St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, is a luxury hotel located in the heart of London, UK. It originally opened in 1873 as the Midland Grand Hotel, designed by the British architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, and is mostly known for its sublime staircase [2349 x 3399]
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The [staircase’s](https://www.withinlondon.com/post/st-pancras-renaissance-hotel-and-its-grand-staircase) soaring ceilings are imposing, as are the original stained-glass windows and ornate plasterwork. The sweeping staircase in the hotel’s main lobby is a popular backdrop for photographers. The combination of the staircase carpets and wallpaper creates an atmosphere of grandeur that envelops you as you traverse the hotel’s interiors.
The staircase was originally built in 1873 as part of the Midland Grand Hotel, which was designed by the British architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. The staircase features intricate ironwork, marble columns, and ornate plasterwork, all of which have been meticulously restored to their original condition during the hotel’s recent £200 million renovation. Its 83 steps are made of marble. The balustrade is made up of intricately detailed cast ironwork that is painted in a rich, dark color, adding to the staircase’s Gothic aesthetic.
Just checked. Rooms normally run ~£350-£500/night. Honestly, I was expecting more.
Edit: oh no wait, I was looking at a different hotel with a similar name. *This* one’s rooms are mostly around £350, with at least one room around £1,700 and one around £3,400.
It looks like a cathedral! Presumably that’s not the original carpet (it looks amazing) – is it a reproduction of the original?
I stayed recently. Cool place but it had a mouse problem. I saw several in the open on different floors. One ran across the middle of the floor in the lobby lounge.
It was nearly demolished after the hotel closed in 1935, but this was prevented thanks to a lengthy preservation campaign.