Sanderson Hotel
History
Completed in 1958, the building was constructed as the headquarters and showroom for the Sanderson furnishing fabric company for the occasion of its centennial birthday. It was designed by architect Jeff Holroyd, of the architectural firm of Slater and Uren, and is a classic example of modern architecture. The original design plan allowed for dynamic room configurations. The building plan was fabricated around an open-to-the-sky inner courtyard with a Japanese garden designed by Philip Hicks. In 1991, the Sanderson building was listed Grade II with a star by the government’s English Heritage Commission. It was reopened in April 25, 2000 by Morgans Hotel Group with design by renowned designer Philippe Starck.
Design Features
Courtyard Garden - designed by noted landscape architect Philip Hicks in the late 1950s, the private Courtyard Garden has been classified as a landmark “Heritage Garden.”
Suka – newly opened in April 2007 with redesign by the renowed Paris-based architect and designer India Mahdavi. Created by acclaimed NY chef Zak Pelaccio, Suka offers Malaysian and European cuisine.
Purple Bar – an intimate lounge set for drinks and quiet conversation.
Long Bar - serves an international array of Mediterranean food, burgers, sandwiches and salads, all under the renowned chef Alain Ducasse. The bar is an 80-foot long onyx rectangle that glows with incorporated light.
Agua Bathhouse – the largest spa found in a Morgans Hotel Group hotel.
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