Experience the Opulence of the Baroque at the Egerton House Hotel

    LONDON, ENGLAND, March 26, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The magnificence and splendour of Baroque, one of the most opulent styles of the 17th and 18th centuries, is the subject of the V&A's spring exhibition. The exhibition will reflect the complexity and grandeur of the Baroque style, from the Rome of Borromini and Bernini to the magnificence of Louis XIV's Versailles and the lavishness of Baroque theatre and performance.

The Egerton House Hotel is not just physically close to the V&A - it's also close in spirit to this exhibition, with lavish interiors, sumptuous service and a profusion of paintings. So if you want to make the most of this spring show, and save yourself the effort of making your way home the same day, this one of Red Carnation's London boutique hotels is the obvious choice of somewhere to stay.

The two night Baroque package is inclusive of the following:
• Full English Breakfast every morning
• English Afternoon Tea with a glass of pink champagne
• Tickets to the Baroque exhibition including a memento gift and Exclusive access and use of the elegant V&A members lounge
• Private tour of the hotel's art collection hosted by the General Manager
• Guaranteed upgrade (unless you already book a suite)
• Early check-in and late check-out

Book a suite and enjoy a complimentary private talk or tour by the curators of the exhibition, either at the museum or in the privacy and luxury of your own private lounge.

Overlooking a beautiful tree-lined garden square in Knightsbridge, The Egerton House Hotel is conveniently located just a stone's throw from Harrods and the fashionable shops of the Brompton Road and Chelsea, ten minutes from the West End theatres and a 30 minute limousine ride from London's Heathrow Airport. This luxury hotel boasts 30 rooms and suites, all individually designed and equipped with the latest technology. All Bedrooms have an abundance of natural light and many are overlooking the garden square. Ideal for enjoying the best of vibrant London, the chic hotel is renowned for its impeccable levels of service, charm and attention to detail. The Egerton House Hotel is part of Red Carnation - a luxury collection of family run hotels, and a member of Preferred Boutique.

Notes to Editor:
• The V&A Baroque package is available between the 1st April and the 18th December 2009
• Rates priced from GBP940 excluding VAT in a Deluxe Queen Room, are and are based on two people sharing one room for a minimum of two nights, subject to availability
• To book this package please contact the hotel directly on +44 (0) 207 589 2412 or book online at www.egertonhousehotel.com

Image Download: A selection of the hotel's images can be downloaded
at www.rchimages.co.uk in high resolution.

RED CARNATION is a boutique collection of 5 and 4 star family run hotels.

LONDON: The Milestone Hotel, overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens; "41", overlooking Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews; The Egerton House Hotel, in fashionable Knightsbridge; The Rubens at the Palace, opposite Buckingham Palace; The Montague on the Gardens, adjacent to the British Museum; The Chesterfield Mayfair, in the heart of exclusive Mayfair
DORSET, ENGLAND: Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, in the heart of Thomas Hardy Country
GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS: The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, Overlooking St Peter Port Harbour
GENEVA: Hotel d'Angleterre, on the shores of Lake Geneva
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: The Chesterfield Palm Beach
SOUTH AFRICA: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, at the very top of Southern African, Cape Town, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat, in the Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Arnelle Kendall USA: (561) 659-2174 UK: 0791 770 8666 [email protected]

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