Originally Posted by Paint Horse

I am just assuming here based on the board name used above as well as other posters when I say The Stafford does seem to please females. For example, my TA, who I know is female, just loves it. I wonder why this is?

Originally Posted by ellencraig

My favorite hotel in London hands down is the Stafford

Originally Posted by JanePond

My favorite is The Stafford

Originally Posted by ABG

I believe the core product is fanastic

Originally Posted by JanePond

The hotel was recommended by a travel agent

Originally Posted by TravelinWilly

JanePond, this is my fave hotel in London as well.

Originally Posted by lkbside

Second the Stafford recommendation

Originally Posted by robbeck1

Agree with The Stafford

Originally Posted by Bruiser

Another suggestion - The Stafford on St. James Place

Originally Posted by brendamc

Wonderful hotel

Originally Posted by ABG

many American Clients love The Stafford Hotel

Originally Posted by ABG

New hotel owners decided Kempinski Brand was good for attracting more European clients as this hotel has always had a strong American base.

Originally Posted by brendamc

plethora of US mementos left behind in the bar by previous guests

Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle

I expect Mr Harper will continue to rave about it

Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle

It appears that 90% or more of the guests are from North America and therefore perhaps find The Stafford 'cute' and very 'English'

Originally Posted by Sunny 1

Our first and ONLY choice of hotels in London is the Stafford.

Originally Posted by uhoo

back to the Stafford!

Originally Posted by Braniff

Have you consideed The Stafford Hotel in St James's Place. I find it very nice.

Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle

I never did get this hotel

Originally Posted by TRAVELSIG

I also never really "got" this hotel

Originally Posted by DavidO

Likewise

Originally Posted by rfrost

My boss loves it, but I'm with the "don't get it" crowd.

Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle

I think that the Stafford works well for US guests because they tip so well! Porters and doormen rush around for US visitors, but tend to ignore the Europeans - or at least that is my experience.

Originally Posted by JanePond

I think amounts vary as to the hotel and as to what's being done. My plan is to 'make amends' for all the past times! I tip a pound or two (easy with the coins) for luggage toting and getting a cab. At The Stafford the porter has to go down the street and hail a cab on St James and then ride it back up to the cul de sac where the hotel is located. It's not as if he just turns on a cab light or raises his hand. I also tip extra to the bar staff who tend to me very well, also not much. The other part of this is that it's a small hotel and I have somewhat of a personal relationship with the staff; they remember my likes and dislikes and what I drink. I think that merits a bit extra every so often.

Originally Posted by JanePond

one day, I left the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door, went to lunch and found the room cleaned. The keeper said the 'boss' figured it was a mistake. It was not, and one sales slip (small and white) on the bed was lost in the linen, thereby preventing me from getting the VAT on a rather expensive piece of jewelry, to say nothing of not having a claim check or documentation.