United Kingdom
True to its quintessentially seductive spirit, the Café Royal has reopened a luxury five-star hotel in the heart of London. David Chipperfield Architects, famous all over the world for their dramatic, sustainable projects, achieved a perfect balance between 21st century style and the imposing ancient halls dating back to 1860 and 1920, carefully restored in partnership with architectural firm Donald Insall Associates, specialising in the restoration of ancient buildings. The new elegant rooms and suites, designed in a contemporary style, stand out for their elegant minimalism and are finished off by great classic copper and stone features. The overall effect of the hotel’s 159 rooms and suites, such as the six “ancient” suites, which are redolent of Café Royal’s pristine glory, is peaceful, relaxing and distinctive.