Arts Club Hotel London

Nest is an ambitious, even audacious, transformation of Victorian townscape into a sophisticated, but easy-going, contemporary arts club hotel in London. It opens 1st September 2008.

Guests become members of the Concierge Club, offering access to the V&A, ICA, Tate, Photographers Gallery and Gate Theatre as well as exhibitions, music, book launches and shows throughout London. Nest will host continuously changing photographic exhibitions, turning five floors of hotel into gallery space.

Nest is in one of London?s landmark garden squares: leafy, quiet and dignified. 157 bedrooms are arranged over six floors. The transformation of the original John Nash design is by Dream Architects, a collaboration with luxury boat builder Pendennis which ensures an ingenious use of space and a sleek, streamlined feel.

Restaurant, bar and lounge balance form and function to create a simple, yet stylish, setting. Le Petit Oiseau restaurant will be overseen by Oliver Peyton. The hotel bar is a generous and relaxed informal space serving drinks and food throughout the day.

Bedrooms have private entrance lobbies and are lined with East African Wenge, a sustainable hardwood. Wall panels slide away to reveal wardrobes, storage, entertainment, internet and minibar. Shower rooms feature REN products, a power shower and full length mirror. The result is an uncluttered space whose neat ambience gave rise to the name: Nest.

The hotel is in the heart of Bayswater, an area alive with its own local restaurants and bars. Hyde Park and the West End are a short walk. Nest is close to Paddington Station with rapid access to Heathrow, the London tube system and the national rail network.




Capital Culture July 2008
Your Sneak Preview Of What?s Hot And Happening In London - July 2008

Capital Culture is your new one-stop-shop for cultural London. Created especially for Guest Hotels and Concierge Club, by the ICA ? this is a unique collaborative project presenting to our guests a privileged monthly video preview of what?s hot and what?s happening in London?s cultural heartland. And, if you join Concierge Club at Guest Hotels, you?ll get exclusive tickets to all the events previewed here ? and much more?

Guest Hotels have teamed up with the ICA to co-produce a unique new concept, especially for our guests ? Capital Culture! Presenting a monthly series of short films, interviews and behind the scenes tours of new exhibitions, films, performances and everything else that?s hot and happening in our very cultural capital!

What?s more, if you join Concierge Club at Guest Hotels, you?ll get exclusive tickets to all the events previewed here ? and much more?

Richard Rogers at the Design Museum
Richard Rogers shares insights into his work and career, as a major retrospective opens at the Design Museum to celebrate his achievements in architecture.

The Supremes at the V&A
Victoria Broackes, Head of Exhibitions at the V&A, discusses original girl band The Supremes and their influence on music and civil rights.

Capital Culture Events in London July 2008 Video: