The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane named Five-Star hotels by Forbes Travel Guide

London – Dorchester Collection's iconic British hotel in the heart of Mayfair, The Dorchester, and new contemporary hotel 45 Park Lane of the same location, were awarded Forbes Travel Guide highest Five-Star Award, two of only six hotels in London to receive the recommendation, and only 82 in the world. This marks the first hotel ratings in Europe for Forbes Travel Guide, which has anonymously inspected and rated hotels, restaurants and spas since the company’s founding in 1958 as Mobil Travel Guide.

The only hotel in the UK to offer a three Michelin star restaurant, The Dorchester has also undergone recent refurbishment of 22 new suites and further rooms fusing modern comfort with the classic English style and timeless glamour the property is prized for. At new London hotel 45 Park Lane just opposite, art meets contemporary art deco style where all guest rooms overlook Hyde Park and feature advanced technology. Destination dining is offered with CUT at 45 Park Lane, Wolfgang Puck’s debut restaurant in Europe which opened at the hotel to critical acclaim.

According to Forbes Travel Guide, the Five-Star Award sets both The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane apart as “one of the finest establishments in the world, delivering guests service and an experience beyond expectation.”

Roland Fasel, UK regional director and general manager of The Dorchester, noted, “The Dorchester has always catered to a strong and loyal following from the American market, and 45 Park Lane has already proved a hit with east and west coast travelers particularly. We are honored to be recognized by the Forbes Travel Guide for the highest-quality guest experience we provide day in and day out. It takes every member of our staff to assure the luxury and attentiveness our guests expect, and I’m delighted to receive these awards on their behalf.”

“Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Awards represent the best in class in luxury hospitality, with a primary emphasis on guest engagement and service,” said Michael Cascone, President and COO of Forbes Travel Guide.

For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star Ratings, visit .

The Dorchester is situated in the heart of London’s Mayfair on Park Lane, with 250 rooms and suites designed in a classic English residential style, affording expansive views of Hyde Park. Alexandra Champalimaud redesigned 22 new Dorchester and Park Suites in 2012, fusing modern comfort with timeless glamour. A wide range of dining is available to guests in The Promenade, The Bar and The Grill, China Tang and three Michelin star Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester. The Dorchester Spa reopened in May 2009 after a multimillion transformation to offer indulgent pampering in a glamorous art deco setting. The Dorchester’s ten banqueting rooms, including The Ballroom which was renovated in September 2011, offer a wide selection for hosting various events, from intimate dinners to cocktail receptions of up to 1,000 guests.

45 Park Lane, Dorchester Collection’s new London hotel opened on 1st September 2011 just opposite The Dorchester with Wolfgang Puck’s first venture in Europe, CUT at 45 Park Lane. Throughout the intimate-sized hotel, luxurious and contemporary interiors by New York based designer, Thierry Despont, provide a club-like feel offering international guests a smart, central environment from which to enjoy London. Each of the spacious 45 rooms and suites offer views of Hyde Park, as does a spectacular Penthouse Suite with wrap around terrace offering panoramic views across London. A striking central staircase leads to a mezzanine featuring Bar 45, a resident’s Library, and high tech Media Room offering private dining.

Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world’s foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company’s mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly-owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements.

The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; and Le Richemond, Geneva.

Angela Wong
Senior Account Manager
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