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London's Egerton House "boutique hotel" has a new owner and a new lookLONDON, MARCH, 2006 -- When The Egerton House opened in a residential Knightsbridge street in the mid-80's, it spearheaded London's "boutique hotel" explosion. Here was the antithesis of the big, corporate, faceless chain hotel. At The Egerton House you lived like a real Englishman with personal service and real comfort, this was a genuine home from home in London. But a generation on and the hotel was starting to look a little frayed at the edges. Recently acquired and now under new ownership, The Egerton House is being re-styled for the 21st century, while staying true to its original tenets. Due for completion by the end of May 2006, the 29 guest rooms are undergoing a complete re-fit. Out go the tired sofas and the sun-bleached drapes, and in come beautiful, handpicked antiques, Brussel weave carpets and Savoir beds. On the ground floor, the cosy drawing room, with its gorgeous open fire, is being re-designed in soft, muted tones. It will be elegant but utterly comfortable. The addition of a small bar will lend the room a clubby feel. But the new Egerton House is not just about comfort. With flat-screen TVs, WiFi throughout, and specially programmed Nano iPods offering a vast selection of music, it will offer bang-up-to-date, cutting-edge technology slickness and efficiency coupled with timeless, dedicated hotel keeping. A unique blend. Comprising two adjoining red brick, Victorian townhouses, The Egerton House Hotel is located in tree-lined Egerton Gardens in the heart of Knightsbridge. It backs on to large private gardens and is three minutes' walk from Harrods as well as being perfectly placed for all of Central London's attractions. For more information, call The
Egerton House Hotel directly at +44 207 589 2412, email
bookings@egertonhousehotel.com,
or visit
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