Bringing Arabic decadence to London’s designer district, Jumeirah Carlton Tower is a serene escape from the hubbub of SW1 with sweeping views over Cadogan Square
Location
Less than two minutes from Harrods and its illustrious green-robed doormen, Jumeirah Carlton Tower sits halfway between Hyde Park and Sloane Square, and is perfectly placed to explore the city’s tourism centre by foot. For those travelling from further afield, the hotel offers secure valet parking (chargeable), plus complimentary local drop-offs (think: drinks at Harry’s or dinner at Pétrus) in the executive comfort of a Mini Clubman. If arriving by train, Victoria train station is less than 20 minutes walking distance, and the Piccadilly tube line is less than 10.
Even with its sought-after location, the 7.4 acres of Cadogan Gardens’ private greenery keep things calm and chaos-free. Not to mention the hotel affords guests access to the space, including its outdoor tennis courts.
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The vibe
The Carlton Tower combines the spacious feel of its resorts with a non-stuffy cosiness that’s in keeping with the hotel’s inner city location. While the lobby is a marble oasis awash with Jumeirah’s signature rose and amber scent, La Maison Ani – the ground floor restaurant and home to the hotel’s buffet breakfast – is more quaint with dark wood archways, apricot accents and antique-effect mirrors throughout.
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The Carlton Tower building is more than 60 years old, with the Jumeirah brand only adopting it in 2001. At one point it was London’s tallest hotel and it still embodies all aspects of the city’s ‘high’ life, from the in-house George Vallossian hair salon to the floor-to-ceiling glass roof atop its 20m stainless steel pool. And let’s not forget the panoramic views across Knightbridge’s red brick architecture in The Peak Lounge, Carlton Towers’ member and guest-exclusive escape on the ninth floor.
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Decadence is at the heart of any Jumeirah stay, and at The Carlton Tower, no order is too small for the hotel’s gracious staff. There’s no need to pack everything but the bathroom sink – the…
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