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unique view of St Paul’s Cathedral is worth cover) add to the sense of occasion. Two restaurants
discovering from the Sky Bar terrace at The serve hotel guests, whilst a third public restaurant
Grange St. Paul’s Hotel, a prestigious new will open later this year. There will also be a spa, with
hotel, recently completed in the heart of the City pool, fitness centre and treatment rooms. The hotel
of London. accommodation of some 430 rooms supports and
This hotel is the latest addition to the Grange complements the conferencing and is perfect for
Hotels group and must surely be regarded as their guests wishing to stay and enjoy the essence of the
flagship development. The site was identified six capital.
years ago and since then the Grange Hotels Group, The superior standard of the interiors was
which acts as developer, contractor, owner and achieved by a large team of highly professional
operator and its architect and interior designer, contractors. New FF&E company, Daheim
Buchanan Associates, have shared a vision to create International, has manufactured numerous bespoke
a superb, corporate hotel that befits its landmark items for the entrance hall, bars, lounges and a focal meeting and greeting point beside the
location. restaurants that include furniture, lighting, hand- spacious atrium lounge and centrally appointed bar.
Godliman Street is imbued with history. tufted rugs and artworks as well as supplying Specialist fitters, JC Shopfitters, worked seamlessly
Excavations during construction discovered Roman luxurious interior fittings to interpret and realise with Daheim International to deliver Buchanan
archaeology and a mediaeval road and it took 18 the interior design scheme. The streetside cocktail Associates ideas for the high-spec interiors.
months to dismantle a high security WWII bunker. bar atmosphere changes from daytime to evening. Grange Hotels are known for their individual
The hotel’s architecture sits respectfully with its During the day the bespoke seating, upholstered in character, history and local tradition combined with
neighbours and acknowledges the area’s heritage. rich ruby velvet, is occupied by business executives; contemporary luxury and good value. The Grange
The Portland Stone reflects the materials used to at night the bar’s semi-precious stone cladding is St. Paul’s Hotel provides all this and conveys an
build the cathedral, whilst the glass frontage is illuminated to create an inviting, glamorous venue. understated authority. It will be fully operational just
determinedly modern. The design subtly references On the opposite side of the dramatic entrance hall in time for the 300th anniversary celebrations of the
the site’s historic associations and incorporates is an exclusive executive lounge fully equipped cathedral in 2010. •
retained Victorian porticos and wrought-iron with WIFI and executive furniture to create a calm The Grange Hotel St. Paul’s. 10 Godliman Street,
metalwork. environment for concentration. London EC4. Tel: +44 (0)20 7074 1000
The Grange St. Paul’s Hotel is intrinsically refined Every aspect of the Grange St. Paul’s Hotel has www.grangehotels.com
and elegant, designed to cater for sophisticated been carefully considered to enhance the guests’ Developer/Contractor
corporate clients. It offers superb conference and experience from the moment that they enter the Grange Hotels +44 (0)20 7630 2000
meeting facilities as well as executive lounges. The hotel. There is an immediate ‘wow’ in the entrance Architect/Designer
main auditorium/banqueting suite is fitted with the hall, which is dominated by a specially commissioned Buchanan Associates +44 (0)20 7592 7247
very latest audio visual and presentation equipment, 23m LED installation that conveys information, Lighting, Furniture & Furnishings
with capacity for 1500 guests. Veneered panels, silk news reports, messages and creates drama for Daheim International +44 (0)870 421 4035
drapes and specially commissioned lighting supplied evening events. An extensive reception desk, made Interior fitters
by Daheim International (see advert on outside back to measure in engineered Zebrano veneer, provides JC Shopfitters +44 (0)1902 798 997
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