![]() The hotel incorporates an Artist in Residence programme as celebrating art is one of the hotel’s main ethos’ – you would expect nothing less of such an artistic family. All in all this a family collaboration in the truest sense of the word. From Salvador Dalí to Francesco Goya, Thomas Hooper and more, the hotel is adorned with worldwide intricacies and curiosities collected by Fustok on his travels, as well as works by international sculptor Bushra Fakhoury (Rami’s mother). Rami, an art connoisseur, has carefully curated the artwork around the hotel. It is considered to be a sanctuary for art and creativity. Dark paint tones, a 30-candle chandelier designed by Slovenian Lara Bohinc and vintage panel screens covered with lush botanical prints, enhance the artistic vibe around the hotel. The interior design is a mix of jewel-toned velvets, gilded mirrors and metallic coffee tables with drape curtains and curvaceous wing chairs. ![]() The hotel situated in Newman Street opened its doors in September 2017, and decadent is perhaps the word that describes it best. It has a combination of playful features including curious soundscapes and Azzi Glasser scents, creating a sensation of delight at every turn. This luxury boutique hotel reveals a totally unique and daring concept for open-minded and creative individuals. Rami’s sister and lead designer, Tala, is at the helm of the design, she has conceived spaces that seamlessly reflect the opulence of Paris alongside the eccentricities of London. Gabriel lived up to his name, he really is an angel. I am pleased to say that they managed to track down the driver and thankfully he returned to the hotel with my phone. Elena and Gabriel at reception were very sympathetic and Gabriel assured me they would do everything in their power to re-unite me with my phone. ![]() I arrived at the hotel in a bit of a tizz, I had accidentally left my cell phone in the taxi on the journey from the airport to the hotel. From here on out you have entered an ethereal world, it is almost jungle like. The double fronted entrance is manned by a doorman decked out in a dandy style uniform, he leads you down what seems like an indoor alleyway, dark and gloomy, into a burst of light to the reception area. The mandrake is a medicinal plant and the hotel pays homage to healing, positive energies and intrigue, which is the theme throughout. Ten out of ten for location, you couldn’t be better placed to access all that London has to offer in terms of shopping, culture and all the bright lights of the big city. The Mandrake Hotel is located in the heart of London’s west end, in swanky Fitzrova, and is a stone’s throw from the city’s shopping mecca Oxford Street. Do not judge this hotel by its unassuming exterior façade, for what lies beyond the exterior is a unique and totally new hotel concept by Lebanese-born, London-based Rami Fustok, and his personal stamp is evident throughout. ![]() Never judge a book by its cover as the old saying goes, and this most definitely should be applied to the Mandrake Hotel. ![]()
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