Apr 28, 2018, 10:52 am
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London Hotel Recommendations (newer consolidated thread)
Apr 28, 2018, 10:36 am
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This thread will become the new consolidated London thread. I have closed the old one, which has many useful posts, it is located at
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Apr 28, 2018, 11:50 am
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Not a popular choice but I'd also love to see the newly renovated Mandarin Oriental, once completed in June.
Apr 28, 2018, 1:51 pm
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wow, busy thread.
Halkin I think hits the modern/cool/lux items you spoke about in your first post OP, but the bathroom and shower isn't very slick for a top level suite.
Rate point is certainly attractive
Four Seasons Park Lane is the location you are looking for over ten trinity... BUT I think 45 Park Lane and a London Balcony Suite will hit the modern/cool vibe you are looking for.
I'll also toss out The Stafford Hotel at Green Park as being super popular with Americans. Improved F&B now and the new carriage house 1 bedroom suites by Champalimaud interior designs are lovely (but expensive). The Mews section penthouse is actually a good value albeit it maybe a little dark in some of the decor as that section is already 10 years old.
Halkin I think hits the modern/cool/lux items you spoke about in your first post OP, but the bathroom and shower isn't very slick for a top level suite.
Rate point is certainly attractive
Four Seasons Park Lane is the location you are looking for over ten trinity... BUT I think 45 Park Lane and a London Balcony Suite will hit the modern/cool vibe you are looking for.
I'll also toss out The Stafford Hotel at Green Park as being super popular with Americans. Improved F&B now and the new carriage house 1 bedroom suites by Champalimaud interior designs are lovely (but expensive). The Mews section penthouse is actually a good value albeit it maybe a little dark in some of the decor as that section is already 10 years old.
The new Mandarin...I'll have to check it out! Thanks!
That's also goof to know: Park Lane over Ten Trinity!
I reached out to The Connaught and the only suite they have available is the Terrace, but I will take MacMyDay's recommendation and pass (Unless he/you guys recommend it over the Connaught Suite or Sutherland Suite). I'm waiting to hear back from The Berkeley regarding their signature suites.
Apr 28, 2018, 2:43 pm
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Busy, indeed! For some reason, I keep going back to 45 Park Lane; my only gripe is, no spa and lack of amenities. However, it looks like they're available at The Dorchester for 45 PL guests. What's the difference between the Park Lane Suite and the London Balcony Suite, other than $800?
The new Mandarin...I'll have to check it out! Thanks!
That's also goof to know: Park Lane over Ten Trinity!
I reached out to The Connaught and the only suite they have available is the Terrace, but I will take MacMyDay's recommendation and pass (Unless he/you guys recommend it over the Connaught Suite or Sutherland Suite). I'm waiting to hear back from The Berkeley regarding their signature suites.
The new Mandarin...I'll have to check it out! Thanks!
That's also goof to know: Park Lane over Ten Trinity!
I reached out to The Connaught and the only suite they have available is the Terrace, but I will take MacMyDay's recommendation and pass (Unless he/you guys recommend it over the Connaught Suite or Sutherland Suite). I'm waiting to hear back from The Berkeley regarding their signature suites.
Apr 28, 2018, 2:48 pm
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I have faith in MO, and London should really be a popular choice. Other properties have had comebacks following renovations and management changes, so I hope that will be the case here.
Apr 28, 2018, 4:38 pm
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I guess that's because you never tried the MO at Columbus Circle in NYC. They treat you very well, if you're famous. Otherwise, fuhgeddaboutit!
Apr 28, 2018, 5:19 pm
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I actually have tried MO NY, and believe it or not I got great service. And I am, of course, decidedly not famous or even a regular at that hotel. Maybe I got lucky?
MO is perhaps less consistent from hotel to hotel than some of its main competitors. But, for me the saving grace is that their best properties are among my favorites in the world. Hong Kong and Bangkok in particular are outstanding, and I do also love the Tokyo property. But all of these hotels seem to polarize opinion in this forum.
Apr 28, 2018, 6:24 pm
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I like your sense of humor, as always.
I actually have tried MO NY, and believe it or not I got great service. And I am, of course, decidedly not famous or even a regular at that hotel. Maybe I got lucky?
MO is perhaps less consistent from hotel to hotel than some of its main competitors. But, for me the saving grace is that their best properties are among my favorites in the world. Hong Kong and Bangkok in particular are outstanding, and I do also love the Tokyo property. But all of these hotels seem to polarize opinion in this forum.
That said, the renovation of the Hyde Park property does look nice but I certainly wouldn’t be running there
Apr 28, 2018, 11:07 pm
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BESVISOR - that's really good to hear regarding 45PL! My girlfriend has a glowing personality and because of it, we're usually upgraded! Believe it or not, kindness gets you pretty dang far - shocking, I know!
Apr 28, 2018, 11:53 pm
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45 is definitely still my go to hotel in London and I stay there very regularly when on business. I’ve never stayed and not received an upgrade on arrival - they are very committed to honouring the benefits of the Diamond Club programme. It is one of the best hard products in London (still) and despite the Lanesborough having a shiny new spa I choose 45 over it because the hard product and soft product is better. The Lanesborough suffers from having pokey rooms some of which have a shower over the bath - a big no-no. The service at the Lanesborough can, at times, be indifferent and is a bit cold. 45 all the rooms have separate showers, none of the rooms are small and the service is friendly and ultra efficient. For me, as someone who can take or leave a spa, it ticks all the boxes.
Apr 29, 2018, 10:45 am
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45 is definitely still my go to hotel in London and I stay there very regularly when on business. I’ve never stayed and not received an upgrade on arrival - they are very committed to honouring the benefits of the Diamond Club programme. It is one of the best hard products in London (still) and despite the Lanesborough having a shiny new spa I choose 45 over it because the hard product and soft product is better. The Lanesborough suffers from having pokey rooms some of which have a shower over the bath - a big no-no. The service at the Lanesborough can, at times, be indifferent and is a bit cold. 45 all the rooms have separate showers, none of the rooms are small and the service is friendly and ultra efficient. For me, as someone who can take or leave a spa, it ticks all the boxes.
That is a very convincing argument for the 45 Park Lane...and all the reasons why I’ve never been a fan of the Lanesborough (even when it was St Regis).
Apr 29, 2018, 11:59 am
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Apr 30, 2018, 4:29 am
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Apr 30, 2018, 7:51 am
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