Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in London; the new-build Bulgari Hotel is located in the heart of Knightsbridge and is operated by Ritz-Carlton.

The 85-room hotel has an underlying theme of silver in tribute to the Italian brand's silversmith origins; Bulgari currently has 295 retail stores worldwide.

This hotel marks the third hotel opening for the group, joining hotels in Bali and Milan.

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