Dorchester Hotel

The Dorchester is a luxury hotel in London, opened on 18 April 1931. It is situated on Park Lane in Mayfair, overlooking Hyde Park. The Dorchester was created by the famous builder Sir Robert McAlpine and the managing director of Gordon Hotels Ltd, Sir Frances Towle, who shared a vision of creating the ‘perfect hotel’: ultramodern and ultra-efficient, with all the conveniences modern technology could supply.. So, in 1929 their two companies joint... More

Opened:

  • Apr 18, 1931

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Also known as:

  • Dorchester Hotel, City of Westminster

Location

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  • 51.5072
  • 0.1525
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Architect

Owen Williams

Sir Evan Owen Williams (20 March 1890 – 23 May 1969) was born in Tottenham, London, England, son of Evan Owen Williams and Mary Roberts, and died in hospital...

William Curtis Green

William Curtis Green (1875–1960) was an English architect. Green was born in Alton, Hampshire. He studied engineering at the technical school at West Bromwich...

Owner:

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  • Apr 18, 1931
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