For our latest competition, Condé Nast Traveller and the glitzy London neighbourhood of Knightsbridge are teaming up to give one lucky reader the staycation of a lifetime. The prize includes an overnight bed and breakfast stay at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, supper at Michelin-starred restaurant Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, a signature spa treatment for both guests and UK rail travel costs up to a value of £150.
Knightsbridge is known for its enduring and quintessentially English character, and it attracts millions of visitors from around the world each year. Summer afternoons in the neighbourhood are best spent lounging in the green corners of Hyde Park over treats from local delis and glasses of English sparkling wine. Each evening, historic pubs like The Bunch Of Grapes spill out onto the streets while foodies eagerly await tasting menus in world-class restaurants, including Marcus, Studio Frantzén and Sette. Known for its landmark department stores, Harrods and Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge is also home to galleries, charming cafés, independent shops and sleek boutiques. Explore and discover new hotels, restaurants and bars that spill onto sparkly terraces beyond freshly-polished doors.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London opened in 2000, raising the bar for hospitality in the capital higher than ever. Several suites overlook Hyde Park – rooms and suites are the vision of internationally-acclaimed designer Joyce Wang, who chose to mirror the beauty of the green expanse. Some of the most impressive bedrooms in the property include the three-bedroom Royal Suite, a 2,605 square feet abode featuring Maya Romanoff wallpaper, Lalique crystal lights, a restored original fireplace, and a private balcony with space for 40 guests. Up top, penthouses have some of the best views of London from private terraces designed for lavish dinner parties and daytime lounging.
Aside from being a fabulous London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, is an outstanding dining destination. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal currently offers a two Michelin-starred adventure for the tastebuds – takes on historic British dishes including meat fruit, hay smoked trout, and powdered duck breast. Hidden away to the left of the hotel’s grand entrance is The Aubrey, a Japanese izakaya. For the ultimate cocktail experience, there’s a private bar that hosts intimate omakase cocktail evenings. Known for its award-winning seasonal afternoon tea, The Rosebery, a Knightsbridge institution, offers a quintessentially British experience through a selection of delicate sandwiches, specially curated pastries, and freshly baked scones served from a unique hanging cake stand, along with sparkling teas and sake.
The award-winning spa is a subterranean oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation, comprising calming spa rooms, a fitness centre, and an indoor swimming pool. Refreshing oxygen facials, rose massages, and posture-improving intelligent movement treatments are some of the signature offerings that attract hotel guests and visitors from far and wide.
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How many bedrooms does Royal Suite at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, have?