The Mandrake hotel in Fitzrovia, London, is owned and founded by entrepreneur and art collector Rami Fustok. Opened in September 2017, this five-star boutique hotel is a family venture, with its distinctive interior design curated in collaboration with his sister, Tala Fustok.
Lebanese art connoisseur Rami Fustok is founder of the increasingly fetishized fashion sanctum The Mandrake – a dark glittering jewel of a hotel in the heart of London's Fitzrovia that has the dreamlike ambience of a surreal netherworld.
What is the new world class amenity that opened at the mandrake in February 2025?
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Inspired by the medicinal properties of the plant after which it is named, The Mandrake is a daring and unique hotel concept. Converted from a RIBA award-winning building on Newman Street, Fitzrovia, it opened in September 2017.
Set in the heart of London's West End, The Mandrake Hotel is a luxurious boutique inspired by the mandrake plant. The hotel boasts vibrant, eclectic interiors, curated artwork, and artists-in-residence programs.
Impossible to miss, rising from the centre of the Courtyard, are two enormous potted Tasmanian Ferns, which are more than 150 years old. The Courtyard operates a strict dress code of smart casual. We regret that entry will not be allowed if you are wearing ties, hoodies or sports shoes.
The Hard Rock Hotel London, located at Marble Arch, was rebranded and transformed back into The Cumberland Hotel by its owner, The Clermont Hotel Group, starting in May 2023, as part of a strategy to streamline their London portfolio. While the Hard Rock branding left, The Cumberland aims to maintain the property's rich music history through design, new food & beverage options, and updated entertainment/event spaces, continuing its legacy at the iconic Oxford Street location.
Rami Malek and The Crown star Emma Corrin have reportedly split after two years of dating. The pair have been separated "for some time," according to Daily Mail. The former couple bought a million-dollar mansion together in Hampstead, north London, nearly a year ago.
No, Rami Malek and Emma Corrin are reportedly not together; news broke in April 2025 that the couple had split after about two years of dating, with sources indicating they separated amicably and remain friends, despite having bought a mansion together.
Marriott is the largest hotel company in the world by number of rooms, with a whopping 1.5 million rooms in its portfolio. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, the company operates over 8,700 properties and 36 brands in 141 countries. In 2023, its annual revenue was 23.7 billion USD, a 14% increase from 2022.
The Goring has held a royal warrant of appointment from Queen Elizabeth II since 2013, and it is the only hotel to have been granted this honour. In 2011, Catherine Middleton and her family were based at the hotel for the days around her wedding to Prince William.
Millionaires in London stay in exclusive areas like Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Belgravia, and Kensington/Holland Park, known for luxurious townhouses, private garden squares, and proximity to top amenities, alongside hotspots like Hampstead (Billionaires' Row) for grand estates, while some prefer trendy spots like Chelsea for its vibrant lifestyle or even more secluded luxury in St John's Wood.
While London is generally safe, you might want to avoid staying in areas known for higher petty crime (like Westminster Bridge/South Bank for pickpicking) or those with reputations for drug issues like parts of Brixton, Peckham, or Elephant & Castle, though these areas offer unique culture; instead, prioritize central locations like Covent Garden, South Kensington, or Bloomsbury for charm, or Shoreditch/Angel for trendy vibes, while being vigilant everywhere for phone theft.
Taylor Swift stays at several high-end London spots, frequently using The Savoy Hotel's Royal Suite, and was seen at the ultra-exclusive Rosewood London during the Eras Tour for its massive private wing and luxury amenities, also favoring members' clubs like Soho House and restaurants like Chiltern Firehouse. She's also been linked to areas like Primrose Hill/Notting Hill and rented country homes in the Cotswolds for relaxation.
Jay-Z has significantly more money than Beyoncé, with recent estimates placing his net worth around $2.5 billion as of late 2025/early 2026, while Beyoncé also became a billionaire around the same time, making him the wealthier of the power couple, according to Forbes and other financial publications.
