London's Claridge's hotel is marking the centenary of the Art Deco movement with archival tours, Charleston classes and themed sleepovers featuring original Lalique glassware and F. Scott Fitzgerald memorabilia. Olivia Palamountain reports

Claridge's has unveiled a year-long celebration of the Roaring Twenties to mark the 100th anniversary of Art Deco, offering guests the chance to experience life as one of the era's glamorous "Bright Young Things".

The Mayfair hotel's position as one of London's Art Deco jewels makes it uniquely placed to celebrate the movement's centenary. Not only did it serve as a favourite haunt of the carefree aristocrats and socialites who defined interwar London society, but it has drawn from its extensive archives to create authentic 1920s experiences ranging from cocktail masterclasses to overnight packages.

The hotel's archivist Kate Hudson will lead monthly behind-the-scenes tours showcasing Art Deco details including Jacques Adnet deco doves and original Lalique designs personally presented to Claridge's by René Lalique himself.   "To celebrate this Art Deco centenary, we have dug deep into our treasured archives to find rare pieces that create a window that reflects the hotel's position at the heart of the Bright Young Things," says Hudson. "Here we showcase everything from glorious, rare front covers of Tatler to dance cards and programmes for glamorous balls with deco green and silver designs."

The complete programme includes eight distinct experiences:

Claridge's Art Deco Tours - Monthly behind-the-scenes tours led by archivist Kate Hudson exploring historical Art Deco details throughout the hotel.

Bright Young Things Claridge's Sleepover - Overnight stays in Art Deco rooms and suites featuring Hanky Panky cocktails, limited edition F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Flappers and Philosophers" book, original Art Deco bottles of Shalimar by Guerlain, curated 1920s jazz playlists and period films from "Midnight in Paris" to "The Artist".

Cecil Beaton's Cocktails at Claridge's - Signature 1920s recipes including The Flapper and Southside Fizz from The Cecil Beaton Cocktail Book, served in original Lalique glassware in The Fumoir.

Charleston Masterclasses - Dance lessons with London flappers The Bees Knees teaching authentic 1920s moves.

Claridge's Art Deco Salons - Intimate talks in The Painter's Room featuring vintage expert Virginia Bates on fashion, music maestro Alex Le Roux on Jazz Age sounds, and other specialists covering fragrances, design and florals.

The Great Gatsby Pre-Theatre Dinner - Themed dining experiences in Claridge's Restaurant before guests attend the new musical production at The Coliseum.

Flapper and Hanky Panky Cocktails - Period cocktails served in original Lalique glassware in The Fumoir bar.

Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World Celebration - October collaboration with The National Portrait Gallery exhibition.
The Bright Young Things sleepover package, starting from £1,665 including breakfast, represents the most comprehensive offering. Guests receive accommodation in Art Deco suites with English breakfast, cocktails from The Fumoir's Cecil Beaton collection served in Lalique glassware, and a bottle of the classic 1925 Shalimar fragrance presented in decorative Art Deco bottles.

The celebrations highlight Claridge's authentic connection to the era, with the hotel having hosted luminaries including F. Scott Fitzgerald, who features prominently in the sleepover experience through his limited edition "Flappers and Philosophers" collection.The timing coincides with renewed interest in 1920s culture, with "The Great Gatsby" musical opening at The London Coliseum and the National Portrait Gallery's Cecil Beaton exhibition launching in October.