The Cadogan Hotel
London, England
Built in 1887, the hotel was no more than ten years old when society was stunned by the arrest of Oscar Wilde who was staying in Room 118 at the time. These events were later the subject of John Betjeman’s poem The Arrest of Oscar Wilde at The Cadogan Hotel.
The hotel’s other salacious connection is to actress Lillie Langtry: it was in the building which later became part of The Cadogan that she lived between 1892 to 1897. However, even after the change of use from domestic residence to hotel, Lillie would stay in her original bedroom where she had courted the future King Edward VII.
The hotel straddles the divide between “grand” and “boutique”, offering a total of 64 rooms and suites (thankfully modest by London standards). These include The Edward VII, The Lillie Langtry and The Oscar Wilde. Those visiting London for shopping will find that The Cadogan Hotel is ideally situated, with Harrod’s and the streets of Knightsbridge just a short stroll away. The restaurant is, quite rightly, focused on British cuisine.
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The hotel’s other salacious connection is to actress Lillie Langtry: it was in the building which later became part of The Cadogan that she lived between 1892 to 1897. However, even after the change of use from domestic residence to hotel, Lillie would stay in her original bedroom where she had courted the future King Edward VII.
The hotel straddles the divide between “grand” and “boutique”, offering a total of 64 rooms and suites (thankfully modest by London standards). These include The Edward VII, The Lillie Langtry and The Oscar Wilde. Those visiting London for shopping will find that The Cadogan Hotel is ideally situated, with Harrod’s and the streets of Knightsbridge just a short stroll away. The restaurant is, quite rightly, focused on British cuisine.
See the Historic Hotels in London index
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