11 Dec 2013
eGift Cards
Dorchester Collection has launched luxury eGift Cards, available to purchase at http://www.dorchestercollection.com. With a choice of value ranging from £50 to £2,000, Dorchester Collection eGift Cards provide access to some of the world’s most sought-after experiences at iconic hotels in outstanding locations. As a ‘thank you’, to celebrate holidays, birthdays and anniversaries, or simply to treat someone special, the eGift cards can be personalised and are available online 24/7 using Dorchester Collection’s fully optimised mobile site.
Dorchester Collection’s New Website
Dorchester Collection has unveiled its newly redesigned website, bringing all ten individual hotels together under its brand domain, mirroring how Dorchester Collection collates landmarks of individuality under one umbrella. The new website is easily navigable and allows guests to book all Dorchester Collection properties from one central point through five clear steps, simplifying the entire booking process. Created in a magazine-style format, the site includes links to various social media platforms and highlights the hotels’ destinations, providing guests with a virtual concierge service conveying ‘What’s On’, ‘What’s Hot’, and ‘What’s New’, in each location.
The Dorchester
The Dorchester is offering bespoke festive amenities to decorate each room and suite to each guest’s taste. Ranging from the “Festive Wreath” package to the “Festive Collection”, guests will be able to embellish their room with a variety of decorations including a Christmas wreath and a Christmas tree with prices from £55. A Festive Afternoon Tea will be available in The Promenade and festive-themed menus will be on offer in the run up to Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day in The Grill at The Dorchester, including classic Christmas lunches and dinners throughout December.
Throughout December, a gingerbread house replica of the hotel and a Sweet Emporium will decorate the main lobby. Christmas carols will be sung at weekends during afternoon teas, families will be entertained by a magician, and on Christmas Day children will have the chance to meet Father Christmas.
Taking place in The Dorchester Spa’s Spatisserie, a Festive Floral Masterclass with Phil Hammond, the florist at The Dorchester, will be available upon request. Under the expert guidance of the hotel’s florist team, guests and visitors can discover how to create a beautifully scented pine cone wreath, as well as a striking traditional posy candle arrangement. A Festive Afternoon Tea followed by a Shape Up & Polish nail treatment are also included. The masterclass is priced at £250 per person.
Coworth Park
Dorchester Collection’s luxury country house hotel in Ascot, Coworth Park, has introduced new Pony Camps for young equestrian enthusiasts aged four to 13 years. Held over the holidays and half-term periods, the fun-filled camps are designed to introduce young individuals to horsemanship and the equestrian world in a safe and relaxed environment. Lunch is included and served in the Kid’s Club, and each afternoon a different learning activity is incorporated in the programme; from polo lessons and gymkhanas to carriage-driving, as well as fun-filled activities such as treasure hunts on horseback and obstacle courses. Prices start from £180 for a one day camp, £270 for a two day camp and £600 for a five day camp, and are open to both resident and non-resident youngsters of all abilities.
The award-winning eco-luxury Spa at Coworth Park has introduced luxury spa brand Valmont’s ‘Vitality of the Glaciers’ revitalising facial to its menu of indulgent spa treatments following the success of the spa brand’s presence at The Dorchester Spa in London and Spa Valmont at Le Meurice in Paris. Prices for a 60-minute treatment start from £150 and a 90-minute treatment costs from £210.
45 Park Lane
Dorchester Collection’s contemporary Mayfair hotel, 45 Park Lane, has joined forces with Rolls-Royce to offer guests of the Penthouse Suite a spin in the luxury car manufacturer’s newest model, Wraith. Guests booking the Penthouse Suite will be able to take the Wraith for an exhilarating half day drive experience during their stay. Bar 45 has created a special Wraith cocktail mixed with ingredients that conjure the Wraith experience. A choice of three different varieties of ‘speeds’, including Rémy Martin Cognac VSOP, Coeur de Cognac and XO, all offer degrees of intensity, flavour and finish. Rates for the Wraith Service start from £7,194 and the cocktails range from £16 to £50. To request the Wraith Service while staying in the Penthouse Suite guests should contact host.45L@dorchestercollection.com and quote their confirmation number.
