MacMyDay

I was never there before their refurb, which I think was back in 2007, but since then they do have a contemporary wing to the hotel which looks nothing like you you would envisage it. However, some of the suites in the old part of hotel are still absolutely stunning. I really don't like the Claridges/Ritz feel to hotels, yet The Connaught does a good job of mixing in the past and future very well, without it feeling stuffy.
I think we've now stayed in every suite now, excluding The Apartment since we started stating regularly about 2.5 years ago. The Library is stunning, but clearly too big if there's just 2 of you. My personal favourite is The Eagles Lodge, which is on the top floor and has a great balcony. Their website does a terrible job of selling it, as I'd actually choose it over the Terrace Suite and I think it's about half the price.

offerendum

I think because this is the point most people are fascinated about and most journalists don´t write for People who would stay there.

op487062

That Library Suite is amazing.

Anyone stay in The Apartment?

obscure2k

The photographs are simply stunning. The Connaught, for years, has been my favorite hotel in London. One thing I really liked, is when I traveled on my own, without my husband, I had the feeling that the staff was mindful of my security and well-being. I love that hotel.

MacMyDay

I've been in there for a tour, but never stayed. I would say I prefer The Library Suite, but The Apartment benefits from a balcony which during England's 3 days of nice weather a year, would be nice to be out on. I'll hopefully get a chance to stay in it before the end of the year and will report back here.

Here is the view looking out of The Library Suite - it's over looking the Terrace Suite balcony.

vuittonsofstyle

You are so correct about this. Maybe I should just stop reading them!

Larkin

this summer ( late August) we stayed at the savoy. We lived in Kensington for a number of years and typically stay at the Berkeley, Connaught, or Claridges. In that order of preference btw. My hubby got it in him after 4 weeks on vacation in Corsica and Italy he wanted a view of the Thames, and that he got - beautiful I must say.

Check-in - we had an early checkin but had to wait having arrived at about 2:30. They bought us champagne in the bar so we were fine. Received a lovely 1 bedroom suite on the 7th floor with a great view. Loved the room. Service was mas o menos. A bit off. Butler had no idea what to do, turn down was sporadic in the 5 days there, room service breakfast always missed one thing, papers had to be asked for 3 out of 5 mornings, but oh that view, it was terrific. Location was a bit far from the restaurants and friends we visited and did not care for the in house restaurants, but loved the view. Will we go back there? Likely not, prefer the other locations, but was a beautiful end of summer room with a view where we enjoyed room service breakfast by the window each day and an after dinner drink each night. Nice end of a summer in Europe! Not top hotel in London but we enjoyed our experience!

BENLEE

I got the same experience. The housekeeping service was somehow subpar during my last stay. It's first time I stayed in this property that they could not service the room on demand or even forgotten to turn down the room completely. A call to a Manager quickly resolved the problem but it should not have to come to that. I guess for that particular stay, they were under-staffed. Fortunately, the other aspects of my stay remains great.

wjm457

This place was discussed earlier in the year. I was wondering if anyone has stayed? We have a reservation in December for 4 nights.

MacMyDay

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post25021885

Just as a hint, there's a "Search this Thread" button on every thread. I clicked on this and typed in "beaumont" in there to find my previous post. Hope that helps.

kamel123

I have recently stayed there, as I wanted to be in Notting Hill. I liked the decor very much (it's not Ikea at all, but a very nice combination of a historical townhouse with contemporary furnishings), but still I am not in a rush to go back.

Rooms are indeed small - we were in the "Master Bedroom Suite", the top category, and while I am used to hotels being creative with room names, I felt this was a bit deceptive. Nothing "suite" about the room. Single sink in bathroom, shower in the tub. Single-glazed windows, meaning it's noisy at night.

I am willing to compromise on these things, but I am not willing to pay a substantial premium for "style" alone.

vuittonsofstyle

Yes, I stayed and thought it was the best boutique hotel in London. Can't wait to go back there.

Buster

We will be there on Sunday...will post my thoughts here!

robbiebhathal

@vuitton - why was it the best, curious to know. I had mixed feelings when I was there.

@wjm - I stayed there on a recent trip in April and thought it was good but again the thing with the Beaumont is that it is for a specific type of traveler. what are you guys looking for? My favorite place that I stayed at was the Corinthia.

wjm457

@wjm - I stayed there on a recent trip in April and thought it was good but again the thing with the Beaumont is that it is for a specific type of traveler. what are you guys looking for? My favorite place that I stayed at was the Corinthia.[/QUOTE]

I looked at a lot of hotels before choosing the Beaumont. We do like art deco design, which was one factor. Cost was another as our budget was $2500 for the four nights for a Premier room. There are a lot of nice hotels in London and frankly it was difficult to choose. I had looked at the Rosewood. Corinthian also looked nice. Frankly I had to choose before I went nuts.