New English hotel named among best in the world despite being open less than a year – with incredible secret 007 spy bar --[Reported by Umva mag]

THE world’s best hotels for 2024 have been revealed and three English hotels have made it on the list. They include the Raffles London at The OWO boasting links to 007 and Winston Churchill, which has only been open since September last year. Booking.comRaffles London at The OWO came in 13th place for best hotels in the world 2024[/caption] @ John AthimaritisThe hotel’s signature suites are named after some of the most notable people who once occupied the building, including Winston Churchill[/caption] Free for editorial useNine restaurants and three bars are among the Whitehall-based hotel’s amenities[/caption] Coming in at number 13 out of 50 hotels that made the cut, the Whitehall-based hotel has been quick to make a name for itself. Its history, style and range of amenities have helped it earn its place as a new entry on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list. The hotel occupies the Grade II listed former Old War Office building on the famous street. It opened its doors after an extensive eight-year renovation that managed to preserve the original floors and staircase where Winston Churchill once stood to deliver his wartime announcements. Heritage and history are paramount to many of its design features, such as the crimson uniforms of the Horse Guards’ Household Cavalry inspiring the fabrics that have been used. The hotel’s signature suites are also named after some of the most notable people who once occupied the building, including Winston Churchill and Lord Haldane. There are 120 suites in total, all designed to honour the building’s Edwardian heritage, with marble fireplaces, chandeliers, and geometric carpets. Some memorable suites include the Nearne Suite, which has a vaulted-ceiling bedroom with a skylight, and the Corner Suites, which are named after notable women and female spies. The Raffles hotel’s dining options include nine restaurants, offering cuisine from around the world. Three of its nine restaurants are headed up by Argentinian chef Mauro Colagreco – the man behind French restaurant Mirazur, which has achieved three Michelin Stars and was crowned number one on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2019. The hotel’s three bars include a speakeasy in the former interrogation rooms of MI5 and MI6, called The Spy Bar. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, was a regular visitor to the Old War Office building, which is where he conjured the idea for 007. The Spy Bar is located in two rooms that were numbered 006 and 007 in the early 20th century. They acted as high security storage vaults for identity papers and mission reports of MI5 and MI6 agents. As such, The Old War office building featured in three James Bond Films at the headquarters for M16 – Octopussy, A View to a Kill, and Licence to Kill. A multi-level Guerlain Spa and health club with a 65-foot swimming pool, a cutting-edge gym and movement studio, a vitality pool, and steam and sauna room is also on offer for guests. A stay at The OWO is on the pricey side – a room for a night for two adults will set you back around £3,496. There’s clearly a price to pay if you want to stay at one of the world’s best hotels. @ John AthimaritisThe hotel also has a multi-level Guerlain Spa and health club with a 65-foot swimming pool[/caption] @ John AthimaritisHeritage and history are paramount to many of its design features[/caption] @ John AthimaritisThe hotel only opened in September last year[/caption] The two other English hotels that made the list were Claridge’s (11th place) and The Connaught (46th place) both located in Mayfair, London. The Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland also made Britain proud coming in at 41st place. Capella Bangkok in Thailand has come out on top thanks to its location overlooking the Chao Phraya River, its culturists curating unique experiences for guests, and a Michelin-starred chef serving up fine dining. The world's 50 best hotels for 2024 The list was put together by 50 Best... 1. Capella Bangkok, Thailand 2. Passalacqua, Lake Como, Italy 3. Rosewood Hong Kong 4. Cheval Blanc Paris 5. The Upper House, Hong Kong 6. Raffles Singapore 7. Aman Tokyo 8. Soneva Fushi, Maldives 9. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai 10. Nihi Sumba, Sumba Island, Indonesia 11. Claridge’s, London 12. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok 13. Raffles London at The OWO 14. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River 15. Hôtel de Crillon, Paris 16. Chablé Yucatán, Chocholá, Mexico 17. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes, France 18. Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico 19. Four Seasons Firenze, Florence, Italy 20. Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi, Italy 21. Desa Potato Head, Bali 22. Bulgari Tokyo 23. The Lan, Dubai 24. Rosewood São Paulo, Brazil 25. The Calile, Brisbane, Australia 26. The Siam, Bangkok 27. Pa

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New English hotel named among best in the world despite being open less than a year – with incredible secret 007 spy bar --[Reported by Umva mag]

THE world’s best hotels for 2024 have been revealed and three English hotels have made it on the list.

They include the Raffles London at The OWO boasting links to 007 and Winston Churchill, which has only been open since September last year.

a large building with the word the ow on it

Raffles London at The OWO came in 13th place for best hotels in the world 2024[/caption]

a bedroom with a four poster bed and a chandelier

The hotel’s signature suites are named after some of the most notable people who once occupied the building, including Winston Churchill[/caption]

a rooftop patio with a dome in the background

Nine restaurants and three bars are among the Whitehall-based hotel’s amenities[/caption]

Coming in at number 13 out of 50 hotels that made the cut, the Whitehall-based hotel has been quick to make a name for itself.

