Looking for James Bond Dukes Hotel / London / England

Today House & Hotel Magazine features the famous “James Bond” hotel #1.
A great 5 star boutique, located in 35 St James Place, between the grounds of Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly. This area is one of the most exclusive areas in London. Piccadilly itself has lots of shopping with many famous names such as Fortnum and Mason, used by the late Diana Princess of Wales and just on the northern side is the sought after area of Mayfair. Even closer to the hotel is St James’s Palace which was home to the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen mother. On the other side of St James Palace is Green Park, St James Park and Buckingham Palace. Most of London’s attractions are easily accessible from here, many within walking distance. The hotel is at the West end of Pall Mall while at the East end of pall Mall is Trafalgar Square, famous for Nelsons Column and the now removed pigeons.
Its just a short walk to London’s nightlife and its theatreland which centres around Piccadilly Circus. The hotel is actually located in a small and quiet side street that is a dead end, meaning traffic noise is lower than other central areas.

This Edwardian hotel provides an intimate, traditional and charming environment (much like a country house) in a prime location. The Dukes Hotel St James’s feels much like a discreet gentleman’s club and is a modern luxury boutique hotel.
House & Hotel Magazine bar tip: Lets go James Bond, The Dukes Bar and try a Bond Martini, Prince Charles and Princess Diana have been amongst the famous people who have taken Martinis’ here.

And by the way, it was in the hotels bar that James Bond author Ian Flemings came up with his legendary bond phrase, “shaken, not stirred” for his Martini.
Just great!

Furnished with velvet sofas with a marble fireplace and mahogany bar top. Enjoy a cocktail or glass of champagne at any time of the day. The Bar has some famous cognacs some over 150 years old which have been collected by the hotel. Open to both guests and locals. Furnished with blue velvet chairs and portrait paintings from the hotels collection.

Resto tips:

#1: The Thirty Six restaurant:

This restaurant 36 also denotes good luck in Chinese astrology and further 36 is the number on Little St. James where the Dukes Hotel has an entrance. The restaurant serves refined, British cuisine where old traditional methods are used to prepare the dishes which are also made with the finest ingredients. Its yummy believe us.

#2: The FAT DUCK

Tucked away inside a 450-year-old pub in the village of Bray, The Fat Duck, shines out among the top restaurants of the world. Pushing the boundaries of British gastronomy, Heston Blumenthal’s pioneering techniques and scientific approach provide a dining experience like no other. Described as a culinary alchemist, his menu deliberately plays on all your senses, transforming British classics into innovative dishes which will surprise and delig

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