coDORCHElSTER ClOLLECeTION ct N° 14 autumn - winter 2 014 collect N°14 dorchester collection... 03 Bear witness to the ways Dorchester Collection’s iconic properties express their celebrated cultural contexts and engage with local creative talent. This is what we delve into here in these pages across London, Ascot, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Rome, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, with Hotel Eden in Rome having joined Dorchester Collection this year. All of these are truly exciting destinations, and Dorchester Collection hotels act as concentrated focal points in these epicentres of culture, like small communities, that become enriched with every event and every guest they welcome. Yaffa Assouline collect N°14 dorchester collection... 05 Christopher Cowdray Chief Executive Officer of Dorchester Collection A WORD from hen I joined Dorchester Collection, we were W five hotels, which all operated individually. Today, we are focused on Dorchester Collection as one entity, having evolved from being a group to becoming a collection. The challenge has been to find the right properties to fit into our portfolio; they must be ‘trophy hotels’ that provide a perfect setting for the high-level quality products, personal services and memorable guest experiences that remain constant throughout Dorchester Collection. Our latest addition, the 121-room Hotel Eden, suits such criteria flawlessly; its landmark status, her - itage and individuality complement the style and locations of our other nine hotels in the UK, France, Switzerland, Italy and the US. It is one of the world’s most majestic and iconic hotels in a truly superb setting. Overlooking the seven hills of the Eternal City, this presence in Rome, one of the major epi - centres of classicism, creates synergies with our Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan. We are delighted to welcome Hotel Eden’s employees into the Dorchester Collection family. This ‘family’ not only has cohesion but also her - itage and an exciting future. Hôtel Plaza Athénée celebrated a century this year in Paris, with a glamorous party held at the hotel in April. It em - barks on an extensive expansion programme as, over the past several years, Hôtel Plaza Athénée has had the opportunity to purchase three build - ings surrounding the hotel, including a townhouse to its right on 29 avenue Montaigne, a townhouse on rue Clément Marot, and the building where Le Relais Plaza is located. Despite every effort to maintain the hotel’s activity during this period, we have resolved to close it in order to preserve the guests’ comfort and convenience whilst the developments take place. Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Hotel Eden in Rome 06 dorchester collection... collect N°14 scheduled to reopen mid-2014, will be ready to embrace its next century. Following its own 100-year celebrations in 2012, The Beverly Hills Hotel, also at that time, em - barked on a four-stage restoration programme that began with the lobby; today, loyal guests will be delighted to discover that the iconic Polo Lounge, poolside and cabana environments have been tastefully revived. Given the long-standing success of the globally renowned chef Alain Ducasse present at two of our hotels, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester and Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée, it was a natural choice to extend his talent into the kitchens of Le Meurice, where he has been overseeing the en - tirety of the culinary operations since September. Dorchester Collection seeks to align itself with the very finest and most prestigious global partners; we are delighted to have his talent on board, one that I would venture to say is making history in the tradition of the culinary arts. On the sweeter side of the culinary arts, in this edi - tion of Collect, we have devoted a few pages to the ritual of afternoon tea. For a pleasant respite between outings, a business meeting or for taking time with family and friends to enjoy the creations made by our pastry chefs, tea is a traditional ritual that we like to keep contemporary. For example, there are themed teas connected to the arts including the annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with students of the English National Ballet School dressed as characters from Lewis Carroll’s story Alice in Wonderland as well as the opportunity to take tea within the Salvador Dalì-inspired interiors The Pool at The Beverly Hills Hotel © P i e r r e M o n e t Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse t a collect N°14 dorchester collection... 