Its history, style and range of amenities have helped it earn its place as a new entry on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list.

The hotel occupies the Grade II listed former Old War Office building on the famous street.

It opened its doors after an extensive eight-year renovation that managed to preserve the original floors and staircase where Winston Churchill once stood to deliver his wartime announcements.

Heritage and history are paramount to many of its design features, such as the crimson uniforms of the Horse Guards’ Household Cavalry inspiring the fabrics that have been used.

The hotel’s signature suites are also named after some of the most notable people who once occupied the building, including Winston Churchill and Lord Haldane.

There are 120 suites in total, all designed to honour the building’s Edwardian heritage, with marble fireplaces, chandeliers, and geometric carpets.

Some memorable suites include the Nearne Suite, which has a vaulted-ceiling bedroom with a skylight, and the Corner Suites, which are named after notable women and female spies.

The Raffles hotel’s dining options include nine restaurants, offering cuisine from around the world.

Three of its nine restaurants are headed up by Argentinian chef Mauro Colagreco – the man behind French restaurant Mirazur, which has achieved three Michelin Stars and was crowned number one on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2019.

The hotel’s three bars include a speakeasy in the former interrogation rooms of MI5 and MI6, called The Spy Bar.

Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, was a regular visitor to the Old War Office building, which is where he conjured the idea for 007.

The Spy Bar is located in two rooms that were numbered 006 and 007 in the early 20th century. They acted as high security storage vaults for identity papers and mission reports of MI5 and MI6 agents.

As such, The Old War office building featured in three James Bond Films at the headquarters for M16 – Octopussy, A View to a Kill, and Licence to Kill.

A multi-level Guerlain Spa and health club with a 65-foot swimming pool, a cutting-edge gym and movement studio, a vitality pool, and steam and sauna room is also on offer for guests.

A stay at The OWO is on the pricey side – a room for a night for two adults will set you back around £3,496.

There’s clearly a price to pay if you want to stay at one of the world’s best hotels.

a large indoor swimming pool with stairs leading to it

The hotel also has a multi-level Guerlain Spa and health club with a 65-foot swimming pool[/caption]

a room with tables and chairs and a chandelier

Heritage and history are paramount to many of its design features[/caption]

a staircase with a red carpet and a chandelier above it

The hotel only opened in September last year[/caption]

The two other English hotels that made the list were Claridge’s (11th place) and The Connaught (46th place) both located in Mayfair, London.

The Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland also made Britain proud coming in at 41st place.

Capella Bangkok in Thailand has come out on top thanks to its location overlooking the Chao Phraya River, its culturists curating unique experiences for guests, and a Michelin-starred chef serving up fine dining.

The world's 50 best hotels for 2024

The list was put together by 50 Best...

1. Capella Bangkok, Thailand

2. Passalacqua, Lake Como, Italy

3. Rosewood Hong Kong

4. Cheval Blanc Paris

5. The Upper House, Hong Kong

6. Raffles Singapore

7. Aman Tokyo

8. Soneva Fushi, Maldives

9. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai

10. Nihi Sumba, Sumba Island, Indonesia

11. Claridge’s, London

12. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

13. Raffles London at The OWO

14. Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River

15. Hôtel de Crillon, Paris

16. Chablé Yucatán, Chocholá, Mexico

17. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes, France

18. Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico

19. Four Seasons Firenze, Florence, Italy

20. Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi, Italy

21. Desa Potato Head, Bali

22. Bulgari Tokyo

23. The Lan, Dubai

24. Rosewood São Paulo, Brazil

25. The Calile, Brisbane, Australia

26. The Siam, Bangkok

27. Park Hyatt Kyoto

28. Mount Nelson, Cape Town

29. One&Only Mandarina, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

30. The Carlyle, New York

31. La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco

32. Four Seasons Madrid

33. Capella Singapore

34. Four Seasons at The Surf Club, Florida

35. Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles

36. Eden Rock, St. Barths

37. Aman New York

38. Royal Mansour, Marrakech

39. Amangalla, Galle, Sri Lanka

40. Le Bristol, Paris

41. Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Scotland

42. Castello di Reschio, Lisciano Niccone, Italy

43. Suján Jawai, Rajasthan, India

44. Singita – Kruger National Park, South Africa

45. Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman

46. The Connaught, London

47. The Brando, Tetiaroa, French Polynesia

48. Hotel Esencia, Tulum, Mexico

49. The Tasman, Hobart, Australia

50. Kokomo Private Island, Yaukuve Levu Island, Fiji

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