Guests who fancy a stay in the hotel where the Italian Job was filmed and boasts spectacular views of Hyde Park can now do so after an £80 million renovation.
Prices for a classic double room at the Royal Lancaster London start at £219 a night, with the hotel set to unveil its brand new design on Wednesday (November 8).
The revamp of the towering 18-storey hotel encompasses the complete refurbishment of all 411 guestrooms and suites - each with a far reaching view across the capital.
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Royal Lancaster London has an illustrious history - from Michael Caine filming "The Italian Job", to events attended by Mohammed Ali, Princess Diana and countless other royals.
The hotel also famously hosted the after-party for The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine film premiere, which The Beatles’ attended in the Yellow Submarine Nightclub.
General manager Sally Beck said: "The hotel has had a rich and celebrated past, having opened as one of the most chic hotels in London in 1967.
"50 years later, Royal Lancaster London will reopen in 2017 to once again be one of the most stylish hotels in the capital.
"Our Thai owner, Khun Jatuporn Sihanatkathakul has been directly involved in the new design which exudes mid-century glamour and understated elegance synonymous with London.
"We are looking forward to the next 50 years."
As part of the huge £80m makeover, the entire frontage of the hotel has been remodelled, featuring a dramatic eight-metre high glazed façade.
Set within acres of white marble is the elegant Hyde Lobby Bar, a new innovation echoing the name of London’s most famous royal park, serving Champagne, cocktails, coffee and light cuisine throughout the day.
All of the guest rooms have Handy phones, hidden international plug sockets, bath robes, slippers, The White Company toiletries, waterfall showers and under floor heating in the bathrooms.
TVs show more than 138 international channels and 33 radio stations are available.
The first stage of the refurbishment began in 2015 with the redesign of Nipa Thai, the hotel’s award-winning restaurant.
The grand opening is now taking place as the majority of the hotel is completely renovated.
Royal Lancaster London will be finalised in May 2018 following a soft re-design of The Lounge Bar and The Park Room on the first floor.
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