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'Go where we may, rest where we will,
Eternal London haunts us still '
- omas Moore
ETERNAL
LONDON
By: Gina Samarotto, Samarotto Design Group
DEPARTURES
L
ondon. Few places are as instantly recognizable,
as passionately iconic. From Notting Hill to the
South Bank, bohemian to bespoken, London
is a city of contrasts and superlatives; a collection of
eclectic neighborhoods and historic landmarks that
has for ages lured habitués to the center of the island
we know as England.
Long hailed as a quintessential, luxury destination;
upscale hotels and savvy purveyors of fine goods have
finessed their approach in capturing the attention of
travelers looking to experience London in a new, posh
way. From sprawling suites to bespoke experiences,
London has acuminated their focus to pinpoint the
desires of guests hungry for luxury and in doing so, has
become a premier emise en scène for indulgence.
At the forefront of these splendor-seeking endeavors
is the InterContinental Park Lane. Set on the very
spot where the childhood home of Her Majesty once
stood, the Park Lanes its across from Hyde Park in
the elegant London vicinage of Mayfair. Offering
impeccable service, impressive dining choices and
one of the most indulgently decadent spas to be
found anywhere in the UK, this flagship property is a
destination unto itself. A testament to stalwart British
style, the Park Lane is a place where one may wake
in a bed outfitted with Frette, begin their day sipping
tea from bone chine, watch the royal horses being led
from the Mews or simply stroll to the Palace in order
to listen to the royal piper serenade Her Majesty over
