8 Facts About Raffles London At The OWO, The Luxurious Hotel Owned By An Indian Family

Credits: The OWO London/Instagram

1. Historic Landmark

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2. 007 Connection

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3. Espionage History

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4. Prime Location

[{"selector":"#anim-7c174d3c-32eb-4cb7-a3c9-5e10ecaed053","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f2f81ce5-d606-4cb0-ae17-d5cbcc2d33ec","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 135.35985%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: The OWO London/Instagram Situated in Whitehall, at the heart of the British government, The OWO offers a central location within walking distance of renowned landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Park, Westminster, and vibrant neighbourhoods like Soho and Covent Garden.

5. Exclusive Whitehall Wing

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6. Grand Opening

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7. Monumental Transformation

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8. Luxurious Accommodations

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