London's Big 3
Revolution Hong Kong|March-April 2017

A stint in wintery London exploring all three of the Maybourne Hotel Group’s finest properties leaves the eyes wide open and the heart now forlorn.

Melissa Lim
London's Big 3

Arriving at my destination in the dead of night has become something of a tradition for me, and a scene certainly not unfamiliar to any seasoned traveler. A wave of exhaustion hits, and all bearings vanish as you slither through a city still sleeping, unsure of what awaits you. Whether traveling for work or leisure, it can be something of an apprehensive experience when yearning for the comforts of home.

I have no such uncertainties this time, as we pull into a sleek entrance; a glowing beacon in the dead of night. Seemingly nondescript from ground level, I sprint past the frigid temperatures and bound through the swooping revolving doors and into the soothing, warm bosom of The Berkeley, fireplace glimmering and all.

MODERN MENTALITY

Boasting a highly coveted location, nestled in fashionable Knightsbridge and mere steps away from Sloane Street, Hyde Park and Harrods, The Berkeley is not only impressive on a map, it’s a journey into contemporary, fashion-forward London, exuding the elegance and splendor of this metropolis in a decidedly contemporary manner. There is a relaxed sense of formality, if you can call it that, from the minute you step foot on the property; a hip, modern feel with a classic attention to detail, that remains ever-inviting.

This story is from the March-April 2017 edition of Revolution Hong Kong.

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