Timeless, elegant, glamourous… and tales by the Champagne bucketful. In today’s blog we take a look at one of the oldest symbols of luxury in the world - hotels.

It’s no secret that that we have a major style crush on some of the world’s most iconic residences, just check out the names of our shades.

From the Peninsula in Hong Kong to the Waldorf in New York, via a good smattering of London’s most recognisable addresses such as the Ritz, Claridge’s and the Dorchester. These hotels stand alone in their luxury and opulence and we’ve captured some of their magic perfectly in our lampshades.

Ever since 1883 when The Edison Hotel in New York became the first to be illuminated, lighting has been used in hotels to give guests a memorable and comforting welcome.

They certainly know how to put on a light show from their luxurious lobbies, delightful dining rooms, breathtaking ballrooms and cosy cocktail bars, each one has mastered how to create the wow factor that can only be achieved through the perfect balance of light.

Credit: Claridge’s, The Ritz and The Dorchester

Over the years these hotels have welcomed royalty, presidents, movie stars, and more than their fair share of pop culture icons (as well as some, shall we say… notorious faces). Step into their lobbies and you’ll immediately be whisked away into a bye-gone era where you can sip a French 75 with Audrey Hepburn, Scotch with Winston Churchill or Champagne with Beyoncé.

These hotels have truly lasted the test of time, with many having been around for well over 100 years. They owe this magnificent staying power to their ability to remain true to their character and maintaining a relentless focus on the experience they offer. After all, you may be able to book any old hotel when visiting London but nothing will leave an impression like a night in a Grande Dame in Mayfair.