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LEFT: One of the ten different guestroom design schemes CENTRE: The pearl-etched glass bar top of the Cocktail Bar RIGHT: Floor-to-
ceiling banquettes in Spinneybeck leather create private booths within Le Salon du Champagne
with small paintings propped on bookcase depicting love letters that trace the lives of a
shelves, clusters of vases and other ornaments, couple separated by World War II.
a delicate glass teapot display and a series of There are nine suites, two of which have
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“pencil-going-for-a-walk” line drawings of small sunken courtyards leading off the
urban streets. Working fireplaces with period guestrooms. The WHItehall 944 meeting
The Arch
stone surrounds generate a relaxed, clubby room is located between two suites, allowing
50 Great Cumberland Place,
feel. Traditionally inspired leather wing chairs it to convert easily into a large sitting room London, W1H 7FD, UK
complement contemporary furniture pieces, with access from one or both of the suites. A
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including a large circular table with a silver small gym cleverly makes use of the existing
powder coated base and dark stained timber basement vaults to create a functional yet
top. The centrepiece is a beautifully crafted intimate fitness experience and incorporates
„ 82 guestrooms (inc 9 suites)
Martini cabinet. A waiter will appear to serve rich macassar ebony timber panelling and
‰ HUNter 486 Kitchen & Dining Room
a martini or afternoon tea at the push of the deep black back-coated glass panels, which  HUNter 486 Martini Library
discretely located ‘Press to Refresh’ button. softly reflect the dramatic interiors.
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There are 82 guestrooms over six floors “We have aimed to make a story out of
+ WHItehall 944 function room
and ten different design schemes. However, every nook and cranny at The Arch London,”
Developer / Owner / Operator: AB Hotels
the reality of planning bedrooms in a series concludes Jeremy Scarlett of RDD. “But it
Architect: Graham Seabrook Partnership (Shell
of old townhouses meant that RDD had to is not overwhelming because there are many & Core)
individually design each room to incorporate areas and spaces within spaces where guests
Interior Designers: RDD plc (interior space
planning, design of all areas)
modern technology without impacting the can withdraw and be private.
Gorgeous Group (Brand concept design of
natural charm of the carefully restored “The experience should not be unlike being
HUNter 486 / Le Salon, the Bar, Restaurant and
architectural detail. The ground and first floor in the home of a good friend who is both
Martini Library)
guestrooms retain the traditional high ceilings generous and has innate sense of style,” he Contract Administrator: AB Hotels Ltd Project
and elegant original casement windows. adds. “This person understands the value of
Management Team
Structural Engineers: Rodgers Leask Ltd
Bold wallcoverings and luxurious fabrics a good kitchen; he or she also knows how to
Services Engineers: Capita Symonds Ltd
combine to create rooms with individual throw a good party and then, for the end of
CDM Coordinator: WSP Group plc
flair and character. Artwork plays a key the evening, has made sure that the guests
Acoustic Engineers: Sound Research
role with original works by several young enjoy a very comfortable nights sleep.” Laboratories
artists, including a charming series of images
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