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The hotel opened its doors in February of this year at the former St Olaves Grammar School, after a five year transformation period the venue is now a 70 bedroom luxury boutique hotel. Original features remain throughout, such as the panelled Great Hall now home to the pan-Indian restaurant Baluchi and some of the guestrooms that boast of 30 ft ceilings.
Victory House in London’s Leicester Square has been transformed into a MGallery By Sofitel hotel and is due to open with a soft launch in August 2017. The full opening will be in September 2017. Victory House has 86 contemporary bedrooms which are sound-proofed for a cosy, boutique hotel experience.
The hotel is within walking distance of Soho, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and St. James, as well as London’s key historic landmarks such as the National Gallery and Somerset House. The building’s 19th century terracotta façade was designed and built in the early French Renaissance style in 1898 and the property was previously known as Hôtel de l’Europe. Each room features 1950s film icons with black and white art deco interiors and soft teal, grey and beige furnishings, to create a quiet haven in the buzz of London’s cinema district. Black and white 1950s movie stars feature in the hotel’s corridors, as well as silent 1950s movies that are projected in the lift and lobby. Located on the ground floor, the hotel’s restaurant, Petit Bistro, will serve French-inspired cuisine using local produce and cocktails, with alfresco dining in the summer months.
The new W Sound Suite is the first in Europe, following successful roll outs at W Hotels in Bali, Seattle and Hollywood. The private music studio and writer’s room, which was created in partnership with Coca-Cola, allows professional recording artists, studio musicians and producers — as well as any other hotel guest in the suite — to record in style while travelling. The suite includes a private vocal booth and a lounge big enough for artists and their entourages; the space also can be used for master classes in recording, and can be rented for creative brainstorming sessions and the like.
The modular furniture in the guest rooms is a nod to Spanish Tapas joints, with chic, small tables and chairs placed underneath hanging lights. Accent pillows in the rooms are adorned with iconic Barcelona characters like Gaudí, Dalí and St. Eulalia, the co-patron saint of the city. New room amenities include Nespresso coffee machines, tea-making equipment, 49-inch flat-screen TVs and Bose Bluetooth sound systems.
The new W Sound Suite is the first in Europe, following successful roll outs at W Hotels in Bali, Seattle and Hollywood. The private music studio and writer’s room, which was created in partnership with Coca-Cola, allows professional recording artists, studio musicians and producers — as well as any other hotel guest in the suite — to record in style while travelling. The suite includes a private vocal booth and a lounge big enough for artists and their entourages; the space also can be used for master classes in recording, and can be rented for creative brainstorming sessions and the like.
The distinctive sail-shaped hotel has been a landmark on the Barcelona coast since it opened in 2009, and is a popular venue for fashion gatherings and product launches, among many other events. The new room design was inspired by the sea views afforded by many of the rooms, and is based on a colour palette of blue with pops of white, teal and rose gold. The carpet design, too, was inspired the Mediterranean, and is based on an underwater view of the sea bed.
The modular furniture in the guest rooms is a nod to Spanish Tapas joints, with chic, small tables and chairs placed underneath hanging lights. Accent pillows in the rooms are adorned with iconic Barcelona characters like Gaudí, Dalí and St. Eulalia, the co-patron saint of the city. New room amenities include Nespresso coffee machines, tea-making equipment, 49-inch flat-screen TVs and Bose Bluetooth sound systems.
The new W Sound Suite is the first in Europe, following successful roll outs at W Hotels in Bali, Seattle and Hollywood. The private music studio and writer’s room, which was created in partnership with Coca-Cola, allows professional recording artists, studio musicians and producers — as well as any other hotel guest in the suite — to record in style while travelling. The suite includes a private vocal booth and a lounge big enough for artists and their entourages; the space also can be used for master classes in recording, and can be rented for creative brainstorming sessions and the like.
The distinctive sail-shaped hotel has been a landmark on the Barcelona coast since it opened in 2009, and is a popular venue for fashion gatherings and product launches, among many other events. The new room design was inspired by the sea views afforded by many of the rooms, and is based on a colour palette of blue with pops of white, teal and rose gold. The carpet design, too, was inspired the Mediterranean, and is based on an underwater view of the sea bed.
The modular furniture in the guest rooms is a nod to Spanish Tapas joints, with chic, small tables and chairs placed underneath hanging lights. Accent pillows in the rooms are adorned with iconic Barcelona characters like Gaudí, Dalí and St. Eulalia, the co-patron saint of the city. New room amenities include Nespresso coffee machines, tea-making equipment, 49-inch flat-screen TVs and Bose Bluetooth sound systems.
The new W Sound Suite is the first in Europe, following successful roll outs at W Hotels in Bali, Seattle and Hollywood. The private music studio and writer’s room, which was created in partnership with Coca-Cola, allows professional recording artists, studio musicians and producers — as well as any other hotel guest in the suite — to record in style while travelling. The suite includes a private vocal booth and a lounge big enough for artists and their entourages; the space also can be used for master classes in recording, and can be rented for creative brainstorming sessions and the like.
The iconic W Barcelona unveiled a multi million-pound renovation this month. All 473 guest rooms have been transformed and a new W Sound Suite has debuted — the latter a music studio and writer’s room, the fourth such suite to appear at a W hotel around the world.
The distinctive sail-shaped hotel has been a landmark on the Barcelona coast since it opened in 2009, and is a popular venue for fashion gatherings and product launches, among many other events. The new room design was inspired by the sea views afforded by many of the rooms, and is based on a colour palette of blue with pops of white, teal and rose gold. The carpet design, too, was inspired the Mediterranean, and is based on an underwater view of the sea bed.
