LONDON, May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 15 years,
St Martins Lane, London's first
boutique hotel and Morgans Hotel Group Co.'s (Nasdaq: MHGC) first
European hotel, has revealed a fresh new contemporary design and
updated public spaces to mark the milestone anniversary.
With renewed emphasis on comfort and simplicity across its 204
guestrooms, St Martins Lane's recently completed renovation also
includes a revitalization of its acclaimed in-house restaurant,
Asia de Cuba, with a
tantalizing new menu under Cuban-born executive chef Luis Pous, as well as the launch of London's newest late night cocktail lounge,
Blind Spot.
Situated in London's theatre
district at the heart of Covent Garden, Blind Spot is an
intimate urban escape that has been beautifully conceived by
renowned interior designer Tim
Andreas of Banjo Ad Inc. Andreas has paid homage to
Philippe Starck, St Martins Lane's
original designer, and his original ethos by blurring the lines
between baroque and minimalist, extravagance and simplicity.
"St Martins Lane redefined the London hotel experience when it debuted in
September 1999. With this renovation, the hotel is once again
the premiere destination for the creative class in central
London," said Jason Kalisman, Interim CEO of Morgans Hotel
Group. "From its inception, St Martins Lane was utterly original,
and we are confident that this re-launch will preserve and expand
on the hotel's legacy and define what British luxury is for the
next generation to come."
Guests can begin their journey in the Den, a modern gathering
place situated just off the lobby. The decor is warm and
sophisticated, with a tongue-in-cheek British flair. The art on the
walls animates the space with larger-than-life portraits and visual
puns. The Den is ideally suited to relaxing with a cup of tea or
champagne before embarking into the heart of London, and serves a selection of hot and cold
snacks throughout the day including toasted English crumpets, Cuban
style sandwiches with BBQ pork and charcuterie and devilled
eggs.
Asia de Cuba, a
Chino-Latino fusion restaurant with an established reputation for
delicious and unexpected cuisine, has been restyled to reflect an
exciting new menu curated by Chef Luis
Pous. Chic, sophisticated, and glamorous, Asia de Cuba lets the food do the talking with
dishes that are intensely flavored, imaginatively prepared and
ultimately celebratory – all served in a high-energy
environment.
The new decor evokes the senses of Havana - home to one of Latin America's oldest and largest Chinatown
neighborhoods. The new menu at Asia de
Cuba represents Chef Pous' interpretation of what
Asian-influenced Cuban food would be today if Cubans had been able
to innovate and evolve their cuisine over the past 50 years.
For an innovative cocktail experience, as the sun sets, guests
can slip behind the lobby's curious tea counter and through a
hidden doorway, to find themselves in Blind Spot, a golden
cocktail lounge inspired by the world's finest exotic teas.
Tea made its journey from Asia to Great
Britain in the 1660s, forever linking the continents and
inspiring culinary palates. The link is expressed in every aspect
of Blind Spot, from the colour scheme to the tastes.
Cocktail consultant Andrew
Loudon, whose experience includes managing of-the-moment
cocktail bar Satan's Whiskers and the distinguished 69
Colebrooke Row, has devised a series of signature drinks, some
of which blend teas with refreshing market ingredients, such as
Camilla; a black tea vodka with Chambord, Aperol, lemon and
raspberries, and Ora Negra; a
Palo Cortado sherry with orange blossom water and Perrier
Jouet.
Contrasting with the vibrant scene downstairs, the guestrooms at
St Martins Lane epitomise high-concept design while enhancing
experience through comfort and functionality. With an experiential
approach to minimalism, Tim Andreas
uses expansive floor-to-ceiling windows as a unique backdrop to low
and simple furnishings, heightening the impression of floating
above the city. Linen drapery, polished aluminum, teardrop lighting
fixtures and pale leopard print carpets soften the space, while the
updated interactive light feature allows guests to elevate their
mood by selecting from a spectrum of colors with a custom-designed
dial.
Continuing with the dream-like, whimsical feel, Andreas has
installed a new mini bar with mirrors for a 'see through' effect.
Newly incorporated elements such as a flat-screen TV atop a
dichroic laminated glass desk, a new white leather chair that
rotates 360 degrees, bedside reading lights, additional USB
charging stations near the bed, and a media hub with high-current
USB charging, HDMI video and music playing capabilities ensure a
more practical and convenient guest experience.
As a London icon and part of
the Morgans Originals™ collection, St Martins Lane is distinctive
and daring, continuing to push the boundaries of luxury travel.
With its seamless service and exciting new style, St Martins Lane
will begin a new era whilst continuing to serve as a destination
for locals and visitors alike.
Special relaunch offer rates from £275 including breakfast and
one cocktail per person, based on two people sharing.
For further information on St Martins Lane
London, visit
http://www.stmartinslane.com
About Morgans Hotel Group
Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) is widely credited as the
creator of the first "boutique" hotel and a continuing leader of
the hotel industry's boutique sector. Morgans Hotel Group operates
Delano in South Beach, Mondrian in
Los Angeles, South Beach and
London, Hudson in New York, Morgans and Royalton in New York, Clift in San Francisco, Shore Club in South Beach and
Sanderson and St Martins Lane in London. Morgans Hotel Group
has ownership interests or owns several of these hotels. Morgans
Hotel Group also has expanded its brand through Delano in Las
Vegas, a licensed hotel, and 10 Karakoy in Istanbul, Turkey, a franchised hotel. Morgans
Hotel Group has other hotels in various stages of development to be
operated under management or franchise agreements, including a
Mondrian property in Doha, Qatar.
For more information please visit www.morganshotelgroup.com.
Contacts:
Nathaniel
Garnick / Robyn Nentwig
Sard Verbinnen & Co
212.687.8080
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