A historic hotel turned thoroughly modern luxury stay, the Corinthia Hotel London lives up to its unbeatably central location steps from the banks of the Thames. It has style in spades, world-class dining, an exceptional four-storey Espa Life spa and fantastic sightseeing views.
Location
Close to the River Thames and Charing Cross railway station, this was once the majestic 600-room Hôtel Métropole, which opened in 1885. Requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for much of the last century, it is in walking distance of numerous attractions including, Trafalgar Square, St James’s Park, the South Bank, and the Houses of Parliament. Stay here and London really is on your doorstep.
The Lobby Lounge Corinthia Hotel London
Style & character
‘Corinthia Hotel London is an intricately restored grand hotel with a 21st century approach,’ says General Manager Thomas Fischer. Its modern elegance is defined by a blend of classic Victorian architecture with outstanding craftsmanship and contemporary art. Get ready for fabulous chandeliers, the soaring dome in the centre of the lobby lounge is adorned with the pioneering Full Moon chandelier created by Parisian designer Chafik Gasmi and produced by Baccarat, the prestigious French crystal manufacturer.
You will also find intriguing modern art, palatial public rooms, a Daniel Galvin hair salon, a mini-branch of Harrods, and there’s also a magnificent four-floor spa with ESPA treatments and dazzlingly indulgent relaxation areas.
The Northall table window detail, Corinthia Hotel London
Rooms
Housed within a Victorian building, Corinthia Hotel London features 294 rooms, including 40 suites and 7 penthouses, offering sweeping views across London’s most popular landmarks. They are warm and welcoming with restful beige and olive tones backed up with dreamy Hypnos beds, Loewe TVs and Italian marble bathrooms. They also offer ‘The Seven Penthouses of Corinthia London’, a spectacular collection of exclusive two-storey penthouse hotel suites, heralding a new era of luxury accommodation for the city. The opulent guest residences are built within the turrets of the building, each with its distinct style and unique hand-crafted bespoke finishes and furniture.
CHL Trafalgar Suite Lounge
Executive Room
CHL Writer’s Penthouse Double Height Lounge
Food & drink
There are two grand restaurants and a bar. Garry Hollihead, winner of Michelin stars at three different establishments, is at the helm of The Northall, which celebrates the best of British artisanal produce. The hotel also serves modern Italian cuisine at Massimo Restaurant & Bar. Bassoon, the musically inspired bar designed by the award-winning David Collins Studio, serves both molecular cocktails and colonial inspired drinks from its boutique spirits library.
The Garden Lounge, Corinthia Hotel London
Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Spa
Award-winning international spa company ESPA partnered with the hotel to launch its flagship ESPA Life spa. Spanning 3300m2 and on four floors, this magnificent spa features 17 treatment rooms, a private spa suite, nail studio, indoor pool, vitality pool, amphitheatre sauna, ice fountain, marble heated lounges, private sleep pods, a state-of-the-art gym and Daniel Galvin hair salon. Of course the treatments are ESPA’s best, de-stressing, muscle-releasing and uplifting, and there are various packages to choose from.
The Sauna ESPA life, Corinthia Hotel London
