Simply Abu Dhabi XXVI

1 1 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Each one of the Lanesborough’s seven private dining rooms has a character and atmosphere of its own, from the intimate feel of the Wine Cellar to the palatial setting of the Belgravia. But it is the sizable collection of Cuban and pre-Castro cigars stored in the Garden Room that truly captures the imagination. With a celebrated walk-in humidor and expert team, this garden terrace is a favourite amongst cigar connoisseurs. The Library Bar offers a touch of grandeur in a warm and welcoming setting, enhanced by a live pianist who plays each night creating an intimate, club-like atmosphere. Of the hotel’s 93 rooms, the most impressive is the Royal Suite, comprising seven bedrooms and bathrooms. Having been reinstated as the Lanesborough’s largest suite, extending across 450sqm, it exudes exquisite taste, impeccable British craftsmanship and attention to period detail. Elsewhere the hotel’s raft of elegant guest rooms are grouped into five design schemes, reflecting the Regency period, with each group consisting of three rich jewel colour ways to create warmth, harmony and comfort. Fourteen different types of bed canopies hang within the rooms, with over three million hand stitches and bespoke tailoring using the highest quality fabrics. Most exciting of all to be unveiled following the renovation is the Lanesborough’s prestigious new luxury Club & Spa. Positioned as London’s