The Bar/Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

"Reopened in 2011 after a huge refurbishment project and has raised the bar for luxury hotels"

"A series of salons in genteel country house tones connects to a bar and a restaurant, Amaranto, designed in an opulent Italian style (cardinal scarlet mixed with dark wood and, again, a lot of mirrors)"

"Modern British art juxtaposed with a palette of cheerful hues creates the spectacular public spaces: There’s a sumptuous library with an honor bar, where you can play chess in front of the fire"

"Of note is the hotel’s concept dining area, Amaranto, with three flow-through spaces that include a bar, lounge, peek-through wine wall and restaurant with an Italian-inspired menu"

"The in-house restaurant serves an Italian menu and offers outdoor dining in its conservatory and garden, while the lounge serves traditional afternoon tea"

"The Amaranto restaurant was introduced to grand applause--a trio of connecting spaces (an atrium, club lounge, and conservatory) featuring Italian-inspired creations, including London's first Italian tea"

"In the lobby, you'll be greeted with glittering chandeliers and a coral red piano, while the luxe tenth floor arrival lounge offers gorgeous views of Big Ben and the London Eye, not to mention showers (for those who arrive before check-in), and refreshments like Nespresso coffees and pastries"

"On offer in the guest lounge is complimentary bottled water and coffee at all hours"

"We particularly enjoy the bold oil painting portraits hung across the bar"