The Prince’s Lodge
A Middle-Eastern fantasy made real, the Prince’s Lodge sets ornate carving amid minimalist architecture.
The suite was created as a space for those who share a respect for great artisans and a love of exploring.
Every detail within this luxury 5-star London suite has meaning.
Furniture
All furniture in the suite was hand-carved in Kabul. The artisans working on the project were trained through the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, which works to preserve and support Afghan craftsmanship and communities.
“It’s about training artisans and giving them the chance to work on a project they can be proud of,” says designer Guy Oliver.
Architecture
Heavy oak beams support an airy double-height sloping ceiling. The room sits neatly within the hotel’s original outlines but takes in a hint of the exotic that echoes the architecture of the Middle East.
Photography
The Prince’s Lodge is decorated with photographs of Afghanistan from 1897, the year the Connaught opened. The images, part of a series on the end of the Afghan wars by 19th-century photographer, John Burke, would have been seen in the newspapers by the Connaught’s first guests.
Art
As well as a collection of maps and oils, the Prince’s Lodge holds two specially commissioned pieces by James Hart Dyke. James is a noted war artist who spent time in Iraq and Afghanistan embedded in the British forces. He was official artist on a royal tour of the Middle East, accompanying HRH the Prince of Wales.
Many other artists and artisans have contributed to this special suite. Stone carver Adam Williamson crafted a sculpture for the bathroom niche, while stained glass artist Helen Whittaker designed the leaded windows.
Books
Selected to appeal to lovers of art and design, the library of books in this suite take the reader on a tour of the architectural world
Book the Prince’s Lodge
For further information or to book The Prince’s Lodge, please call our VIP Service
on +44 (0)20 7851 7213 from the UK or 1 877 728 6922 from the US or
email vipservice@maybourne.com.