The Halkin Hotel, a Como signature inside the historical centre in London

After the illustrious Dorchester Hotel, let's head for The Como Halkin. A tell-tale reference of contemporary hotels throughout the world, conceived and managed by Christina Ong. Located in a calm street, right near Hyde Park Corner, the concept-stores in the areas of Knightsbridge and Mayfair, surrounded by the Embassies of Belgravia, it offers a very pleasant stay to international travelers visiting London.

Como signs The Halkin Hotel, in Londres

Here state-of-the-art technology is coupled up with a Georgian-style setting featuring a facade in bricks from Portland. The interior conception, imagined by the Italian architects of the Laboratorio Associati in Milan, is contemporary and innovative. These design geniuses have managed to create a place where each detail is planned ahead of time to meet the needs of the most exacting clients with an irreproachable service.

Marble, from floor to ceiling

The entrance hallway, spacious and luminous, is decorated with a ceiling in the shape of an atrium, featuring a skyscraper mural painting, created by the Italian painter Valentino Vago. In the 41 rooms and suites opened on the garden, some of which with private balconies, amenities include marble bathrooms, from floor to ceiling, silk, linen, as well as taupe and soft off-white overtones. For clients, the conciergerie service, with chauffeurs and personal shopper, is most welcome.

The best kept secret along the Thames

The establishment comprises a gymnasium, in the nearby Hotel Como, the Shambhala Urban Escape, an oasis of serenity with treatments inspired by the traditions of Asia, with reflexology, face treatments, Thai massages, Reiki and Yoga. Cocktail lovers will enjoy gathering at the bar in the evening around a Dry Martini, in a low key space that is an open invitation while at the Amesta restaurant, the gifted chef Ruben Briones is at the helm. He worked with Alain Senderens, then with Jérôme Banctel, at La Réserve, setting forth maritime Basque savours. A deluxe cantina in a secret, almost private hotel…