Blakes Hotel is a 5-star hotel in London, and considered one of the world's first
boutique hotel
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s. It is at 33
Roland Gardens
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in
South Kensington
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. It was established by London hotelier and designer
Anouska Hempel
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Early life
Hempel is of Russian and Swiss German ancestry ...
, and contains eclectic artifacts collected by Hempel during her international travels. Known for protecting its clients's privacy from the paparazzi, it often accommodates celebrities. Regular guests have included
Princess Margaret
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...
;
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York
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; actresses
Gwyneth Paltrow
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and
Lindsay Lohan
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; and supermodel
Kate Moss
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..
The hotel is also home to a
Mediterranean
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-style restaurant and an exclusive lounge named Blakes Below, which debuted in 2016.
The hotel was mentioned as a plot point in
Sofia Coppola
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's 2020 film ''
On the Rocks
Various unique terms are used in bartending.
Definitions and usage
Straight, up, and straight up
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''.
Interior
The hotel's 45 rooms were designed with varied influences; Asian, Moroccan and Colonial styles are conspicuous.
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The single rooms contain French double beds with blacks and whites in an eclectic style.
See also
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References
External links
Official site
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Hotels in London