The Wellesley

The Scene

Certainly when in London, one must travel in style; avail yourself of the Wellesley’s Rolls Royce and be chauffeured anywhere from the Marble Arch to Belgravia and Mayfair to the Houses of Parliament to Buckingham Palace---all sights that are within 1.5 miles of this gem. In Knightsbridge, you’re in the heart of central London and amongst the best of London’s famous shopping (and, increasingly, dining).

The Concept

The spirit and glamour of the jazz age resonates throughout the Wellesley, spilling out from the in-house Jazz Lounge itself to the entire hotel. Opulence is not hidden and is in fact celebrated from the enormous mirrors in the Oval Restaurant to the gold plush chairs on the Cigar Terrace to the Rolls Royce at the disposal of guests---frankly, in every single detail and amenity. True to its pledge, every experience is exceeded: the Cigar Terrace stocks the best cigars, going so far as to attend auctions to have the best on hand; the Jazz Lounge has a year-round schedule featuring the best of jazz in an intimate setting; the Crystal Bar offers up top liquors and drinks in stunning style to complement your evening; and the Oval Lounge features Italian cuisine at its best under chef Stefano Stecca. Neatly wrapping up all these luxurious amenities into one is an incredibly attentive staff working to anticipate your every need and ensure you have only the most luxurious experience at the Wellesley.

The Look

White is an oft-overlooked color, but when you combine it like interior designer Fox Linton with black granite, and shimmering gold (plus a bold mirror or two) you’ve got sheer sex appeal. All is sleek, plush, and sensuously inviting at the Wellesley. The rooms feature soothing colors in an Art Deco style with pops of jazzy artwork with marble-covered bathrooms and Hermes amenities. While the Deluxe rooms afford lovely views of London houses, upgrade to a suite (or penthouse) to get the best views the Wellesley has to offer---Hyde Park and/or the city skyline.

In Short

When you stay in London’s most fashionable neighborhood, why not make a change from traditional luxury hotels? Get noticed at the Wellesley and jive in jazz-era style with the sexiest London luxury and jazz arts at your fingertips.