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As original as when Anouska Hempel opened it in 1983 - the scent of oranges and the twittering of a pair of lovebirds 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 set off by sweeping drapery and piles of plump cushions. Downstairs, the Eastern-influenced restaurant caters for a celebrity clientele enticed by the hotel's discreet, residential location.
Blakes details
Rates £318-£450 double
Credit cards AmEx, MC, V
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Business centre, Bar/café, Concierge, Wireless (free), High-speed (free), Parking (paid) ( £50/day ), Restaurant, Room service, DVD & pay moviesBlakes map
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