And the latest, is the eclectic Mandrake hotel. Opened on September 13 in the thick of Fitzrovia on Newman Street, it has already played host to parties during London Fashion Week and is a study in high octane, surrealist design and hedonistic luxury.

Who owns The Mandrake hotel?

Rami Fustok is a Londoner born in Beirut. A businessman and an entrepreneur, Rami is the owner of The Mandrake, an independent boutique hotel in London, combining eclectic, vibrant interiors, extraordinary art, intriguing soundscapes and specially designed scents.

How many rooms does The Mandrake hotel have?

With the culture and nightlife of Soho and the West End on our doorstep, and the shopping of Oxford Street only a stone's throw away, The Mandrake is a perfect base to set off and explore all that London has to offer. Our 30 luxurious bedrooms include three opulent suites and an award-winning penthouse.

What is Mandrake in Harry Potter?

A Mandrake, also known as Mandragora, was a magical and sentient plant which had a root that looked like a human (like a baby when the plant is young, but maturing as the plant grows). When matured, its cry could be fatal to any person who heard it.

Is Mandrake real?

Mandragora officinarum is a real plant with a mythical past. Known more commonly as mandrake, the lore generally refers to the roots. ... The fascinating history of this plant is colorful and even popped up in the Harry Potter series.

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Where can I find mandrake?

There are six species of mandrake, mostly distributed throughout southern Europe, the Middle East, and northern Africa. The most well known species are Mandragara officinarum and M. autumnalis, the former blooming in springtime and the latter during the fall.

Does mandrake grow in the US?

---Habitat---The American Mandrake is a small herb with a long, perennial, creeping rhizome, a native of many parts of North America, common in the eastern United States and Canada, growing there profusely in wet meadows and in damp, open woods.

What is mandrakes in the Bible?

Mandrake (Mandragora officinaruim), nearly forgotten today, is one of the most famous plants known to humanity. ... Mandrake is mentioned in the Bible (Gen. 30:14-16) and its Biblical use is generally attributed to its supposed fertility power.

Who is the head of Hufflepuff?

We can learn a lot from Professor Pomona Sprout, resident Herbology whizz and Head of Hufflepuff house – a truly eccentric inspiration.

What does Mandrake taste like?

Captain John Smith of the Virginia Colony wrote of it as a "pleasant wholesome fruit much like a lemond" (sic) in 1612 and seven years later Samuel Champlain, introduced to mandrake by the Hurons, said it tasted like a fig.