London Luxury Hotel
Jul 15, 2013, 11:20 am
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Does anyone honestly think that if Prince Harry walked into the Savoy or Berkeley dressed in a turtleneck and blazer they would not serve him?
Jul 15, 2013, 11:43 am
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the ritz is the one mentioning jacket and tie..
when they have dress codes, that is a hugely important topic for london luxury hotels, especially as it seems some are not publishing the dress code specifically enough.
when they have dress codes, that is a hugely important topic for london luxury hotels, especially as it seems some are not publishing the dress code specifically enough.
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Jul 15, 2013, 12:21 pm
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When was this?
I've never heard of the Berkeley having any sort of dress-code and I lived there for several months. Either way, that's an awful, awful attitude, hopefully limited to one staffer, and I hope you brought it up with management. For what it's worth, I consider the Berkeley to be the most casual (in an elegant way) of the hotels in London.
I've never heard of the Berkeley having any sort of dress-code and I lived there for several months. Either way, that's an awful, awful attitude, hopefully limited to one staffer, and I hope you brought it up with management. For what it's worth, I consider the Berkeley to be the most casual (in an elegant way) of the hotels in London.
Unfortunately the incident was so embedded on my mind that I have not been back.
Jul 15, 2013, 1:15 pm
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The purpose of this thread is to help those attempting to choose a London luxury hotel. A dress code, if any, is one factor but compared to other factors in choosing a hotel it seems to be overly-discussed here. A civil discussion of dress codes at luxury hotels might be a good topic for another thread, if this discussion hasn't yet run its course.
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Jul 15, 2013, 1:37 pm
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re service at london luxury hotels - i wonder if anyone has ever talked to management about dress code, or not paid, or received service recovery. when either unpublished or not enforced, leading to having to change hotels, as mentioned above at two london luxury hotels.
some posts contain first hand experiences which clarify vague published dress codes at london luxury hotels. exact dress code must be known in order to pack appropriately or choose appropriate london luxury hotel.
another post contained a first hand report re attempt to get information from savoy on dress code, and not getting any actual specifics in savoy's response.
savoy - published dress code unclear, confirmed by report(s)
berkeley >
koffmanns / caramel room - "Smart casual"
blue bar - "smart casual, no flip-flops or shorts"
marcus wareing - "Smart casual, no sportswear"
tea - "Elegant smart casual; no shorts, vests, sportswear, flip-flops, ripped jeans or baseball caps"
some posts contain first hand experiences which clarify vague published dress codes at london luxury hotels. exact dress code must be known in order to pack appropriately or choose appropriate london luxury hotel.
another post contained a first hand report re attempt to get information from savoy on dress code, and not getting any actual specifics in savoy's response.
savoy - published dress code unclear, confirmed by report(s)
berkeley >
koffmanns / caramel room - "Smart casual"
blue bar - "smart casual, no flip-flops or shorts"
marcus wareing - "Smart casual, no sportswear"
tea - "Elegant smart casual; no shorts, vests, sportswear, flip-flops, ripped jeans or baseball caps"
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Jul 15, 2013, 1:47 pm
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Jul 18, 2013, 1:36 pm
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Not sure if an answer is still required but I really enjoyed the Melia Whitehouse last time I was in that neighbourhood. Possibly not quite high end enough, on the other hand I found it high end enough to be highly enjoyable and not so much that it was stuffy and oppressive.
Jul 18, 2013, 2:40 pm
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Not sure if an answer is still required but I really enjoyed the Melia Whitehouse last time I was in that neighbourhood. Possibly not quite high end enough, on the other hand I found it high end enough to be highly enjoyable and not so much that it was stuffy and oppressive.
Jul 18, 2013, 3:46 pm
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I just booked two nights at the Savoy and will then try out the ME London since its right next door and it also looks rather pleasing.
Are there any 'trip reports' regarding the restaurants in the Savoy?
Are there any 'trip reports' regarding the restaurants in the Savoy?
Jul 21, 2013, 11:55 am
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http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUse...n_England.html
The Beaufort Bar is very elegant. The American Bar: Vital impression with live Jazz music. Savoy Grill we did not try.
Jul 21, 2013, 2:01 pm
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Last year we had Sunday Roast at the Savoy Grill. The service was decent and the roast quite good, tender and flavourful. However, the yorkshire pudding was disastrous - mine tasted like petrol. The place was packed with a chav-ish crowd who were loud and obnoxious at the best of times; it seems there was a Groupon deal for the Grill. All in all, it was decent. Gordon Ramsay still fails to impress me (I thought Royal Hospital Road was rather disappointing too)
Jul 24, 2013, 5:47 am
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Last year we had Sunday Roast at the Savoy Grill. The service was decent and the roast quite good, tender and flavourful. However, the yorkshire pudding was disastrous - mine tasted like petrol. The place was packed with a chav-ish crowd who were loud and obnoxious at the best of times; it seems there was a Groupon deal for the Grill. All in all, it was decent. Gordon Ramsay still fails to impress me (I thought Royal Hospital Road was rather disappointing too)
Jul 24, 2013, 4:07 pm
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The Baglioni
I usually stay at the Connaught or FS while in Zone 1 but recently tried the Baglioni across from Hyde Park and was pleasantly surprised.
The Italian restaurant downstairs is pretty good. I think they have one Michelin star. The spa is very tiny and there is no pool.
I was instantly upgraded to a suite on one of the higher floors and had a fabulous view of Hyde Park. By London standards, it was a huge room layout. I am sure I can find some pictures if need be.
Gloucester Road and Hyde Park Gate tube stops are nearby so you are well connected to transportation.
Service was pretty good as well. A lot of Italian guests too, sometimes felt I was on the continent.
The Italian restaurant downstairs is pretty good. I think they have one Michelin star. The spa is very tiny and there is no pool.
I was instantly upgraded to a suite on one of the higher floors and had a fabulous view of Hyde Park. By London standards, it was a huge room layout. I am sure I can find some pictures if need be.
Gloucester Road and Hyde Park Gate tube stops are nearby so you are well connected to transportation.
Service was pretty good as well. A lot of Italian guests too, sometimes felt I was on the continent.
Jul 25, 2013, 7:27 am
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Hyde Park Gate Tube Stop? No such place. I think you mean High Street Kensington