The modular furniture in the guest rooms is a nod to Spanish Tapas joints, with chic, small tables and chairs placed underneath hanging lights. Accent pillows in the rooms are adorned with iconic Barcelona characters like Gaudí, Dalí and St. Eulalia, the co-patron saint of the city. New room amenities include Nespresso coffee machines, tea-making equipment, 49-inch flat-screen TVs and Bose Bluetooth sound systems.
The new W Sound Suite is the first in Europe, following successful roll outs at W Hotels in Bali, Seattle and Hollywood. The private music studio and writer’s room, which was created in partnership with Coca-Cola, allows professional recording artists, studio musicians and producers — as well as any other hotel guest in the suite — to record in style while travelling. The suite includes a private vocal booth and a lounge big enough for artists and their entourages; the space also can be used for master classes in recording, and can be rented for creative brainstorming sessions and the like.
The iconic W Barcelona unveiled a multi million-pound renovation this month. All 473 guest rooms have been transformed and a new W Sound Suite has debuted — the latter a music studio and writer’s room, the fourth such suite to appear at a W hotel around the world.
The distinctive sail-shaped hotel has been a landmark on the Barcelona coast since it opened in 2009, and is a popular venue for fashion gatherings and product launches, among many other events. The new room design was inspired by the sea views afforded by many of the rooms, and is based on a colour palette of blue with pops of white, teal and rose gold. The carpet design, too, was inspired the Mediterranean, and is based on an underwater view of the sea bed.
The modular furniture in the guest rooms is a nod to Spanish Tapas joints, with chic, small tables and chairs placed underneath hanging lights. Accent pillows in the rooms are adorned with iconic Barcelona characters like Gaudí, Dalí and St. Eulalia, the co-patron saint of the city. New room amenities include Nespresso coffee machines, tea-making equipment, 49-inch flat-screen TVs and Bose Bluetooth sound systems.
The new W Sound Suite is the first in Europe, following successful roll outs at W Hotels in Bali, Seattle and Hollywood. The private music studio and writer’s room, which was created in partnership with Coca-Cola, allows professional recording artists, studio musicians and producers — as well as any other hotel guest in the suite — to record in style while travelling. The suite includes a private vocal booth and a lounge big enough for artists and their entourages; the space also can be used for master classes in recording, and can be rented for creative brainstorming sessions and the like.
The Bateaux Mouches company unveils its brand-new chic summer terrace (180 m²): Monsieur Mouche. The bartenders, recognisable by their blue and white striped tops, invite you to discover a mouth-watering cocktail drinks menu and an irresistible selection of snacks. Exclusive live music and DJ sets provide entertainment for your evening functions.
The terrace is available for full private hire and can host 200 people on board for an exceptional cocktail party. At the weekend, depending on the weather, you can enjoy a delicious brunch of fresh products, accompanied by a jazz band.
The Bateaux Mouches company unveils its brand-new chic summer terrace (180 m²): Monsieur Mouche. The bartenders, recognisable by their blue and white striped tops, invite you to discover a mouth-watering cocktail drinks menu and an irresistible selection of snacks. Exclusive live music and DJ sets provide entertainment for your evening functions.
The terrace is available for full private hire and can host 200 people on board for an exceptional cocktail party. At the weekend, depending on the weather, you can enjoy a delicious brunch of fresh products, accompanied by a jazz band.
Already a leading hotel brand in the world, Accor show no signs of slowing down. The brand is continuing its growth worldwide by taking on new hotels in North, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle-East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Made up of 20 hotel brands from luxury to economy in 90 different countries. With Raffles Accor’s more luxurious brand now expanding to 10 hotels in 9 countries, Novotel are due to open 54 new hotels in 28 countries and ibis to open 98 new hotels in 32 countries. With a brand for all different levels of corporate’s, this truly is an exciting time for the brand.
Already a leading hotel brand in the world, Accor show no signs of slowing down. The brand is continuing its growth worldwide by taking on new hotels in North, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle-East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Made up of 20 hotel brands from luxury to economy in 90 different countries. With Raffles Accor’s more luxurious brand now expanding to 10 hotels in 9 countries, Novotel are due to open 54 new hotels in 28 countries and ibis to open 98 new hotels in 32 countries. With a brand for all different levels of corporate’s, this truly is an exciting time for the brand.
While here, they updated us on 5 key facts on their venue:
The hotel will be the second ibis Styles property for AccorHotels, the first being ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square.
This elegant and refined cafe, within the world’s biggest museum, now has an offer for groups of a minimum of 20 people! In summer, the Café Richelieu opens its terrace offering wonderful views of the Louvre’s Cour Napoléon and the iconic pyramid.
The restaurant has 2 rooms available for private hire for 30 and 40 people respectively. The aperitif can be served on the terrace if the weather permits. For a personalized event, tailor-made options are also available to include: care of groups on arrival at the Museum, admission ticket, fast-track entry, audio guides or tour guides, cocktails and coffee breaks.
This elegant and refined cafe, within the world’s biggest museum, now has an offer for groups of a minimum of 20 people! In summer, the Café Richelieu opens its terrace offering wonderful views of the Louvre’s Cour Napoléon and the iconic pyramid.
The restaurant has 2 rooms available for private hire for 30 and 40 people respectively. The aperitif can be served on the terrace if the weather permits. For a personalized event, tailor-made options are also available to include: care of groups on arrival at the Museum, admission ticket, fast-track entry, audio guides or tour guides, cocktails and coffee breaks.
The hotel is also completing a refurbishment of their Terrace, making it look bigger, lighter, fresher and more elegant.