A botanical backdrop Montcalm Mayfair is delighted to unveil its new culinary experience, the Into the Garden Afternoon Tea, a refined yet imaginative offering rooted in tradition, curiosity and bringing the playfulness of the Georgian garden into the heart of Mayfair. An ode to the Georgian botanicals and forest heritage, the afternoon tea offering draws inspiration from Constance Spry, the pioneering florist, author and culinary innovator. She forever changed British entertainment with her bold floral arrangements mixed with unusual household objects and hedgerow cuttings. She’s also credited with creating the afternoon tea classic, coronation chicken, a recipe curated for the coronation luncheon of Queen Elizabeth II. Honouring Spry’s creative philosophy, where food and flowers intertwine, the experience brings together classic recipes and seasonal storytelling. Book now: montcalmcollection.com/montcalm-mayfair UNWIND, RECHARGE AND RECONNECT The Bath House at Belgravia offers an authentic banya experience designed to leave guests relaxed and restored. Visitors can move at their own pace between the oaklined banya, icy plunge pool, traditional rituals, organic treatments, scrubs, massage, aromatic veniki and comforting home-cooked food. Sessions are available as two hours in the facilities or three with treatments. Banya is known for its wellbeing benefits, from easing muscles and boosting circulation to clarifying the skin. The contrast of hot steam and cold plunge reduces inflammation, supports immunity and provides powerful stress relief. For a deeper experience, many choose the parenie ritual, where a skilled banshik uses steam and veniki (oak, birch, eucalyptus and more) for intense warmth and aromatherapy, followed by ice water and a cold plunge. Men’s Day takes place on Tuesdays, Women’s Day on Thursdays, with mixed sessions available on all other days. Book now: banyalondon.co.uk CURATED COMFORT AND TIMELESS STYLE The Zetter Group will expand its acclaimed London portfolio with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026. Set across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses near Russell Square, the 68-bedroom hotel brings The Zetter’s signature personal style of hospitality to one of London’s most cultured neighbourhoods. Designed by James Thurstan Waterworth, interiors draw on Bloomsbury’s intellectual heritage, blending antiques, vintage lighting and rich textiles to create spaces that feel like a welltravelled friend’s home. Rooms range from wood-panelled Cosy Rooms to standout suites such as the Terrace Suite, complete with four-poster bed, a claw-foot bath and a private terrace. On the ground floor, The Parlour offers a relaxed lounge for light bites and cocktails, while The Orangery serves as the main dining space overlooking landscaped gardens. In summer, it extends outdoors with a barbecue area and guest chef residencies. A gym and outdoor yoga space complete the experience, combining comfort and understated luxury with Georgian charm. Opening March 2026, with rooms from £301, The Zetter Bloomsbury promises a rare London stay that feels like a beautifully borrowed home in the heart of the city. Discover the venue: thezetter.com/bloomsbury 8
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