Luxury Travel Advisor - February 2009 - (Page 28) HOTELS ONE ALDWYCH, LONDON When Luxury Travel Advisor walked into the lobby of One Aldwych (www.onealdwych. com), the sister property of Carlisle Bay in Antigua, on a dark and rainy November day, we felt as if springtime had sprung. Inside, the vibe was light and airy, even though the open lobby bar was buzzing with smart-looking local business people meeting for lunch. While the lobby’s purpose slowly changes throughout the day (think power breakfasts, lively post-work drinks, vibrant pre-theater cocktails, etc.), the bar at One Aldwych remains curiously democratic. Whether it’s a celebrity winding down in the wee hours or a grandmother having a bite with her grandchildren before heading over to see The Lion King (we could almost reach out and touch the marquee for the Lyceum Theatre from our guest room window; the hotel is in Covent Garden), the feel here is welcoming. This sense of egalitarianism is exactly how the hotel’s owner, Gordon Campbell Gray wants it. Upstairs, we were not disappointed. All three of the top suites have double bedrooms, which can also be configured as two bedrooms. Suite 410 has a large circular sitting room with lovely views of Waterloo Bridge (just across the street) and the River Thames. We also loved the private gymnasium. Suite 500 also has a gym, as well as a kitchen and its own spacious sitting room—with the added bonus of a private roof terrace. The Dome Suite on the top floor has a large sitting room with a circular dining room for 10 guests. Hint: If you’re seeking more humble digs, request a corner Deluxe Room; they end in 18. General Manager Stefan Soennichsen (executiveoffice@ onealdwych.com) reports that he likes to be contacted directly by luxury travel advisors with special requests from their 28 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | February 2009 http://www.onealdwych.com http://www.onealdwych.com
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