The Langham
London, England
Since opening on the 10th of June 1865, The Langham Hotel has hosted many of the world’s most influential figures. But it also has a secret history few are aware of.
Edward VII (who opened the hotel as Prince of Wales) remained a regular visitor throughout his life, and Emperor Louis Napoleon III spent much of his last enforced exile at The Langham. American journalist Henry Stanley also stayed while preparing for his journey to search for Dr. Livingstone in Africa, and Noel Coward frequently retired to one of its suites when working on his pre-Second World War stage successes.
Other artistic guests include Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Somerset Maugham, George Orwell, and composer Antonin Dvorak. It is, however, The Langham’s place in history as the venue from which Winston Churchill, Charles De Gaulle, and U.S. war correspondent Ed Murrow broadcast which is, perhaps, of the greatest significance.
Five-star rated, this world-famous institution boasts over 300 rooms and, unusually for London, a 16-metre swimming pool.
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Edward VII (who opened the hotel as Prince of Wales) remained a regular visitor throughout his life, and Emperor Louis Napoleon III spent much of his last enforced exile at The Langham. American journalist Henry Stanley also stayed while preparing for his journey to search for Dr. Livingstone in Africa, and Noel Coward frequently retired to one of its suites when working on his pre-Second World War stage successes.
Other artistic guests include Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Somerset Maugham, George Orwell, and composer Antonin Dvorak. It is, however, The Langham’s place in history as the venue from which Winston Churchill, Charles De Gaulle, and U.S. war correspondent Ed Murrow broadcast which is, perhaps, of the greatest significance.
Five-star rated, this world-famous institution boasts over 300 rooms and, unusually for London, a 16-metre swimming pool.
See the Historic Hotels in London index
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