Located between magnificent Royal Parkland and fashionable Knightsbridge, MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON is a luxurious 5-star hotel offering a sense of timeless heritage combined with contemporary style and impeccable upscale service with stunning views of Hyde Park.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON is owned by Hong Kong’s renowned Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG), which specializes in luxury hotels, resorts and residences.
HISTORIC FACTS
This historic building in Edwardian style was built in 1882 and was originally conceived as an apartment building. The southern part of the building served for the public, while the northern entrance was reserved for the royal family. In 1904, the apartments burned down and, after renovations in 1908, were converted into a hotel, which was originally called Hyde Park. The hotel was visited by several members of the royal family, prominent statesmen.
In 1996, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group purchased the hotel and carried out a complete renovation. In 2000, the hotel reopened under the MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON brand.
Due to a minor rooftop fire, the hotel was temporarily closed and in June 2018 the hotel completed the most extensive restoration in the building’s 115-year history, after which the hotel fully reopened with a fresh look and feel of a new beginning.
Recent renovations have made the interior of the hotel much brighter, more welcoming and more sophisticated, including a marble lobby with a staircase just in front of the entrance, a flower-shaped glass chandelier in the lobby, glass lighting around the perimeter, as well as feather-etched mirrors, leaf-pattern carpets and clouds and huge color photographs of nature on the walls.
Internationally acclaimed designer Joyce Wang, who took part in the hotel’s restoration, drew inspiration from the natural beauty of Hyde Park and the Golden Age of Travel in the 20th century to create the hotel’s exquisite interiors, rooms and suites.
With art-deco elements and carefully curated artwork, MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK is one of the most outstanding places to stay in legendary London.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON offers the very best moments for comfort and relaxation — an award-winning spa with a 17-meter pool and fitness center, gourmet restaurants, including 2 Michelin-starred by Heston Blumenthal, as well as Japanese izakaya and the famous Afternoon tea lounge.
ACCOMMODATIONS
All rooms and suites are designed in keeping with the sleek, pacific-oriental approach of Mandarin. Light, with art deco elements and predominance of pale tones, silver and etched glass.
Each room has its own unique layout. Some rooms have custom-made furniture, including onyx chandeliers and leather-topped desks, and a small balcony.
The bedrooms are superbly appointed and supremely comfortable, with a Pillow menu on offer.
Encased in Volakas marble, bathrooms feature either a walk-in shower or bathtub with walk-in shower, all necessary bath amenities, Diptyque Bath Products and Dyson supersonic hairdryer and straightners.
BREAKFAST
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK offers to start your day enjoying the perfect breakfast with glorious views over Royal Parkland.
Breakfast is served daily (7.00 – 10.15) in the stunning restaurant that boasts views over Hyde Park.
Buffet layout of breakfast replete with a large assortment of snacks, fresh vegetables and fruits, pastries, juices, smoothies, hot drinks. Separate stations are represented by Children breakfast, Asian and Vegan breakfast and Healthy Selection.
An A lá carte menu offers hot and cold dishes — Eggs cooked to your preference, French Toast, Porridge Oats, Smoked Salmon Brioche Bagel, Brisket Beef Hash, Beluga and Oscietra Caviar. Breakfast can also be enjoyed in the comfort of your room or suite.
While enjoying the lush breakfast, through the hotel windows guests can watch graceful procession of Royal Cavalry passing by every morning.
DINNER BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is now one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants and holder of two Michelin stars.
Heston Blumenthal‘s passion for historic British gastronomy is reflected in his menu.
In the past in England, the main meal was dinner, which was eaten at noon until dark. By the mid-1800s, people were dining later. People working in cities took their meals at 5:00 pm when they returned home, while in rural areas the main meal was still taken at noon.
Today, depending on where you are in the British Isles, “Dinner” can be served either during lunch or dinner, this made “Dinner” a natural choice due to its quintessentially British quirky history and linguistic playfulness.
The guest is offered two types of menu: Three-Course Sample Lunch Menu and Five-Course Sample Tasting Menu. You can also order dishes from A là carte menu.
FIVE-COURSE TASTING MENU
In the Photo: Meat Fruit (c.1500) — Mandarin, chicken liver parfait & grilled bread
In the Photo: Hay Smoked Salmon (c. 1730) — Gentleman’s relish & pickled lemon salad
In the Photo: Rice & Flesh (c.1390) — Saffron, beef cheek & red wine
In the Photo: Powdered Duck Breast (c.1846) — Braised red cabbage, spiced umbles & pickled cherries
In the Photo: Tipsy Cake (c.1858) — Spit roast pineapple
For any menu, you can order one of the proposed wine accompaniments or give preference to the wine list, where everyone will find their own favorite.
Opening hours: Lunch 12 – 2pm (Mon- Thu), 12 – 2:30pm (Fri- Sun); Dinner 6 – 9pm (Mon- Thu), 6 – 9:30pm (Fri- Sun)
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
Address: 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA London, United Kingdom
Contacts: +44 (0)20 7235 2000
molon-reservations@mohg.com
Instagram: @mo_hydepark
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Text: Marina Timo
Photo courtesy: EATWEEKGUIDE
