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Celebrating with a unique new partnership with the House of Garrard combined with quintessential British traditions, magnificent dining experiences and delightfully festive overnight packages, The Lanesborough brings together the vibrancy of London’s best-loved season at one of the capital’s most desirable addresses. Ensuring that the Christmas spirit is present from start to finish, fires will be roaring, halls will be decked in festive British best, butlers will be busied with last-minute wrapping, while champagne flows and Christmas feasting begins.

THE LANESBOROUGH’S 2018 FESTIVE COLLABORATION WITH THE HOUSE OF GARRARD
Kicking off with the unveiling of the specially designed Christmas tree on the 21 November The Lanesborough is delighted to announce an exclusive festive collaboration with the world’s longest serving jeweller, the House of Garrard. There will also be a special four-day pop-up in the hotels Withdrawing Room from 3pm-9pm on 21-24 November 2018, to celebrate the partnership. Throughout the pop-up, pieces from the House of Garrard’s current Fanfare collection – the inspiration for many of the tree decorations – will be on display, along with jewels inspired by the House’s rich legacy of royal commissions. From 21 November through to 31 December, guests at The Lanesborough can enjoy a signature cocktail especially designed by the award-winning Library Bar team, inspired by the collection and festive collaboration. The unique Garrard Christmas tree reflects the brand’s earliest years, when London’s theatre district was its home, opera masquerades were the height of fashion and The Lanesborough was the country mansion of the 2nd Viscount Lanesborough. The tree decorations are inspired by the gilded interiors and occasions of theatres during this period, from the rise of the curtain to the flicker of candlelight. Regal red and blush pink fans are reminiscent of those carried by the ladies of the time and the sway of the curtains can be seen in the drapes of ribbon. Other adornments include decorative masks that would have been worn at the elaborate masquerade balls, and delicate crystal ornaments reflect the magnificent chandeliers. Garrard’s signature designs are present too – the regal motif from the monarch’s sceptre has been crafted into delicate golden ornaments, bringing another layer of history to this reimagining of the House of Garrard’s past. This partnership displays perfect synergy between two brand with a rich heritage and a passion for the very best in luxury. (The Lanesborough’s partnership with the House of Garrard will launch with the unveiling of the tree on 21 November, followed by a four day pop-up from 21-24 November. a signature Garrard cocktail will be available at The Library Bar from 21 November through to 31 December)

 A TIME TO INDULGE IN DECADENT DINING 
With roaring fireplaces aglow and the comforting aroma of cinnamon and cloves, The Lanesborough is the most decadent setting for Christmas lunches. A festive lunch menu will be available at Michelin-starred Céleste from 23rd November to 23rd December for groups of four or more. Guests will first enjoy roast chestnut, brown butter sabayon and butternut squash velouté or Scottish smoked salmon with exotic yuzu dressing. Traditional roast turkey stuffed with turkey farce served with roasted sweet potatoes, chestnut purée and roasted juice with winter vegetables or Stone bass roast and purée of cauliflower, lemon curry dressing follows, ending on a sweet note with Mont-Blanc, glazed Aubenas chestnuts, chestnut cream fondant and blackcurrant gel or Pecan pie with a crunchy sable, caramelised banana and pecan Chantilly. On the day itself, a lavish five-course Christmas lunch fashioned by Michelin-starred Chefs Eric Frechon and Steeven Gilles will be served in the palatial setting of Céleste, while festive afternoon tea will be served in The Withdrawing Room, with Christmas pastries and cool Champagne. (Three-course festive lunch start from £45 per person and will be served in Céleste from 12:00 to 14:30, from 23rd November – 23rd December. Five-courseChristmas Day menu from £250 per person, available on 25th December only from 12:00 to 15:00. A vegetarian Christmas Day menu is also available)

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR THE SWEET-TOOTHED 
From 12th November to 30th December, The Lanesborough’s award-winning Afternoon Tea will take a seasonally-sweet festive twist as Head Pastry Chef, Gabriel Le Quang reimagines Christmas classics. Served in the spectacular setting of Céleste, those taking tea can expect festive treats including a chocolate Christmas bauble, hazelnut snowball, chestnut and blackcurrant Mont Blanc, a pear and almond tartelette and a traditional Lebkuchen alongside classic scones, jam and clotted cream. On 8th and 9th December, the festive afternoon tea will be accompanied by a live carol choir between 15:15 – 17:15 (Festive Afternoon Tea costs from £55 per person, available from 12thNovember – 30th December 2018, Festive Afternoon Tea with Carols from £75 per person, including a glass of Champagne.)