Renowned for its commitment to supporting the arts and its dedication to offering guests and locals a diverse art programme, the Library at 45 Park Lane will host a Christmas themed collection of prints by iconic British Pop Artist, Sir Peter Blake. Known for his love affair with icons and popular culture, the collection will bring to the hotel the artist’s signature vibrancy and will be showcased from 7 December 2013 to 11 January 2014.
Le Meurice
Alain Ducasse now oversees the food and beverage operations at Le Meurice. Ducasse leads the team at the hotel’s 18th century style gastronomic restaurant as well as the contemporary Le Dalí restaurant where the spirit of the infamous surrealist is seen throughout the artistic décor. Further enhancing this Parisian landmark, Ducasse brings his innovative vision and distinctive take on contemporary French cuisine, exemplifying his philosophy of focusing on the essence of the product.
Reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting the arts, Le Meurice will introduce ‘Les Lundis Musicaux’ package in partnership with the Thé'tre du Palais Royal. Taking inspiration from the 70’s and 80’s, when Pierre Berger and Yves Saint Laurent organised weekly music recitals every Monday, the Thé'tre du Palais Royal has adapted the original concept of ‘Les Lundis Musicaux’ for a modern day audience. The recitals will take place on Mondays until 22 June 2014. In line with this tribute, Le Meurice will offer guests a special two night suite stay, tickets to the recitals and an invitation to the after show cocktail reception.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Having closed to undergo a partial restoration in order to integrate three additional buildings, Hôtel Plaza Athénée invites guests to celebrate the hotel’s vibrant spirit with three ‘Swing ’n’ Relais’ nights. These evenings will take place on a boat upon The Seine hosted by Le Relais Plaza’s restaurant manager Werner Küchler, famous throughout Paris for serenading guests who dine in his restaurant with songs by Frank Sinatra, Yves Montand and other great jazz classics from that period. A four course menu will be served.
Head pastry chef Christophe Michalak has created his classic Christmas log, this time in the shape of a trunk referring to the hotel’s temporary closure. This year, the traditional Christmas log comes with a bed of crisp crunchy praline under a creamy layer made of Caribbean chocolate and covered with coconut biscuit. A light coconut mousse topped with a tropical coulis adds the finishing touch to the creation. The log will be available from 21 to 26 December at Le Meurice and The Dorchester.
Le Richemond
Le Richemond, Dorchester Collection’s Swiss property, has further developed its relaxation experience by introducing acclaimed French skincare brand Sisley to its spa. With a total of five treatment rooms, including a double room with a private hammam, Switzerland’s first Le Spa by Sisley offers guests renowned face and body treatments based on aromachology: the science of relaxing body and mind through the use of fragrance. Le Spa also includes a treatment room specially designed for Thai massages, unique in Geneva.
This festive season Le Richemond will be offering guests the chance to enjoy the holidays in style, with a relaxed Christmas Family Package offering guests a chalet on the hotel’s very own lakeside terrace where younger guests can savour hot chocolate, chocolate fondues and hot spiced apple juice, whilst adults can enjoy a warming mug of cider whilst admiring the spectacular views over Lake Geneva. The Christmas Family package gives special consideration to children, enabling them to decorate their very own in-room Christmas tree and sample the elves’ sweet treats at the hotel’s pop up North Pole sweet shop. For guests wanting to take advantage of Le Richemond’s proximity to Verbier, Gstaad, Megeve and Chamonix, the Designer Christmas Package offers a luxuriously hassle-free ski holiday, which includes complimentary servicing of ski equipment from one of the hotel’s sports experts, an in-room sports massage, a nourishing Ski Tea and dinner in the highly acclaimed signature restaurant, Le Jardin.
Hotel Principe di Savoia
Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Principe di Savoia is unveiling the hidden secrets of Milan through their new ‘Discover Milan’ package. The hotel has partnered with Mariateresa Cairo, renowned in Milan for her experience in organising highly qualified art, music and fashion itineraries. With Mariateresa’s guidance, guests can enhance their experience of Milan throughexclusive ways with viewings of the Last Supper of Leonardo da Vinci, private views and tickets to sell out events including fashion week shows, cocktail tastings, the famous Milanese museum, Poldi Pezzoli, and a visit to of one of the world’s most famous opera houses - La Scala. All itineraries offered by Mariateresa can be tailored to individual guest requirements and are available at an additional cost to the ‘Discover Milan’ package.
