If you’ve ever longed for the golden age of cruising — minus the seasickness and shuffleboard — Sea Containers London has just launched the next best thing: four brand-new Cabin Suites that reimagine the heyday of transatlantic travel in four distinct, fabulously nostalgic eras. Anchored on London’s South Bank and inspired by the glamour of early 20th-century liners, these new suites are less “home away from home” and more “glitzy voyage through time” — with a twist of luxury, a dash of drama, and a generous pour of Lyaness cocktails on standby.
The Edwardian Suite: First-Class Time Travel
Step into the Edwardian Cabin Suite and you’re whisked back to the age of corsets, telegrams, and Titanic-sized elegance (without the sinking bit). Rich mahogany furnishings, a stately kidney-shaped desk, and a regal walnut armchair create the kind of ambiance that makes you want to pen love letters by candlelight or commission a portrait in oil. It’s a cabin where time slows down — preferably while sipping an era-inspired cocktail in a silk dressing gown.
The Art Deco Suite: Monochrome Chic with a Wink
Next port of call: the roaring ‘30s. The Art Deco Cabin Suite is all sweeping geometry and smouldering glamour. Picture restored vintage furniture, a sculptural sofa straight from a black-and-white film set, and just enough cork accents to keep things cheeky. It’s the kind of suite Jay Gatsby would’ve booked if he’d swapped Long Island for the South Bank.
The Mid-Century Suite: Mad Men on the Thames
Love your design with a side of Danish cool? The Mid-Century Cabin Suite channels the clean lines and polished chrome of the ’50s and ’60s, complete with a powder-blue sofa and a Mies Van Der Rohe chair worthy of its own monologue. Throw in some Italian wall lights and you’ve got yourself a floating bachelor pad that Don Draper could only dream of — minus the cigars, plus skyline views.
The Dynasty Suite: More Is More
Finally, we veer delightfully off course with the Dynasty Cabin Suite, a no-holds-barred tribute to 1980s excess. Think glass, lucite, and a Maralunga sofa that practically begs for shoulder pads and champagne. It’s the suite where you binge-watch Dynasty, eat caviar with a spoon, and remind yourself that subtlety is overrated.
Finishing Touches That Pack a Punch
Of course, it’s not just about the furniture — though every piece has been lovingly sourced in partnership with vintage marketplace Vinterior, giving each suite a story to tell (and probably a few tales to keep secret). Phaidon-curated books themed to each suite’s era sit stylishly on the shelves, while bespoke bottled cocktails from award-winning Lyaness offer a taste of the past with a future-proof twist.
So, whether you’re a romantic Edwardian soul, an Art Deco aficionado, a mid-century modernist or a fan of high-gloss ’80s flair, Sea Containers London invites you to check in, dress up, and cruise through history — without ever leaving your bed.
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