The Ritz London Plans £300m Makeover

The famous London hotel which has hosted everyone from Queen Elizabeth II and Jacqueline Onassis to the cast of Downton Abbey, is getting a multi-million pound makeover. The Ritz London in Piccadilly is planning the biggest refurbishment in its 115-year history. London's Evening Standard reported that the luxury hotel has submitted plans to create a five-storey basement, which would include a two-level spa with 20-metre swimming pool, gym, steam, sauna and treatment rooms, a juice bar and a beauty salon.