Apr 28, 2018, 10:52 am
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London hotels with a wealth of detailed posts, 2013 - 2017
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London Hotel Recommendations (newer consolidated thread)
Mar 9, 2022, 4:00 pm
#391
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Mar 22, 2022, 10:26 am
#392
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Pan Pacific London
It is not bland, but rather, it is outstanding. I am in a Bishopsgate Suite and it's perfect. The location is phenomenal if this area is where you need or want to be.
Will post a fuller account of my experience shortly.
Apr 2, 2022, 6:55 pm
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Anticipated Luxury Hotel Openings in London, 2022
https://luxurylondon.co.uk/travel/lo...on-hotels-2022
Some of the rates indicate less-than-luxe status.
https://luxurylondon.co.uk/travel/lo...on-hotels-2022
Some of the rates indicate less-than-luxe status.
Last edited by KatW; Apr 2, 2022 at 9:09 pm
Apr 2, 2022, 11:43 pm
#394
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Raffles will attract the most attention here. The Twenty Two should I think be the most interesting for people who know London.
Apr 7, 2022, 1:41 am
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Completed a site inspection of The Guardsman recently.
Directly across the road from the Taj, close to Victoria station.
Modern and elegant decor, definitely not the place for people who favour embroidery, four poster beds etc.
Interesting concept: hotel closed to non-residents (and their guests). Idea is to make the hotel feel completely residential - like a members club.
Drinks and meals can be ordered anywhere in the main lounge area. Larger restaurant downstairs too.
Rooms are very well appointed with all modern hardware that you'd expect. Big focus on sustainability in terms of amenities provided too (without compromising on quality).
Also toured a couple of residences, which had very modern and attractive kitchen/ dining areas (i.e not the usual butler's pantry)
Interested to hear client feedback on the overall experience, have guests staying there in a few weeks...
Hotel participates in iPrefer - Preferred Platinum (usual amenities, as per Virtuoso)
Directly across the road from the Taj, close to Victoria station.
Modern and elegant decor, definitely not the place for people who favour embroidery, four poster beds etc.
Interesting concept: hotel closed to non-residents (and their guests). Idea is to make the hotel feel completely residential - like a members club.
Drinks and meals can be ordered anywhere in the main lounge area. Larger restaurant downstairs too.
Rooms are very well appointed with all modern hardware that you'd expect. Big focus on sustainability in terms of amenities provided too (without compromising on quality).
Also toured a couple of residences, which had very modern and attractive kitchen/ dining areas (i.e not the usual butler's pantry)
Interested to hear client feedback on the overall experience, have guests staying there in a few weeks...
Hotel participates in iPrefer - Preferred Platinum (usual amenities, as per Virtuoso)
Apr 13, 2022, 3:03 pm
#397
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Tiny, tiny rooms. Suites are lovely though. Hotel was sold by Corbyn & King and the GM "retired" and I think it's declined a bit.
May 18, 2022, 11:54 am
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With a budget of about £1500 per night, is there a hotel anyone could recommend with the following features as priorities:
- a large bathtub, preferably with a view of the city and heated floors
- an expansive spa/gym
- easy access to the Tube
Location within London isn't particularly important, we've traveled to London many times and have no trouble getting around.
- a large bathtub, preferably with a view of the city and heated floors
- an expansive spa/gym
- easy access to the Tube
Location within London isn't particularly important, we've traveled to London many times and have no trouble getting around.
May 18, 2022, 11:55 am
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Ok, I took one for the team and booked the Pan Pacific London for a three-night stay. I am in residence now. And I booked another stay for next week a few minutes after checking in.
It is not bland, but rather, it is outstanding. I am in a Bishopsgate Suite and it's perfect. The location is phenomenal if this area is where you need or want to be.
Will post a fuller account of my experience shortly.
It is not bland, but rather, it is outstanding. I am in a Bishopsgate Suite and it's perfect. The location is phenomenal if this area is where you need or want to be.
Will post a fuller account of my experience shortly.
May 18, 2022, 11:48 pm
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With a budget of about £1500 per night, is there a hotel anyone could recommend with the following features as priorities:
- a large bathtub, preferably with a view of the city and heated floors
- an expansive spa/gym
- easy access to the Tube
Location within London isn't particularly important, we've traveled to London many times and have no trouble getting around.
- a large bathtub, preferably with a view of the city and heated floors
- an expansive spa/gym
- easy access to the Tube
Location within London isn't particularly important, we've traveled to London many times and have no trouble getting around.
May 19, 2022, 6:05 am
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I haven’t forgotten, been super busy but I will shortly. I am actually back in residence right now for a week. Still great despite what BENLEE wrote on another site.
That said, the rooms don’t appear to have a desk and the couches seem squashed into the wall in an effort to maximise space.
May 19, 2022, 7:19 am
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I don’t pay much attention to rates, but they look higher to me now than they were before. Suites have definitely gone up.
May 19, 2022, 5:15 pm
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Lanesborough London Junior Suite fit most of the criteria. There is a large tub in the ensuite bathroom. Floors are heated. The gym/spa is huge. Tube station right outside the hotel entrance ( Hyde Park Corner ). Only thing missing is a view from the tub. Decor is very British classical if you like the style ( I do ), but its matter of personal taste.
Park Suite, but tubs are the same in Junior Suites.
From pictures Shangri-La The Shard could fit the bill with freestanding tubs, views from the bathroom and location above the tube.
May 21, 2022, 9:32 am
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Stayed recently. I agree about nearly everything, but not about the tub. For me it's notmal size, not large.
Park Suite, but tubs are the same in Junior Suites.
From pictures Shangri-La The Shard could fit the bill with freestanding tubs, views from the bathroom and location above the tube.
Park Suite, but tubs are the same in Junior Suites.
From pictures Shangri-La The Shard could fit the bill with freestanding tubs, views from the bathroom and location above the tube.