At the exclusive Raffles London at The OWO, formerly the War Office, you will enter rooms where world-changing history was made. The 120 rooms and iconic suites are imbued with refined old English elegance and feature unique historical features. Stay in Winston Churchill's opulent office, sip an excellent London Sling in the hidden Spy Bar, indulge your palate with British fine dining, or treat yourself to a break for body and soul at the Guerlain Spa. Highlights such as Big Ben and the London Eye are just a short walk away.
In the 120 rooms and suites of Raffles London, you can breathe in history with every breath. Former offices of military leaders and larger public spaces have been converted into elegant retreats, including five historic suites and eight corner suites named after female spies and famous women. Exquisite stucco on meter-high ceilings, polished floors, leather-upholstered furniture, and elegant wall paneling in dark English oak create a unique symphony of opulence; the huge Churchill Suite, where D-Day was once planned, is perhaps the most spectacular accommodation in the city.
With an impressive nine restaurants and three bars, Raffles London boasts a wide range of culinary highlights. Chef Mauro Colagreco focuses on British vegetables in his exquisite restaurant, while Paper Moon and Langosteria serve first-class Italian dishes and drinks. Sip a 007 cocktail in the hidden Spy Bar, housed in a former interrogation room, or end the evening in the elegant Guards Bar, frequented by politicians and civil servants.
The sublime Guerlain Spa spans four floors and offers plenty of reasons to spend the whole day at the hotel: a 20-meter pool, sauna, steam rooms, a brilliant beauty studio, and first-class massages await you. Highly acclaimed treatments such as the Spirit of London therapy or the Royal Glow Tech Facial leave your skin and soul feeling relaxed and refreshed. All of London's major attractions are within easy reach of the grand boulevard of Whitehall. Stroll along the banks of the Thames and enjoy views of the iconic Big Ben and London Eye.
The impressive Old War Office, which housed the British Ministry of Defense during both world wars, was the residence of legendary Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and was where part of the historic D-Day landing was planned, is now home to Raffles London, perhaps the most spectacular luxury hotel in the city. The building's eventful history can be felt in every corner, and its original Edwardian charm has been largely preserved. Thanks to the late French architect Thierry Despont, the interiors are a veritable feast of stately, wood-paneled rooms, where velvet and marble have been used sparingly.
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