Double Standard

Pared-back rooms and suites in a modern hotel with high-end dining, a luxe spa and bars. A 1-minute walk from Hyde Park and surrounded by chic bars and restaurants, this posh hotel with a sleek marble facade is also a 10-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. Pared-back rooms featuring Asian-inspired furniture include premium cable TV and Wi-Fi access. Upgraded rooms offer Nespresso machines and park views. Loft-like studios and suites have seating and dining areas, and some include balconies. Dining options include Nobu, serving high-end Japanese–Peruvian cuisine. Breakfast is served in a bright breakfast room. There's also a relaxed lobby lounge. The luxe spa with a 24/7 fitness centre has treatments and classes for a fee.

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