REST AND RELAX Enjoy skin therapy sessions at The Omorovicza Mayfair Institute thanks to The Biltmore’s new Serenity Spa Experience. This experience includes breakfast and spa treatments, perfect for pre-wedding pampering. The spa brings the healing waters of Budapest and the therapeutic touch of Hungarian facial massage to the heart of the UK’s beauty and wellness landscape. Choosing from the brand’s vast library of products and ingredients, expert skin therapists diagnose each guest’s skin and design a personalised experience based on their needs at that moment, referencing how skin responds and their ultimate goal. Returning rejuvenated to the hotel, just a two-minute stroll from the spa, guests can explore a meticulously curated selection of the finest wines and spirits at The Pine Bar. Expert mixologists will take guests back in time with vintage cocktail selections. Now suitably relaxed, guests can enjoy dinner in Grill 88. Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Luis Campos, Grill 88 offers a menu that reflects a fusion of global influences, showcasing the finest meats and wines. From the decadence of bone marrow to the exquisite flavours of wagyu beef and lobster, each dish is crafted to perfection, promising an unforgettable dining journey. The Serenity Spa Experience starts at £850 per night in a Deluxe Room, which includes breakfast and spa treatments for two adults. Book the experience here: www.thebiltmorehotels.com GREAT SCOTT! Sound Cafe at The Cumberland Hotel is taking diners on a trip to Hill Valley as it launches its brand-new Back to The Future The Musical Afternoon Tea. The launch nods to the anniversary of the premiere of the original Back to The Future film on 3rd July 1985 and follows the soaring West End success of Back to The Future The Musical. The afternoon tea will feature mini delights designed to indulge the senses with a world of flavours. The ride begins being transported back in time to indulge in Mcfly’s Slider Burger and Mayor Goldie Wilson’s Hot Dog before being grounded back in the present with the DeLorean Pulled Pork Burrito, E=MC2 Mac and Cheese Toastie and Marty’s Crispy Shrimp Tortilla with slaw and spicy citrus sauce, before retaking flight into the future for Doc’s Brownies, Biff’s Apple Cobbler and George’s Fruit Macarons. Lorraine’s Mini Shake Milkshakes will accompany the tea, alongside Marvin’s Berry Iced Tea, available in refreshing flavours ranging from raspberry and mint to mango and passionfruit. For guests who are ’everybody who’s anybody, ‘ bottomless drinks can be added to the afternoon tea, ranging from signature cocktails to sparkling wine or draught beer. What’s more, if a customer happens to utter Doc Brown’s famed catchphrase, ‘Great Scott,’ to a waiter when ordering, they’ll find themselves presented with two futuristic eight-sided dice. As 88 miles per hour is the speed required for the DeLorean to time travel, if the guest rolls a double eight, the entire table will get a complimentary upgrade to bottomless sparkling wine, draught beer, or signature cocktails! Book now: https://sound.london/back-to-the-future-afternoon-tea NEW BEGINNINGS Ellen Kensington, a boutique hotel in the heart of Kensington, is excited to announce that it will officially open in September! The property comprises 105 thoughtfully designed guestrooms across five interconnected Victorianperiod townhouses. More than half of the rooms overlook the historic Barkston Gardens, while the interiors feature a juxtaposition of classic English design with subtle Chinoiserie touches. Several original features have been carefully restored through refurbishment, including period bannisters, wrought iron gate rails, and the reinstatement of the property’s iconic high ceilings and bay box sash windows. There’s a curated range of beautiful bedrooms, from single rooms for solo travellers to a luxurious top suite, with top-end amenities, rain showers and thoughtful touches, including anti-fog heated bathroom mirrors. Exceptional drink and dining options will open with the hotel, including a destination bar and cigar lounge. The Lacquer Room will be a beautiful pan-Asian restaurant with its own orangery and elegant private terrace. Lunch specialities include bento boxes, Asian specialities and light bites, while dinner is an immersive affair with Shabu Shabu experiences and countertop dining. An Asian-inspired Afternoon Tea, with theatrically plated dishes and wholeleaf tea, will be offered daily. Guests will enjoy around-the-clock service and in-room dining, plus luxurious facilities, including a gym and six Ryokan Spa Suites with Asianinspired treatments. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.ellenkensington.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 11
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