Opened in 1931, The Dorchester Hotel was amongst the first to use reinforced concrete to create large internal spaces without the need for supporting columns. During the Second World War numerous cabinet ministers stayed there, due to its reputation for the strength and safety of the building, including Lord Halifax and Winston Churchill. In 1942 Supreme Commander Dwight Eisenhower, also stayed at the hotel giving his name to one of the suites.
As it's reputation grew, so it became a popular destination with the stars of the entertainment world - including: Joan Crawford, Duke Ellington, Charlton Heston, Peter Sellers (who unfortunately died there), Warren Beatty, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Michael Jackson and Britney Spears.

The hotel is part of a collective of luxury hotels including the Plaza Athénée in Paris and The Beverly Hills Hotel in LA; ultimately owned by the Sultan of Brunei.

The Dorchester, Park Lane, W1K 1QA.

Marble Arch or Hyde Park Corner Tube.

Call: 020 7629 8888

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