Claridge's in London, a place to remember

I have stayed in many of the top hotels in the world but this one is my absolute favourite.

When you walk through the front doors you enter what seems to be the hallway of a grand private residence rather than a hotel. The choice of fine restaurants at Claridge’s along with its reputation as a haunt of the rich and famous are amongst the reasons I would recommend a stay at Claridge’s.

Back to the history of this world class luxury hotel, Claridge’s first seed was sown in 1812, when James Mivart opened a hotel in the house at 51 Brook Street. The hotel was designed for guests who wished to stay in London for periods of time, rather than simply passing through, and apartments were let by the month, rather than by the night.

Claridge’s was a very successful hotel when tt came into its own after the First World War, when many aristocrats were forced to sell their London houses. Keeping a house in London which one might only use for six months of the year had been very expensive. Renting a suite at the London Season was a great deal cheaper as the hiring and keeping of staff was no longer an issue.

Many royal families who found themselves exiled from their own countries as war raged across Europe made their way to the familiar haven that was Claridge’s. Notable among them was King Peter of Yugoslavia, exiled from his country in 1941 and his son, Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia was born in Suite 212 in July 1945.

Claridge´s is situated on the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street and is within easy reach of Bond Street Oxford Street, Hyde Park and Park Lane.

All 203 bedrooms and suites are individually designed and supremely comfortable, assuring guests a truly memorable stay. There are rooms to suit every mood or occasion and each has the latest in communication and entertainment systems with digital quality films and music and 24-hour internet access.

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