At the edge of Farnborough airfield you can find an architectural gem of a hotel, the Aviator. This is our 2nd time of visiting as it is a perfect launchpad for getting to royal Ascot. The Aviator is a subtle yet gorgeous peice of architecture. The facade of sweeping curved aluminium and smoked glass is without signage and without fuss. The entrance is consealed without shouty signage and will only appear when you approach the centre of the sweeping structure. From the central hub, the building extends its opposing wings of multiple floors of rooms, bars, restaurants and amenities, whilst the central atrium opens up to reveal the entirety of all floors from ground to sky level. The central hub is luxurious, but not overly done so, it’s cool, clean, elegant and chic. Think industrial elegance combined with 50s style noir chic means that everything is dimmed, relaxed, polished and naturally draws you in.