Ideally located for experiencing Italian art, culture and cuisine in a luxurious environment,
Hotel Principe di Savoia invites guests to create their very own love tale with a two-night ‘Romantic Break Package’. The package includes unlimited access to Club 10 Fitness & Beauty Center, buffet breakfast, €100 in-room dining credit, and a classic romantic film to watch in the room. Guests can also retrace the steps of the star crossed lovers whilst staying at the hotel with a chauffeur driven car transfer or a helicopter ride direct to Verona with guided tours of the city’s most beautiful areas. The package is priced from €375 and valid until 31 December 2013.
Hotel Eden, Rome
This winter, Dorchester Collection’s newest edition, Hotel Eden, Rome, is offering an ‘Arts and Culture’ package available until 2 February 2014. Overlooking the Seven Hills of Rome in the Eternal City, Hotel Eden is ideally located between the Spanish Steps and Via Veneto. Surrounded by green parks, the hotel is walking distance to the Trevi Fountain, Villa Borghese and The Borghese Gallery and just a short taxi ride tothe Vatican, St. Peter\'s Cathedral, Piazza Navona and the Colosseum. Guests enjoying the ‘Arts and Culture’ package will receive tickets to the ‘Cezanne and the Italian artists of the twentieth century’ exhibition at the Complesso del Vittorian. The package also includes a welcome gift, daily buffet breakfast and an upgrade upon availability. The starting rate in a double superior room is €372 with 10% VAT per room, per night.
The Beverly Hills Hotel
The Beverly Hills Hotel has joined forces with four local Beverly Hills hotels to celebrate Beverly Hills’ 2014 Centennial with Suite 100, a hospitality promotion created by the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. Each hotel will redecorate one of its suites in an effort to transport guests back to moments in time from the past 100 years. Tihany Design drew inspiration for The Beverly Hills Hotel’s Suite 100 from the glamorous lifestyle of Marilyn Monroe, a frequent hotel guest; as well as from the understated-elegance style of Paul Williams, the celebrated architect who designed the hotel’s Polo Lounge, signage and iconic pink-and-green colour scheme. Suite guests will appreciate the variety of Marilyn Monroe-themed services and amenities offered, including a display case showcasing original artefacts from her estate (courtesy of Julien’s Auctions), a comprehensive library featuring her most popular books and films, a Champagne Bubble Bath Menu option, a bottle of Chanel No. 5, and well-known song selections from the 1950’s at turndown service. Suite 100 - The Golden Age inspired by Marilyn Monroe is priced at $3,795 per night.
Anndra Neen, winner of the 2011 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize, is introducing a new jewellery line exclusively available at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The first piece to retail in time for Christmas is a distinctive bracelet inspired by the hotel’s iconic design elements, sold exclusively at the hotel’s Logo Shop. Additional pieces to debut include a necklace, choker and clutch, available for sale in December. The partnership marks the first Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize winner to collaborate with a hotel in the collection with an exclusive line for sale.
Hotel Bel-Air
In response to the Awards Season, guests of Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Bel-Air will enjoy experiences created especially for LA’s famed award season. Having been selected to create menus for the season\'s most high-profile events for the last 20 years, master chef Wolfgang Puck\'s cuisine continues to be enjoyed by presenters, nominees and winners. In recognition of this, a red carpet menu will be served in Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air, and a small bites menu inspired by the hors d\'oeuvres served at the season\'s premier parties, will be offered at the bar.
In preparation for the awards season, guests can choose from an array of treatments offered at La Prairie spas at both Hotel Bel-Air and The Beverly Hills Hotel. Until 3 March 2014, the specially created awards package ‘Gold, Diamonds and More’ will be available featuring a
90-minute Diamond Perfection Body Treatment and a 90-minute Gold Radiance Facial priced at $525.
Notes to editors:
Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world’s foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company’s mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly-owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements.
The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; Le Richemond, Geneva; and Hotel Eden, Rome.
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