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London hotels with a wealth of detailed posts, 2013 - 2017
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London Hotel Recommendations (newer consolidated thread)
#121
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 15
Thank you for the feedback, that is what I had suspected regarding the Shangri-La all along.
We have 8 nights total, was thinking 4 nights at The Goring for a very traditional experience but was then thinking we could move to another more modern, dare I say trendy hotel. Any recommendations? I was thinking maybe of one of the Firmdale hotels, such as the Knightsbridge Hotel or maybe just going instead for something more classic such as The Connaught or Claridge's.
We have 8 nights total, was thinking 4 nights at The Goring for a very traditional experience but was then thinking we could move to another more modern, dare I say trendy hotel. Any recommendations? I was thinking maybe of one of the Firmdale hotels, such as the Knightsbridge Hotel or maybe just going instead for something more classic such as The Connaught or Claridge's.
#122
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,223
Thank you for the feedback, that is what I had suspected regarding the Shangri-La all along.
We have 8 nights total, was thinking 4 nights at The Goring for a very traditional experience but was then thinking we could move to another more modern, dare I say trendy hotel. Any recommendations? I was thinking maybe of one of the Firmdale hotels, such as the Knightsbridge Hotel or maybe just going instead for something more classic such as The Connaught or Claridge's.
We have 8 nights total, was thinking 4 nights at The Goring for a very traditional experience but was then thinking we could move to another more modern, dare I say trendy hotel. Any recommendations? I was thinking maybe of one of the Firmdale hotels, such as the Knightsbridge Hotel or maybe just going instead for something more classic such as The Connaught or Claridge's.
#123
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Silver, HH Diamond, Radisson Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, Shangri La Jade
Posts: 264
#124
#125
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: HH Gold, SPG/Marriott Plat
Posts: 72
As one of the younger members of this part of the forum (mid 30s), can you help me understand what you guys are looking for in a hotel when going to places such as London, New York and other English speaking larger cities? I understand location, hardware, F&B, amenities such as pool, spa and such, but what kind of service are you guys looking for? Do you stay a lot in the hotel when visiting such places?
I understand the need for an awesome concierge service in Tokyo and Seoul, I understand you need a really nice pool in Bangkok. What kind of service is it that you're looking for in London? What am I missing here?
Serious question (not an accusation).
I understand the need for an awesome concierge service in Tokyo and Seoul, I understand you need a really nice pool in Bangkok. What kind of service is it that you're looking for in London? What am I missing here?
Serious question (not an accusation).
#126
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,211
As one of the younger members of this part of the forum (mid 30s), can you help me understand what you guys are looking for in a hotel when going to places such as London, New York and other English speaking larger cities? I understand location, hardware, F&B, amenities such as pool, spa and such, but what kind of service are you guys looking for? Do you stay a lot in the hotel when visiting such places?
I understand the need for an awesome concierge service in Tokyo and Seoul, I understand you need a really nice pool in Bangkok. What kind of service is it that you're looking for in London? What am I missing here?
Serious question (not an accusation).
I understand the need for an awesome concierge service in Tokyo and Seoul, I understand you need a really nice pool in Bangkok. What kind of service is it that you're looking for in London? What am I missing here?
Serious question (not an accusation).
How long one stays in , well , it depends how jet lagged one is . Once I got really ill & stayed in The Mark , NYC , almost a week ?
Connaught , The Halkin , .. are great for us in London . Short strolls to indulgence
#127
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,223
As one of the younger members of this part of the forum (mid 30s), can you help me understand what you guys are looking for in a hotel when going to places such as London, New York and other English speaking larger cities? I understand location, hardware, F&B, amenities such as pool, spa and such, but what kind of service are you guys looking for? Do you stay a lot in the hotel when visiting such places?
I understand the need for an awesome concierge service in Tokyo and Seoul, I understand you need a really nice pool in Bangkok. What kind of service is it that you're looking for in London? What am I missing here?
Serious question (not an accusation).
I understand the need for an awesome concierge service in Tokyo and Seoul, I understand you need a really nice pool in Bangkok. What kind of service is it that you're looking for in London? What am I missing here?
Serious question (not an accusation).
