Grand hotel
The Ritz London
St James’s · London · United Kingdom
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Image courtesy of © The Ritz LondonCésar Ritz’s grand hotel on Piccadilly, opened in 1906, famous for afternoon tea in the Palm Court.
The Ritz opened on Piccadilly in 1906, built for the hotelier César Ritz in the style of a Parisian château, and its Louis XVI interiors are among the most opulent in London. Afternoon tea in the Palm Court is a celebrated ritual, served at set times and booked well ahead. The hotel also has the two-star Ritz Restaurant and the Rivoli Bar. Its website lists The Ritz Restaurant, the Rivoli Bar, afternoon tea, butler service and chauffeur services.
- Palm Court afternoon tea
- Louis XVI interiors
- Overlooks Green Park
Inside the hotel
- The Ritz Restaurant
- The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz
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