These 7 Hotels Will Give You the Royal Treatment, Just in Time for the Coronation
Your crown or tiara awaits on your bed at one London property!
Just because you might not be close enough to King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla to receive an official coronation invitation doesn’t mean you can’t score a bit of royal treatment this week. In honor of the May 6 crowning of the new king and queen consort of England, where the guests of honor will witness the ceremony and share a fancy Big Lunch, several hotels across the world are offering regal experiences so we can all score a taste of the VIP treatment. From tea parties and a sip of Charles’ favorite cocktail to commemorative crystal and chauffeured rides to and from the airport, book a room at one of these properties and you can feel like a king or queen, too. Here, the best hotels to help you celebrate the coronation in style.
Shangri-La The Shard: London, England
Even if you don’t book a night at this London hotel, you can join for the coronation afterparty with a DJ, snacks and a coronation-themed cocktail. Stay overnight with the Royal Jewels & Gin Experience package, and you'll be welcomed with a crown or tiara and union jack-themed pastries in your room. You can also visit the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels before visiting a nearby Jensen’s Gin Distillery to learn about one of King Charles’s (reported) favorite cocktails: a gin martini.
The Stafford London: London, England
Mere steps away from Buckingham Palace, this five-star hotel is opening its outdoor courtyard so guests can take part in a “street party to remember.” Music, yard games, an oyster bar, British party food and a welcome drink are on the agenda for the festive, celebratory day.
11 Cadogan Gardens: London, England
A 25-minute walk from Buckingham Palace, this chic Relais & Châteaux hotel is an intimate 56-room oasis any time of year. But in honor of this week’s festivities, guests can book the Live Like a King Package and score VIP gifts, afternoon tea and a chauffeured ride to the hotel from the airport.
The Adolphus: Dallas, Texas
Inspired by Queen Elizabeth II's and Prince Philip’s stay at The Adolphus in 1991, book A Royal Stay at this iconic Dallas hotel and you will definitely feel like you’re getting the red carpet treatment. Zip around in your Rolls Royce Ghost Sedan (which is yours to rent for the day) to enjoy your curated picnic snack of biscuits, tea and chocolate. Then return to your luxury suite to sip Bollinger Champagne from commemorative King Charles III crystal flutes.
Cliveden House: Berkshire, England
While you could rush to book a ticket overseas, this offer extends throughout 2023. Take your time to treat yourself to the Great Royal Gardens experience at this property, which includes recipes that showcase the season’s best local products, as a nod to King Charles’s favorite recipes and overall sustainability focus. Prepare to dive into a spread of “true British elegance” by way of dishes like Buckingham honey and Cheddar eclairs, Kensington poppyseed cake and Sandringham magnolia cake.
Perry Lane Hotel: Savannah, Georgia
If a smaller, more intimate gathering is more your style, slip on your Sunday best and reserve a private tea party in the library at this luxurious southern hotel. Up to eight people can join to snack and sip on a variety of hot teas, tea sandwiches, homemade pastries and a spirit-free cocktail (with a spirited addition optional!) to raise a glass to the new king and queen consort.
The Dorchester: London, England
In honor of the coronation, The Dorchester will be recreating the decorations from Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. British stage designer Oliver Messel draped the hotel's iconic facade and added gold adornments to the windows. That year, he also unveiled a luxury suite at the hotel (pictured here), which remains how it was originally designed to this day. In addition to the nostalgic coronation decorations, The Dorchester will also offer a decadent afternoon tea complete with decadent chef-made pastries and sparkling wine.
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