it is interesting to see how two people can see the same two hotels so differently. i think for your purposes ( a one night stay and out in the am )the le meridien is perfect as it is so close to the train station. i stayed their for 3 days and two nights and found the hotel fine but a little worn. nice room and amenity but all this was outweighed by the area. at night the area around the station is a bit problematic. on the other hand, i have been staying fairly regularly at the diana majestic for 20 years now and i find it a wonderful place. granted it may be that at this point i grew up with some of the front office managers and concierges but they bend over backwards to make sure i have a great room and anything else i need. give it another chance sometime.