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Blakes
As original as when Anouska Hempel opened it in 1983 – oranges and birdsong fill the dark, oriental lobby – Blakes and its maximalist decor have stood the test of time, a living casebook for interior design students. Each room is in a different style, with influences from Italy, India, Turkey and China. Exotic antiques picked up on the designer’s travels – intricately carved beds, Chinese birdcages, ancient trunks – are complemented with sweeping drapery and piles of plump cushions. Downstairs is the eclectic, Eastern-influenced restaurant, complemented by a gym and wireless internet for a celebrity clientele enticed by the discreet, residential location.
Services
Concierge Bar Restaurant Internet (dataport/wireless, £12/day) TV (pay movies/DVD) Business services Room service (24hr)
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