Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Jan 8, 2016, 11:40 am
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We prefer the Halkin, so I highly recommend that if the FS or other luxury options can't beat your corporate rate at the MO. The Halkin is almost always a steal with comparable luxury IMO--and is only a 10 min walk from the MO.
Those discounting the Knightsbridge/Belgravia area--I'm laughing at you. You're all A+ in my book otherwise, but on this one, you crack me up. The area is as vibrant as it always has been, if not more so; there simply are more areas and with vibrancy...and you're less inclined towards this one.
Those discounting the Knightsbridge/Belgravia area--I'm laughing at you. You're all A+ in my book otherwise, but on this one, you crack me up. The area is as vibrant as it always has been, if not more so; there simply are more areas and with vibrancy...and you're less inclined towards this one.
Jan 8, 2016, 11:53 am
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Not to sidetrack this too much, but what room category do you book at the Halkin? My husband stayed there for business recently and, while he liked it, he said it was one of the smallest rooms he's ever had in London. I'm thinking if we stayed there together, we'd definitely need to move up at least one category, if not more.
Jan 8, 2016, 1:47 pm
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I loved my stays at the MO. We were upgraded to a king (they called it a mini suite IIRC) that looked over Brompton Rd and had a French balcony. We looked to the right you see Harrods, lit beautifully at night. I love the location and never experienced anything but very good service there. I cant remember the name of the restaurant but its in the rear of the property and has gorgeous views of Hyde Park.
I would stay there of the choices you have given.
I would stay there of the choices you have given.
Jan 15, 2016, 12:16 am
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Jan 15, 2016, 12:21 am
#24
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The MO has a one off Park View Jr.. Suite which is part of a larger suite (Sovereign or Monarch)? It is on the first floor and has a large terrace overlooking the park. It is a great vantage point to watch the Changing of the Guards -- you can hear the clip clopping of the horses from quite far away. The bathroom is large with claw footed tub, hardwood floors, and a separate stall shower. The bed is a four-posted king bed. It might be worth seeing if this is available.
The MO for me is in a convenient location -- Harvey Nick's, the Wagamama's underneath it (Uni days habits live on!!), the tube is right there, and Beiteddine, my favourite Lebanese restaurant is just down Sloane Street.
However, I still prefer the FS or farther east, to Covent Garden and Strand. I prefer Selfridges and I can get my fill of pretension at Fortnum and Mason. I like Jermyn Street and Savile Row. Al Hamra is about as good as Beiteddine and everywhere is walkable. But as others have stated, this is just me.
The MO for me is in a convenient location -- Harvey Nick's, the Wagamama's underneath it (Uni days habits live on!!), the tube is right there, and Beiteddine, my favourite Lebanese restaurant is just down Sloane Street.
However, I still prefer the FS or farther east, to Covent Garden and Strand. I prefer Selfridges and I can get my fill of pretension at Fortnum and Mason. I like Jermyn Street and Savile Row. Al Hamra is about as good as Beiteddine and everywhere is walkable. But as others have stated, this is just me.
Jan 15, 2016, 6:13 am
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Regarding location though, I have over a hundred London stays in locations all over the city and suburbs and I don't think it matter a huge amount. There are cab lanes so the taxis get by quickly and there is the tube that normally works well.
Oct 14, 2017, 4:38 pm
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Not yet , as the renovations are incomplete . Was hoping to stay last month but was told that it will take another year to be done , including many of the park view rooms / suites .
Could hear some noise from the works from outside of Dinner when we lunched there a few weeks ago . But thoroughly enjoyed our meal
, possibly our 6 th meal there . Could not see the park from Dinner either as there was some hoarding put up obstructing the view .
Could hear some noise from the works from outside of Dinner when we lunched there a few weeks ago . But thoroughly enjoyed our meal
, possibly our 6 th meal there . Could not see the park from Dinner either as there was some hoarding put up obstructing the view .
Oct 14, 2017, 5:09 pm
#29
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Interesting there is a program currently screening called Inside the Mandarin Oriental (I think A Very British Hotel in the UK) https://www.lifestyle.com.au/tv/insi...arin-oriental/
The Concierge appears to be most arrogant and self absorbed, but the most surprising thing is just how dated the hotel appears to be with a very small and uninviting entrance.
Those photos above, however, make it look quite modern.
The Concierge appears to be most arrogant and self absorbed, but the most surprising thing is just how dated the hotel appears to be with a very small and uninviting entrance.
Those photos above, however, make it look quite modern.
Oct 15, 2017, 3:35 am
#30
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Not yet , as the renovations are incomplete . Was hoping to stay last month but was told that it will take another year to be done , including many of the park view rooms / suites .
Could hear some noise from the works from outside of Dinner when we lunched there a few weeks ago . But thoroughly enjoyed our meal , possibly our 6 th meal there . Could not see the park from Dinner either as there was some hoarding put up obstructing the view .
Could hear some noise from the works from outside of Dinner when we lunched there a few weeks ago . But thoroughly enjoyed our meal
, possibly our 6 th meal there . Could not see the park from Dinner either as there was some hoarding put up obstructing the view .I’m not a fan of this hotel, but I have to admit the renovations look stunning. Not much to be done about the low ceilings but the design and furnishings look great!
