Grange Strathmore is a tradi- tional, comfortable hotel a short walk from the Royal Albert Hall, and only minutes from Kensing- ton Palace and Knightsbridge. Club rates start from £99 for a Superior Double for two sharing on Fri and Sun, £119 on Sat and £125 Mon-Thur (RR £255). For an Executive double the Club rates are £145 from Fri-Sun and £155 from Mon-Thur (RR £335). Club rates are fully flexible, based on two sharing, and in- clude full English breakfast, a complimentary room upgrade if available on arrival and 15% off food and beverage purchases. All rates exclude VAT. HYDE PARK The Roseate (Royal Park) Hyde Park, W2 Set on the edge of Hyde Park, in Westbourne Terrace—once de- scribed as ‘quite the finest street in London’—the former Royal Park is an elegant boutique ho- tel created from three Grade II townhouses. Dating from 1842, the buildings have been totally restored. The rooms are classi- cally elegant, individually deco- rated, featuring French windows and original paintings. Carefully selected antiques and hand- made embroidered fabrics cre- ate a homely feel throughout. And as hotelsarefirstofallabout a comfortable night’s sleep, the magnificent, airy four-poster and half-tester beds have hand- made mattresses and linens. As to food and drink, the Roseate has an elegant restau- rant, an excellent destination bar and a private courtyard for al fresco drinks and refresh- ments. In-room facilities include Nespresso coffee and tea maker. Club rates start at £169 (RR £507) for two in a Classic Dou- ble, £189 (RR £567) in an Exec- utive King and £219 (RR £657) in a Four-Poster King Suite. Club rates include Continental breakfast and free Wifi. All rates are exclusive of VAT. Rates and benefits correct at time of going to press, but are subject to change without prior notice. it is well loved by our Members. Club rates start at £275 for a Delightful Queen Room (RR £512). Delightful King: CCUK £305 (RR £592). Deluxe King: CCUK £365 (RR £692). Splen- did Room: £590 (RR £867). Ju- nior Suite: CCUK £750 (RR £1,079). Belgravia Suite: £1,250 RR £2,000). Club rates include full English breakfast from the Deluxe category and above, complimentary room upgrade if available on arrival, free Wifi, mineral water, daily newspaper, shoe-shine service and a fluffy toy sheep for guests aged 12 and under. All rates exclude VAT. WESTMINSTER Grange Wellington London SW1 This is rather a gem—a smart contemporary townhouse hotel within a magnificent Edwardian building, once home to the Col- lege of Theology. It stands in peaceful surroundings next door to Grange Rochester in West- minster’s leafy Vincent Square. It offers an oasis of calm in the heart of London, and a sense of history—during its transfor- mation into an hotel many peri- od pieces were uncovered and included within the new decora- tions. Now there are 84 guest rooms and five apartments, all with modern conveniences and smart bathroom facilities. There is a well-regarded Italian restau- rant, a bar and library, a small business centre, 24-hour recep- tion and concierge service. The Wellington is a short walk from the Houses of Parlia- ment, Westminster Abbey and St James’s Park. Victoria rail station is also nearby, with easy express rail links to Gatwick. All Superior and Executive rooms include single or double or twin beds, LCD flat-screen televisions with satellite chan- nels, high-speed Wifi and broad- band, room service and tea/cof- fee-making facilities as standard. Club rates start from £122 for a Superior Double for two shar- ing Fri-Sun and £168 Mon-Thur (RR £294). For an Executive double the Club rates are £152 Fri-Sun and £198 from Mon- Thur (RR £324). Club rates are fully flexible, based on two shar- ing, and include full English breakfast, complimentary room upgrade if available on arrival and 15% off food and beverage. All rates exclude VAT. KENSINGTON The Gore Queen’s Gate, SW7 Step into the Gore Hotel, a two- minute walk from the Royal Al- bert Hall, and you will think you are in the private country home of a thoroughly British aristo- cratic family, eccentricities and all. This is no ‘corporate’ hotel, far from it. Italian owned, it breathes warmth and character from every wood panel, every doorknob, every Thomas Crap- per bathtub and every slightly risque picture on the walls. Lived in, loved; this is a home- from-home for Members who like their luxury with a large measure of individuality. Members receive exclusive Club rates starting at £194 plus VAT per night for two sharing, including Continental breakfast and free upgrade if available. The Pelham Cromwell Place, SW7 A stylish designer townhouse in easy reach of the Knightsbridge shops, the V&A, science muse- ums and Royal Albert Hall. Be- ing opposite South Ken Under- ground, it is also easy for Kew, St James’s and Westminster. Kit Kemp designed the hotel —as such the interiors are styl- ishly fashionable and creative. Club Members are welcome VIP guests and receive exclusive rates starting at £230 plus VAT per night for two sharing, in- cluding Continental breakfast and free upgrade if available. Grange Strathmore Queen’s Gate Gardens, SW7 The London home of the Earl of Strathmore, and therefore that of HM the Queen Mother, the Free VIP club lounge access with free drinks and canapés: Save up to 62% on rack rates: Call 020 7399 2960 The Pelham, South Kensington designer townhouse: rates from £215. The Gore, close to the Royal Albert Hall: Club rates from £194 for two. 111