London’s iconic hotel unveils a royal-worthy experience where Riviera glamour meets the very best of British refinement.
For decades, The Connaught in London’s Mayfair has been a discreet haven for the world’s most distinguished travellers—among them Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Princess Grace, whose presence lent a note of Riviera glamour to this quintessential British address. Today, the hotel continues its legacy with the launch of The Connaught Suite Collection, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy its celebrated style without leaving the comfort of their rooms.
Part of an extensive restoration led by designers Guy Oliver, Michael Blair and David Collins Studio, the new collection brings together 34 highly individual rooms— from the sunlit Terrace Suite with its private rooftop views, to the Sutherland Suite complete with grand piano. Historic elegance blends with contemporary craft—including work by the artisans of Turquoise Mountain, a foundation created to preserve endangered craftsmanship—in the King’s Lodge and Prince’s Lodge.
The experience extends well beyond the beautiful decor. Guests can savour signature moments at their own discretion in-suite: martinis prepared by the award-winning Connaught Bar, patisserie creations by Nicolas Rouzaud or the rejuvenating touch of Aman Spa therapists. Attentive flourishes, including a John Lobb shoeshine and a constant personal butler, speak of a level of service rarely encountered in London hotels.
A curated Cinematic Collection from the British Film Institute honours the hotel’s star-studded past, with movies featuring Grace Kelly, Lauren Bacall, Alfred Hitchcock and Warren Beatty—and guests can enjoy a cosy, in-suite cinema experience.
With Michelin-starred dining by Hélène Darroze, the culinary flair of Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the intimacy of The Coburg Bar and the rarefied pleasures of The Connaught Cigar Merchants, the hotel remains a destination in itself. Now, with the Suite Collection, its heritage of hospitality can be enjoyed in private, behind the quiet panache of a Mayfair door.
