The World of Hospitality Issue 25 2018 | Page 4

4 the World Of Hospitality Royal Lancaster London Royal Lancaster London Unveils £80 Million Renovation On Wednesday 8 November 2017, Royal The entire frontage of the hotel has been remodelled the most discerning guests in mind, Champagne, Lancaster London unveiled its brand new and the exterior architecture now features a dramatic cocktails, coffee and light cuisine will be served design following an £80 million renovation. The 8-metre high glazed façade revealing an impressive throughout the day. prestigious hotel overlooking Hyde Park has double-height reception space. The showpiece of the been completely transformed both internally lobby is a palatial sweeping staircase made of 300 The redesign of the towering 18-storey hotel and externally in this universal restructure. square meters of white Carrara marble which wraps encompasses the complete refurbishment of all 411 around to the first floor. guestrooms and suites. Every guestroom has a far With the opening of its opulent new entrance, the reaching view across London, and the modern design mid-century icon will reinstate its original name Set within acres of white marble is the elegant Hyde ‘Royal Lancaster London’. The concept and design was Lobby Bar, a new innovation echoing the name of created by London-based Studio Proof. London’s most famous royal park. Designed with emphasizes these premium vistas.