Originally Posted by
EmpressRouge
My husband and I are doing a quick 3 day/2-night visit to London at the end of the year. It's been over a decade since either of us have been, so we'll be doing touristy things - like 1 or 2 museums, and shopping. We don't need a suite, so entry level rooms are fine. Unlikely to need any concierge services. One caveat is that we're arriving at LHR on Boxing Day morning, so we will have limited public transit options into London (Yes, I am aware museums are closed on Boxing Day itself). The hotels in our budget are: Baglioni, Shangri La, Beaumont, Rosewood, Corinthia, Savoy, Goring, and Langham. Suggestions?
You have some good hotels on that list.
Personally I'd go with the Langham, though I've not stayed there in a while and I have heard a couple of bad reviews recently. In general though, it's a well located 5* with excellent service and F&B
I also really like the Savoy and don't find it in any way stuffy in the way that some people seem to (I used to spend 2-3 evenings a week hanging around at one stage), but if you're going to approach it with a concern that you might feel under-dressed then maybe give it a miss - but do visit for a drink
The Shangri-La is out of the way and has a terrible reputation - I'd immediately strike it off the list
The Goring has raised its profile recently and now has a restaurant from Nathan Outlaw, one of the most en vogue English chefs. Never stayed there as I find the location a bit dull for me (but it's prime American tourist London - a great place to meet Californians on the street!)
The Rosewood is modern, but also quite luxurious. Very good F&B and a pretty happening location. I found the rooms a bit bland, but can't really fault anything with it
The Corinthia is good if you like very modern bling, but I personally find it lacks soul
I've never stayed at the Baglioni, but didn't think it rated alongside some of these other hotels
You'll be fine getting to your hotel on Boxing Day. London's infrastructure pretty much stays open not too different from usual (subject to some restrictions obviously). After a long trip I'd take an Uber in any case. London hint: If you want to take an UberX and see there's Surge, upgrade to UberExec which has surges less often and so can be cheaper than UberX when it's busy.