THE Connaught, the five-star hotel from the Maybourne Hotel Group, has been tucked into Mayfair’s Carlos Place since 1897 and is long defined by understated glamour, polished wood, discreet service, and a guest list that spans generations of cultural icons.
It’s only right then that the hotel has its very own book, cue The Connaught, published by Assouline and written by journalist Bill Prince, which is out now. Capturing what makes the hotel so special, the title lets us in on the atmosphere and elegance that’s long been associated with this establishment.
The Connaught, by Assouline
Prince traces the story from the hotel’s late-Victorian beginnings to the present day, with the pages filled with stories of art, design, food, and the people who’ve passed through its doors, from Queen Elizabeth II and Alfred Hitchcock to Princess Diana, Jack Nicholson, and Dame Maggie Smith.
“The hotel has so many incredible stories and guest memories from over the years,” says Managing Director Sandeep Bhalla. “It’s a joy to see it all captured together in one very special book.”
The Connaught, by Assouline
The Connaught, by Assouline
Prince adds, “The Connaught’s approach to hospitality is as integral to its story as the building itself. Researching such a storied past has been fascinating, and a reminder of why it continues to define London’s idea of quiet sophistication.”
by Felicity Carter
The Connaught, written by Bill Prince and published by Assouline, is available from The Connaught Shop at £100