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The Baglioni Hotel

The unique italian hotel group add a little Continental decadence to the Uk Hotel market with their deluxe aCComodation swarming with the SW1 crowd

This 5 star luxury hotel offers luxurious accommodation in the heart of the most exclusive part of London City, close to Kensington Palace and Hyde Park, and a short distance from the Royal Albert Hall, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Natural History Museum. Guests at the London hotel can make personal shopping reservations at Harvey Nichols, to make the most of the shopping nearby, like Harrods, the famous heavens of Chelsea Road, Portobello Road Market, High Street Kensington, Oxford Street, and Bond Street.

The warm Italian hospitality and facilities such as the spa, fitness centre, chauffeur driven Maserati Quattrosports, and personal butler to ensure that your stay at the luxury hotel in London is an unforgettable one. The chic Brunello Lounge & Restaurant was inspired by the famous Tuscan wine. Guests can enjoy contemporary Italian cuisine made with traditional fresh ingredients in an elegant atmosphere over looking Kensington Gardens.

An oasis of Italian opulence brazens it out in the heart of London’s Kensington. The Baglioni certainly stands out from the crowd with its haute-designer feel and unrepentantly lavish decor. Upon entering, you are immersed in a dark and decadent world of bronze and gold, smooth hardwood flooring and gorgeous Murano chandeliers.

The rooms
With sensual mood lighting and calming Italian music, the 52 suites and 16 rooms are perfectly crafted. Covered in rich chocolates and gold’s and with furniture that’s heavy and antiquated, everything here feels expensive and well-proportioned. Italian artwork lines the walls, lit up by the flickering fireplace and the bed it utterly soft, decked out in sumptuous fabrics. 

The rooms certainly do not skimp on technology. Flat screen televisions, complimentary internet and free movies make staying in an easy option after a hard day’s shopping. A discreet service button reminds you that the butler is on call 24 hours a day. It makes it very tempting to set up camp here.
With 67 stunning rooms, 49 of which are suites, the Baglioni Hotel thinks of itself as an exclusive retreat from the pressures of everyday life. Although situated in the heart of London this boutique hotel is Italian through and through.

The Executive rooms are elegantly designed with dark wood flooring. Some Executive rooms have access to a private courtyard with a sitting area. The Executive rooms have 3 different types of pillows for the guests’ choice: foam, feather, orthopaedic, a minibar, a double wardrobe, and an Illy espresso coffee machine and a plasma
TV system.

Bunello Lounge & Restaurant
The fashionable Brunello Restaurant facing Kensington Gardens was inspired by the famous Italian wine from the sunny slopes of Tuscany. Enjoy the bubbly atmosphere, the delicate aroma and sensuous taste of traditional ingredients fresh from Italy expressed in exciting new and regional recipes.

The chef takes care of the constant pursuit of taste. Brunello’s wine list includes more than 500 selections with a strong emphasis on Italian wines and a Sassicaia Vertical Vintage Collection. The Brunello Lounge & Restaurant, is a place of innovation and style. Their resturant area represents a new format in dining invented by Luca Magni and Guido Polito, the Baglioni family’s new generation who are leading the company into international projects. 

The facilities
Service at the Baglioni is impeccable. Within seconds of arriving, a member of staff, chicly dressed in black, swiftly approaches. Personal butlers are on hand during check-in, ready to whisk you away to the sanctuary of your room.

The Rejuvenation Spa is thoughtfully pointed out along the way, home to traditional Ayurvedic treatments and anti-ageing therapies. The butler comes in very handy to get your head round the sheer amount of services that the place offers. From a complementary limo service, to a personal shopper and even dog sitting; the Baglioni seems to have all
bases covered.

• 60 Hyde Park Gate, London, SW7 5BB •Tel: +44 207 3685700•
www.baglionihotels.com



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