07 The Royal Suite at Hotel Eden in Rome of Le Meurice. These highlight the way in which Dorchester Collection blends the arts and the ‘arts de vivre’ within all of the hotels’ activities. The fine line between the arts and the ‘arts de vivre’ is witnessed not only in the culinary arts, but also in fashion, with the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize now in its fourth successful year, and in the contemporary arts, with the Meurice Prize for contemporary art in its sixth year. We gain several insider perspectives on this latter prize on page 70, in which we hear from winning gallerists and artists as well as jury member and Le Meurice general manager Franka Holtmann. Now that Hotel Eden in Rome is included in Dorchester Collection, we look forward to engag - ing even more with the cultural life of contempo - rary Italy. As Dorchester Collection grows, it is somewhat counter-intuitive to consider that in its growth, the Collection does not become dispersed but confirmed in its identity, with the single goal of becoming more cohesive, articulated and gener - ally a greater whole. — 3 Tilney Street,London W1K 1BJ, England T. +44 (0)20 7629 4848 [email protected] Dorchester Collection CEO Christopher Cowdray dorchestercollection.com Two of the most impressive yachts in the BurgessSEANNA charter Spectacular Seanna. fleet will be available in the Caribbean65m, 12this guests winter in 2013/14. 7 cabins. SEANNA 65m (213.3ft) 12 guests in 7 cabins. SALE & PURCHASE | CHARTER | TECHNICAL SERVICES | MANAGEMENT PSroudlyLIPSTREAM represented by Burgess as60m, Worldwide 12 guests Central in 7 cabins. Agents Sensational Slipstream. SLIPSTREAM 60m (196.9ft) 12 guests in 7 cabins. 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Dominating heart of Mayfair opposite Hyde ‘The Pink Palace’ by those of Paris, with many of the brity crowds meet, altogether Piazza della Repubblica as Park. The landmark 1930s who cherish its charm. world’s best-loved sights just creating a dynamic energy a landmark neo-classical art deco exterior houses a In 2012, the hotel celebrated a short stroll away. Its rooms, that is second to none. building, Hotel Principe di stunning Ballroom reception its centenary, at the same decorated in Louis XVI style, Surrounded by the fantastic Savoia has been the home area as well as 250 rooms time embarking on a four- as well as its Spa Valmont, shopping opportunities along to international travellers and and suites, including 22 newly stage restoration programme. offer calm and luxury in a avenue Montaigne, the true cosmopolitan society since refurbished suites, all tastefully Celebrities, royalty, and world space where history and the heart of Hôtel Plaza Athénée the 1920s. Discover the newly designed with classic English leaders enjoy its attentive ser - latest fashion trends mingle is its peaceful Cour Jardin, refurbished rooms and suites, interiors. The award-winning vice within its luxurious rooms perfectly. Both offering refined around which are arrayed or sip a cocktail at the Dorchester Spa is one of the and hide-away bungalows, cuisine, Restaurant le Meurice its stylish rooms and suites, Principe Bar, spoil yourself city’s ultra-glamorous pamper- including two ultra-luxurious under the direction of Alain many with stunning views of with the impeccable cuisine ing destinations. Its restau - Presidential Bungalows. Ducasse claims three the Eiffel Tower. In September of executive chef Fabrizio rants and bars also rank The sumptuous resort feeling Michelin-stars while the stun - 2013, it closed its doors to Cadei in the five-star Acanto among the city’s best and is enhanced by the Polo ning, hand-painted ceiling of undergo an extensive restora - Restaurant, and immerse include The Promenade, Lounge Bar and Restaurant, Restaurant Le Dalì, named tion programme, re-openning yourself in a world of The Grill, China Tang, and the Bar Nineteen12, the Spa by after the hotel’s famous mid-2014 and preparing this wellbeing at the Club 10 three Michelin-starred Alain La Prairie, and the famous regular Salvador Dalì, sets legendary Parisian institution Fitness and Beauty Center. Ducasse at The Dorchester. pool and cabanas. Here, the tone for a heightened for another 100 years ahead. the stars come out to play. experience of excellence. The Dorchester The Beverly Hills Hotel Le Meurice Hôtel Plaza Athénée Hotel Principe di Savoia Park Lane 9641 Sunset Boulevard 228, Rue de Rivoli 25, Avenue Montaigne Piazza della Repubblica 17 London W1K 1QA Beverly Hills, CA 90210 75001 Paris 75008 Paris 20124 Milan T.