{"id":4554,"date":"2024-04-12T11:12:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T10:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnhlondon.com\/?page_id=4554"},"modified":"2024-08-22T09:45:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T08:45:24","slug":"170th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gnhlondon.com\/170th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Northern Hotel’s 170th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"[spb_row element_name=”Light Row + Top Gallery” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” row_style=”light” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”fixed” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”yes” row_col_spacing=”0″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”bottom-divider” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_column col_sm=”12″ col_animation=”fadeInUp” col_animation_delay=”500″ col_bg_type=”cover” col_parallax_image_movement=”fixed” col_parallax_image_speed=”0.5″ col_padding=”0″ col_vertical_offset=”0″ col_horizontal_offset=”0″ col_custom_zindex=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”min-height-300 gallery-top” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_image image=”4653″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”][\/spb_image] [spb_text_block title=”1854 – 2024″ animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
The Great Northern Hotel first opened its doors 170 years ago and is the capital’s oldest railway hotel. Designed by architect Lewis Cubitt, it stands in a grade II listed landmark building in the heart of King’s Cross.<\/span><\/p>\n We are immensely proud to be commemorating our 170th anniversary this year and invite you to share in the celebrations and mark this momentous occasion with us.<\/span><\/p>\n #GNH170<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_column] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Other Rooms” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” row_style=”dark” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”fixed” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”0″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”bottom-divider row-padding” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_divider type=”heading” heading_text=”Celebrate with us” text=”Go to top” top_margin=”20px” bottom_margin=”30px” fullwidth=”no” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_column col_sm=”6″ col_animation=”fadeInUp” col_animation_delay=”800″ col_bg_type=”cover” col_parallax_image_movement=”fixed” col_parallax_image_speed=”0.5″ col_padding=”0″ col_vertical_offset=”0″ col_horizontal_offset=”0″ col_custom_zindex=”5″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”400″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”min-height-400 half-column” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”first”] [spb_image_banner image=”4651″ image_size=”full” fixed_height=”300″ content_pos=”left” content_textalign=”left” animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”][\/spb_image_banner] [spb_text_block title=”Anniversary Cocktail” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n Paying homage to our best-selling Lady Violet cocktail \u2014 Fruity, elderflower-infused vodka layered over champagne and rich Chambord. Kicking off our anniversary in style!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_column] [spb_column col_sm=”6″ col_animation=”fadeInUp” col_animation_delay=”800″ col_bg_type=”cover” col_parallax_image_movement=”fixed” col_parallax_image_speed=”0.5″ col_padding=”0″ col_vertical_offset=”0″ col_horizontal_offset=”0″ col_custom_zindex=”5″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”400″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”min-height-400 half-column” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”last”] [spb_image_banner image=”4833″ image_size=”full” fixed_height=”300″ content_pos=”left” content_textalign=”left” animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”][\/spb_image_banner] [spb_text_block title=”Mirror Mirror” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n The symbol displayed on mirrors at the hotel is a stylised depiction of a compass rose. Embodying exploration and adventure, it reflects our association with travel and the Great Northern Railway.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_column] [spb_divider type=”heading” heading_text=”Did you know?” text=”Go to top” top_margin=”20px” bottom_margin=”30px” fullwidth=”no” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_column col_sm=”6″ col_animation=”fadeInUp” col_animation_delay=”800″ col_bg_type=”cover” col_parallax_image_movement=”fixed” col_parallax_image_speed=”0.5″ col_padding=”0″ col_vertical_offset=”0″ col_horizontal_offset=”0″ col_custom_zindex=”5″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”400″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”min-height-400 half-column” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”first”] [spb_image_banner image=”4665″ image_size=”full” fixed_height=”300″ content_pos=”left” content_textalign=”left” animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”][\/spb_image_banner] [spb_text_block title=”IT’S A MATCH” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n The pastel blue of our stairwell railings matches the cast iron ceiling framework of St Pancras International. Paying homage to the hotel’s origins as the first great railway hotel.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_column] [spb_column col_sm=”6″ col_animation=”fadeInUp” col_animation_delay=”800″ col_bg_type=”cover” col_parallax_image_movement=”fixed” col_parallax_image_speed=”0.5″ col_padding=”0″ col_vertical_offset=”0″ col_horizontal_offset=”0″ col_custom_zindex=”5″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”400″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”min-height-400 half-column” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”last”] [spb_image_banner image=”4670″ image_size=”full” fixed_height=”300″ content_pos=”left” content_textalign=”left” animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”][\/spb_image_banner] [spb_text_block title=”MAKE WAY” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n Have you ever noticed how luxuriously wide our corridors are? They were made just wide enough for a hoop-skirted Victorian maid to wander down without getting stuck!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_column] [spb_column col_sm=”6″ col_animation=”fadeInUp” col_animation_delay=”800″ col_bg_type=”cover” col_parallax_image_movement=”fixed” col_parallax_image_speed=”0.5″ col_padding=”0″ col_vertical_offset=”0″ col_horizontal_offset=”0″ col_custom_zindex=”5″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”400″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”min-height-400 half-column” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”first”] [spb_image_banner image=”4672″ image_size=”full” fixed_height=”300″ content_pos=”left” content_textalign=”left” animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”][\/spb_image_banner] [spb_text_block title=”Why the curve?” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n The distinctive curve of the Great Northern Hotel followed the course of old St Pancras Road – which was itself originally curved to follow the (now buried) banks of the River Fleet!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_column] [spb_column col_sm=”6″ col_animation=”fadeInUp” col_animation_delay=”800″ col_bg_type=”cover” col_parallax_image_movement=”fixed” col_parallax_image_speed=”0.5″ col_padding=”0″ col_vertical_offset=”0″ col_horizontal_offset=”0″ col_custom_zindex=”5″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”400″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”min-height-400 half-column” width=”1\/2″ el_position=”last”] [spb_image_banner image=”4674″ image_size=”full” fixed_height=”300″ content_pos=”left” content_textalign=”left” animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”][\/spb_image_banner] [spb_text_block title=”Rest Assured” animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n