SEASONAL SHOPPING IN STYLE 
Taking advantage of the hotel’s position commanding the crossroads between Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, Buckingham Palace, Belgravia and London’s most-loved attractions, guests staying at The Lanesborough from 23rd November 2018 to 7th January 2019 will enjoy the ultimate seasonal shopping trip with Harvey Nichols. In addition to luxury accommodation at the hotel, a Christmas welcome treat from the hotel’s Pastry Chef on arrival, 24-hour dedicated butler service and breakfast in Michelin-starred Céleste, guests will enjoy a chauffeur-driven car transfer to Harvey Nichols to experience a 20% off VIP fashion and accessories discount; ‘Meet & Greet’ with Harvey Nichols’ Style Concierge or a private shopping experience with a personal stylist; and an upgrade to Black Tier Harvey Nichols Rewards. (For more information, please contact the Reservations Team on +44 (0)20 7259 5599 or [email protected]. Chauffeur-driven car transfer subject to availability)

REGENCY STYLE REVELRY 
Deck the halls and dust off your festive Christmas best – The Lanesborough’s luxurious private rooms are perfect for grandeur and getting into the spirit of Christmas, be it for a sleek cocktail and canapé reception or a sumptuous, three-course dinner celebration. The hotel’s dedicated events team has developed two special menu collections to ensure that corporate events and larger celebrations come complete with all the trimmings. Coined ‘The Georgian Gathering’ and ‘The Regency Revelry’, menus include chilled Champagne on arrival and a variety of exquisite canapés, followed by a three-course lunch or dinner with wine, coffee and festive petit fours. The Lanesborough is also the perfect venue for those looking for a stunning locations for end of year or festive drinks, with two-hour a ‘Canapé Reception’ package including a chilled glass of Champagne and six different exquisite canapés, followed by red and white wine and soft drinks. (Christmas party menus cost from £89 per person, exclusive of room hire charges. Canapé reception from £55 per person. For enquiries, please contact the team on +44 (0)20 7259 5599 or [email protected]) 

FESTIVE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY 
There are few things more magical than waking up on Christmas morning in the company of family – especially with little ones in tow eager to unwrap their gifts, and a personal butler popping by at any given moment with surprises for the whole family… Christmas at The Lanesborough is all about creating special memories, from stockings bursting at the seams with gifts delivered at midnight, to a chauffeur-driven classic car ride to a nearby traditional carol service. On Christmas Eve, guests will enjoy mulled wine and hot chocolate and marshmallows, help wrapping last-minute gifts from their personal butler, and a chauffeur-driven car transfer to St. Paul’s Church for an evening service, followed by hot toddies in the timeless Library Bar. On the big day, those in residence will wake up to personalised stockings for children, champagne delivered by the butler, breakfast in bed, a visit from Father Christmas in the Games Room and a five-course Christmas feast in Celeste. The Queen’s Speech will of course be aired in the St George’s Room at 15:00. Boxing Day will be made up of a trip to Harvey Nichols for the hotel’s exclusive shopping experience, a gingerbread-making class for children, a rejuvenating facial or massage in The Lanesborough Club & Spa and Boxing Day Afternoon Tea. (Three-night ‘Christmas in Residence’ package starts from £2,910 in a Superior Rooms and from £4,050 in a Junior Suite, based on two people sharing and including VAT; excluding service charge) 

THE ‘WHITE NIGHT IN’ WITH THE WHITE COMPANY 
Enjoy the ultimate luxurious ‘night in’ with your friends in collaboration with the impeccably stylish lifestyle brand The White Company during an exclusive spa and movie night at The Lanesborough Club & Spa. The experience is held in the intimate surrounds of the Member’s Only lounge, and is replete with Michelin-star cuisine, soul-enriching spa treatments, and a private film screening of guests’ choosing. Bookable for groups of up to five, upon arrival at the Club & Spa guests will be greeted with a Champagne welcome by their dedicated Spa Butler, before being whisked away to the stunning Spa Lounge where delicious light refreshments await. Changing into cosy, The White Company pyjamas, robe and slippers, they can then enjoy the thermal areas and relaxation lounge before the private film screening commences.

The White Night In includes:

• Private movie screening for up to five guests
• Use of thermal and hydro pool areas
• Two course group dinner
• Champagne, popcorn, nibbles and desserts
• Bespoke The White Company spa treatments throughout the film screening
• The White Company pyjamas, robe and slippers to take home
• Chauffeur transfer back home at the end of the night within Zones 1-3

Cost is from £2,750 for up to five guests. For more information, contact +44 (0)20 7259 5599

BECOME A ‘WINTER WARRIOR’ 
To shape-up pre or post-party season and reverse the effects of festive overindulgence, The Lanesborough Club & Spa aims to help members restore the mind and discover a happier, healthier approach to health, fitness and overall wellbeing this winter. The Club & Spa is offering a bespoke three-month membership aptly named the ‘Winter Warrior’ membership. The new offering allows guests full access to ‘one of the most advanced fitness facilities operated by any hotel in the country’ for a full three months, as well as a initial fitness assessment followed by weekly body composition analysis and tracking. Over the three months, short-term members will enjoy 30 personal training sessions with the Club & Spa’s elite fitness team and ongoing nutritional advice and assistance. In addition, members will receive two sessions with The Lanesborough Club & Spa’s highly skilled practitioners (osteopath and/or physiotherapist), as well as two 60-minute relaxing or deep tissue massages, epitomising the Club & Spa’s bespoke 360° integrated approach to wellbeing. (Priced at £6,000 per person or £2,200 per month. For more information, contact +44 (0)20 7259 5599 or [email protected])