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L’OSCAR Opened in June, this luxury hotel in Holborn is in what was a Baptist church, dating back to the start of 20th century. Much of the original architecture has been retained and the building now offers 39 individually styled rooms. The main restaurant, The Baptist Grill, is located in the glass-domed octagon that once served as the chapel and there are also two event spaces, an all-day dining café/bar and a garden. From £390 a night.
loscar.com
WHITE CITY HOUSE Soho House has transformed part of the BBC’s iconic former west London headquarters, Television House, into a new hotel. The 45 rooms have been given a mid-century modern theme, an apt match for the architecture of the building, which opened in 1955. The hotel also has a two- floor private members’ club with a rooftop pool and terrace, a gym and a screening room, all accessible to hotel guests. From £120 a night.
whitecityhouse.com
In a recent survey to see what proportion of business travellers used company cards for personal expenses, the UK came out top, with more than half of respondents admitting they did so.
UK 58% Sweden 57% Germany 42% Spain 40% France 39%
Italy 35% Source: Carlson Wagonlit Travel Business Travellers Study
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SPEAK INTO THIS PALM- sized device and have your English translated into Spanish, Mandarin or Japanese in as little as 0.2 seconds, without the need for wifi. Note, the Smartech Ili translator only works one way; apparently customers preferred this set-up. £199.
selfidges.com
BANKSIDE HOTEL This addition to the buildings old and new on the South Bank will open in October. The Bankside Hotel, which enjoys a prime position between the Southbank Centre and Tate Modern, aims to be a cultural hub and creative space. Among the six- storey glass-clad hotel’s 161 rooms will be seven suites, and guests can also expect work lounges, a restaurant and bar with a terrace, and a gallery space. From £290 per night.
banksidehotel.com
VINTRY & MERCER The name of this hotel was inspired by the City of London’s medieval trading guilds, which included wine merchants (vintners) and textile sellers (mercers). Vintry & Mercer packages that sense of history with a contemporary look and high standards of comfort throughout its 92 rooms, including several balcony suites. Three private event spaces will also be available. Located near Mansion House, the hotel opened this summer. From £190 per night.
vintryandmercer.com
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