“London opens to you like a novel itself,” declared the American Writer Anna Quindlen in her book Imagined London.

A tour of the world’s greatest fictional city opens to you like a series of rooms, doors, and passages. Mayfair to Belgravia, Belgravia to Knightsbridge – and where better to begin one’s London story than a stay at the iconic Lanesborough, part of the ultra-luxury Oetker Collection,  that sits in the heart of these villages. This much loved Greek revival mansion from 1719 stands proudly where leafy Belgravia, with its grand embassies, quirky pubs, meets the luxe shopping and thoroughfares of Knightsbridge and the city’s ultimate high-life enclave, Mayfair. It also lies between two of London’s most beautiful Royal parks – not to mention two of England’s most extraordinary addresses – on one side is the Duke of Wellington’s exquisite townhouse, Apsley House, and on the other, the world’s grandest backyard – the gardens of Buckingham Palace.

As soon as you pass through the hotel’s splendid entrance, met by their team of friendly doormen, you enter a uniquely British world, a very London mix of grandeur and coziness. Lilibet – the house cat is usually snoozing in the lobby, a seated check-in with your favorite tipple mixed by the hotel’s fabulous mixology team of The Library Bar, to be then met at the lift by your personal butler, who will be on hand at every moment – with an instinct for impeccable service, delivered with warmth and a smile, which extends to anything and everything, from taking your children for a unique butler bootcamp as part of their Little VIP club, or mocktail class, to see the Household calvary ride elegantly in Hyde Park or to remember just how you like your breakfast toast, or how you like your martini – (shaken not stirred). From the seven-bedroomed Royal suite to a series of individually designed rooms and suites by Studio Alberto Pinto, The Lanesborough is the epitome of London grandeur and coziness. A trip to their magnificent Club and Spa will complete your trip, or plan your days out with their team of expert concierge and drivers who can open the doors to this magnificent city.

Guests of Huffman Travel enjoy extra VIP amenities when staying at the Lanesborough, including:

• Daily American Breakfast for up to 2 guests included

• Guaranteed upgrade at time of booking (up to Junior Suites – further upgrade subject to availability)

• Return transfers (in a suite category) – one way transfer in a Room Category from London Airports (three nights minimum length of stay)

• Spa or Food & Beverage Credit of £85 to be used during stay (2 nights or more additional £85 credit)

• Early Check In/Late Check out (subject to availability)

• Complimentary use of The Lanesborough Club & Spa private members club