Raffles London at The OWO

Stepping into Raffles London at The OWO feels less like checking into a hotel and more like inheriting a grand royal estate with a double agent past. This architectural masterpiece brilliantly resurrects Britain’s Old War Office, transforming Edwardian stone corridors into light filled spaces brimming with rich velvet furnishings and glittering chandeliers. The atmosphere gracefully balancing regal heritage with a vibrant, playful energy that makes you want to explore every secret corner.
History buffs will delight in knowing that these very corridors once echoed with the footsteps of Winston Churchill, and the building even served as the creative birthplace for James Bond when Ian Fleming worked here for Britain’s Naval Intelligence Division. Today, the legendary secrets have been traded for world-class indulgence, featuring an expansive underground sanctuary curated by Guerlain and a collection of spectacular restaurants. You can easily spend an entire evening simply drifting from a theatrical dinner by chef Mauro Colagreco to a twilight cocktail at the underground Spy Bar, hidden away in a former subterranean interrogation room.
For an exceptionally memorable morning, skip the standard gym routine and request a jogging route map from the concierge team. The property sits directly across the road from Horse Guards Parade, which means your morning run can double as a private viewing of the household cavalry as they prepare for their daily pageantry. It is the perfect way to soak in the central neighborhood before the city fully wakes up.