The Langham, London

Number of Rooms: 380

Fulfilling the design concept of an English residence, Richmond International created five new schemes for the new Grand Rooms and Suites, blending a sense of traditional style with contemporary elements. The desire to create an oasis of calm is reflected in the colour palette based on precious stones with therapeutic properties such as jade, topaz, amethyst and ruby, which have been mixed with greys, ochre and soft whites. Guestrooms feature bespoke furniture pieces, accessories and specially-commissioned artwork. The evocative warmth and residential feel created sets The Langham apart from other London luxury hotels. Every detail has been considered including the extravagantly comfortable Langham Blissful Bed.

In keeping with The Langham’s reputation for innovation, all rooms have been fitted with new flat screen televisions, a state-of-the-art in-room entertainment system and MP-3 player connectivity. To aid communication, The Langham was the only hotel to originally have its own post and telegraph office. In the twenty-first century, wireless internet access and a new IP telephone system are the new communication aids.