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The Ned, City Of London
The Ned is due to open in Spring 2017 and is located in the former Midland Bank building, originally designed by Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens. It is a private club and The Grill Room, a classic steak restaurant, the Vault Room, a bar serving cocktails and the eighth-floor rooftop with 10-metre lap pool lined with Italian marble will only be available to members.
However, the Ned will have six rooms and two terraces which can be hired privately, all with natural daylight and a dedicated reception area:
The Tapestry Room – the tapestry which wraps all four walls of the room was the largest ever produced in England when it was created in the 1920s. Its walnut panelling and chandeliers are also original.
The Saloon – dominated by an 18th century chandelier from London’s Devonshire House, The Saloon has ornate plasterwork, a restored parquet floor and a custom-made Oushak rug.
The Drawing Room – connected to the Saloon, has the feel of a library, with painted, panelled walls, etchings, lithographs and paintings from the period.
The RWB room – the only room lined with oak rather than walnut panelling, The RWB Room, named after the owner, Ronald Wayne Burkle, is an intimate space with period art on the walls.
The Wren Room – named after Sir Christopher Wren, who designed St Mildred’s Church, a previous occupant of the 27 Poultry site, this room has original chandeliers, wood panelling and a carpet inspired by large-leaf Verdure tapestries.
The Rose Room – named after the Rose Tavern, which occupied the site before it was destroyed by the Great Fire, The Rose Room has original chandeliers, half-height panelling and a bespoke carpet.
The Ned will have 252 bedrooms in 12 categories decorated in 1920s style. The Grand Banking Hall will contain nine restaurants and the former central reception desk, previously manned by bank staff, will be transformed into a stage for jazz performances, which will be seen and heard from most of the restaurants. There will be rooftop and indoor swimming pools, a gym and spa.
