The Connaught Hotel is in the Maybourne Group family of hotels; sister property of Claridge’s. It is sophistication with exceptional panache. Old world meets new, but in a subtle way. The solid mahogany staircase in the lobby, is beautiful enough that Ralph Lauren replicated the design in his New York flagship store. Corridors are lined with original artworks along with a few enigmatic Japanese influences including striking water features outside the entrance and in the inner courtyard. Nothing is too much trouble here as the staff provides outstanding service; from the butler who unpacks your suitcases to the martini-juggling bartenders and the therapists at the svelte Aman spa.
The 121 rooms, including 34 suites are elegant yet warm with some providing views of Adams Row, Carlos Place or the inner courtyard. Choose between contemporary and classic rooms. 24-hour butler service comes as standard with all the rooms. For the ultimate stay, choose The Apartment which is approximately 3,000 sq feet of opulence. Other amenities include a business center, airport transfers, chauffeurs, clothes pressing and shoe shine services.
The hotel is family friendly with connecting rooms as well as cookery courses dedicated to children, experiences and welcome packs upon arrival.
The gym is open 24 hours and perfect to keep up with your workout routine offering cardio and free weights. Personal trainers are also available upon request.
The Aman Spa at the Connaught is a place of luxurious indulgence. This is the first Aman Spa to be built outside of an Aman Resort. Offering holistic massages, body treatments, healing therapies. beauty services, a black granite pool and steam room for the ultimate in relaxation. There are also Aman wellness experts to support and guide you offering consultations and tailored personal health and wellness programs.
Enjoy the onsite restaurants yielding the finest cuisine; the Hélène Darroze, Jean-Georges and the Connaught Grill. The Red Room, Coburg Bar and Connaught Bar are great for socializing with the Connaught Bar having the most highly sought-after martini trolley in the city. The Connaught Patisserie is available for all day treats. Let us not forget, afternoon tea being served at Jean-Georges daily.
The setting hugs the corner of Carlos Place, is surrounded by high-end restaurants and swanky shops. Bond Street and the shops of Oxford Street are a five minutes’ walk away. A five-minute walk in the opposite direction will bring you to Hyde Park. The museums, galleries and theatres of Knightsbridge are half an hour or so away on foot.
