Come 2012 fans of Mark Hix’s Smithfield Oyster & Chop House, Hix Soho and Mark’s Bar can add another destination to their go-to list. Next month, Hix will collaborate with the brand new Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel for the opening of Hix Belgravia and his second Mark's Bar.
Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel is a joint venture with The Harilela Group, designed by Tara Bernerd and HIX Belgravia will be an 80-seat restaurant with a menu inspired by Mark’s travels. Mark’s Bar will pay homage to his famous Soho bar boasting an additional cigar garden and artwork commissioned from British artist Mat Collishaw.
“HIX Belgravia and Mark’s Bar will be first-rate destinations, bringing something unique to the desirable Belgravia neighbourhood,” says Hix. “We've had fun with the menu and are going ‘off piste’ as I like to say, so if you’re expecting my signature British style then think again.”
The 85-room hotel in Chesham Place and first transatlantic venture for the group is set to blend traditional British hospitality with an American bohemian attitude and will also feature a fitness centre – perfect for guests eager to work up an appetite or burn off those Hix calories.
“Our first hotel, 60 Thompson in NY, was ideologically based on the intimacy of British hotels,” said co-owner, Jason Pomeranc, “They have always been an inspiration to our brand, particularly those of London, and the British traveller has been very supportive of our US hotels. London is a natural transition for the Thompson brand. The opening of Belgraves brings us full circle.”
Opening January 2012
Belgraves, a Thompson Hotel
20 Chesham Place, SW1
