Raffles London at The OWO *****

🎢 A staycation in one of the world's most historic addresses. Set within the former Old War Office, now reborn as Raffles London, this legendary building once housed figures like Sir Winston Churchill. The rooms honour the Edwardian architecture with a contemporary twist : refined, timeless, and quietly spectacular. Spread across 27,000 sq ft and four floors, the Guerlain Spa offers traditional and innovative beauty therapies. Expect a cathedral of relaxation with the 20m indoor pool, a thermal suite with vitality pool, sauna, steam rooms, and sensory showers, all dedicated to total restoration. Raffles is also a temple of gastronomy, with nine restaurants including Chef Mauro Colagreco’s Michelin-starred venue. And if you’re after a drink with secrets, head to the Spy Bar, once MI5’s domain, now serving cocktails under strict confidentiality. What happens there… stays classified.

⭐️ The highlight: MI5 and MI6 ran secret operations within its walls, stepping inside still feels like entering a cinematic world of power and intrigue.