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LONDON LONDON

Dorchester Of London’s great hotels, this has the Franklin This is a top-notch townhouse hotel by
edge, sweeping into the lead after its 1990 any standards, protective and relaxing, but what
refurbishment. The 1930s building, looming over sets the Franklin apart is the bedrooms. Some are
Park Lane like an ocean liner, was designed as enormous, or look onto beautifully kept
the perfect grand hotel, and it is. It encompasses communal gardens, full of white roses in summer.
corporate events, film star guests, traditional Inside are florals and stripes, flounces and swags
atmosphere, and sumptuous modern luxury. and huge beds, some canopied.
N Park Lane, London W1A 2HJ. Map p72 C2. § (020) N 28 Egerton Gardens, London SW3 2DB. Map p72 B4.
7629 8888. ` (020) 7409 0114. $ reservations@ § (020) 7584 5533. ` (020) 7584 5449.
dorchesterhotel.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 250. z÷ $ bookings@franklinhotel.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 47.
¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]] z ∂ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]]
LONDON LONDON

Dukes Hotel Discreetly set back in its own gas-lit Gore With loads of character, including an
courtyard, this civilized Edwardian hideaway animated public bar and bistro but a contrastingly
contrives to be both intimate and animated. This quiet sitting room, this makes a delightfully
is particularly true of the clubby bar, renowned congenial place to stay. Walls are covered in
for its dry Martinis. English country house paintings and prints; bedrooms are crammed with
decoration without excess; charming, helpful antiques and idiosyncracies – ornate beds, a
staff. Health club and spa. throne loo here, a gallery there.
N St James’s Place, London SW1A 1NY. Map p73 D2. N 190 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5EX. Map p72 A3.
§ (020) 7491 4840. ` (020) 7493 1264. § (020) 7584 6601. ` (020) 7589 8127.
$ enquiries@dukeshotel.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 89. $ reservations@gorehotel.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 53.
z ÷ ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]] ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]

LONDON LONDON
London Bridge Glossy, elegant business and Pembridge Court Two ginger cats, a friendly
leisure hotel in regenerated area near City. manager and a mass of framed fans are some
N 8-18 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG. of the distinguishing features of this cosy hotel.
Map p73 F2. § (020) 7855 2210. ` (020) 7855 N 34 Pembridge Gardens, London W2 4DX. Map p72
2233. $ reservations@london-bridge-hotel.co.uk A2. § (020) 7229 9977. ` (020) 7727 4982. $
0 b,l,d. Rooms 138, plus 3 apts. ]]]] reservations@pemct.co.uk 0 b,d. Rooms 20. ]]]]
LONDON LONDON
Millers Literally crammed with antiques and Rookery Created from 18th-century brick
collectables, a theatrical, well-run hideaway buildings and full of clubby period charm.
owned by antiques expert Martin Miller. N 12 Peter’s Lane, Cowcross St, London
N 111a Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UW. EC1M 6DS. Map p73 F1. § (020) 7336 0931.
Map p72 A1 § (020) 7243 1024. ` (020) 7243 1064. ` (020) 7336 0932. $ reservations@rookery.co.uk
$ enquiries@millersuk.com 0 b. Rooms 8. ]]]] 0 b. Rooms 33. ]]]]
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p71