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Coloured light washes and the jungle-like vertical garden by botanist Patrick Blanc cascading down the courtyard wall set the tone for a combination of contemporary design and historic grandeur that is perfect when you're after luxury hotel glamour but have had enough of all the Louis. The former Second World War HQ of US General Pershing (spot the flame of liberty and stars in the ironwork) has kept its grand staircase, high ceilings, carved mascarons and Corinthian capitals combined with fabulous mood lighting, modern finishes and a buzzy ambience.