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The Ritz London

London, United Kingdom

The Ritz London

The Ritz London opened on 25 May 1906 on Piccadilly, on the edge of Green Park, based on designs by Charles Mewès and Arthur Davies for César Ritz. Ever since, afternoon tea has been served in the former ballroom commissioned by the founder, complete with gilded décor, loose-leaf tea and scones. Beneath the restaurant’s glass dome, John Williams leads a team of over 60 chefs, divided between the dining room, the tea room, the bar and the garden. Deepak Mallya, who joined as an apprentice in 2012, has since become the head chef.

Accommodations

What we like

The flavour

John Williams's Langoustine à la nage, at the Ritz Restaurant.

The legacy

A piece of history: the Marie Antoinette Suite has hosted Churchill, Eisenhower, and de Gaulle.

The design

Every inch of gilding is still restored with 24-carat gold leaf.

Location

Address

150 Piccadilly

W1J 9BR London, United Kingdom

Airport

Forty-five minutes by private transfer from London Heathrow.

Piccadilly, Mayfair

The Mall and St James's a few steps away; further on, Savile Row and Soho.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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