The Dorchester is one of the very best hotels in the world, a luxury retreat in Mayfair of great repute, embracing the highest lifestyle values with charm, elegance, glorious dining and exquisite luxury indulgence. For over half a century The Dorchester has remained the pinnacle of luxury and one of the world’s best hotels.

The Dorchester established itself as one of the very best luxury hotels within a few months of the hotel opening its doors in 1931. The sumptuous lifestyle decor and standards of personal service ensured it stood out from the rest and led to it becoming a favourite of the influential and famous, who classed it as their luxury home away from home. Princess Elizabeth and the Queen of England have attended dinner parties and Prince Phillip chose The Dorchester to spend his stag night on the eve of his wedding. Throughout the Second World War, members of the government moved into The Dorchester and General Eisenhower set up his headquarters there in 1944.

Following its opening, the luxury hotel became a haven among artistic and literary circles, the "Foyles Literary Luncheons" took place from 1930, Jackie Collins, Cecil Day Lewis and Jack Higgins were all guests at The Dorchester and became frequent guests. Other famous faces have included Elizabeth Taylor, Sir Ralph Richardson, Diana Ross, Barbara Streisand and Alfred Hitchcock.

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