Originally Posted by
listener
I love the Dorchester, the lanesbourgh can be great but also has the odd bad room, The Halkin is great and discreet, before you decide have a look at the stanford mews rooms and suites.
I do not put one aldwych in this group or the ritz one notch down I am afraid.
No question that One Aldwych is not a grande dame London hotel (which might actually be the reason that people like it) - but the service is exemplary, even without the chintz. I don't think the Halkin is better than One Aldwych, and I'm not holding my breath about the Four Seasons, either. None of the Firmdale properties (that I've stayed at) are in the same category as any of the preceding hotels, though they are fun places with good service and nice facilities.