After first opening in the Swinging60s, the Royal Lancaster Londoncombines a rich heritage witheffortless style and service,ensuring it is now one of thecapital’s premier five-star hotels.Taking its name from LancasterGate, one of the grand entrances toKensington Gardens, the hotel wasoriginally called the Royal Lancaster,in honour of Queen Victoria. Afterthrowing open its doors in 1967,the hotel became a true embodimentof the era, and it was here that TheBeatles held their after-party followingthe Yellow Submarine world premiere.The hotel famously also welcomedMichael Caine during filming of TheItalian Job in 1969, and viewers mayremember ‘Charlie’ checking in fora night of passion on his releasefrom prison.Over the years, the hotel hascontinued to host some of the biggestnames in the world, as well as an arrayof high-profile events and glitteringoccasions. Memorably, it was at theRoyal Lancaster that the late PrincessDiana dazzled in her ‘mermaid dress’,designed by Catherine Walker forthe Pink Diamond Charity Ball.To mark its 50th anniversary,the hotel recently celebrated thecompletion of some incrediblemulti-million pound renovations,reimagining its Swinging 60s vibewith a new ‘premium retro’ interior.Its unique location also offersunrivalled panoramic viewsacross Hyde Park, earning it thecoveted title of London’s ‘mostInstagrammable hotel’.As the chosen venue for theopulent Banquet & Beats event, thespectacular Nine Kings Suite refers tothe succession of English kings whofollowed John of Gaunt, first Dukeof Lancaster. Widely acknowledgedas one of Europe’s most technicallyadvanced events venues, the Suiteboasts state-of-the-art lighting,sound systems and impeccablevisual technology.Offering the perfect setting forexperiential occasions, this New Year’sEve promises to be like no other.
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