Rosewood London

"Rafael Cagali's favorite hotel in London, known for its classy design and understanding of the location." - Andrew Young

"The afternoon tea at the Rosewood in Holborn includes cakes inspired by different artists. At the moment, you can find desserts inspired by John Booth, like a painter's palette vanilla cheesecake covered in raspberry brush strokes, and a two-sided sticky toffee pudding to portray his experience of being a twin. The whole thing goes down in a beautiful mirror-filled room, so consider bringing the narcissistic, art-loving person in your life. Everyone has one of those." - Team Infatuation

"With their first foray into London, Rosewood has created not just a magnificent new hotel but a whole new neighborhood: 'Midtown', previously known, without any of that implied New York spunk, as plain old Holborn. Yet the location is extraordinary, starting with the most unexpected of courtyards, like a mini Somerset House, from which a kind of country-house vibe emanates—a country house, however, with a tremendous sense of wit and panache. The style of the interiors is difficult to characterize, by turns demure and decadent, muted and glossy, traditional and contemporary. The overall effect is dazzling. The perpetually jammed Scarfe's Bar and the elegantly elongated Mirror Room are at either end of an exquisitely lit bronze corridor that insulates the lobby from the outside world. The Holborn Dining Room, run by Calum Franklin, adds a lively brasserie buzz. Sitting outside in the courtyard terrace in summer with a glass of something chilled is a joy. Price: Rooms from around $778 per nightAddress: 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7ENClosest tube station: Holborn" - Condé Nast Traveller, Steve King

"A private residence added to the hotel for exclusive stays."

"The Rosewood London has brought a neglected Edwardian pile back to life—the Mirror Room is fabulous—but it’s also helped put Holborn back on the map for Londoners. The most fun you might have at this hotel is with your entrances and exits—both require skipping across an expansive cobblestone courtyard formerly used for horse-drawn carriages, a reminder of the hotel’s grand origins. The vibe here is unrestrained luxury for traditional taste buds: Communal spaces are all marble and mahogany with a neutral color palette, and the crowd is a mature, tasteful set with plenty of cash to spare. There are four restaurants, but the one meal you really shouldn’t miss is that quintessentially British dish, a pie, consumed on a plump red banquette seat in the Holborn Dining Room." - Nicholas DeRenzo, CNT Editors