With the recent introduction of three ODEON Luxe cinemas Film News took a trip to Swiss Cottage to explore the upgraded facilities.
The cinema experience has always been a sensory affair with sight and sound the main driving force behind our visit but now the soft fully-reclinable luxury handmade seats are set to bring touch to the fore.
increased leg room, easily enough for other guests to glide by even when fully reclined, provide the film-goer with a completely stress free environment.
Individual retractable tray tables coupled with a range of exciting new food & drink options also bring taste into the equation for that all-encompassing cinematic experience.
Our screening choice was The Shape Of Water, the Oscars front-runner, another fantasy flick from the genre master Guillermo del Toro. The majestic magical adventure leaves you willing on this watery love story which has to be seen to be believed.
Perfectly enhanced with new speakers offering Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound throughout, as well as a new in-screen lighting system to help minimise distractions between guests.
Hard of hearing or partially sighted guests can also take advantage of new Dolby Fidelio Audio Description systems and Hearing-Impaired loops across all screens.
You can also enjoy a pre-show drink in the new Oscar’s Bar where the friendly staff further compliment the overall experience.
The ODEON Luxe Swiss Cottage is also London’s first ODEON site to house an IMAX® screen.
Our verdict: Well worth the ticket price.
ODEON LUXE PUTNEY
Following a three-month refurbishment, ODEON Putney will re-open its doors as ODEON Luxe Putney on December 13th, complete with 333 fully-reclining, luxury seats across all three upgraded screens, with a host of food and drink options, including popcorn, nachos, hot dogs and all-new chicken strips. The cinema will also feature a new Oscar’s Bar serving a selection of alcoholic beverages, in addition to the re-vamped on-site Costa.
ODEON LUXE HAYMARKET (formerly ODEON Panton Street)
ODEON Panton Street, will be re-launching on 14th December with the new name ODEON Luxe Haymarket. The cinema, renowned for its screenings of cult classics, Indie and foreign films, will be home to 182 fully reclining seats across all four upgraded screens. The cinema’s décor has also been given a refresh, with new carpets, fixtures and paint throughout.
ODEON LUXE SWISS COTTAGE
Fans of ODEON Swiss Cottage will be able to take advantage of the luxury ODEON experience from 9th December, when the cinema officially launches as an ODEON Luxe. All four standard screens have been upgraded, with 223 fully reclining seats and 12 new speakers throughout, while screens two and three have also been upgraded with enlarged screens for improved picture quality, providing the ultimate viewing experience. The cinema’s foyer and retail area have undergone a complete refurbishment with a new Oscars Bar serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
For more information on available offers and to book tickets for upcoming screenings, guests can visit the ODEON website
ODEON.co.uk Key features of the new ODEON Luxe refurbishments at Putney will include:
Three fully-refurbished screens with upgraded Dolby ATMOS sound systems
333 fully-reclining seats across all auditoriums, with increased leg-room, improved comfort and handy tray tables
39 speakers across all auditoriums
An upgraded food & drink range including popcorn, hot dogs, nachos and chicken strips
A new Oscar’s Bar serving a selection of alcoholic beverages, including wines, beers and cocktails
Renovated and refreshed areas of the cinema including a new foyer, retail area, ceilings, toilets and LED lighting
Renovated and refreshed on-site Costa
Key features of the new ODEON Luxe refurbishments at Haymarket will include:
Four fully-refurbished screens with upgraded Dolby ATMOS sound systems
182 fully-reclining seats across all auditoriums, with increased leg-room, improved comfort and handy tray tables
24 speakers across all auditoriums
Renovated toilets and newly refurbished signage, carpets, paint and fixtures throughout
Key features of the new ODEON Luxe refurbishments at Swiss Cottage will include:
Four fully-refurbished screens with upgraded Dolby ATMOS sound systems
223 fully-reclining seats across all four standard screens, with increased leg-room, improved comfort and handy tray tables
12 new speakers across all four standard screens
Renovated and refreshed areas of the cinema including a new foyer, retail area, ceilings, toilets and LED lighting
A new Oscar’s Bar serving a selection of alcoholic beverages, including wines, beers and cocktails
Early 2018 will also see ODEON Luxe Swiss Cottage become London’s first ODEON site to house an IMAX® screen, complete with ODEON’s newly launched ODEON Luxe reclining seats.
