Claridge's: Queen of Hotels, Hotel of Kings
Release date: 8 October 2026
There is nowhere in the world quite like Claridge’s. Synonymous with elegance, discretion and enduring glamour, it has, since 1812, set the standard for British hospitality, honouring tradition while embracing a spirit of quiet innovation.
Claridge’s: Queen of Hotels, Hotel of Kings, offers the definitive account of that extraordinary legacy. In its pages, historian Martin Williams invites readers to step inside one of the world’s most storied hotels and discover its remarkable past.
From its beginnings as Mivart’s Hotel in the early nineteenth century, through two world wars and decades of transformation, to the present day, the book traces each chapter of Claridge’s evolution with insight and charm. Along the way, it brings to life the remarkable cast of guests, including royalty, statesmen, film stars and cultural icons, who have passed through its doors, many of whom have called it home.
A book as timeless as the hotel itself, this is an invitation to explore the heritage, allure and enduring magic of Claridge’s.
Hardback
Dimensions: 15.6cm (W) x 2.7cm (H) x 24 cm (D)
Pages: 320
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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Delivery of this item will commence from Thursday 8th October 2026.
Women's (CM)
| Size | Jacket Length | Chest | Waist | Sleeve Length | Shoulders | Hips | Outside Leg Length | Inside Leg Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 72.5 | 107 | 96 | 58 | 44 | 103 | 102 | 77 |
| Medium | 74 | 113 | 103 | 59.5 | 45 | 107 | 102.5 | 77 |
| Large | 74.5 | 120 | 110 | 59.5 | 47 | 114 | 106 | 80 |
| Extra Large | 74.5 | 128 | 118 | 59.5 | 49 | 122 | 107 | 80 |
Men's (CM)
| Size | Underarm to Underarm | Sleeve Length | Back Length | Bottom Waist | Inside Leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 54.5 | 53.25 | 71 | 76.25 | 73.75 |
| Medium | 57.25 | 53.25 | 73.75 | 83.75 | 76.25 |
| Large | 61 | 53.25 | 73.75 | 91.5 | 81.25 |
| Extra Large | 64.7 | 57.3 | 73.5 | 91.4 | 82.5 |
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