London Luxury Hotel
Jul 25, 2013, 2:05 pm
#76
Join Date: Apr 2013
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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, 3:35 pm
#77
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Jul 25, 2013, 4:10 pm
#78
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re baglioni london and stations >
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=bagli...72558&t=m&z=15
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=bagli...72558&t=m&z=15
Jul 25, 2013, 9:08 pm
#79
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Rosewood and Shangri-la are now taking reservations. I am intrigued by both. However, Shangri-la has the best hard product of the two.
Jul 25, 2013, 9:45 pm
#81
Join Date: Apr 2013
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The Shangri-la, from contact with their development team and visiting the site, I was much more impressed...
I of course withhold judgment on service and how the hotels operate as fully functioning hotels until I visit them again this fall..
Jul 26, 2013, 1:39 am
#83
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When I first heard about the new Shangri La, I thought I would definitely try it out once properly opened, probably in 2014.
But I was walking past its entrance the other day. It is on St. Thomas St. (on the corner of Joiner St. which is the little pedestrian underpath leading into the London Bridge tube station). In my opinion, not a very impressive location for a luxury hotel. We will have to see how the immediate area changes, once the building and the hotel are in full swing. For the moment, I will probably not try the Shangri La, because I like to be closer to some local restaurants, shops, and the like.
Of course London Bridge Station has the trains, tube, and lots of busses. Also, it is easy to walk across London Bridge or take a taxi.
But I was walking past its entrance the other day. It is on St. Thomas St. (on the corner of Joiner St. which is the little pedestrian underpath leading into the London Bridge tube station). In my opinion, not a very impressive location for a luxury hotel. We will have to see how the immediate area changes, once the building and the hotel are in full swing. For the moment, I will probably not try the Shangri La, because I like to be closer to some local restaurants, shops, and the like.
Of course London Bridge Station has the trains, tube, and lots of busses. Also, it is easy to walk across London Bridge or take a taxi.
Last edited by Greg45; Jul 26, 2013 at 1:49 am
Jul 26, 2013, 5:39 am
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Jul 26, 2013, 6:35 am
#86
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Shangri-La always seem to open well, then after around a year, they appear to start cutting costs and compromising, so I am not anticipating the opening of Shangri-La London at all, especially when there are much better options in town.
The one I am really interested in is The Peninsula - now that could be quite something!
The one I am really interested in is The Peninsula - now that could be quite something!
Jul 26, 2013, 6:59 am
#87
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Shangri-La always seem to open well, then after around a year, they appear to start cutting costs and compromising, so I am not anticipating the opening of Shangri-La London at all, especially when there are much better options in town.
The one I am really interested in is The Peninsula - now that could be quite something!
The one I am really interested in is The Peninsula - now that could be quite something!
Jul 26, 2013, 7:12 am
#88
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: France
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The pool with a view can be a nice place to try (you know I am a pool guy, that's why I just LOVE Bvlgari).
Jul 27, 2013, 7:56 pm
#90
Join Date: Mar 2009
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I would vote for a stay at the Stafford in St. James'. If you want "luxury" book a Mews Suite. The location cannot be beat!