Since architects and designers took extreme care in restoring the building to its 1830s splendour, and what you see today is an outstanding example of neo-classical design and décor, we thought you'd enjoy background on The Lanesborough:

The History The second Viscount Lanesborough, James Lane, built Lanesborough House in 1719 as a country retreat. Back then Hyde Park Corner was on the edge of town and the Viscount carved the following words above the door, “It is my delight to be both in the town and the country.”

Viscount Lanesborough lived here until he died in 1724 at the age of 74, leaving no heirs. Some years later, in 1733 a group of governors from Westminster Hospital rented Lanesborough House to use as a hospital because they believed the country air of Knightsbridge would benefit the patients. The hospital was called St George’s.

By 1745 the number of patients at St George’s reached 250 with an additional 20 nurses. Over the years this number continued to increase steadily until eventually in 1827 a larger building was required. Architect William Wilkins, who also designed the National Gallery, created a new hospital on the same site, although it was no longer so peaceful.

Some years later a fourth floor was added to the hospital and a new wing was built. Florence Nightingale, who became a governor of St George’s Hospital in 1867 insisted that the beds were too close together and was responsible for making these changes. However, by 1980 the board realised that the building was no longer adequate and St George’s moved to Tooting in south London.

It would be 10 years before it opened as a Luxury Hotel!

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