Discover The Historic Legacy Of Europes Premier Grand Hotel At The Langham In London
When it comes to the crme de la crme of five star London hotels
, no establishment can lay claim to the pedigree of The Langham, London. Renowned the world over as Europe's premier Grand Hotel this iconic hotel has crossed the 150 year threshold with class and elegance which it has come to exemplify among seasoned travellers. As the venue of choice for the globe's rich and famous, this Michelin star winning abode has secured a unique position in London's hospitality landscape and indeed the British hotel industry as well.Home to the British capital's four most expensive suites after its recently completed 80m refurbishment, The Langham London was first opened to the public on 10, June 1865 by none other than the Prince of Wales himself. Located in the Marylebone district at Langham Place the venue commands a superior situation near Regent's Park. As a pioneering establishment even in its early days, The Langham boasted the first hydraulic lifts in all of Britain. Featuring high-end facilities that were available nowhere else at the period, The Langham was one of the first hotels to offer air conditioning, WCs in every room and its own steam-pumped well.
Having been immortalized in the James Bond film Goldeneye featuring Pierce Brosnan The Langham has always been the meeting place and the favorite rest of celebrities and literary giants like Oscar Wilde, George Orwell, Mark Twain and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who penned the Sherlock Holmes adventure "A Scandal in Bohemia" following a visit to The Langham. Having hosted the legendary Australian cricket team that included Sir Donald Bradman who stayed at The Langham during the Ashes in the 1930's the hotel's ever growing list of VIP clientele has included Sir Winston Churchill, Edward VIII, HRH Diana, Princess of Wales and General Charles de Gaulle.
Having garnered the Tea Guild's "Best Afternoon Tea" 2010 award, The Langham is renowned as the locale in which the tradition of afternoon tea began in England. Indeed a visit to The Langham would be incomplete if one does not sample the jewel shaped treats and aromatic teas on offer at the hotel's "Bijoux" tea house while "G and Tea Time" and "Wonderland" are also some of the popular afternoon tea experiences on offer at the venue.
With a truly impressive luxury hotels collection, no one hotel chain dominates the British hospitality industry quite like the historic and decidedly elegant Langham Hotels. With its celebrated inception back in 1865, luxury 5 star hotels have had no choice but to follow the standards set by the trendsetting establishment that is The Langham Group of hotels.
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