Rosewood Hotel, London
Nov 24, 2014, 8:26 pm
#61
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Just a friendly reminder that Rosewood Elite agents can confirm upgrade at booking and combine with Virtuoso. At Rosewood London, upgrades are within same category; that is, from room to room, suite to suite, house to house.
Nov 25, 2014, 12:57 am
#62
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Perhaps that's the case with Virtuoso, but I was offered an upgrade from Suite to House with FHR. From the top suite to the lowest house to be clear.
Nov 25, 2014, 6:45 am
#63
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Stimpy, we are trained to make those kind of statements 
Of course, there are exceptions to every rule.
I loved my stay at Rosewood London. For me, the USP is the sense of place and the thoughtful touches in terms of design and amenities. I was in a Premier Suite and it was exactly what I would want for my London flat - it felt like I was somewhere, but at home at the same time.
I also loved the mini-bar (maxi-bar?!). So much of the room seemed to say, we thought of what you would want and need and then we took it to the next level. But not in a form before function, design is king, kind of way.
Erin
Of course, there are exceptions to every rule.I loved my stay at Rosewood London. For me, the USP is the sense of place and the thoughtful touches in terms of design and amenities. I was in a Premier Suite and it was exactly what I would want for my London flat - it felt like I was somewhere, but at home at the same time.
I also loved the mini-bar (maxi-bar?!). So much of the room seemed to say, we thought of what you would want and need and then we took it to the next level. But not in a form before function, design is king, kind of way.
Erin
Nov 25, 2014, 8:12 am
#64
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Nov 25, 2014, 2:23 pm
#65
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OK. If we separate the USP by talking about high end suites versus non-Suite rooms, the Rosewood has the largest and best super high end suites. And the only suite in the world that has its own postcode. IME their suites have the best quality bespoke furnishings. Certainly better than the FS or MO, Connaught or Savoy or Dorchester. We'll see what the new Lanesborough comes up with.
But I think, and this is my guess at this point based on my visit and photos, that the Rosewood also has the best appointed lower end rooms too.
Of course there's more to a hotel than the above and as I mentioned the FS has slightly better service. But the real differentiator and USP of Rosewood is the room/suite itself and the very impressive quality.
IME their suites have the best quality bespoke furnishings. Certainly better than the FS or MO, Connaught or Savoy or Dorchester. We'll see what the new Lanesborough comes up with. But I think, and this is my guess at this point based on my visit and photos, that the Rosewood also has the best appointed lower end rooms too.
Of course there's more to a hotel than the above and as I mentioned the FS has slightly better service. But the real differentiator and USP of Rosewood is the room/suite itself and the very impressive quality.
Mar 1, 2022, 3:49 pm
#68
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Am looking at London in August and rates have been extremely high across the board and haven't gone down.
Am considering booking the Junior Suite via FHR (Have AMEX travel credits that have piled up over the last two years so would prefer to use them rather than book through my Rosewood Elite TA) and note they only upgrade within the same pool. Does Junior Suite get upgraded to the Dome Suite, if available?
Also considering the FS at Trinity Square, but keen to try this Rosewood.
Am considering booking the Junior Suite via FHR (Have AMEX travel credits that have piled up over the last two years so would prefer to use them rather than book through my Rosewood Elite TA) and note they only upgrade within the same pool. Does Junior Suite get upgraded to the Dome Suite, if available?
Also considering the FS at Trinity Square, but keen to try this Rosewood.
Mar 1, 2022, 4:30 pm
#69
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Am looking at London in August and rates have been extremely high across the board and haven't gone down.
Am considering booking the Junior Suite via FHR (Have AMEX travel credits that have piled up over the last two years so would prefer to use them rather than book through my Rosewood Elite TA) and note they only upgrade within the same pool. Does Junior Suite get upgraded to the Dome Suite, if available?
Also considering the FS at Trinity Square, but keen to try this Rosewood.
Am considering booking the Junior Suite via FHR (Have AMEX travel credits that have piled up over the last two years so would prefer to use them rather than book through my Rosewood Elite TA) and note they only upgrade within the same pool. Does Junior Suite get upgraded to the Dome Suite, if available?
Also considering the FS at Trinity Square, but keen to try this Rosewood.
Mar 1, 2022, 5:33 pm
#70
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The Lanesborough room decor is not to my taste. MO, more so but don't particular want to be in Knightsbridge.
Mar 1, 2022, 6:23 pm
#71
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Mar 1, 2022, 6:37 pm
#72
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Mar 2, 2022, 8:05 am
#73
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It is popular and frequently booked
Mar 2, 2022, 8:23 am
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