Disco daddy: Ian Schrager, king of clubs and hotels, is back in London | standard.co.uk

Dressed comfortably in jeans, white socks and slip-on shoes, Ian Schrager appears pretty low key. The king of New York’s most famous hotels and nightclub — he is the man behind legendary hangout Studio 54 and is often credited as the father of the boutique hotel — is now 66 and his relaxed manner could lead you to believe he is taking it easy after a lifetime of cutting-edge design and partying.