Edwardian Jewel
 Dukes
Hotel, in the very heart of London's St. James's Place, is
"one of London's most civilized hotels," spelling
discretion, intimacy and understated elegance.
Owned by David Naylor-Leyland since 1994, Dukes underwent
a £5 million facelift in the past five years, which
restored it to its former glory. Guests will find the 89 rooms
and suites furnished with period furniture, objets d'art,
fine paintings and porcelain. All have air-conditioning, en-suite
marble bathrooms, private bar, room safes, satellite television
and two line telephones with dataport and voicemail.
Guest
services include 24-hour concierge, butler, valet service,
housekeeping, 24-hour room service, secretarial services,
airline reservations, theatre bookings, same day laundry and
dry cleaning, overnight shoe cleaning, and limousine and car
rental on request.
Dukes is housed in a preserved Edwardian building, tucked
in a tranquil, flower-filled, gas-lit courtyard with Buckingham
Palace and Bond Street within walking distance.
 Dukes
Bar is infamous for mixing a stiff, dry martini, but you might
want to opt for one of the famous cognacs - some over 150
years old - collected by the hotel. Three beautifully decorated
dining rooms are dedicated to private dining, meetings and
luncheon or dinner parties for between six and 120 people.
An extensive health spa is also available.
Single
Rooms from £195; Double Rooms from £225; Suites
from £350; Penthouse from £550. All rates exclude
Government Tax.
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