伦敦骑士桥韦尔斯利豪华精选酒店
The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London
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俯瞰海德公园的家外之家
五月的伦敦阳光明媚，鲜花盛放，伦敦骑士桥韦尔斯利豪华精选酒店就坐落在迷人的骑士桥（Knights bridge），距离白金汉宫，威斯敏斯特主教堂和富有传奇色彩的海德公园等历史地标仅几步之遥，精品与豪华元素和谐共存；能在每年最好的季节里下榻于此，实在是幸事一桩。
Wellesley 名称的由来
提及Wellesley名称的由来，酒店的公关告诉我们这样的故事位于伦敦北部的惠灵顿大理石拱门是由国王乔治四世于1825年命令建造的，以此来庆祝拿破仑战争中英国大军的胜利；最初，在拱门的顶部立有一座惠灵顿公爵的雕像，即亚瑟・韦尔斯利先生，他是英国最伟大的军队领袖之一，也曾于19世纪初担任过英国的首相；如今拱门上的雕像则被一座四轮车的青铜塑像所替代，用来纪念国王爱德华七世。
伦敦骑士桥韦尔斯利豪华精选酒店是一座20世纪20年代的建筑，承载着丰富的音乐遗产。它的前身是海德公园地铁站，在1982年，曾被整修为一家披萨店公园披萨，（由著名披萨连锁店Pizza Express 创始人Peter Boizot 创立），这家披萨店以演奏现场乐队音乐和爵士乐闻名。
这座建筑在2012年由Affara先生投资超过3.6千万英镑（约三亿人民币）进行了华丽的重新装潢，成为一家Art Deco（艺术装饰）风格的精品奢华酒店即伦敦骑士桥韦尔斯利豪华精选酒店，在伦敦最有名望的地理位置，为顾客带来现代奢华传统华丽私人订制的服务。
以“树”作为主题陈设
伦敦骑士桥韦尔斯利豪华精选酒店保留着20世纪20年代的原有陈设，并配有意大利风格的大理石浴室以及原创的定制艺术品装饰。其36间客（套）房结合了复杂的奢华与迷人的宏伟以及丝毫不妥协的贴心服务；酒店拥有伦敦最精致温馨的酒吧和餐厅，包括水晶酒吧和椭圆形餐厅，装饰艺术风格的酒店拥有最好的意大利美食和时尚的现场音乐表演。
酒店由Mary Fox Linton设计，Mary将建筑几十年前遗留的爵士乐遗产重新激活，以艺术装饰的设计风格点缀这个复古的空间。酒店接待处悬挂的金属装置，以及公共区域和房间内所有的吊灯灯光装置，都由Dernier&Hamlyn 为酒店定制而作。它的灵感来自于艺术装饰时期，手工金属墙面装置在当时被广泛使用；而酒店内的金属装置全都围绕着“树”的主题而创作，也着实呼应着不远处的海德公园。
家外之家的套房体验
首屈一指的伦敦骑士桥韦尔斯利豪华精选酒店俯瞰着皇家海德公园。酒店的 17 间客房和 19 间套房遍布七个楼层，展示出精致风情和细致入微的待客之道；可观赏许多令人难忘的 3 平方英里开放式绿化空间美景，所有住宿均配有精心打造的华丽家具并采用奢华装饰点缀。奢华的浴室与艺术装饰氛围，爱马仕卫浴设施和镜面墙嵌入式电视等现代施的完美融合是设计师们的杰作，这要归功于他们前往意大利卡拉拉地区的数趟旅程，以此展现在手工精选的优美纹理花白大理石上。每间套房均彰显出家外之家的豪华感，宽敞的卧室独立酒廊和超大的大理石浴室可确保宾客随时享受到便利舒适；顶层套房遍布酒店的六楼和七楼，共设有四间卧室踏着私人楼梯上至露台，可观赏骑士桥美景及周边贝尔格莱维亚屋顶景观；高档的休闲区还可远眺海德公园美景，并设有宽大的私人用餐桌和独立的雪茄盒。酒店的其它公共区域如Oval Restaurant餐厅为客人提供精致的用餐体验及采用新鲜时令食材制成的精美菜肴；迷人的Crystal Bar酒吧还可以为客人提供精选的顶级白兰地和威士忌；Jazz Lounge酒廊从周四至周六提供晚间现场音乐前辈和新生艺术家在温馨的风格和氛围下展现其风采；酒店每天供应下午茶，并提供现场钢琴演奏，酒店内的专用雪茄露台有欧洲最大的雪茄盒，可供雪茄爱好者们享受在此度过的美好时光。
A Home away from Home overlooking Hyde Park
May in London is full of sunshine and fresh blossoms, The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London is located right on the charming Knights bridge, only a few steps away from Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the legendary Hyde Park and other historical landmarks. Here, the boutiques and luxury elements coexist in harmony. Being able to stay here in the best season is a blessing indeed.
The Origin of the Name, Wellesley
When referring to the origin of the name, Wellesley, the hotel‘s PR staff told us that the Wellington Marble Arch in northern London was built by King George IV in 1825 to celebrate the victory of the British army in the Napoleonic Wars. At the top of the arch, there is a statue of the Duke of Wellington, Mr. Arthur Wellesley, one of Britain‘s greatest army leaders. He has also served as Prime Minister of England in the early 19th century; now it was replaced by a bronze statue of a fourwheeler to commemorate King Edward VII.
The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is a 1920s building that carries a rich musical legacy. Its predecessor was the Hyde Park subway station. In 1982, it was renovated into a pizzeria, Park Pizza （founded by Peter Boizot, founder of the famous pizza chain, Pizza Express）. The pizzeria is famous for serving live band music and jazz music.
The building was lavishly refurnished in 2012 by Mr. Affara who invested more than £36 million （approximately 300 million RMB）, and become an Art Deco boutique luxury hotel – The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London. The hotel resides in London‘s most prestigious location, bringing modern luxury, traditional grandeur and private custom services to its customers.
A Homeawayfromhome Suite Experience
The hotel overlooks Royal Hyde Park. Throughout seven floors, 17 rooms and 19 suites exemplify sophistication and nuanced hospitality. Many allow unforgettable views across 3 square miles of open green space. All accommodations are thoughtfully appointed with ornate furnishings and opulent finishes.
Lavish bathrooms blend Art Deco ambiences and such contemporary touches as Hermès amenities and televisions recessed into mirrored walls. The designers took several trips to Italy‘s Cararra region to handselect beautifully veined Arabescato Corchia marble.
Each suite boasts the luxury of a home away from home. A spacious bedroom, a separate lounge, and an oversized marble bathroom ensure that every comfort is at hand. Spanning the hotel‘s entire sixth and seventh floors, the Penthouse Suite comprises four bedrooms, a private staircase, and a terrace with rooftop views of Knightsbridge and neighbouring Belgravia. The superb lounge area overlooks Hyde Park and features a large table for private dinners and its own humidor.
Other public area of the hotel, such as the Oval Restaurant, offers an exquisite dining experience and cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The charming Crystal Bar offers guests a selection of top brandy and whiskeys, and the Jazz Lounge has Live music in the evening from Thursday to Saturday – both the seasoned and new artists show their charm in a cozy atmosphere; afternoon tea is served daily with live piano music and the hotel‘s private cigar terrace has the largest humidor in Europe, cigar lovers can definitely have a good time here.
