Chancery Court
| 252 High Holborn London WC1V7 EN Tel. (020) 7829 9888 |
| The Lounge |
The Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel currently opened in December 2000. This
1914 landmark- turned-hotel is already hailed as one of the most exciting hotels in the
world. Upon entering one of the largest lobbies in London, you will pass through an
extremely dramatic entrance. Later, you must pass the arch and carriageway in order
to reach the central courtyard.The splendors of this early 20th century masterpiece
had remained inaccessable to the public until just recently.
The Lounge provides service to those taking afternoon tea and visitors alike. When I
entered the lounge, I was struck by the grandeur of the room. An impressive row of
marble columns and the dominant colors of the furniture produces a stunning effect. I
was seated in the non-smoking section, allowing me to be near the resident pianist. I
chose herbal tea this time, and it was later brought to me, along with tiers of dainty tea
sandwiches, warm scones with fruit preserves and clotted cream, and pastries. While I
was enjoying the food and listening to the music in the background, I constantly looked
through the window overlooking the courtyard, and thought about what life would be
without the pleasure of having afternoon tea.
Do not leave the Chancery Court without visiting the heart of the hotel, containing its
most stunning feature: the grand staircase made of solid marble. Today, it would cost
about 40 million pounds!
1914 landmark- turned-hotel is already hailed as one of the most exciting hotels in the
world. Upon entering one of the largest lobbies in London, you will pass through an
extremely dramatic entrance. Later, you must pass the arch and carriageway in order
to reach the central courtyard.The splendors of this early 20th century masterpiece
had remained inaccessable to the public until just recently.
The Lounge provides service to those taking afternoon tea and visitors alike. When I
entered the lounge, I was struck by the grandeur of the room. An impressive row of
marble columns and the dominant colors of the furniture produces a stunning effect. I
was seated in the non-smoking section, allowing me to be near the resident pianist. I
chose herbal tea this time, and it was later brought to me, along with tiers of dainty tea
sandwiches, warm scones with fruit preserves and clotted cream, and pastries. While I
was enjoying the food and listening to the music in the background, I constantly looked
through the window overlooking the courtyard, and thought about what life would be
without the pleasure of having afternoon tea.
Do not leave the Chancery Court without visiting the heart of the hotel, containing its
most stunning feature: the grand staircase made of solid marble. Today, it would cost
about 40 million pounds!
