London Luxury Hotel
Jun 14, 2013, 11:41 pm
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interesting that when Campbell Gray stopped managing in early 2011 it did not come up here. same GM from oct 2008 to jan 2013, now moved to st martins lane / morgans hotels.
early 2011 is when FS reopened. (reopened before campbell gray stopped managing) no pool at FS, but maybe many of the aldwych fans moved (back) to FS. certainly luxury for example.
and the lounge >
http://www.onealdwych.com/rooms/lounge-at-one.aspx
edit - perhaps firmdale have not gotten the same level of positive comments on service though
as FS has always, and aldwych has pretty much gotten just not as much discussion lately
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Jun 15, 2013, 12:18 am
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ah, i see you posted jan 14 on the other forum.
interesting that when Campbell Gray stopped managing in early 2011 it did not come up here. same GM from oct 2008 to jan 2013, now moved to st martins lane / morgans hotels.
early 2011 is when FS reopened. (reopened before campbell gray stopped managing) no pool at FS, but maybe many of the aldwych fans moved (back) to FS. certainly luxury for example.
interesting that when Campbell Gray stopped managing in early 2011 it did not come up here. same GM from oct 2008 to jan 2013, now moved to st martins lane / morgans hotels.
early 2011 is when FS reopened. (reopened before campbell gray stopped managing) no pool at FS, but maybe many of the aldwych fans moved (back) to FS. certainly luxury for example.
Jun 15, 2013, 8:56 am
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Corinthia, which I agree is not a luxury hotel (and at which I did not have a good experience), is, however, doing a third night free promotion during the summer. Do not consider less than a premier room and even those vary widely.
People here talk about the Savoy being a Fairmont but don't seem to mention that the Lanesborough is a Starwood!
People here talk about the Savoy being a Fairmont but don't seem to mention that the Lanesborough is a Starwood!
The Aldwych has really gone down hill in my estimation..
And the place to stay near the city come September is the Shangri-La.
Last edited by Blackbook; Jun 15, 2013 at 9:01 am
Jun 18, 2013, 12:51 am
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Thank you all for the feedback. I would like you advice on how best to communicate to the hotel in advance that we are celebrating a special occasion (my 40th b-day). I hope this will provide them some added incentive to provide us with some room upgrades and other perks.
Call the hotel directly? Call the FHR reservation line? I did not use a TA.
Call the hotel directly? Call the FHR reservation line? I did not use a TA.
Jun 18, 2013, 7:17 am
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Thank you all for the feedback. I would like you advice on how best to communicate to the hotel in advance that we are celebrating a special occasion (my 40th b-day). I hope this will provide them some added incentive to provide us with some room upgrades and other perks.
Call the hotel directly? Call the FHR reservation line? I did not use a TA.
Call the hotel directly? Call the FHR reservation line? I did not use a TA.
In any event, sending a FAX to the hotel I find always works very well attention to the Rooms Division or Reservations Division manager as appropriate to the property.
Jun 18, 2013, 8:04 am
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Jun 18, 2013, 10:54 pm
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The Four Seasons London is a wonderful place where the senses remain awake: breakfast featuring a dazzling sunrise, stunning views of Hyde Park, unforgettable Amaranto restaurant and luxury spa
Jun 19, 2013, 10:57 am
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sorry, but I'd hardly call Amaranto unforgettable.
Jun 19, 2013, 1:37 pm
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With all of London's great restaurants, I rarely dine at the hotel. I found Amaranto run of the mill Italian. I wish the FS had put more thought in their F&B options.
Last edited by Blackbook; Jun 19, 2013 at 10:07 pm
Jun 20, 2013, 11:27 am
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