The Connaught

TD0629

Location. The Connaught is located in London s Mayfair district, 500 metres from the stores lining Regent Street, and one mile from Harrod s store and Buckingham Palace. Hotel Features. The Connaught dates from 1897, and retains a 19th century style with muted colour schemes, timber panelling, and open fireplaces featuring throughout the lobby and lounge areas. Access to wireless Internet and complimentary newspapers are provided, and multilingual staff are available at the front desk, which is open all hours. Guests of the hotel receive a personal butler available 24 hours a day, and there is a 3:1 staff ratio. Helene Darroze at the Connaught serves regional French dishes, and the Espelette restaurant has an organic, seasonal menu. Afternoon tea, including British finger sandwiches, traditional tarts, and farmhouse cakes, is served at The Gallery. Designed by India Mahdavi, the Coburg Bar has original Julian Opie artwork on display, with fine wines and cocktails available to order. Guestrooms. The Connaught s 123 guestrooms are designed by Guy Oliver, and include Italian linens and damask silk curtains. Amenities include access to wireless Internet, satellite television, direct dial phones, and minibars. Bathrooms feature white Thassos marble, with bathroom televisions, cast iron bathtubs, hair dryers, and designer toiletries.