The Berkeley: Rooftop Pool and Cédric Grolet in Knightsbridge

The Berkeley sits in Knightsbridge beside Hyde Park, the most design-forward of Maybourne's London trio, best known for its rooftop pool with a retractable roof. It balances bold contemporary interiors with the group's classic service.

The dining centers on Cédric Grolet at The Berkeley, the London patisserie and café of the chef named the world's best, famed for his trompe-l'oeil fruit creations. The Berkeley Café handles all-day light meals and afternoon tea, while The Berkeley Bar & Terrace and the rooftop bar carry the cocktails.

For a stay that trades tradition for a lighter, more contemporary register, The Berkeley is Knightsbridge at its most stylish.

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