Congratulations to The Dorchester hotel which officially celebrates her 80th birthday today and thanks to the odd bit of cosmetic work (roof suites in 2007, an Alain Ducasse restaurant, a new spa in 2009) the old girl looks pretty good. There is further cosmetic work to come this year, when the hotel renovates a number of suites, again under the design direction of Alexandra Champalimaud. In the tradition of all grand dames contemplating a facelift this is being called 'a refresh'. We particularly like The Dorchester's history in pictures which time travels us through some of the hotel's finest moment from its early origins. Highlight include: a trumpet playing Louis Armstrong(1956) , Elizabeth Taylor signing her Cleopatra contract in the pink marble bathroom of the famous Harlequin suite (1962), and a visit from The Beatles accepting an award in the ballroom (1964).
The Dorchester has chosen to celebrate its 80th Anniversary throughout 2011 in a worthy collaboration with the international charity Trees for Cities by planting 80 new 'Future Great Trees' in London.
On a fun note today (18 April) a commemorative birthday cocktail is being launched by legendary bar manager Giuliano Morandin - the perfect way to toast the occasion. HD
Luxury Link: www.thedorchester.com
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