The Dorchester, Dorchester Collection is revealing its new Royal Suite, designed by interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon and which represents the final stage in its guestroom renovations, on 1 June.
Occupying a corner of the eighth floor, the Royal Suite rises above Hyde Park with panoramic views. 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,’ The Dorchester, Dorchester Collection general manager Luca Virgilio said. “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.”
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.
Master Bedroom
The Royal Suite’s design allows the connection of up to four rooms, creating a combined space of more than 478sqm. 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.
Spaces to host, think & relax
The principal sitting room runs the full length of one aspect. 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. These include ottomans by Henryot & Cie and armchairs upholstered in English garden-inspired fabrics by GP & J. Baker.
The dining room seats up to 10 guests. It is framed by windows overlooking the park, features patterned walls and is mirrored above. It echoes 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 culinary team, led by culinary director Martyn Nail, can provide intimate in-suite dinners.
The suite also includes a separate study that has a more classic theme. It features a mahogany bookcase paired with Tisserant light fittings. A Chinese-inspired red lacquer desk and a cane armchair complete the private area.
A new chapter
The new Royal Suite follows the hotel’s most significant transformation in over 30 years. Which include 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.