#128
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
Posts: 1,361
As one of the younger members of this part of the forum (mid 30s), can you help me understand what you guys are looking for in a hotel when going to places such as London, New York and other English speaking larger cities? I understand location, hardware, F&B, amenities such as pool, spa and such, but what kind of service are you guys looking for? Do you stay a lot in the hotel when visiting such places?
I understand the need for an awesome concierge service in Tokyo and Seoul, I understand you need a really nice pool in Bangkok. What kind of service is it that you're looking for in London? What am I missing here?
I understand the need for an awesome concierge service in Tokyo and Seoul, I understand you need a really nice pool in Bangkok. What kind of service is it that you're looking for in London? What am I missing here?
Like Jon, I also almost never use concierge (although a few years ago The Connaught's concierge did refer me to what became my favourite restaurant in London) and I started all my London travel for business, so I wanted it to be as comfortable as possible. Sometimes I would arrive at 10pm and have to leave at 6am the next day, so knowing I'm going to have the room setup perfectly and have zero hassle was worth paying extra for. As part of being a regular guest, it is all about convenience. Last Tuesday I stayed at The Connaught, and can book a room with a single text message at 11am, and arrive at 3pm, grab the key without signing anything, go to the bar for some lunch and leave without signing anything. Check out the next day is just saying goodbye on my way out the door and getting an emailed invoice a few minutes later.
Service will matter more when you feel the absence of it somewhere, then it will have a larger focus next time. If service is a key consideration, I'd say the best hotels in London are: The Beaumont, The Goring, The Connaught and 45 Park Lane
#129
I would want the same things like in most other major cities. Excellent service, preferences recognition and attention to detail. No games with the check-in or room availability. Housekeeping that does their job without me being disturbed in room or coming back to find them in the midst of cleaning.
#130
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,223
#131
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
Posts: 1,361
The perfect hotel would be all the staff at The Beaumont moved to a refurbished Connaught. The Peninsula and another Rosewood are coming over the next few years, so maybe we'll all get lucky. The Connaught has installed proper AC with actual temperature controls in 30/130 of their rooms, with the rest being finished this year. If they can next fix the lighting controls, and a bit of paint here and there, it'll be much improved.
#132
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,223
Im in a room at The Lanesborough this evening with a shower over the bath. <Shudder>
Whats even more odd is that the wall without the glass screen in the shower is a combination of wood and mirrors. The wood gets soaked when you use the shower. I felt bad soaking all the wood coving! Currently trying to figure out how to get all the contents of the toiletry bottles (note I said contents not the bottles themselves) into my luggage...
Whats even more odd is that the wall without the glass screen in the shower is a combination of wood and mirrors. The wood gets soaked when you use the shower. I felt bad soaking all the wood coving! Currently trying to figure out how to get all the contents of the toiletry bottles (note I said contents not the bottles themselves) into my luggage...
#133
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,587
Im in a room at The Lanesborough this evening with a shower over the bath. <Shudder>
Whats even more odd is that the wall without the glass screen in the shower is a combination of wood and mirrors. The wood gets soaked when you use the shower. I felt bad soaking all the wood coving! Currently trying to figure out how to get all the contents of the toiletry bottles (note I said contents not the bottles themselves) into my luggage...
Whats even more odd is that the wall without the glass screen in the shower is a combination of wood and mirrors. The wood gets soaked when you use the shower. I felt bad soaking all the wood coving! Currently trying to figure out how to get all the contents of the toiletry bottles (note I said contents not the bottles themselves) into my luggage...
#134
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,223
Everything else good though (shower over the bath aside). Having the same Butler as my last stay is a nice touch and the staff are very friendly.
#135
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Southern California
Programs: AA EXPlat, 2.4MM; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 580
Concierge team who can get you in last minute restaurant reservations / or changes , theatre tickets & such . Housekeeping who know where to place your toiletries & not mess up our arrangements , extra towels and / or other requests , - 3 large buckets of ice . .
How long one stays in , well , it depends how jet lagged one is . Once I got really ill & stayed in The Mark , NYC , almost a week ?
Connaught , The Halkin , .. are great for us in London . Short strolls to indulgence