Cadogan in Knightsbridge

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This elegant townhouse is set between 2 fashionable locations in London’s SW1, Knightsbridge and Sloane Square, weaving contemporary style with classic Edwardian sophistication. Built in 1887, history comes alive at The Cadogan. Not only was it the scene of the arrest of Irish playwright Oscar Wilde, but also where Edward VII would visit his close friend and later mistress, the actress Lillie Langtry. Today, The Cadogan is surrounded by the likes of Gucci, Tiffany, Harrods and Harvey Nichols, amid the 24-hour buzz of the West End. Quality accommodation is supported by the renowned elegance of Langtry’s Restaurant; the deep reds and oak panels of the bar; and the quiet grace of afternoon tea in the drawing room. A range of contemporary services and facilities are available, including a 24-hour on-site fitness studio.

Located in a beautiful townhouse halfway between Knightsbridge and Sloane Square, the Cadogan Hotel promises to be something different. And, indeed, it is. This luxurious, chic hotel is set off by antique features which whisper of its seductive past. Situated within easy walking distance of Harrods and Harvey Nichols, the hotel was once home to Lillie Langtry who used to entertain, among others, King Edward VII and Oscar Wilde behind its portals. Today it retains an air of discreet dictinction and its 65 elegant rooms and suites combine modern-day comforts with an atmosphere still typical of the Edwardian era when the hotel was originally built.

The Cadogan Hotel is a prestigious Knightsbridge address; an SW1 hotel off Londons Sloane Square that weaves contemporary styling with classic Edwardian decadence. Let yourselves be seduced, by our neighbours Gucci, Tiffany, Harrods and Harvey Nichols, by the 24-hour pulse of the West End, and by the sumptuous luxury of this most decadent of Edwardian hotels. Escape to the harmony of the exclusive private gardens on Cadogan Place or simply enjoy the weather with a game of tennis. Also let your tastebuds loose at Langtrys, a oft-frequented luxurious Knightsbridge restaurant in itself.

Located in a beautiful townhouse located in one of the World's most famous shopping spots, Sloan Street, halfway between Knightsbridge and Sloan Square and opposite Cadogan Gardens. The hotel is within 3 minutes walking distance of Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

All the bedrooms have been designed to provide comfort and tranquility. The Deluxe category of 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. All the Deluxe rooms benefit from King Size bed and are of very large size. 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.

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.

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.

It is a very elegant and imposing Victorian building. The hotel entrance is discreet, with a large wooden door framed by pillars.

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. (0408RP-L)

For more than 100 years, the 5-storey hotel has been the epitome of discretion and offers visitors a welcoming home away from home. It has been a welcoming haven for discerning guests since its establishment and comprises a total of 65 rooms including 4 suites. Guests are welcomed in the foyer with 24-hour reception desk, lifts, a cloakroom, and a currency exchange counter. Further facilities in this air-conditioned hotel include a bar, a restaurant, a breakfast room, a conference room, and a public Internet connection with W-LAN access. 24-hour room, laundry and medical services conclude the facilities on offer. All in all, this hotel offers the flair of a private town house combined with British old-world elegance. The experience is complemented by touches of elegant modernity, which connect this historic building with the 21st century.

General information:The Cadogan Hotel, built in 1887 in London's SW1, off Sloane Square, was soon to find itself at the heart of Victorian society's most infamous indiscretions.The Cadogan Hotel is a prestigious Knightsbridge address, an SW1 hotel off London's Sloane Square that weaves contemporary styling with classic Edwardian decadence. Location:The Cadogan is an elegant townhouse hotel at the midpoint of two opulent worlds, in London's SW1, on Sloane Street, between Knightsbridge and Sloane Square. Area detail:The Cadogan Hotel sits, too, within a short stroll or London-bus ride of Buckingham Palace, Green Park and the Natural History Museum, Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, London Eye, London Zoo, The London Dungeon, London Aquarium, Westminster Abbey. The Piccadilly line at Knightsbridge or the Circle and District lines at Sloane Square are all just five minutes' walk away. Recreation:The hotel facilities include restaurant, bar/ lounge, English Drawing Room, private dinning rooms, meeting facilities, wedding facilities, gym, business center. Rooms:Choose from contemporary cool or classic English, or savour the indiscretions of the past, with a stay in the sumptuous Oscar Wilde, Edward VII or Lille Langtry suites. Whichever room or suite you choose, you'll feel cosseted and indulged amidst the dark paisleys, the heavy drapery and the rich leathers, velvets and silks of our aristocratic fabrics. Luxuriate in velvet-edged boucle bedspreads, and slide between sumptuous duvets and crisp bed linen.

This historic Victorian-style hotel is located among the shops of Sloane Street approximately 12 miles from London Heathrow Airport.

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From Knightsbridge underground station, take exit Sloane Street, walk down Sloane Street for 600 metres. The hotel is on the corner with Punt Street on the right hand side.