Dorchester Collection to Open 45 Park Lane Hotel in London

  • May 24, 2011
Dorchester Collection to Open 45 Park Lane Hotel in London
The Dorchester Collection will launch the 45 Park Lane in London this September, following a soft opening period in August. Thomas Tait, winner of the 2010 inaugural Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize, will consult on the design of staff attire, which will include a 24-hour dedicated host team.

The 45 Park Lane will offer 45 rooms and suites all with views of Hyde Park, in addition to a penthouse suite with panoramic views across London. Puck's modern American steak restaurant, CUT at 45 Park Lane, is headed by Executive Chef David McIntyre and is located on the ground floor, with a ceiling that is the height of two floors. Bar 45, featuring a black granite bar and a back-lit amber glass front, a library and private media room, will be situated on a mezzanine level accessed via a central staircase leading from the lobby lounge.

The interiors will continue the contrast of geometry and light throughout the building. For example, louvers along Bar 45 overlooking the restaurant will complement the architectural fins on the exterior. The interior palette will include a rich mix of white, brick red, camel and aquamarine with earthy toned accents. Bedrooms will feature the latest guest-centric hotel technology, walls in cerused mahogany and soft suede, and adjoining bathrooms lined with Ambarino marble.

The intimate number of rooms will allow for an unprecedented level of guest service, with a 24-hour host team offering a dedicated point of contact for guests, managing all requirements from arrival to departure. This superior level of guest interaction will enable the hosts to deliver bespoke services such as personalized mini bar contents and amenities. The opening of 45 Park Lane, opposite The Dorchester, follows the September 2010 launch of Coworth Park, country house hotel and spa in Ascot, Berkshire. Guests at Dorchester Collection's hotels in the U.K. will enjoy the ease of seamless bill signing privileges when using any of the three hotel's outlets. For more information, call 800-650-1842 or visit www.dorchestercollection.com or www.45parklane.com.