Exceptional & unique
An exquisite gem hidden in the heart of London, we are proud to be honoured as one of the World's Most Luxurious Hotels.
Hotel 41
London
An intimate hideaway
Our residents-only hotel, with a prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating, has been recognised as the number one hotel in the UK for more than a decade.
Arrive at our private entrance overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, imbued with the subtle fragrance of Hotel 41’s own signature scent, and be welcomed with a personal check-in and a glass from our beautiful Champagne trolley. In your bedroom or suite, discover a selection of homemade treats created by our Executive Chef, along with a supremely comfortable, handcrafted Savoir bed. An unforgettable experience begins...
Making travel matter
Together with The TreadRight Foundation and The Travel Corporation's family of brands, we hope to leave a positive impact on local people, wildlife and the planet to #MakeTravelMatter. We are committed to ensuring that the unique wildlife surrounding Xigera survives and thrives. This is only the start of our journey…
10 steps to sustainability
- A sophisticated photovoltaic solar-hybrid power system supplies over 95% of the lodge’s energy needs. A 400kW Tesla plant powers the Xigera Energy Centre, using the latest technology Lithium-Ion batteries and Tesla inverters.
- Using solar-power instead of diesel generators saves an estimated 73 000 litres of diesel, and an estimated 191 metric tons of carbon emissions, each and every year. As a result, fewer trucks are needed to transport diesel through this sensitive landscape, compounding the saving of greenhouse emissions and lowering the impact on the land and wildlife.
- By installing one of the largest photovoltaic farms in the Okavango Delta, in the future Xigera Safari Lodge will be able to charge electric game-drive vehicles using solar technology.
- Hot water is provided via thermodynamic geysers, while SolarView tinted glass ensures temperature stability indoors for energy-efficient air conditioning.
- An on-site composter processes all organic kitchen waste, which is sent to local communities for sustainable kitchen gardens.
- Over 90% of the furniture and art pieces have been hand-produced in Africa by over 80 studios, designers and artists - the largest collection of African design anywhere in the world and intrinsically sustainable
- During construction, a specialist arborist was contracted to ensure the protection of mature trees on the site. The Lodge has undertaken monitoring and record keeping of all fauna and flora, working closely with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks to ensure the continued protection of the lands we traverse.
- Xigera Safari Lodge is committed to removing all unnecessary single-use plastics from lodge operations.
- The Lodge uses an entirely above-ground Calcemite sewerage system, with biodegradable chemicals for cleaning. The resulting grey water is safe to use for irrigation purposes.
- All water used in the lodge is purified via a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis treatment plant. The water is then re-mineralised, ensuring guests can safely drink the tap water throughout the lodge. We also provide bottled water – both still and sparkling water – in environmentally friendly glass bottles.
Sustainable design
Discover an heirloom collection, from recycled glassware to handwoven baskets from harvested grasses.
