Created in 1869, Reborn in 2021.
The meticulous redesign has been overseen by acclaimed Parisian architect and designer Hugo Toro, who has worked alongside owner and renowned hotelier Harry Handelsman (Chiltern Firehouse, The Stratford), to create a design which brings the room to life by blending old and new influences. Booking Office 1869 is the first UK-commission for Hugo, who has previously led the design for restaurants in France including La Scène, Perruche and GiGi de Ramatuelle. Working collaboratively with Harry, Hugo was hugely influenced by the strong patterns and colours of the hotel's iconic Grand Staircase, which in turn inspired him to create a Victorian-style Winter Garden, serving as a gateway to Europe through the use of lively and eccentric patterns, fabrics and features.