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Langham London Gets New Bar; New Rooms On The Way

Where: 1C Portland Place , London , United Kingdom, W1B 1JA

Last time we dropped into the Langham Hotel London we were worried about ghosts, but now we're feeling braver and are more focused on the Langham's current renovation plans.

At 140 years old, parts of the Langham are in desperate need of renovation. But never fear: 50 million pounds has been set aside for the job (that's almost $100 million). They've started at a really important spot--the hotel bar. And this is the result:

The Langham's former polo-themed bar has thrown off its chukkas and baize in favour of lush textures in silver, white, black and purple. The leather floor, bevelled mirrors and lilac marble ooze opulence and fun, and together with the bespoke rum, bottled exclusively for the hotel, ensures the bar is fast becoming a hangout for the trendy media types who work nearby.

The procedure from here is that the same design team will get to work on the restaurant, then finally head into the guest rooms and lobby, planning a full refurbishment by the end of 2008. Hopefully by then they'll also decide to refurbish a strange policy: asking guests to pay between 7 and 10 pounds (around $15) to use the pool and gym facilities. Surely this should come as part of the minimum room charge of 200 pounds ($400) per night?

[Photo: Deborah A]

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