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Strand By Me
Much like the World9s End in Chelsea, the end of the Strand around
Somerset House feels like the end of London in some ways. The iconic
thoroughfare takes a sharp turn around this hallowed point and the
river Thames seems to veer o昀 to the distant East. On the totemic scale
of excitement and happenings-on, this junction of Covent Garden and
the West End is the epitome of Central London.
Nestled elegantly amongst this cauldron of activity is ME London, a
昀ve star hotel that aims to please and pleases as per your desired aims.
Almost surreptitiously and most elegantly housed in the iconic Marconi
building, it is a chameleon of a property that is an apposite setting for
everything from arts and culture to fashion and business. The F&B
o昀erings are of the highest standards and the will sta昀 amaze you with
their care and concern. Say hello amidst the clamour to the ME London,
a classy hotel managed by The Melia Group.
ME London is a 昀ve-star luxury hotel in the truest sense with a wonderfully varied selection of stylish and well-appointed guest rooms and
suites. Modernity is the keyword within this urban-chic setting and
panoramic views of London abound all around the building. Marble
and granite 昀oors embellish the inherent opulence and candles light up
the moody minimalism. There are quite a few mesmerising bits to the
ME experience and the 昀rst one is the reception area within the atrium
which houses a marble pyramid which magically funnels out all the
way through to the roof of the hotel 3 close to a hundred metres via a
sunroof 3 whilst you sip on bubbles, easing through check-in.
We went during Christmas and there was a fantastic light show beaming
up all across its triangular perimetre. This perfect welcome to the property is duly followed by e昀usive ticks all over the property. The sta昀 are
immaculately trained to please, modern rooms showcase technology and
comfort and a relaxed yet party atmosphere pervades all around.
The food and beverage options further up the stakes with STK London,
one of the integral restaurants within the area, being housed within ME.
Radio Rooftop Bar is the cherished breakfast spot with some of the best
views of London available from its patio-heater-heated terrace.
And then there is another favourite, Luciano by Gino D9Acampo. The
TV personality has chalked up a masterful menu along with his team
of talented chefs and the result is authentic Italian food that is further
supplanted by some brilliant Italian service. A rather charming cocktail
bar sits elegantly on the side and adds to the beautiful setting which
ensnares patrons late into the wee hours of the of weekend mornings.
In a city that is seems saturated with iconic hotels, ME London proves
that there is still room at the top. It is a London hotel par excellence
which thoroughly deserves to celebrate its 10th year in the business.
ME LONDON Strand, London WC2R 1HA, United Kingdom
https://www.melia.com/ By Sid Raghava