If you’re a traveller resorts can blur- especially if they’re all in precisely the same city. Nothing particular stands out and soon you find yourself wondering which Hotel you remained for which break, at. 1 Hotel however is The Capital. Before you have even received the key to your room you welcomed are drawn in and made to feel part of the household.
The Capital is among the last family run Hotels in London — with the owner even living in a penthouse on the top floor. In 1971 the Capital is managed by his daughter Kate and has been opened by its own Scottish Proprietor David Levin.
There are 49 guest bedrooms in total, including eight suites, seven deluxe doubles and a single two-bedroom/two-bathroom bundle. Each of the rooms are individually designed, subtly luxurious and supremely comfortable. Together with fine cotton savoir matresses and beds you are guaranteed a sleep of pure bliss.
The lobby is warm and welcoming with a fire crackling to make you feel at home. The hotel is split in to two parts, new and the old and we were placed in one of the Double rooms — part of the Hotel’s older section. Oozing charm and grandeur, this is a room. Feeling miles away from the hustle and bustle of the big city you can truly relax and rejuvenate in fashion. From the gorgeous bathroom to the big wall, seating and dining space this room is more than ideal for the city break. Harrods is viewable from the window and double glazing ensures that you hear no noises from outside, whilst the roads below can get active.
There are many reasons to list the staff at this hotel go the additional mile and are a true factor in making the stay a pleasant one. From finding us a mobile charger to bringing fresh water up, to describing all of the interesting facts of this Hotel, nothing that they can do was enough. It was interesting too, to determine the keys are on large blocks (and rather hefty!) To encourage visitors to hand them and getting to know the staff that little bit more. It’s this friendliness and personalisation that makes the venue a stand out one. They explained a vast majority of the guests return every year and it is clear to see why.
Dinner
For dinner you have the option of either dining in Outlaws- the Michelin Star restaurant called so hiring one of the two Private Dining rooms for a more intimate affair out. The Cadogan Suite with rectangular tables may take up to 24 guests or for a cocktail. The round table of the Eaton Suite takes up to 14 guests and using a Cocktail reception up to 30 guests.
Throughout our stay we all dined in Outlaws. Outlaws is award-winning chef Nathan Outlaw’s first London Michelin star restaurant, after from his own Cornwall restaurant Rock, which holds two Michelin Stars’ success. For this reason, the vast majority of the food within Outlaws is British fish caught around the coast of Cornwall.
Seating under fifty guests, the restaurant is an intimate and plush affair, yet not pretentiously so. Soft pools of light from glass chandeliers that are grand puddle against mild walls and style chairs and tables add additional to the air . The menu provides a myriad of dishes you can not get anyplace else and is greatly varied; an aspect enthused by Nathan.
“Our produce is stimply the best and lightest, captured by fishermen we know well. We let ingredients take centre stage. In the same time we would like to provide a exceptional experience to diners. We’re proud that you simply can’t receive the same menu anyplace else.”
For starters we were brought out a Exceptional fish dish by Head Chef Tom Brown — Citrus Cured Bass Anchovy Mayonnaise, Pistachio & Basil. The flavours have been soft yet tantalizing, subtle yummy.
For starters I chose Venison Scrumpet using Red Cabbage Ketchup, Hazelnuts & Salami along with my spouse Crab Scotch Egg Crab Sauce, Fennel & Apple. The venison was bursting with a myriad of tastes and when mingled with the sharp, hazlenuts and salami, the tender, the cabbage and the sweet, it made a rookie which would be difficult to beat up. The Crab scotch egg, was again, bursting with flavour and a true testament to Tom’s talents.
Mains are, again, a option. I chose Cod with Curly Horseradish Kale & Swede Terrine with Cheddar Crumb Cauliflower and Mushroom & Chicken Dressing and my partner Tongue & Ox Cheek. For people who think cod is dull or perhaps an ‘simple’ option need to try it at Outlaw’s. Beautifully soft against the tongue and complimented by the dressingtable, this takes cod.
Tongue and the Ox Cheek was really melt-in-your-mouth and oozing with sumptuously tastes. The terrine was a nice counter to the meal, along with the curly lettuce a sharp, nevertheless welcomed kick to the palette.
Dessert can be both colour and aesthetically pleasing — make it, if you don’t have room, for you will be missing out otherwise. I chose Dark Chocolate Tart with Orange Syrup and Malted Milk Ice Cream. Sweet, sharp, and tangy, it is an finisher to get a meal. Oozing hot milk chocolate which mingles milk ice cream, with the cool it’s a real treat.
After a finisher of tea and petit fours you’re left food-comatosed however satisfyingly and it is well worth dragging yourselves to the bar for a cocktail- utterly delicious. 
Cream Tea in the Capital
For is its afternoon tea- again, created by head chef Tom. After hearing of this, we had to place it.
Afternoon Tea at the Capital takes places in sitting room- a quaint and cozy area from the lobby. Having décor that is homely, a warm fire and a view into the street and Harrods beyond, it is a nice way.
The tea begins with a choice of sandwiches and savoury pastries — all absolutely delicious and freshly prepared.
Once these are demolished (and believe me it won’t take a long time!) Your server will bring you out hot, freshly-baked scones. These take the words lotion tea, although a scone may be a scone. Packed from the oven, packaged packed with juice raisins fat and still emitting steam these are divine.
To polish off are a choice of cakes — lemon drizzle, Victoria sponge, an orange trifle, a blueberry sour and a ice cream cake. It’s well worth taking your time and savouring every mouthful and each for this isn’t so much a meal as an adventure, and one you surely will want to remember.
Afternoon tea is priced at #29.50 per individual or #39.50 with a glass of champagne. Why not round off your stay in the perfect way. Sip on the best tea infusions and you whilst enjoying savouries and fine, tantalizingly sweets and see the world pass by in the London sunshine.
Seen in the City was hosted by The Capital, a member of Pride of Britain Hotels — a collection of 48 independent hotels. Located moments from Harrods, the family-owned five-star townhouse resort boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant Outlaw’s in The Capital and sumptuous interiors. The resort’s ‘Great British Afternoon Tea’ prices #29.50 per person or #39.50 per person using a glass of Champagne. An overnight stay prices from #295 per room (two sharing). Call Pride of Britain Hotels on 0800 089 3929 (www.prideofbritainhotels.com).
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