Claridge’s First Book Shows How It Became the Grand Dame of London Hotels

The ultimate insider’s guide to Claridge’s is finally here.

The famed London property—one of our greatest hotels on Earth last year—has just announced its first authorized biography, which is heading to bookshelves this fall. The tome will show how Claridge’s, located in London’s Mayfair, transformed into a beloved retreat for royalty, A-listers, and more cognoscenti.

Published by publishing house Hodder & Stoughton, Claridge’s: Queen of Hotels, Hotel of Kings will give readers a glimpse into the beloved hotel’s past, starting from its debut in 1812 until the modern day. Throughout that journey, you’ll get to discover how exactly Claridge’s became synonymous with luxe British hospitality and glamour throughout the decades, while adding new details into its storied halls, too—with help from the recently opened Dante Mayfair, for example. The biography will also show how it became a popular haunt for everyone from the late Queen Elizabeth II to Mick Jagger, showing off a who’s who of guests that have stayed in its rooms since its inception.

The cover of Claridge’s new book.

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