5 star hotels in London, so many options?!
Feb 14, 2017, 5:58 am
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5 star hotels in London, so many options?!
Hi All,
There is a long time to go before i actually take this trip, but i was looking at some 5 star hotels in London and realized there are way too many (not necessarily bad)!
Hoping some locals can tell me what is considered some of the best 5 star hotels in London? Bulgari Hotel has my attention right now - but im not really sure I see the full value in paying $1000 per night unless its a magical experience or something I've wanted to do for some time (which Bulgari may not be).
Having said that - what are some good options?
There is a long time to go before i actually take this trip, but i was looking at some 5 star hotels in London and realized there are way too many (not necessarily bad)!
Hoping some locals can tell me what is considered some of the best 5 star hotels in London? Bulgari Hotel has my attention right now - but im not really sure I see the full value in paying $1000 per night unless its a magical experience or something I've wanted to do for some time (which Bulgari may not be).
Having said that - what are some good options?
Feb 14, 2017, 6:21 am
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There are indeed a lot of 5 star hotels in London but that hides a wide spectrum of options. I would break them down into some rough categories (generalisation alert!):
There are clearly many I haven't mentioned.
Have a think what style and size of hotel you'd like and what sort of facilities are important to you and we can guide you better.
- Boutique / small hotels - Like the Bvlgari
- Traditional established hotels - Claridges, Savoy, Dorchester, Lanesborough, Ritz etc. note this doesn't mean stuffy and old fashioned
- Modern and contemporary - Four Seasons, Intercontinental, Mondrian, St. Martins Lane etc.
There are clearly many I haven't mentioned.
Have a think what style and size of hotel you'd like and what sort of facilities are important to you and we can guide you better.
Feb 14, 2017, 8:46 am
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My hotel decisions in London regardless of stars are based on location and planned activities. I've stayed in many different areas and they all have something to offer.
Feb 14, 2017, 9:09 am
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You might find this thread to be helpful in your search:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ferrerid=14479
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ferrerid=14479
Feb 14, 2017, 7:51 pm
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There are indeed a lot of 5 star hotels in London but that hides a wide spectrum of options. I would break them down into some rough categories (generalisation alert!):
There are clearly many I haven't mentioned.
Have a think what style and size of hotel you'd like and what sort of facilities are important to you and we can guide you better.
- Boutique / small hotels - Like the Bvlgari
- Traditional established hotels - Claridges, Savoy, Dorchester, Lanesborough, Ritz etc. note this doesn't mean stuffy and old fashioned
- Modern and contemporary - Four Seasons, Intercontinental, Mondrian, St. Martins Lane etc.
There are clearly many I haven't mentioned.
Have a think what style and size of hotel you'd like and what sort of facilities are important to you and we can guide you better.
You might find this thread to be helpful in your search:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ferrerid=14479
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ferrerid=14479
I'm only half joking, the location as long as it's central-ish is fine, since I never know what i'm going to do in a city till closer to the date, it's kinda of weird to explain I supose.
Feb 15, 2017, 5:39 am
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Then avoid the shiny new baubles and stay at one of the historic 5 star hotels in London. The Ritz, Claridges, Connaught, Savoy, Dorchester to name the best known ones. Most likely I'd choose the Ritz because of location and proximity to a tube station.
Feb 15, 2017, 5:59 am
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Do make sure you investigate The Ritz if you are thinking of staying there. It has a very particular style which isn't to everyone's taste. Modern and contemporary it's not.
Feb 15, 2017, 8:55 am
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Reflecting the elegant nature of the hotel’s architecture The Ritz London has a dress code in different areas of the hotel as follows: Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie (jeans are not permitted) for afternoon tea in The Palm Court and for lunch and dinner in The Ritz Restaurant. In all other areas of the hotel (The Ritz Restaurant breakfast service, The Rivoli Bar, The Long Gallery) and The Ritz Club, smart casual attire is suitable. Please note that trainers or sportswear are not permitted in any of the hotel or Club’s restaurants or bars.
Reflecting the elegant nature of the hotel’s architecture The Ritz London has a dress code in different areas of the hotel as follows: Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie (jeans are not permitted) for afternoon tea in The Palm Court and for lunch and dinner in The Ritz Restaurant. In all other areas of the hotel (The Ritz Restaurant breakfast service, The Rivoli Bar, The Long Gallery) and The Ritz Club, smart casual attire is suitable. Please note that trainers or sportswear are not permitted in any of the hotel or Club’s restaurants or bars.
Feb 16, 2017, 2:25 am
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Feb 16, 2017, 6:06 pm
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I don't have an awful lot of experience, but I will say that I very much enjoyed my stay at the Savoy a couple months back. Good central location, absolutely phenomenal bars (both the American and Beaufort are excellent), and very nice rooms with updated modern amenities that retain a very classic, elegant feel to them.
Feb 16, 2017, 9:41 pm
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Some good suggestions in the FT Luxury Hotels Forum.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ury-hotel.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...s-langham.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ury-hotel.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...s-langham.html
Feb 20, 2017, 9:14 am
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I don't have an awful lot of experience, but I will say that I very much enjoyed my stay at the Savoy a couple months back. Good central location, absolutely phenomenal bars (both the American and Beaufort are excellent), and very nice rooms with updated modern amenities that retain a very classic, elegant feel to them.
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These times have long gone, which is mostly a shame.
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