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Somewhere you should go… Verbier at W Hotel, Leicester Square

The Cultural Exposé — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:00:44 +0000

Switzerland has invaded England. Right in the heart of London, Verbier has set up a remote colony in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square at the W Hotel. Until November 9, the hotel is celebrating the launch of a new sister property in Verbier. With winter just around the corner, many people are starting to shift their fantasy landscapes from beaches to ski slopes, so there’s no better time to stop by the W to experience a little taste of Swiss hospitality.

Pic: Jane Stockdale

Step inside and you’re greeted by a ski gondola that’s found a new life as an interactive photo booth. After smiling for the cameras, you’re whisked up to the W Lounge and Library where you’ll find warming fires and cozy furs draped everywhere. Skip the skiing, and go straight to the bar for some après-ski drinks crafted especially for the Verbier experience. Among the ten new cocktails are unique cocktail ingredients from Verbier’s three alpine neighbours, Germany, France and Italy. A menu curated by the W Verbier’s Culinary Director, the two-star Michelin chef Sergi Arola is available to accompany the drinks.
After you’ve warmed up inside and out, head over to the W London’s screening room and catch one of the ski-themed movies showing, ranging from the Bond flick On Her Majesty’s Secret Service to a young Robert Redford doing all of his own skiing in Downhill Racer. And if you’re there during the last four nights of the takeover, head over to Wyld for W Verbier’s Search of a Resident DJ competition. Six DJ’s will be spinning and competing to land the gig as the W Verbier’s resident DJ. Events continue until November 9th and are free to the public. (Words: Barbara Cole)

For more info, visit: www.wlondon.co.uk/en/wverbier

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What we’ve been up to… W Does Brunch at W Hotel, Leicester Square

The Cultural Exposé — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 12:19:32 +0000

I think we can all agree that Sundays were made for loungin’, which is why TCÉ eagerly accepted an invite to experience the W Hotel’s quirky brunch. For the past few months, this glam afternoon delight has given bleary-eyed revellers the ultimate recovery after the Saturday night shenanigans – so heels are traded in for slippers, bloody Mary’s are on tap, and there’s a choice of Ab Fab re-runs or a DJ’s retro selection for light entertainment.

But it’s the food that impressed us the most: you get a generous selection of granola, grilled chicken caesar salad, welsh rarebit, smoked salmon bagel, a smoked haddock and salmon scotch egg, roast beef with yorkshire pudding and season vegetables AND truffle macaroni cheese – then there’s a sweet stall with cookies and cakes to top it all off. Not bad for £25 and a spare Sunday afternoon!

For more info, visit: hwww.wlondon.co.uk/en/media-w-does-brunch

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Somewhere you should go…THE (W)riters’ Library, W Hotel Leicester Square

Matilda — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:00:21 +0000

As if the swish W Hotel in Leicester Square couldn’t get any cooler, they’ve now installed a library inspired by some of the world’s greatest authors, open to both guests and the public. Curated by journo Damian Barr, The W(riters) Library consists of 100 books chosen by celebrity wordsmiths including by Bret Easton Ellis, David Nicholls, Hephzibah Anderson, Geoff Dyer, Ned Beauman, Alex Preston, Naomi Alderman, Sloane Crosley, Jake Arnott and Craig Taylor. There’s classics, graphic novels – even some Dr Suess! – among the book selections, and to make it all the more special, each author has included a handwritten witty introduction in their chosen books, explaining why they love it. Could this be the sweet taste of literary heaven? Uhhhh, yea? (Words: Matilda Egere-Cooper)

W London – Leicester Square is located at 10 Wardour Street, London, W1D 6Q. A stay at W London – Leicester Square starts from £335 per double room per night, including taxes and charges. To book call 0800 325 25252 or visit www.wlondon.co.uk.

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