JOHN LOBB | The Connaught, London: Butler Service
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JOHN LOBB | The Connaught, London: Butler Service

Butler Martin Binks, born in 1963
Receiving special training at the John Lobb factory in Northampton
One of only four shoe-shine chairs in the world
Designed by Rena Dumas Architecture Intérieure (RDAI), founded by interior designer Rena Dumas
Made with buffalo leather, also used by Hermès, on a wooden base. Features a copper footrest.
The shoe-shine service is £30 for approximately 30-minute sessions
"Polishing shoes is a luxurious way for a man to spend his time," says Martin
He notes, "The colour of the John Lobb-exclusive cream is excellent."
Guests staying in the top suites receive a complimentary pair of Connaught's original John Lobb home slippers
A double-name collaboration between John Lobb and The Connaught
Gift cards for six sessions at £150 are also popular
The Connaught opened in 1897. Originally named the "Coburg Hotel" after Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Queen Victoria's consort. It was later renamed "The Connaught" in 1917, in honour of Queen Victoria's third son, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught.
It is also known for the fountain sculpture "Silence" in the plaza in front of the hotel, created by Tadao Ando, Japan's celebrated architect.
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JOHN LOBB | The Connaught, London's Butler Service

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