VSL Visits Mandarin Oriental London

Thursday 6 October 2022

VSL went to check out the tranquil and luxurious Mandarin Oriental London. Sitting between glorious Royal Parkland and trendy Knightsbridge, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London offers a sense of timeless heritage coupled with contemporary flair and impeccable service...

One of the West End's finest luxury properties, the hotel's exquisite rooms and suites have been reimagined and reinvented for the 21st century by internationally-acclaimed designer Joyce Wang, to reflect the natural beauty of Hyde Park. An award-winning spa and inspired dining including two-Michelin starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, a Japanese izakaya and the famed Afternoon Tea room make Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London one of the city's most distinguished addresses.

Extensively restored, The Ballroom presents a visual feast of rich 24-carat gilding, breathtaking chandeliers and dramatic floor to ceiling windows. The Ballroom has its own exclusive entrance onto Knightsbridge, a private foyer and cloakrooms. Guests can also wander out onto the private terrace with panoramic views over Hyde Park.

Adjoining the Ballroom, The Loggia offers a stunning and intimate space with a unique setting for special occasions. With floor to ceiling windows and a private terrace overlooking Hyde Park with direct access to the parkland via The Royal Gate, The Loggia is the perfect setting for a memorable event.

The Carlyle Suite enjoys natural daylight via floor to ceiling windows with views out over Knightsbridge. The Suite may be split in two and used as the East and West Rooms, and is located directly off the main lobby entrance of the hotel.

Looking for a more contemporary space for your meeting? Situated on the ground floor of the hotel, the Asquith & Balfour Rooms may be used individually or in conjunction with one another and combine state of the art technology with sumptuous elegance.

With three outstanding restaurants including one with two Michelin stars and a Japanese izakaya, and one magnificent bar, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is undeniably one of the city’s finest culinary destinations, with the ability to offer an international feel to your event. 

Still home to one of the UK's most enigmatic chefs, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is now one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants and holder of two Michelin stars. Their private dining room, inspired by the 16th century Tudor architectural style, seats up to 12 guests around an oval sapele and rosewood table with large, comfortable chairs sumptuously covered in rich, red velvet.

The Aubrey takes you on an adventure of innovative cocktails, Japanese flavours and Asian ingredients. It is here that you can experience the energy of a night out in Ginza through exceptional drinks offered at its distinctive bar, and London’s first ever omakase cocktail experience. An outstanding interpretation of traditional izakaya dishes are served nightly and at the free-flowing weekend brunches. Live DJs perform late into the night on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at weekend brunch service, adding to the vibrant setting. For a more intimate team building or incentive, why not try the Omakase Cocktail Experience. The principals of omakase, which translates as 'I'll leave it up to you', are applied to a series of exquisite cocktails. This two-hour experience takes place in a secret six-seater bar within The Aubrey and it is here that revered Bar Director Pietro Rizzo and his team, take guests on a deeply immersive and interactive ever-changing experience through the expansive world of Japanese spirits that are transformed into new exciting serves.

Not forgetting the 141 sumptuous bedrooms on site, even the entry category suites provide extra spacious accommodation. All equipped with Diptyque bath products and a luxurious pillow menu for your comfort. 

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