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Old Jul 31, 2015, 2:40 pm
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Thanks for sharing these photos of the Lanesborough. It looks like the renovations have been completed to the highest possible standard. Ordinarily I wouldn't say that's the type of property that I go for but it looks so good I'm considering getting my TA to make us a booking. Sure, the rooms are smaller than I'm used to and the rates are incredibly high but I definitely would like to try it.

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Old Aug 1, 2015, 3:50 am
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A fairly negative review of the new Lanesborough in today's Daily Telegraph -

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ho...ive-hotel.html

The writer, Fiona Duncan, appreciates the quality of the renovation but questions the dubious and rather oppressive taste - a return to chintz with the sort of swatches and swags that I thought went out in the 1990s. It does look terribly time-warpy to me but I guess they know their market. Not me, though.
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Originally Posted by Pausanias
A fairly negative review of the new Lanesborough in today's Daily Telegraph -

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ho...ive-hotel.html

The writer, Fiona Duncan, appreciates the quality of the renovation but questions the dubious and rather oppressive taste - a return to chintz with the sort of swatches and swags that I thought went out in the 1990s. It does look terribly time-warpy to me but I guess they know their market. Not me, though.
Her review is quite accurate although her indifference to the decor and style of the hotel is largely a matter of personal taste. That this hotel has a very upscale ( and uptight ) feeling and ambience is evident even during my short visit. Service will have to be good at this price point and any staying guest would expect no less. I disagree on her assessment that the food is good having tried the Celeste. I think it can be much improved.
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Old Aug 1, 2015, 5:04 am
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Originally Posted by BENLEE
Service will have to be good at this price point
Don´t think "good" would be enough
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Old Aug 16, 2015, 7:57 am
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The Laslett looks lovely.
http://www.living-rooms.co.uk/hotel/the-laslett/gallery

Has anyone already stayed at this property?
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Old Aug 16, 2015, 3:22 pm
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Originally Posted by nicolas75
The Laslett looks lovely.
http://www.living-rooms.co.uk/hotel/the-laslett/gallery

Has anyone already stayed at this property?
Tiny rooms go from 16sqmt to 34sqmt for what they call their "master bedroom suite." The decor in the photos in the gallery you linked to reminds me of Ikea. I am thinking this is not even an upscale hotel.
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Old Aug 16, 2015, 10:11 pm
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Originally Posted by RichardInSF
Tiny rooms go from 16sqmt to 34sqmt for what they call their "master bedroom suite." The decor in the photos in the gallery you linked to reminds me of Ikea. I am thinking this is not even an upscale hotel.
Actually one needs to see the hotel to have an actual feel of the material and quality of decor. Pictures can be so deceiving at times because they are photoshop to look good, unless they are well taken travelers's pictures. My recent experience with Rosewood London brings that to mind.
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Old Aug 17, 2015, 6:48 am
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Originally Posted by RichardInSF
Tiny rooms go from 16sqmt to 34sqmt for what they call their "master bedroom suite." The decor in the photos in the gallery you linked to reminds me of Ikea. I am thinking this is not even an upscale hotel.
It's not about room sizes at such a particular "niche" hotel, it's about the details. Luxury has moved on in many ways for many people, it's beyond space, it's about individuality and fresh ideas, as I wrote a few times before, IMHO luxury is personal, this could mean very different things to very different people. Overall, it has to be applauded that such hotels incl. the Laslett opening up, plus it's a member of SLH. There's demand, it's the 21st century.

Originally Posted by BENLEE
Actually one needs to see the hotel to have an actual feel of the material and quality of decor. Pictures can be so deceiving at times because they are photoshop to look good, unless they are well taken travelers's pictures. My recent experience with Rosewood London brings that to mind.
Well said. ^
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It's not about room sizes at such a particular "niche" hotel, it's about the details. Luxury has moved on in many ways for many people, it's beyond space, it's about individuality and fresh ideas, as I wrote a few times before, IMHO luxury is personal, this could mean very different things to very different people. Overall, it has to be applauded that such hotels incl. the Laslett opening up, plus it's a member of SLH. There's demand, it's the 21st century.
OK, OK no general objection. But a 16 sqm room and a 30-34 sqm suite (2 rooms) can´t be proper. Judging from pictures the furniture (excemption the tub and bear) is also not my style, but that´s (like everything) personal taste. Doesn´t say it´s cheap......
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Originally Posted by RichardInSF
Tiny rooms go from 16sqmt to 34sqmt for what they call their "master bedroom suite." The decor in the photos in the gallery you linked to reminds me of Ikea. I am thinking this is not even an upscale hotel.
Ikea?!?
Vitra's Jean Prouvé chairs
http://www.vitra.com/en-gb/product/s...ubfam.id=38446

You should definitely revise your design classics...
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Old Aug 26, 2015, 11:52 pm
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I stayed in The Connaught's Library Suite last week with my partner, her sister and two children. To summarise it succinctly, her sister cried of happiness when she saw the room. I think that speaks higher than any review I could give.


Main entrance

Hall bathroom


Master bedroom


Master bedroom


Library/living room


Library/living room


Library ceiling


Second bedroom


Connaught teddy


Door to master bedroom


Door to master bedroom
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Hey, that´s a nice suite! Perhaps I would cry when I see the bill but it´s definitively something Special. Thanks for sharing!
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Old Aug 27, 2015, 1:48 am
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I love it!
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Wow, that's lovely, and nowhere near as chintzy/stuffy as I expected from the Connaught. For some reason, I think of it as being "old school" London luxury, but that actually looks quite contemporary.
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Originally Posted by Pausanias
A fairly negative review of the new Lanesborough in today's Daily Telegraph -

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ho...ive-hotel.html

The writer, Fiona Duncan, appreciates the quality of the renovation but questions the dubious and rather oppressive taste - a return to chintz with the sort of swatches and swags that I thought went out in the 1990s. It does look terribly time-warpy to me but I guess they know their market. Not me, though.
Why is it that every UK journalist appears to have written snide reviews of The Lanesborough, mostly concentrating on the price of the suites?

The Telegraph review seems to expect a pared down modern look. Why? This is a Georgian building. It fits. It may not be to everyone's taste, but that is OK. There are plenty of pared down modern hotels in London to choose from.

Makes me cross.
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