Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

3 0 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I T here are few things more rarefied and precious than British summer, perhaps because of its brevity. After many long months of rain, suddenly the legendary English gardens burst into full bloom, umbrellas are lowered and happy faces raised to the sun. It’s nothing short of glorious, really. Located in the heart of Belgravia, just moments from the boutiques of Knightsbridge, Sloane Street, and Hyde Park, Thompson’s Belgraves Hotel is the perfect place to stay during the summer months in London. There are endless things to do in the capital, especially when the weather is wonderful, and the Belgravia neighbourhood offers the ideal location – quiet, tree-lined streets, but only moments away from everything the city has to offer. As we can attest after our recent stay, Belgraves welcomes its guests with a unique blend of bright, modern charm and all the world-class hospitality you’d expect from the Thompson luxury experience. Thompson is renowned for the design ethos of its boutique properties (with glamorous locations in Miami Beach, New York, and Playa del Carmen, among others). With its Belgraves Hotel in London, the group has created an elegant oasis in the heart of London. The hotel includes Pont St., a 70- seat restaurant, as well as a selection of chic and eclectic social spaces, which, to our minds, felt like a second home for both hotel guests and London’s movers and shakers alike. On entering the hotel, our eyes were first met by a large fireplace in an open, loft-feel lobby housing stunning art installations. The lounge lobby features an eclectic library and cosy hideaway areas, and once we were warmly welcomed and checked in by the attentive Belgraves staff, we couldn’t wait to start exploring. That is, if we ever wanted to leave our incredibly stylish and luxe accommodations. Each of the 85 exquisite rooms at Belgraves was designed by the highly acclaimed Tara Bernerd, the quintessential Londoner whose artistry brings a sleek and contemporary, yet always inviting, aura to the hotel. The bedrooms feature silver grey wooden floors throughout, adding warmth to each carefully considered space. All rooms are boldly decorated with palettes of natural tones and textures, from the BelgravesHotel Exceptional BritishHospitality, Carefree BohemianAttitude