louis vuitton hotel | a mayfair monogram takeover

Finally, a Mayfair hotel where you don’t have to worry about the mini-bar charges – mostly because they won’t actually let you sleep over. At 28 Berkeley Square, the Louis Vuitton Hotel has staged a takeover of a grand London townhouse, transforming it into a layered odyssey through 130 years of the monogram’s reign. London has always been the brand’s favourite ‘home away from home’; it was the site of Georges-Louis Vuitton’s first shop outside Paris in 1885, making this temporary residency feel like a long-overdue homecoming. Guests are greeted by a lobby dedicated to the iconic Keepall, where the 1930s spirit of travel takes flight – no boarding pass or luggage rack required. Ascending to the first floor, Café Alma blends the geometric, sharp edges of Art Deco with the chic allure of the Place de l’Alma. Here, champagne accompanies British patisseries during afternoon tea, while a two-course luncheon provides a seasonal sanctuary for those ‘exhausted’ by the sheer luxury of it all. For the non-committal, Monogram Moments allow for a spontaneous coffee and a quick soak in the brand’s history without the need for a formal reservation. The second floor leans into the mid-century obsession with rapid transit... Read more » The post louis vuitton hotel | a mayfair monogram takeover appeared first on Schön! Magazine.