4 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
STUDIO PROOF
Studio Proof Unveils its Redesign of Royal
Lancaster London’s Guestrooms & Suites
Hotels
Studio Proof has completed the redesign of all The Beatles to the Royals, the new design The designers also made the decision to resize
16 guestroom floors at one of London’s most recaptures the mid-century “cool” of Royal the doors, widening and heightening them so
iconic mid-20th century hotels, Royal Lancaster Lancaster London’s heyday whilst celebrating that guests are immediately confronted with
London. Part of the most comprehensive the building’s location overlooking both Hyde the spectacular vistas, creating a striking first
renovation of the property in decades, the 9 Park and the City. Housed within the hotel’s impression and a sense of greater space.
month refurbishment took place whilst the tower with its wrap- around windows, all 411 hotel remained operational, raising the hotel to guestrooms and suites benefit from exceptional The décor across floors three to 17 is light
a new level of luxury and instigating the return panoramas over London. In order to make the and restrained. Lime-washed pale oak and
of “Royal” in its name. most of these, Studio Proof has tailored the textured neutrals pervade, creating bright and
interiors to frame the views. Curtains have been calming spaces that are enlivened by accents of
Famously a film location for Michael Caine’s replaced by two sets of blinds – one blackout colour, which give a nod to the view outside the
The Italian Job and a milieu for everyone from and one privacy – to leave views unobstructed. window.