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Corinthia Hotel London LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM Corinthia Hotel London is a 21st-century grand hotel created by experts with a passion for craftsmanship and an understanding of world-class service. Combining traditional grandeur with modern freshness, this luxuriously redesigned Victorian destination is ideally located in the heart of London, a short walk from many of the city’s major attractions. Corinthia Hotel London provides a superb ground floor offering the Northall, an elegant British restaurant, the vibrant Massimo Restaurant & Bar for modern Italian cuisine, and the musically inspired Bassoon bar. The heart of the hotel is its Lobby Lounge, where guests can take afternoon tea, while the Garden Lounge is an exclusive outdoor space with a bespoke humidor and terrarium-style bar. The award-winning spa ESPA Life at Corinthia is housed across four floors, with a hair salon by the world-renowned Daniel Galvin.

STAY The Royal Penthouse Square footage: 5,000 Nightly rate: from $28,000

The Royal Penthouse benefits from a butler’s kitchen with cooking range and walk-in wine cellar, a private spa suite and a roof terrace with views of the River Thames. Leather paneling conceals three TVs. There is also a separate dining area, a curated art collection and a private study with fireplace, plus personal 24-hour butler service.

RELAX ESPA Life at Corinthia

A pioneering concept, ESPA Life brings together the world’s top experts to offer an unrivaled choice of spa, complementary alternative therapies, fitness, beauty treatments and Daniel Galvin Hair Salon – quite simply the next generation of spa. Contact: Laura Vallati, Spa Director Phone: +44 20 7321 3065 Email: laura.vallati@corinthia.com Most requested therapist: Angel Gonzales Signature treatments: Back, Face and Scalp Treatment; Dosha Specific Ritual; Bamboo Joint Release; Detoxifying Body Cleanse

Corinthia Hotel London Whitehall Place London SW1A 2BD United Kingdom corinthia.com/hotels/london MEET Ruth Scanlan, Head of Marketing Phone: +44 20 7321 3023 Email: ruth.scanlan@corinthia.com

DINE Massimo Restaurant & Bar

This fine-dining restaurant showcases the best of Italian food infused with bold, authentic flavors, created with passion and flair.

Contact: Adriana Valentini, Manager Email: adriana.valentini@corinthia.com

The pool at ESPA Life at Corinthia

The Northall The Great British kitchen is celebrated here with a focus on seasonality, sustainability and traceability. Contact: Balazs Varga Email: balazs.varga@corinthia.com The Lobby Lounge This is a sanctuary from the bustle of the city, providing a tranquil and graceful ambience for guests to enjoy afternoon tea, light dining or a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne.

Contact: Sascha Katz, Manager Email: sascha.katz@corinthia.com

ENJOY Bassoon A musically inspired destination, this bar offers an array of theatrically created cocktails using the finest ingredients, plus an exquisite spirits library from behind a piano that forms the bar top.

Contact: Domenico De Felice, Manager Email: domenico.defelice@corinthia.com

The Garden Lounge This outdoor jewel-like place is perfect for alfresco dining, small social gatherings and late-night drinks.

Contact: Sascha Katz, Manager Email: sascha.katz@corinthia.com

AWARDS Hotel of the Year, Ultratravel Collection, 2016 Winner Travelers’ Choice, TripAdvisor, 2016 Best Spa in the UK, Spafinder Wellness Travel Awards, 2015 Inspectors’ Choice Hotel and Hotel of the Year – London, AA, 2015

Massimo Restaurant & Bar