The rooms of ‘The Rosebery’ are elegant and comfortable

When the international art scene comes together for ‘Frieze’ in London, the British capital is in an exceptional state. The ‘Frieze’ – Europe’s largest contemporary art fair – is a must in the calendar of everyone who’s interested in art, for every creative and every collector. Until the 17th of October you’ll find the city at the Themse in hands of the whole art scene. Such a mass is pretty exhausting and all the shows, excessive talking and hours-long walks quickly tug at the substance. A relaxed timeout causes regenerating wonders. So, how about a cup of tea?

That’s me on the wonderful sofa with a direct view to Knightsbridge

I already prevented the stress and got spoiled from my so-called ‘Hightea’. One of the most beautiful places for this is ‘The Rosebery’ in the legendary hotel ‘The Mandarin Oriental’ at Hydepark. I fall into the comfortable, linden green velvet-cushions and study the tea menu, which offers a range of the finest tea varieties from the whole world, including the house mixture Oriental Afternoon Blend, Orange Pekoe from Sri Lanka and Golden Monkey from China. The tea master brews a Jasmine Pearl tea for me, a green tea with a wonderful aroma.

Original: the whatnots with the sandwiches and the scones are draped on a bronze metal rack in form of a bough

And then the service starts: I love the salmon- and chicken sandwiches and try the homemade pastry. I’m especially keen with the ‘Mermaid Macarons’ – delicious! The scones with the clotted cream and the delicate strawberry jam are my personal highlight and for the absolute award-worthy ‘Black Velvet Cake’ with chocolate is barely space. The waiter runs bustlingly around and steadily serves me more. Do I really look so famished?

The tea master in action: he celebrates the preparation of the tea in a perfect completion

Before I seriously follow up on my thoughts I order a glass of sparkling Ruinart Rosé to finish and enjoy the calmness and the ease in the sophisticated designed rooms. Outside the busy rushing in chic Knightsbridge. But I don’t care at all.  BvH

Purchasable: the tableware is enchanting, isn’t it?

Tip:

The Afternoon Tea (from 48 Pounds per Person) will be served between 12 and 6 pm. Afterwards one is satisfied, so that one can quit dinner easily. I recommend an early table reservation!

Successful interior design!

Three other top addresses for the afternoon tea:

1.) Classical elegant: Hightea at Hotel The Ritz
www.theritzlondon.com
2.) Historical: For over 150 years the Afternoon Tea is celebrated at Claridge’s
www.claridge’s.com
3.) In a new style: Hotel Café Royal serves the Royal Tea
www.hotelcaferoyal.com

This looks like you could directly bite into it, doesn’t it?

Pillows out of silk and heavy velvet provide comfort

The bar

Place at the fire place are demanded – especially in the cold season

Unfortunately not able this year anymore: the High Tea will be served outside in the summer

Contact:

The Rosebery im Hotel Mandarin Oriental
66 Knightsbridge
London SW1X 7LA

www.mandarinoriental.com

Frieze until October 17th

www.friezelondon.com

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The mask originates from Stefan Rosendahl

A boutique hotel on the ‘wrong’ site of the Rhine that additionally has put its main focus on art? Well, what a peculiar combination. Precisely therefore Johannes Adams decided to set up his boutique hotel ‘New Yorker’ in Cologne-Deutz, a former industrial quarter in the late 90s, when there wasn’t even normal street lightning. The world is made for the brave, Adams thought and simply started.

“If I invite guests for private events, I like to mix people from Dusseldorf and Cologne”, says Hotel Manager Johannes Adams. “The perfect mixture for an inspiring evening.”

The studied architect, who had lived in New York for many years always wanted to create a hotel – ‘The rough road to New York’ how an article 15 years ago had put it so adequately. As a reminder of his time in the Big Apple he has named his 40-room design hotel ‘The New Yorker’, which also includes 20 apartments as well as eight conference rooms and two event locations. And because perfectionist Adams couldn’t find the right manager, he became the hotelier himself.

Art piece from Spanish artist Samuel Salcedo: ‘Fountain’

Native-born Rhinelander Johannes J. Adams was fascinated with the aura of the former factory quarter in Deutz-Mülheim right away. “Here the first four-stroke engines have been build, sugar cubes were invented, and the suspension railway developed. And we were among the first to understand the creative vibe of the quarter.” Adams explains to me.

The hotel lobby in fresh green

‘Enjoy the difference’ is Johannes Adams’ credo, who lives and works in ‘tough’ Cologne. And that is how he filled the old hotel building with modern spirit: “Modernity and factory architecture is a rare combination, that no new building can authenticate.” Of course modern art mustn’t be absent! Who travels for the ‘Art Fair’ from 24th to 27th September to the Rhine and stays at the nearby ‘The New Yorker’ is well prepared when it comes to inhaling the Rhine-Metropolis’ art sense. BvH

It’s all about art in ‘The New Yorker’: Beer-series ‘Kölsch’ by Thomas von Klettenberg

Breakfast location with lots of green and a view into the hotel garden

In the hotel garden, breakfast is served during the summer months …

… and the flowers smell wonderfully according to each season

The lobby with cosy leather chairs and artwork by Frank Stöckel

The New Yorker also has an eye for the romanticists: Suite with four-poster bed

“I love contrasts – inspiring and atmospherically at the same time.” Johannes Adams explains his hotel design

Motto: Learning by doing

So cool: the black painted staircase with a green lamp

Here the guests feel comfortable on red velvet sofas. Apples by the brazilian artist Cores da Terra

Highlight under the roof: generous event location with loft atmosphere

Love-Seat ‘LoveBlackCrystal’ by Christina Thomas

“Conservatory and fireplace divide the room”, describes Adams the loft-like atmosphere, “one can’t capture it directly.”

The Object ‘Birkenast‘ in the conservatory comes from artist Thomas Hackenberg

An open kitchen with a long dining table and a capacity for 16 guests

Enjoy the Difference

Just a stones throw away from the design hotel the old factory hall, that Johannes Adams discovered, refurbished and that since fall 2014 had become one of the coolest event locations in Cologne, is located: The ‘Harbour Club’ situated directly at the Mülheim harbour. The modern chandelier ‘Hope’ from Luceplan provides the perfect lighting

The charisma of the former factory building stayed intact after the refurbishment. In this listed hall one can celebrate on 600 square meters

Johannes Adams’ three ultimative tips for Cologne:
1.) The Bar ‘Pepe’ in the Belgian Quarter: They have the largest selection of gin.
2.) ‚Törtchen Törtchen‘ or ‚Madame Miammiam‘: For sinfully delicious Sweets.
3.) And my newly opened restaurant ‚Long Island Grill & Bar‘ with wonderful views of the Rhine and the cathedral city.

Contact:
The New Yorker
Deutz-Mühlheimer-Straße 204
51063 Köln
www.thenewyorker.de
www.dockone.net

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