Inside The BoTree: Where Eco-conscious Ethos Meets Chic Design

The BoTree, the first of Place III Hotel’s luxury hotels, has just made its debut in Marylebone, London. Situated in a prime location, The BoTree connects the Marylebone, Mayfair And Soho, serving as the perfect base to discover the London’s iconic sights. The BoTree operates with a refreshing purpose-driven ethos, emphasizing conscious luxury and a focus on minimising the impact on the planet.

The location plays an essential role in the hotel’s vibrant design and choice of materials pay homage to the existing architectural charm of Marylebone Lane and Welbeck Street. From the first steps into the lobby, the spirit of Marylebone’s ‘village’ life can be witnessed, with lush plants and floral arrangements. Bold colours complemented by natural materials are accentuated by gentle lighting and exude sophistication.

These design touches extend into the hotel’s 199 rooms, which also include 30 suites. Offering a range of different room and suites, each room is styled to reflect the individuality of the Lane. The 30 contemporary suites serve as a destination in their own right, providing the perfect entertaining space with a lounge, balcony, personal bar, and integrated cocktail station. The largest of the suites, The BoTree Suite, will offer commanding views across central London. Featuring its own guest entrance and an outdoor terrace, this exclusive space can be combined with the adjoining suites to create a large wing for the ultimate private retreat.

The BoTree’s commitment to being eco-friendly and purpose-driven approach is at the root of everything and can be seen throughout the hotel. These choices include partnerships with like-minded brands that are a catalyst for positive change, such as Jo Loves, The BoTree’s official bathroom amenity partner. Jo Loves products are vegan, natural, sulphate-, paraben-, and cruelty-free, as well as packaged using OceanBound Plastic. The beds have eucalyptus Tencel bedding and a vegan leather headboard.

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Conscious luxury extends to every corner of the hotel including The BoTree’s signature restaurant LAVO. LAVO perfected its style and earned a loyal following in Los Angeles, as well as other sites across the US and Singapore. Making its UK debut at The BoTree, it offers Italian cuisine with a coastal touch. Standout dishes include fresh homemade pasta such as Tagliatelle al Limone infused with marjoram, sweet butter and Kaluga caviar, whole grain, single-source flour pizzas, a showstopper Wagyu meatball topped with whipped ricotta, a delicate Salt-baked Mediterranean Sea bass and an indulgent 20-Layer Chocolate Cake.

Meanwhile, The BoTree Bar, is swanky and offers a lively atmosphere with an expansive light feature adorning the ceiling, where friendly bartenders serve up creative cocktails as well as the time-honoured classics. The bar menu features luxurious dishes such as oyster on the half shell with limoncello mignonette, Caviar sandwich with egg salad, Truffled grilled cheese with hot honey.

A wellness and fitness centre is currently under works, and it’s scheduled for a grand unveiling in 2024. The BoTree effortlessly marries both elegance and eco-consciousness, marking it as an exceptional hotel to try for your next London getaway.