Home House

► Airport luxury redefined

Heathrow VIP’s ambition is to provide our customers something money truly cannot buy: peace and tranquility amongst the stress of travel.Our ambition is to provide the perfect journey, changing the perception of Heathrow from the one of the busiest airports in the world into a sea of calm.

Customers arrive - in style of course - in one of our fleet of bespoke BMW 7 series at Heathrow VIP’s own private terminal, totally separate from the main terminals of the airport, minimising travel and check-in time and offering a completely new level of privacy. Heathrow VIP private lounges are for our guests and travelling companions only; no sharing with other travellers. A dedicated private security area and in-suite immigration and passport control ensures there are no queues at Heathrow VIP. While guests relax in their own private suite, the Heathrow VIP team takes care of everything: unlimited food created just for Heathrow VIP by Michelin starred chef Jason Atherton, and drinks made to order, all designed for every dietary need. When it is time to depart the private lounge, a chauffeur service is ready to take Heathrow VIP guests to the steps of the plane. For guests arriving at Heathrow, rather than departing, a BMW will collect them from the steps of the plane to the lounge. This private chauffeur is also available for any onward journey in the UK. Additional services include personal shopping to VAT reclaims carried out in-suite at a time to suit our guests. Heathrow VIP’s philosophy ensures a private and personal service like no other, offering a truly special transition through Heathrow. Understanding every journey is unique; Heathrow VIP is committed to ensuring that every guest’s journey is truly perfect.

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► Welcome home

Home House private members club has welcomed and accommodated a wealth of aristocracy and guests over the centuries since its creation for Elizabeth, Countess of Home in the late eighteenth century. Located across three Georgian town houses at 19, 20 and 21 Portman Square, Home House offers its members the dramatic fusion of the old and the new. Designed by James Wyatt in 1773 with Robert Adam interiors, the elegance and grandeur of the club is perfectly juxtaposed with cutting-edge minimalist interiors at ‘21’ with an edgy bar and reception area, designed by internationally renowned architect, Zaha Hadid and finished in sumptuous detail by the celebrated Candy & Candy team.

Home House will be celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout 2018 with a plethora of decadent parties and soirees. The house is a veritable ‘Pleasure Palace’ with restaurants, bars, opulent party rooms, an intimate garden, boutique gym, spa and suites fit for royalty. Their enviable calendar of social events and societies is unrivalled by any other members’ club in London, or indeed beyond! For members, the best bit is probably that there are no stuffy rules – in fact there really aren’t any rules at all. Well, just one: nudity is discouraged. Naughtiness, on the other hand, is de rigueur. Home House represents a truly unique experience in the concept of private members clubs. All that you would expect in terms of luxury, service and exclusivity are the Club’s cherished hallmarks. Home House is unique, bringing together people from all cultures in a vibrant melting pot, where members come to the house to meet friends, do business and relax. The house offers members a community; a hub from which to base both their social and professional lives. It’s almost impossible to imagine anything happening at Home House that doesn’t involve the best in food and drink at the club’s bars and restaurants. Well, it’s home-from-home to their members, so you would expect to find the finest range of wholesome and fresh as a daisy breakfasts, nourishing mid-morning snacks, brunches for entrepreneurs who graze, power lunches, champagne afternoon teas and elegant dining. Oh, and don’t forget al fresco eating in the Raj Tent throughout the summer months. After all, Home House was originally designed to be a temple to entertaining. The relaxed and airy restaurant in House 19 with its south facing views over leafy Portman Square is brasserie style dining at its best. Great classics of British cuisine are exquisitely prepared and perfectly complemented by the extensive cellar. The Octagon Restaurant in House 21 is a vibrant melting pot of design, history and modernity and the food and drink reflect the eclectic nature of this unique venue. You might enjoy a daytime bento box in the peace and quiet of the luxurious member lounges, or an intimate lunch in the magical beauty of the jewelbox Octagon Restaurant with its Pan-Asian menu. Home House is constantly alive with an energetic buzz beloved by an eclectic collection of members and famous faces. From intimate socials over cocktails to legendary house parties including their renown Halloween, New Years and Summer Balls. It truly is a home away from home!

Opposite top ► Enjoying champagne afternoon tea in the Grade 1 listed Drawing Rooms.

Opposite ► Robert Adam’s iconic grand staircase rises to an ornate glass dome revealing the sky above.

Below, left ► Dame Zaha Hadid’s bar in House 21.

Below ► Elegant dining in the restaurant overlooking Portman Square.

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