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Dorchester Hotel - Definitely one of the best in London

Dorchester Hotel - Definitely one of the best in London Many readers will already be aware of the historic Dorchester Hotel as it maintains a prominent position on Park Lane, across from Hyde Park. There has been a grand house on the site since before 1792 when the Earl of Dorchester bought Dorchester House.   This was replaced in 1853 by Robert Holford, with a grand Italian palazzo-style mansion.   In 1910 it becomes the American Embassy, and was used as a hospital during World War 1.   However it was demolished in 1929. A replacement was opened on 18 April 1931, being the first hotel ever to be built using reinforced concrete.   In 1981 the hotel was given official Grade 11 listed status, indicating that the building is of special interest.   And in 1990 the hotel was fully refurbished, and reopened by HRH Prince Philip: a commemorative plaque can be viewed in the lobby. Many distinctive and famous people have stayed at the Dorche...
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Luxury Hotels in London - All you need to Know!

Luxury Hotels in London - All you need to Know! London has a wide range of luxury, 5 Star hotels, both modern and historic.  These are surely the most distinctive hotels in the world, and you can learn here many of their finest features. Altogether there are well over 120 5 Star hotels in London, and over the next few years there will be additions to this number.  Partly this number and range will be due to the number of business people who visit London on a regular basis.  Also London is a particularly interesting and compelling city for anyone to visit, and many people are able to experience the luxury of top class hotel accommodation at the same time. Over coming months I will be regularly posting blogs on individual luxury hotels in London.  Also there will be coverage of all the particular features of a 5 Star hotel which makes it really stand out, and so become especially popular with people who like to stay.
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Location: London, UK
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