What the Press Say

Fivestaralliance.com – September 2011

http://www.fivestaralliance.com/london/new-restaurants-in-london-thirty-six-nigel-mendham-at-dukes-hotel

There's a new signature restaurant at Dukes London and it's guaranteed to get foodies drooling

The Huffington Post – September 2011

As a guest of Dukes London, you can take advantage of their Picnic in the Park deal where four people eat a meal, which includes salad, sandwich, water and coffee or tea, and dessert, at the city's serene Green Park.

Luxury Travel Advisor – August 2011

If your London-bound guests like their luxury cranked up to 11, suggest they stay in a suite at DUKES LONDON, where all 11 hotel suites have been newly refurbished.

New York Resident Magazine – August 2011

After a speedy clearing of customs and a seamless train ride in, I dropped my bags in my sleek yet traditional suite at The Dukes Hotel, then ran down to Dukes Bar ... I felt like a spoiled Bond babe privy to membership in a covert international cocktail club as I seductively sipped this bit of liquid history while watching Britain’s business elite line up outside. I tipped this window of privilege a bit further, nibbling on gorgeous green olives imported from Puglia while planning my next cocktail conquest.

Global Vision Magazine – August 2011

DUKES HOTEL guests never want to check out.

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Frequented by James Bond author Ian Fleming, DUKES Bar is said to have inspired the classic Bond movie line, "shaken, not stirred." It's famous for martinis and personalized cocktail creations, which are made tableside by the bartender ... Try Fleming's Classic Vesper: No. 3 gin, Potocki vodka, Angostura bitters and Lillet blanc.

The Washington Flyer – July 2011

Long heralded as the world’s best place to get the perfect martini, Dukes Bar has been serving up spirits for more than a century. This is definitely not newfangled London. It’s a clubby place, and entering its doors is tantamount to crossing a timeline.

The Vogue Blog – April 2011

While we were enjoying our champagne cocktails in the sumptuous surroundings, conversation drifted to the royal wedding – rumour has it that the princes are already fans of the famous [DUKES] martini bar. We couldn’t help thinking the champagne bar would be the perfect little retreat for Catherine Middleton and her friends to soothe any pre-wedding nerves.

Square Mile - The Voice of the City, May 2011

DUKES Hotel is one of the prettiest of the capital’s grandes dames – it’s no coincidence it was Princess Di’s bolthole of choice for escaping the pressures of life in the Palace ... DUKES new Perrier-Jouet bar is as boutique and beautiful as the rest of the hotel ... the stylish interiors have been designed by Shaun Clarkson to evoke an air of British tradition combined with Parisian chic. Perfect for an afternoon, evening or, indeed, first-thing-in-the-morning drink.

The Black Dress Traveller Blog

www.blackdresstraveler.com/2011/03/duchess-room-dukes-london-hotel.html

... if you weren't invited to the upcoming Royal Wedding ... you can always get treated like royalty at DUKES - a 5 star boutique hotel in the heart of London's posh St. James area. The hotel's Duchess Rooms are tailored to pamper solo female travellers.

Ultra Travel, The Sunday Telegraph - 6th March 2011

At this St James' institution, customers regularly turn up in black tie… Alessandro Palazzi and his staff mix 150-200 martinis a night, proof that the third golden age of the cocktail has arrived.

The Financial Times – How to Spend It

Head to ... DUKES Hotel in St. James, where the martini trolley is a thing of beauty and a joy forever.

ES Magazine

www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle

Down a cobbled alley in St. James sits DUKES LONDON, an intimate establishment with a reputation to match. The bar ... is famous for miraculous Martinis, the perfect way to start a secret liaison.

Global Vision – The International Magazine for Business Executives

DUKES LONDON located in central London promises that any jet-setter will be treated like royalty in this palace, neighbouring some of London’s most prestigious restaurants, high-end stores, galleries and magnificent theatres.

The Newcastle Journal

It’s a beautiful hotel, charming and understated, discreetly tucked away in a private courtyard in an ultra-quiet street between Mayfair and St. James.

The Jewish Chronicle

Immaculately clean and decorated in low-key traditional style ... this is where Ian Fleming was inspired to coin James Bond’s immortal line – “shaken not stirred”.

Octane Magazine, April 2011 – James Bond Trail

“If it wasn’t for Mr. Ian Fleming, I wouldn’t have mixed so many Vodka Martinis – shaken not stirred” said DUKES barman Alessandro.

City AM

... the superbly refined DUKES Bar for the ultimate Martini, made at your table.

Brighton Argus

The DUKES seems to pride itself in hiding it’s light beneath a bushel, from its quietly attentive service, including a concierge, to its almost secret location.

South Tyne Star

Nestled in a tranquil courtyard between St James and Green Park, you almost forget you’re in the capital when you walk up to DUKES.

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