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London's five-star hotel 'gold rush' gathers pace as well heeled tourists flock to the capital

Occupancy and room rates have held up well this year despite the arrival of new five-star hotels

Evening Standard

Peak luxury: how long can London’s grand hotel boom last?

From basement builds to rooftops, revamped Whitehall ministries and once-were embassies, the capital’s hotels are in an opulence arms race to lure exacting guests

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The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024: London named one of the best places to stay on the planet

A combination of new openings and esteemed grande dames help the capital to retain its status as a luxury hotel leader

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Adele Roberts tearfully accepts Pride Icon award: 'I didn't know if I'd see a moment like this again'

Roberts was one of 12 people honoured at Attitude magazine’s Pride Awards in London

Evening Standard

Revel in 007 glamour at Raffles London at The OWO

Raffles London at The OWO opens its doors after a majestic six-year restoration

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Jimi Famurewa reviews Mauro Colagreco: High on cost, low on laughs, you’ll leave bored and broke

In isolation, the food is perhaps worth four stars, says Jimi Famurewa, but he can't help but question the vertiginous madness of its prices

Evening Standard

‘It’s the exclusivity’: the rise of London’s £1,000-plus a night super-luxe hotels

Price is no deterrent as wealthy visitors flock to the capital for ‘experiences’ only big money can buy

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The OWO: Welcome to the opening of the century

With 12 restaurants and bars, Michelin in its sights and half an Aston Martin on a wall, the OWO is a destination unlike any other in the world, says David Ellis

Evening Standard

OPINION - London’s ‘seven-star’ hotels building boom: The Leader podcast

Inside ‘palatial’ lodgings for elite - rooms from £1,200

Evening Standard

London’s 7-star gold rush: Doors open on hotel boom worth billions

Starting gun fired this week when the £1.1 billion Peninsula London near Hyde Park Corner is officially launched

Evening Standard

Star chef Endo Kazutoshi to open new rooftop restaurant and sake bar at The OWO

Endo Kazutoshi’s as yet unnamed restaurant will see the Michelin-starred sushi master continue to define his modern Japanese cooking

Evening Standard

The hottest new UK hotel openings for 2023

Whether you’re bedding down in the Big Smoke or escaping to the countryside for a weekend— these top new openings need to be on your radar, says Alicia Miller

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