Originally Posted by Bruiser
London hotels have been discussed before, but as we have yet to find the perfect hotel in London, I am still interested in other opinions. We are trying them all! Some criteria: decent size rooms, nice and decent size baths, good service (of course), view if possible, comfortable beds, no noise from other rooms, not too stuffy - good location.
Well honestly it depends what you are looking for. I travel to London on average of 30 to 60 times a year and there are only two hotels I will stay at there. The Lanesborough and The Dorchester. I personally love the Lanesborough as I know almost all of the staff there and are close friends with them. And also because of the very personalized service. No matter whether you stayed with them 10 years ago or last week, almost everyone there remembers you. Plus the rooms are absolutely amazing and always very comfortable. Oh and the internet, all premium movies, and basically everything where it is extra in other hotels such as The Connaught.
Then there is The Dorchester. An absolutely gorgeous hotel, right on Park Lane. It has been there for 75 years and is basically a landmark. The service is amazing, rooms are very comfortable. BUT, it's the most expensive hotel in London. Nothing is free with them. You have to pay for internet and movie usage. The beds are very comfortable though. One thing I don't like though, it's not really for someone whose on vacation, unless you like having to dress up in a suit and tie or blazer and pants to eat breakfast. It's very formal, but old world English style.
Oh and forgot to mention that The Lanesborough uses VI-Spring beds. They start at $8,000 (US) for a queen. And they are absolutely the most incredibly comfortable beds I have ever slept in. And the pillows there are huge oversized pillows.