a wonderful hotel which is going to close its doors on december 15th 2007 for a major refurbishment, Bonhams are holding an auction at the hotel - viewings 16th & 17th December 2007 and the Auction is from the 18th December to the 20th. The hotel has an interesting and varied history and for those who have not been there before, this is your lasy chance to see this glorious hotel in its current state, so go in to the lobby, check out the tea area and have a drink at the american bar.