom of one of Britain's
most hallowed designers, work with an
celebrated Chef to create the perfect
plum pudding or view a collection of
royal uniforms after being fitted for a
hand tailored shirt on Savile Row.
Of those custom offerings, alluring to
those for whom Chaucer holds more
intrigue than Choo, is an afternoon of
exploration with Rose Balston of Art
History UK. As any anglophile worth
his salt will attest, London's treasure
trove of history is a delight to discover
- more so when accompanied by this
veritable, albeit wonderfully charming,
encyclopedia of fine art. Balston brings
the history of London to life with her
melodic British tone and fascinating
narratives, allowing guests to truly
experience - rather than merely visit -
the paradigmatic offerings of the city.
"What we offer our guests is the ability
to take the typical London experience
and combine it with a wholly bespoken
interaction" explains Ed Purnell,
InterContinental's Area Director of
Marketing. "While the Park Lane
and Westminster hotels are part of the
InterContinental luxury brand, each has
its own charm and each strives to create
unique, desirable, luxury experiences.
e hotels offer the distinction of being
destinations within a destination".
Gourmands and oenophiles traveling to
London, take note. Not to be outdone
by the area's decadent accommodations
and heady enticements, the dining scene
in London has also risen to the luxury
occasion. One stellar standout among
myriad marvels is e Harwood Arms.
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