It doesn’t get more quintessentially British than this iconic hotel.
Annie Archer
I landed inLondonduring a period of mourning for the lateQueen Elizabeth II.
The city was full of tributes, with parks overflowing in flowers.
Credit:Annie Archer
Even the hotel I was staying in had black drapes wrapped around its front pillars in her honor.
I was in town at a historic moment.
And I was staying atThe Lanesborough, a historic mansion turned world-class boutique hotel managed by the Oetker Collection.
Courtesy of The Lanesborough
As a first-time visitor, I would discover over the next few days that The Lanesborough is quintessentially English.
Other highlights include a cognac and cigar lounge,Bridgerton-themed afternoon tea, and round-the-clock butler service.
It feels like taking a step back in time, but theres no shortage of modern perks, too.
Annie Archer
Tip: Order the Gaspari Manhattan it was easily the smoothest cocktail Ive ever tasted.
Annie Archer
