Originally Posted by
njxbean
Thanks very helpful. I have around ~190k points left. Was going to save them, however, maybe this is good value now that i think about it with the rates this high.
Here are the seven Central London hotels I considered, along with bullets summarizing my notes about each. I finally decided on Park Lane, but I seriously considered all of them.
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane- Category 9
- Boutique luxury hotel
- Smaller, but very good Executive Lounge for Gold and Platinum
- Recently renovated
- Underground station at same corner as hotel
- Well located for tour bus stops, Oxford Street shopping
- High marks on TripAdvsior
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel- Category 9
- Large luxury hotel
- Biggest, best Executive Lounge for Gold and Platinum
- Recently renovated
- No Underground station right by hotel, but several within a 3/10 to 5/10 mile walk
London Marriott Hotel County Hall - Category 9
- Large deluxe hotel
- Currently undergoing renovation, which should be complete before summer
- Executive Lounge and separate breakfast room for Gold and Platinum (although seems to be a moving target due to renovations)
- Many attractions in walking distance
- Several Underground lines reasonably close
- Stunning view from room if you're upgraded or you pay extra
London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square- Category 9
- Was once the only Marriott in Central London (I stayed there then)
- Executive Lounge for Gold and Platinum
- Good location on Grosvenor Square in Mayfair, away from busy boulevards
- Close to Grosvenor House JW and Park Lane, which both seem to offer more
- Undoubtedly still a good place to stay with points if Grosvenor House JW and Park Lane are unavailable
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London- Category 9
- Historic, beautifully restored railroad hotel with modern wing added (where most rooms are located)
- Chambers Club Lounge is spectacular, but only available to Platinum (or if booked in very expensive Chambers room or suite)
- Gold gets breakfast in the restaurant
- Excellent railroad and Underground access
London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch- Category 9
- Should be Category 7 or 8, not 9
- Modern, "standard" Marriott hotel
- Executive Lounge for Gold and Platinum
- Not as close to actual Marble Arch (or Marble Arch Underground station) as Park Lane is
St. Ermin's Hotel, Autograph Collection- Category 8
- No lounge
- Boutique deluxe hotel
- Historical, "very British" property
- Well-located, although not right in a tourist area
- Breakfast for Gold and Platinum in restaurant
- High marks on TripAdvsior
I'm posting this list because it might be useful to others. If anyone wants to offer additional details or thinks I'm wrong about anything, please post.