Another Starck designed venture, the Sanderson is transformed into a Cocteau like fantasy world, boasting a lush interior courtyard garden and one of the capital’s best spas. Surrealist touches like the ceiling mounted paintings, sleigh beds, and Dali-esque lip sofas should inspire you to let time melt away.

TOP TIP

If you begin to miss the place as soon as you’ve left, get online and download songs played at the hotel from its website.