As you arrive at the Rosewood London, the noise of London's bustling streets seems to simply fade the background... Cross the courtyard, then sweep up an original marble staircase barely changed since the building's Edwardian heyday and into one of the capital's most reliably luxurious (and calm) hotels. Inside, the mood softens into something warm and residential with polished wood, deep sofas and flourishing bouquets at every turn, yet it really is in the thick of midtown, equidistant from the theatres of the West End and Covent Garden, as well as the buzz of the city. It's lavish yet refined and the service is, quite simply, impeccable.
Settling into a room here feels a little like moving in to your own perfectly appointed abode. Soft, layered and easy to relax into, even the smallest Deluxe rooms are spacious enough for an enormous bed. Bathrooms are roomy and most have enormous, double-ended bath tubs with windows looking out over the rooftops of the city. At the top of the tree, the Grand Manor House Wing is a six-bedroom residence so self-contained it has its own postcode.
Scarfes Bar, undoubtedly one of the best-looking rooms in town. Think velvet armchairs, Gerald Scarfe's wicked caricatures on the walls, a fire and live jazz most nights.
The Pie Room sells its pies to the street through a hatch at the front without any booking or fuss. Join the queue of locals, pick up a homemade pastry still steaming, and find a bench to enjoy your lunch.
Don't expect a chocolate-box setting. Holborn is offices, commuters and through-traffic, and it empties at weekends. The trade-off is location: almost everywhere worth going is within walking distance.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Rosewood London can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made UK trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended UK trips featuring Rosewood London or get advice and suggestions from one of our UK specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Rosewood London start from around $430, or US$430, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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With a borough for every possible mood and sightseeing for days, London has genuinely never been better.
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