the kitchen, industrial-style pendants define a more
down-to-earth, inclusive tone. Lighting suppliers of
note include Andy Thornton, Lucent, Porta Romana,
Chelsom and R&S Robertson.
The Martini Library is set apart from the other
public spaces. It has a completely different feel. Of
all the public spaces, it is the Library that is most
reminiscent of a private townhouse drawing room
with its charming ‘collectibles’ – coffee table books
jostling for space with small paintings propped
on bookcase shelves, clusters of vases and other
ornaments, a delicate glass teapot display and a
series of pencil-going-for-a-walk line drawings of
urban streets. Here, too, working fireplaces, with
period stone surrounds, generate a relaxed, clubby vanity units, bevelled glass mirrors and flat screen
feel. Traditionally inspired leather wing chairs are TVs recessed above the bath. Again, artwork plays a
joined by a mix of contemporary furniture, including key role with original works by several young artists.
a large circular table with hand crafted silver powder These include a charming series of images depicting
coated base and dark stained timber top, and by love letters that trace the lives of a couple separated
a blend of modern and traditional light fittings. by World War II. Artwork throughout the hotel was
Furniture and fabrics were supplied by some of the selected or commissioned by hotel art specialist,
industry’s most reliable, high quality manufacturers Minda Dowling of Artefact (see ad opposite).
including Morgan Furniture (see ad page 34), Julian The Arch London has nine suites, each one
Chichester, Fox Linton, Designers Guild and Kvadrat. unique. The ABBey 222 and SULlivan 785 have small
The centrepiece of the library is the beautifully sunken courtyards leading off the Guest Bedrooms.
crafted martini cabinet. Using a discretely located Each courtyard has timber decking and wall heaters
call button guests are invited to “Press to Refresh” to ensure these areas can be enjoyed throughout
and a waiter will appear to serve a martini or the year. Black and white wall mounted canvas
afternoon tea. Jona Hoad Design (see ad opposite) artwork depicts forest scenes, which can also be
were responsible for these and for the innovative glimpsed through the window from the comfort of The Arch, Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch,
and bespoke room number units that light the the luxurious contemporary four-poster beds. The London W1. Tel: +44 (0)20 7724 4700
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floor guestrooms retain the traditional high ceilings city boutique hotel should be. Not everything will R&S Robertson +44 (0)131 458 2400
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