This is a beautiful 5 star hotel, member of 'The Leading Small
Hotels of the World'. The bedrooms and most public areas of the
hotel have been recently renovated and given new life. The hotel
benefits from the exclusive access to Cadogan Gardens, where
picnics and tennis lessons can be organized by the hotel. The
location is excellent and is well situated for travellers wishing
to stay in the heart of London's most exclusive shopping area. The
Cadogan Hotel is a prestigious Knightsbridge address; an SW1 hotel
off London's Sloane Square that weaves contemporary styling with
classic Edwardian decadence.
Exterior: It is a very elegant and imposing Victorian building. The
hotel entrance is discreet, with a large wooden door framed by
pillars.
Lobby: The lobby is small but cozy and airy. A contemporary
reception desk and designer lamps are mixed with wood paneling,
rich fabric curtains, oil paintings and the original mosaic
flooring, to create a luxurious but contemporary feeling. Every
single guest will be received with a complimentary welcome drink on
arrival, will be shown around the hotel and personally accompanied
to their rooms.
Rooms
All the bedrooms have been designed to provide comfort and
tranquility. The rooms have just been totally refurbished using
much of the original antique mahogany furniture mixed with
contemporary/designer lamps, beds and flat screen televisions,
retaining much of the Edwardian grandeur of the hotel, but creating
a contemporary atmosphere. Luxurious fabrics have been used for
curtains and bedspreads. New colours have been introduced to the
rooms; some follow a brown scheme, some a grey/silver scheme and
some a more feminine apple green scheme. For a bit of history, book
room 118, where Oscar Wilde was arrested in 1835 and where his
smoking jacket still hangs in the wardrobe. The Edward VII suite,
is the room where King Edward VII would meet his mistress, famous
actress Lillie Langtrie.
Restaurant & Food
The newly refurbished and re launched Langtry's restaurant is the
perfect place to satisfy your appetite while shopping in one of the
world's most famous shopping spots. The magnificent restaurant with
it's Victorian Grand fire place and plaster designs, has been
updated and furnished using designer lamps, chairs and fabrics, and
mixes traditional Victorian matt colours with bright, contemporary
reds. It serves traditional English cuisine 'with a twist', by the
famous chef Robert Lyons. There is also a drawing room which is
sumptuously decorated and is famous for its impressive afternoon
tea.
Activities & Sport
Sports enthusiasts may book tennis courts and equipment at the
reception. In addition, a 24-hour gym with weight machines and
cardiovascular equipment is available for use.
Directions, How to get
there
The hotel lies directly on Sloane Street only a 5-minute walk from
Sloan Street underground station. The red London buses regularly
come past the hotel. The hotel can be reached within 40 minutes
from the centre (around 28 km away), from Heathrow Airport it is 35
minutes away (24 km), from Gatwick Airport around 55 minutes (45
km). It is best to take the fast train, a taxi or a limousine to
reach the hotel.