The five-star Corinthia Hotel London is part of the Corinthia group, a collection of luxury properties founded in 1962 by the Pisani family of Malta. It stands in Whitehall on the site of the former 600-room Hôtel Métropole, and is the ideal location to explore some of the Capital’s most famed attractions including the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament.
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A weekend in London is an unforgettable experience. Filled with vibrancy, culture and history, the city is constantly evolving and changing. Create your own adventure when you stay at Corinthia Hotel London and start off with a delicious English breakfast in The Northall restaurant before exploring this great metropolis. Take in a show or even spend a night on the tiles – you can be assured of nothing but the highest standards of comfort and luxury on your return.
It’s quite a compact à la carte menu at Massimo restaurant & bar, but there is nevertheless plenty on there to tantalise the tastebuds, and specific dietary requirements are very well catered for. A Piña Colada and a ‘Cocktail of the Day’, which is a strong concoction of Vodka, lime, strawberry purée and champagne sitting on crushed ice – both are exquisite. This is accompanied by a very good selection of different breads (Pane carasau from Sardinia, focaccia, rye and caramelised garlic) and parmesan-based sesame, poppy seed and oregano grissini sticks.
Corinthia Hotel London is equally home to the flagship ‘ESPA Life at Corinthia’, spread across four floors. Facilities include a glass-clad amphitheatre sauna surrounded by a fire feature, steam room, silver steel pool, comforting sleep pods and a gym.
On entry, you immediately start to feel relaxed. The black and cream surrounds, and labyrinth-like hallways, make you forget the stress of daily life, and that you are in fact in the very heart of London. From the comprehensive ‘For Her’ treatment menu, I recommend the two-hour ‘Detoxifying Body Cleanse’ (priced at £230). This treatment began with a mustard foot soak and rub designed to release toxins. This was followed by a whole body scrub using various salts aimed at smoothing, softening and refreshing the skin. After washing this all off, you could already feel the change.
The next phase of the experience is a fully body algae wrap, and whilst, working its magic, the therapist completes a scalp massage. After another shower, the therapist continued the cleansing process with a colon massage using both her hands and the G5 mechanical system. This total detox is completed with a lymphatic massage with oils, resulting in soft and smooth skin. After returning to the changing room, where there is a choice of sleeping pods or heated loungers, she continued to relax, and proceeded to emerge completely revitalised.
When it comes to dining at the Corinthia Hotel London, there is plenty of choice. The Northall is a 185-cover eatery focusing on British cuisine, and the Massimo Restaurant & Bar, where there is a menu dominated by Neapolitan and southern Italian flavours. This eatery is characterised by its green leather banquettes and high ceiling sporting big glass balls, whilst the large window bays house decorative retro lighting. Striking black and white-layered columns complete the architectural beauty of this room.
For those guests who crave something a little lighter or a sumptuous afternoon tea beneath a spectacular Baccarat chandelier, there is the Lobby Lounge, whilst the Bassoon Bar provides a wide range of classic and bespoke cocktails and some live musical entertainment.
Corinthia Hotel London Executive Room” Today” , the beautiful Victorian building overlooking The Thames boasts just shy of 300 rooms including 47 suites and seven penthouses. I definitely recommend the tranquil and luxurious surroundings of a 45 square-metre (484 foot) Executive King room (from £630 per night, and amongst the largest in London) on the fourth floor, which featured a very comfortable king-sized bed with a plethora of soft cushions, and mood controls on the side tables.
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From London,
Georgia Papadon & team
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