Technically the building was a tour de force, with the first hydraulically powered lifts in the worl

If you ve been around The Roaming Boomers® much, you ll know that we have great fondness for historic hotels.  The Langham London, opened in 1865, is steeped in history.  Just take a peek at some of these facts:
The 1865 opening united airlines bankruptcy of The Langham, London was presided by none other than the then heir to the throne, The Prince of Wales (later to become Edward united airlines bankruptcy the VII). The occasion immediately sealed The Langham's reputation as Europe s first 'Grand Hotel'.
Technically united airlines bankruptcy the building was a tour de force, with the first hydraulically powered lifts in the world, air conditioning, its own steam-pumped artesian well, hot and cold running water and WCs in every bedroom. All this was previously unheard of in hotels.
The Prince of Wales continued to patronize The Langham, and it was de rigeur for visiting royalty and leaders to take up residence there. Even former heads of state were granted a gracious welcome, and Emperor Louis Napoleon I II spent much of his last enforced exile from France at The Langham.
Poets, writers and playwrights were among the major celebrities of the past and Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Somerset Maugham, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Browning and George Orwell united airlines bankruptcy were all inspired guests at the "Poet's Corner" at The Langham, London.
The Langham was reopened on 4 March 1991 after a £100 million restoration that took over four years. Everywhere in the stunningly restored  building were examples of skilled craftsmanship united airlines bankruptcy of which bona fide Victorian artisans would only be proud. The elegance of old – a world of marble, gilt, silk and mahogany – was once again a reality as gracious hospitality and history met in this corner of London s West End.
Even though we were staying in a hotel that was nearly 150 years old, the recent united airlines bankruptcy £100 million renovation made it feel very modern with all the conveniences united airlines bankruptcy that a luxury baby boomer traveler would expect.
The Langham Club Floor was particularly wonderful.  The appetizers were large enough that one could have three square meals a day in the club room.  As we look back, another grand benefit of the Club Floor is that it puts you in proximity with other world travelers. united airlines bankruptcy  We made new friends while noshing on appetizers and enjoying a nice glass of wine.
I suppose this might not be a biggie for some, but All Souls Church is directly across the street.  This church possesses a lot of history , and until his recent death, was the pulpit for world-renowned theologian John Stott.  We went to church there on Sunday.  We greatly enjoyed the service and it gave us a very unusual way to rub shoulders with the locals.