One Warwick Park, the elegant 39-room hotel, in Tunbridge Wells’ historic Pantiles district, was finally unveiled last week at a glittering launch party. Owner-operators Markerstudy Leisure announced that the property would officially open to the public from Friday July 1st 2016.
Privileged guests were given an exclusive first look at the property including the Duplex Suite filled with period features, the timber-beamed Function Room and L’AMORE restaurant and bar. Invitees were handed maps upon arrival and invited to make their way around the creatively re-imagined brew house and schoolhouse.
Of all the rooms, suites and entertainment spaces, the gallery space displaying original works from artist Melanie Berman and statement pieces including the JC Collection Juliette ring (£79,000) and rare Skeleton Patek Philippe (£64,000) from the Queen’s jeweler Harry Collins commanded the greatest interest after 12 months of conjecture over the subterranean build.
Louise Clark, Managing Director of Markerstudy leisure, commented on the evening, “It’s been an amazing (and long) journey to get here – at so many points over the past 3yrs we didn’t think we would. We’re exceptionally proud of what we’ve created and believe we have the potential to be one of the finest hotels in the UK.”
Kiaran MacDonald, Managing Director of The Savoy said: “It’s an absolute honour to be here. I see a real connection between One Warwick Park and The Savoy; both have been a journey of restoration; both have gone over- time and over-budget and both have the ‘OMG’ factor. It’s a great testament to the team’s hard work – you can feel the pulse of pride, passion and love for what has been created. It’s a fantastic transformation beyond anything I thought it could be.”
Tunbridge Wells MP Greg Clarke, who spoke at the opening, commented: “On behalf of the whole community I’d like to thank the One Warwick Park team for their service in restoring these magnificent buildings.”
