Building    From 1991 

Lanesborough Hotel

Categories: Commerce

A 5 star hotel, reputedly the most expensive in London. In 2011 the highest rate was £14,000 per night. Each guest is allocated a 24 hour butler.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Lanesborough Hotel

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St George's Hospital - 1

There is no indication as to who erected the plaque, but the fulsome descript...

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St George's Hospital - 2

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Hayward Brothers ironmongery

Hayward Brothers ironmongery

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1 memorial
Brixton Challenge

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Henry Clarke

Henry Clarke

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2 memorials
Sir Rowland Hill

Sir Rowland Hill

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Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

6 memorials
Joseph Whitehead & Sons Ltd

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Arthur Sullivan, VC

Arthur Sullivan, VC

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1 memorial