Raffles London at The OWO is set to open in May - to coincide with the coronation of King Charles III.
The building - located in the historic Grade II* listed former Old War Office on Whitehall - has undergone a five-year renovation to create 120 rooms and suites, 85 unique branded residences, and 11 destination restaurants and bars. The hotel will feature an extensive wellness space with a world-leading spa - with swimming pool - and fitness partners - treatments by Guerlain, as well as a rooftop restaurant, and bar with panoramic views across Whitehall, The Mall, and Buckingham Palace.
Key suites at Raffles London will be situated in the Central London building's most storied rooms, formerly offices of influential political and military leaders including T.E. Lawrence and Winston Churchill. The building inspired Ian Fleming to write the famous James Bond series after working as a key liaison officer between the War Office and Britain's Naval Intelligence Service. The building featured in various Bond films, including Skyfall, Spectre, License to Kill, A View to a Kill, Octopussy, and No Time To Die.
Raffles London at The OWO will become a new epicentre for the capital's dining scene with an collection of 11 restaurants and bars led by world-class chefs and restaurateurs, including Michelin-star winning Masterchef Mauro Colagreco. Saison will be Mauro's all day Mediterranean dining restaurant while the Pillar Kitchen will be serving healthy options.
The Milanese restaurant Paper Moon and Parisian stalwart Café Lapérouse will be opening dining options at the hotel too.
Raffles - part of France's Accor Group - currently has 20 hotels in 14 countries - with 15 due to open over the next few years.
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