HOTEL REVIEW THE ELLINGTON
ABOVE: A rendering of The Ellington’s dramatic
staircase with brown tinted glass balustrade
and photographs of jazz musicians
RIGHT: The Restaurant is evocative of an
art deco era with rich fabrics, comfortable
upholstered banquettes and soft lighting.
Artwork is by Tamara de Lempicka
upholstered leather furniture, and plum furnishings: a the Art Deco style paintings by Tamara de Lempicka.
decidedly glamorous setting in which to work through Pantin Hotels secured a licence to incorporate the
the impressive cocktail list. The music-inspired artwork works into its menus and branding.
is designed by FYR specifically for the hotel. As if the glamour of The Restaurant was not enough,
The Ellington’s masterpiece however, is its dramatic Pantin Hotels has formed a culinary partnership with THE ELLINGTON
staircase and ensuing restaurant. Taking inspiration world-renowned chef, Albert Roux. Roux played a OUT 23-25 York Place
from another of Ellington’s compositions – ‘Black, pivotal role in the conception of the menu which Leeds, LS1 2EY, UK
Brown, Beige’ – the stairway features a natural comprises classic modern cuisine using local produce Tel: +44 (0)113 204 2150
marble-effect floor, brown tinted glass balustrade, as a basis. The dishes are created by Executive Chef
www.pantinhotels.com
and black and white photographs of the Duke and Robert Bates, a protégée of Roux.
his fellow musicians. The Restaurant is an intimate The hotel embodies all the elements of luxury with „ 35 guestrooms and suites
dining experience that has won the hearts of locals the design subtly paying homage to a bygone era by EXPRESS CHECK ‰ The Restaurant
and gastronomes alike, and is evocative of the Art delivering a familiar story but with additional, unique  The Bar
Deco era with rich fabrics, comfortable upholstered and quirky elements. The symphony between the bar + Private dining rooms
banquettes and soft lighting. The banquette seating and restaurant, through to the guestrooms, and right
is partitioned using beaded curtains and the walls down to the musical melodies specially chosen for the
are clad with hand painted mirrors. Art plays a hotel by a music concierge, have created a genuine
fundamental role in the restaurant with the use of masterpiece.
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