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About
Rosewood London opened in October 2013 after a sensitive transformation of a 1914 Edwardian, Grade II-listed building on High Holborn. Combining English heritage with contemporary sophistication, the capital’s newest luxury hotel marks the exciting presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand in Europe.
Location
Moments from Covent Garden, Rosewood London is located in one of the capital's most historic yet dynamic locales, a stone’s throw from the eclectic array of ultra-luxury boutiques on Lamb’s Conduit Street, the Royal Opera House, the British Museum and West End Theatres.
Managing Director
Tessa Gorman
Address
Rosewood London
252 High Holborn
London WC1V 7EN
United Kingdom
Tel. +44 20 7781 8888
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/london
Access
London Heathrow Airport is 18 miles (29 km) away from Rosewood London. London Gatwick Airport is 30 miles (48 km) away from our property, Rosewood London offers a luxury chauffeur service with quality cars including a choice of Rolls-Royce Ghost, Mercedes V-Class, S Class and BMW 7 Series as per your specific request and needs.
A Brief History
Housed in the original headquarters of the Pearl Assurance Company, Rosewood London opened in October 2013, marking the presence of the Rosewood Hotel & Resorts® brand in Europe. Within only a year, Rosewood London became the pioneering five-star luxury hotel in Midtown, winning eight prominent accolades, including “Best Business Hotel 2016” at the Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Awards UK and “Best Hotel Suite: Manor House Suite 2016” at The European Hospitality Awards 2016.
Following a £85 million renovation to sensitively transform the 1914 Edwardian Belle Époque building, the original architectural features were painstakingly restored by an expert team of craftsmen, including the magnificent Grade II-listed street frontage and dome, and the grand Pavonazzo marble staircase which rises up through all seven stories of the hotel beneath the 166-foot cupola. Guests enter via a grand carriageway which leads to a distinctive courtyard giving a sense of arrival more akin to a private manor house than a hotel.
Décor
From its wrought-iron gates and carriageway to its stylish interiors, the design of Rosewood London tells a unique story. Aligned with Rosewood's A Sense of Place philosophy, the hotel's décor reflects the British capital’s history, culture and sensibilities.
Filled to the brim with quirky curiosities, Rosewood London offers a unique insight into the works of some of the world’s most renowned artists, including Chilean artists Eduardo Hoffman, Simon Bingle and Peter Osborne. Throughout the hotel, contemporary pieces are complemented by traditional artworks. British artist and caricaturist Gerald Scarfe has lent his name and artistic vision to Scarfes Bar, where his amusing and conversation-provoking paintings showcase well-known historical and famous faces.
Services
When guests arrive in Rosewood London's magnificent inner courtyard, they are entering the gentle embrace of the city’s best hospitality, informed by British tradition and contemporary expectations.
Guest Accommodation
The 263 rooms and 45 suites including nine signature suites, referred to as “houses,” have been crafted from the finest materials and appointed to the highest standard to convey the feel of stylish London residences. The Grand Manor House Wing, one of London’s most exclusive residences, welcomes guests via its own private entrance and is the only suite in the world to possess its own postcode.
Restaurants & Bars
Showcasing the capital’s finest conversational cuisine and intuitive service, Rosewood London’s luxury hotel restaurants and bars share a genuine British sensibility. The glamourous Mirror Room serves elegant and innovative cuisine and afternoon tea, the dynamic Holborn Dining Room offers British classics with a twist whilst the celebrated Scarfes Bar serves creative cocktails alongside live jazz.
Sense® , A Rosewood Spa
Rosewood London’s Sense®, a Rosewood Spa and fitness suite is the epitome of style and tranquillity. Available to hotel and non-hotel guests, this urban retreat has bamboo walls, soft lighting, and wooden walkways over rippling water and pebble stones leading to seven treatment rooms, one of which is an exclusive couple's suite. The ladies' and gentlemen’s changing rooms offer a sauna, steam room and large sensory showers. The shimmering gold leaf and teak relaxation lounge is the centrepiece of the spa and provides a tranquil and restorative hideaway in the heart of London. At Sense®, a Rosewood Spa we offer an array of treatments as well as Face Place to relax and soothe guests and visitors.
Meetings & Events
The facilities encompass 11 event spaces accommodating groups of 10 to 555 and including one Grand Ballroom, three heritage boardrooms, the Living Room, the Dining Room which includes a show kitchen, five flexible meeting rooms and the Event Studio, a tactile showcase of event accessories unique to London.
Family & Pets
Rosewood London is a welcoming destination for families. From family-friendly programming and services offered by our concierge team and available year-round to our special pet amenities for our furry friends to feel right at home with their very own plush bed, Barbour food bowl and Lily’s Kitchen treats.
Guestroom Amenities
Reservations
Rosewood London contact
+44 20 7781 8888
Credit Card
All major credit cards are accepted.
Management
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages a global collection of 30 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 18 countries. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong and Rosewood São Paulo. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for the ownership or rental of properties co-located with a Rosewood hotel or resort and of standalone for-sale residences. Rosewood Residences are defined by the brand’s commitment to Enriched Living through thoughtful details and experiences that enhance the quality of life while evoking a sense of discovery and inspiration.
For more information, please visit rosewoodhotels.com.
