5 London hotels with luxurious cigar lounges

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Smoking Laws around the world vary hugely, but in London, smoking in enclosed public places is banned – so where can you enjoy a cigar in civilised surroundings?

Since the total ban on smoking in all enclosed public places was introduced in England in 2007 some of London’s finest hotels have been seeking to solve this problem. Many have looked to create comfortable areas which comply with legislation and allow cigar aficionados to enjoy a stress-free cigar in comfort and, with difficulty given the UK climate, in warmth.

So, with these hotels putting such significant effort in to create smoke-friendly environments, we thought we’d take a look at five of the best. Why not select a cigar from our online cigar shop and head along to one of these hotels to enjoy it?

The Wellesley

Despite being one of Knightsbridge’s newest hotels, the Wellesley has fast earned a reputation as London’s finest as far as cigar smokers are concerned. It has two superb outdoor smoking terraces which are suitable for use all year round, fitted with fireplaces, state-of-the-art heating and custom-built chairs.

 

However, what really marks it out as a cigar friendly establishment is its bespoke humidor. A serious concession to cigar lovers, the huge walk-in humidor was commissioned from Italy, contains thousands of cigars and even features a map of Cuba on its marble floor.

Bulgari Hotel

The ultra-modern Bulgari hotel has a wonderful secret tucked away behind a false wall at the back of its main bar. Get past the fake frontage and you can head up a short staircase and into The Edward Sahakian Cigar store, which is also home to a multi-award winning cigar lounge.

The understated and elegant lounge is a lovely place to enjoy a smoke while the store is a fantastic place to browse, full as it is with many beautiful cigars aged and selected for sale by Edward Sahakian.

The hotel also puts on several events each year, at which you can try rare cigars paired with a wide selection of drinks.

 

Corinthia Hotel

Another recently opened hotel, the Corinthia boasts a beautiful internal courtyard known as The Garden Lounge, which boasts a cigar terrace, a walk-in humidor and a terrarium style bar.

The lounge is staffed by young and enthusiastic employees who have extensive knowledge of cigars and a passion for expanding it. The one downside to smoking at the Corinthia is that its twin fireplaces don’t quite do enough to keep it warm all year round.

 

The Lanesborough

Unlike many of the other hotels with luxurious facilities for cigar lovers the Lanesborough isn’t a newcomer, it’s an old hand.

Known as the Grand Dame of British cigar terraces, the hotel has recently had somewhat of a facelift to compete with the likes of the Wellesley and the Corinthia. It can trade on its reputation as one of the first places London’s cigar smokers flocked to in 2007.

Legally an outdoor space but astonishingly warm, The Garden Room is just one of two original cigar terraces. Not only is it warm and luxurious, but the experienced staff, fantastic bar and relaxing atmosphere make it a firm favourite for many.

 

No. Ten Manchester Street

To the rear of Marylebone High Street and near to Lord’s Cricket Ground is No. Ten Manchester Street, a hotel with a discreet cigar terrace, an internal cigar store and even a sampling lounge.

The boutique hotel is another old face on London’s cigar terrace scene and remains one of the finest. Like the Lanesborough, it can call itself a four-season terrace with heating matched only by the very top hotels.

During office hours, it is often quiet and is a perfect place for a business meeting with cigars, while it remains open until 1 am for night owls.

If you’re a cigar lover looking for London accommodation, it even has smoking rooms available, each with their own cigar terraces and in-room humidors.

 

Image: Unique Hotels under Creative Commons.

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