The Tower Bridge neighborhood in lovely London is the new address for The LaLiT London, part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and the first London property for New Delhi-based The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. Housed within the former home of St. Olave’s Grammar School, the Grade II-listed building underwent a five-year renovation, transforming it into 70 luxurious guestrooms with a striking blend of authentic Victorian and classic Indian features. Among the reimagined spaces are the Teachers’ Room with a bar and gathering space, the paneled Great Hall and the Headmaster’s Room with soaring ceilings.

Within the Great Hall, guests will find the Pan-Indian themed Baluchi restaurant. There’s even a Naanery, where wine pairings with artisanal breads are freshly prepared on the outdoor shisha terrace in a tandoor. Afternoon tea choices include two bespoke menus and a High Chai Afternoon Tea. In Rejuve – The Spa, guests can sample authentic Ayurvedic therapies on actual Ayurvedic treatment tables. The menu includes a host of indulgent choices such as the Frangipani Wrap, Bengal Tuberose Scrub and Himalayan Salt Ritual. Uniquely decorated guestrooms — some with 30-foot ceilings — include a range of categories including Cosy Classrooms and the opulent The LaLiT Legacy Suite. Among the amenities are localized cellphones for guests’ use, Nespresso machines and Kronocare-branded bath products.