<strong>Monumental building:</strong> Renderings of the Old War Office, in Whitehall, London, previously home to the war offices of military leader Winston Churchill, show how it's been transformed into a luxury hotel.
Monumental building: Renderings of the Old War Office, in Whitehall, London, previously home to the war offices of military leader Winston Churchill, show how it's been transformed into a luxury hotel.
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<strong>Grand opening:</strong> After being closed to the public since it was built more than a century ago, the Old War Office is opening its doors in late September following a multi-million-dollar transformation.
Grand opening: After being closed to the public since it was built more than a century ago, the Old War Office is opening its doors in late September following a multi-million-dollar transformation.
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<strong>Historic elements:</strong> The hotel's grand marble staircase lined with red carpet with the original logo from the Old War Office is among the original Edwardian features within the property.
Historic elements: The hotel's grand marble staircase lined with red carpet with the original logo from the Old War Office is among the original Edwardian features within the property.
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<strong>Elegant rooms:</strong> Raffles London, a collaboration with the late French architect Thierry Despont, has 120 rooms and five heritage suites.
Elegant rooms: Raffles London, a collaboration with the late French architect Thierry Despont, has 120 rooms and five heritage suites.
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<strong>Powerful address:</strong> "This will be the very first time that the public are able to access this staggering piece of British history, and we have worked tirelessly to create a destination which preserves the heritage of this significant address, whilst breathing new life into it," says Philippe Leboeuf, managing director of the hotel.
Powerful address: "This will be the very first time that the public are able to access this staggering piece of British history, and we have worked tirelessly to create a destination which preserves the heritage of this significant address, whilst breathing new life into it," says Philippe Leboeuf, managing director of the hotel.
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<strong>Unique history: </strong>Originally completed in 1906, the iconic building has undergone an extensive renovation, and is one of this year's most highly anticipated hotel openings.<br />
Unique history: Originally completed in 1906, the iconic building has undergone an extensive renovation, and is one of this year's most highly anticipated hotel openings.
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<strong>Plush suites: </strong>The hotel's five heritage suites consist of the two-bedroom Churchill suite, formerly the Army Council Room and the one-bedroom Granville suite, named after celebrated Polish agent Christine Granville,
Plush suites: The hotel's five heritage suites consist of the two-bedroom Churchill suite, formerly the Army Council Room and the one-bedroom Granville suite, named after celebrated Polish agent Christine Granville,
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<strong>Beautiful ballroom: </strong>Raffles London also holds a stunning ballroom, which can be booked for parties, weddings and corporate events, and is already said to be in high demand.
Beautiful ballroom: Raffles London also holds a stunning ballroom, which can be booked for parties, weddings and corporate events, and is already said to be in high demand.
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<strong>Luxury spa: </strong>London's first ever Guerlain-brand spa, which stretches over four levels and holds a 20-meter swimming pool, will be located at the hotel.
Luxury spa: London's first ever Guerlain-brand spa, which stretches over four levels and holds a 20-meter swimming pool, will be located at the hotel.
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<strong>Prime location:</strong> The hotel is situated in Whitehall, which extends from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament.
Prime location: The hotel is situated in Whitehall, which extends from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament.
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