The Dorchester is set to reveal its new Royal Suite – designed by interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, the Royal Suite represents the final stage in the guestroom renovations in the hotel’s most significant transformation in over thirty years…
Occupying a vast corner of the eighth floor, the Royal Suite rises above Hyde Park with a sense of command and panoramic views of Hyde Park’s treetops, the Serpentine lake and beyond. Seamlessly blending the timeless grandeur of The Dorchester with contemporary touches, Rochon took inspiration from British landscapes, with the suite featuring floral wallpaper, soft pastel tones, bespoke patterned carpets and Versailles parquet floors.
“The new Royal Suite at The Dorchester is a testament to the art of craftsmanship,” said general manager Luca Virgilio. “The suite embodies the spirit of London and the best of British, where every detail has been carefully considered. The combination of elevated, thoughtful design and light-filled rooms with spectacular views across Hyde Park make it the perfect residence for the world’s most remarkable guests.”
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Inspired by its setting beside Hyde Park, The Dorchester has partnered with The Royal Parks Charity and will be donating a portion of Royal Suite proceeds, supporting its ongoing mission to care for and conserve the famous collection of urban parks in the world.
The design allows for up to four rooms to be connected, creating a combined space of more than 478 square metres. This spacious set up makes it one of the largest hotel suites in London.
The master bedroom blends English neoclassicism with a 1950s aesthetic of pastel colours, where guests can delight in panoramic views of the London skyline. A separate seating area is dressed in ivory and pastel fabrics in light blue, pale pink and green. The space opens onto a large dressing room and a spacious, marble-clad bathroom including a double shower.
The generous principal sitting room runs the full length of one aspect, its layout allowing different moments to exist at once. A 1950’s inspired mirrored fireplace is the focal point of the room, complemented by an 18th-century neoclassical style decorative ceiling. The space is completed by bespoke furniture pieces including ottomans by Henryot & Cie and armchairs upholstered in English garden-inspired fabrics by GP & J. Baker.
Beyond the sitting room, the dining room reveals itself in further delight. With seating for up to 10 guests, framed by windows overlooking the park, it unfolds with jewel-like intensity, wrapped in patterned walls and mirrored above, echoing the theatrical palette of the hotel’s ground floor The Promenade and Artists’ Bar. Floor to ceiling windows offer views of Hyde Park, while elegant De Gournay wallpaper brings the feeling of nature inside. A private kitchen ensures that The Dorchester’s extraordinary culinary team, led by culinary director Martyn Nail, can provide intimate in-suite dinners.
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The suite also includes a separate study, featuring a more classic theme, with a mahogany bookcase paired with Tisserant light fittings. A Chinese-inspired red lacquer desk and a cane armchair complete the private area.
The new Royal Suite follows the hotel’s most significant transformation in over thirty years, including the renovation of all guest rooms and suites, The Promenade, Vesper Bar, Artists’ Bar and The Grill, as well as florist and cake boutique Cake & Flowers. In addition to the Royal Suite, last year The Dorchester revealed the renovation of its Oliver Messel Suite, which was the result of more than 2,000 hours of specialist craftsmanship.
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