W Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom [Master Thread]
Jan 14, 2015, 1:28 pm
#181
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Stayed here a few times last year - got pretty good rooms - usually corner suites which were nice. My first few stays were at the back of the hotel away from the bar and entrance and I had a fair bit of street noise at like 1am and 2am, but ear plugs more or less did the trick
On my last stay however they put me in a great room in the corner above the bar on like the 4th or 5th floor. Sadly for me this was over Halloween and they threw a party till like 3am - the noise was sheer hell. I had to set me alarm till approx 10am to get extra sleep and still turned in to work feeling like death.
I doubt I will stay here again, although with the Park Lane refurb and the Lanesborough refurb (now leaving starwood apparently, so won't be coming back) SPG London room are getting scarcer.
On my last stay however they put me in a great room in the corner above the bar on like the 4th or 5th floor. Sadly for me this was over Halloween and they threw a party till like 3am - the noise was sheer hell. I had to set me alarm till approx 10am to get extra sleep and still turned in to work feeling like death.
I doubt I will stay here again, although with the Park Lane refurb and the Lanesborough refurb (now leaving starwood apparently, so won't be coming back) SPG London room are getting scarcer.
Jan 14, 2015, 2:37 pm
#182
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Stayed here a few times last year - got pretty good rooms - usually corner suites which were nice. My first few stays were at the back of the hotel away from the bar and entrance and I had a fair bit of street noise at like 1am and 2am, but ear plugs more or less did the trick
On my last stay however they put me in a great room in the corner above the bar on like the 4th or 5th floor. Sadly for me this was over Halloween and they threw a party till like 3am - the noise was sheer hell. I had to set me alarm till approx 10am to get extra sleep and still turned in to work feeling like death.
I doubt I will stay here again, although with the Park Lane refurb and the Lanesborough refurb (now leaving starwood apparently, so won't be coming back) SPG London room are getting scarcer.
On my last stay however they put me in a great room in the corner above the bar on like the 4th or 5th floor. Sadly for me this was over Halloween and they threw a party till like 3am - the noise was sheer hell. I had to set me alarm till approx 10am to get extra sleep and still turned in to work feeling like death.
I doubt I will stay here again, although with the Park Lane refurb and the Lanesborough refurb (now leaving starwood apparently, so won't be coming back) SPG London room are getting scarcer.
This property is VERY close to my office so I will continue to stay here but it is better value for 5 nights redemption than it is for cash.
May 20, 2015, 12:22 pm
#183
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: SPG-Plat, Hilton-Diamond, Club Carlson-Silver, Cathay-Diamond, Virgin-Gold
Posts: 2,183
PLatinum Breakfast Update
Well had another stay here and still finding the service to be excellent along with the whole vibe, which is maybe not for everyone but is certainly W!
The Plat Breakfast has been enhanced and is an actual enhancement! Along with what was a nice selection and always fresh fruit / salmon etc they now offer some hot options as well, sauasage, bacon, scrambled egg, mushrooms and tomatos! Really is an excellent option and ncie to see a hotel doing more for the Platinum Breakfast rather than just what they can get away with!
The staff I always find are superb in both the hotel and Spice Market, just keep going back!
The Plat Breakfast has been enhanced and is an actual enhancement! Along with what was a nice selection and always fresh fruit / salmon etc they now offer some hot options as well, sauasage, bacon, scrambled egg, mushrooms and tomatos! Really is an excellent option and ncie to see a hotel doing more for the Platinum Breakfast rather than just what they can get away with!
The staff I always find are superb in both the hotel and Spice Market, just keep going back!
Oct 18, 2015, 8:53 am
#184
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
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Hi guys -
Just booked a two-night stay here for late November with my parents in two Wonderful rooms; looking forward to seeing the edgy design at the property. I've heard lots of mixed reviews about guest experiences here, but what perks [if any] can a mere Gold guest expect? Any other property-related feedback would also be appreciated.
Cheers!
khabah
Just booked a two-night stay here for late November with my parents in two Wonderful rooms; looking forward to seeing the edgy design at the property. I've heard lots of mixed reviews about guest experiences here, but what perks [if any] can a mere Gold guest expect? Any other property-related feedback would also be appreciated.
Cheers!
khabah
Oct 19, 2015, 8:28 pm
#185
Formally known as reinmedia
Join Date: Jun 2006
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I wouldn't expect too much. It's my favorite SPG hotel in London and have stayed there 8 times, only once was I upgraded as a Plat. With that said, the hotel itself is great. The lobby bar is quite fun and can get packed on weekends. Cheers!
Oct 31, 2015, 6:55 am
#186
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, Marriott Platinum. Aspiring flyer with both feet on the ground.
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It would seem there has been somewhat of a 'Hangover' moment at the W.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2...w-london-hotel
I hope that the injured person makes a speedy recovery.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2...w-london-hotel
I hope that the injured person makes a speedy recovery.
Man suffered head injuries when piece of outdoor furniture fell from private rented apartments at W hotel in Leicester Square
A man has suffered serious injuries to his head and face after being struck by a sofa that fell from the roof of a luxury hotel in central London.
The pedestrian, who is in his 20s, was walking past the W hotel on Wardour Street, near Leicester Square, just before 9am on Friday when a metal-framed outdoor sofa fell 130ft to the ground.
Police said the man was taken by air ambulance to Royal London hospital in Whitechapel and was in a critical but stable condition.
A Met police spokesman said: “At this early stage it is believed he was injured by a piece of furniture which fell from scaffolding.”
A man has suffered serious injuries to his head and face after being struck by a sofa that fell from the roof of a luxury hotel in central London.
The pedestrian, who is in his 20s, was walking past the W hotel on Wardour Street, near Leicester Square, just before 9am on Friday when a metal-framed outdoor sofa fell 130ft to the ground.
Police said the man was taken by air ambulance to Royal London hospital in Whitechapel and was in a critical but stable condition.
A Met police spokesman said: “At this early stage it is believed he was injured by a piece of furniture which fell from scaffolding.”
Oct 31, 2015, 11:35 am
#187
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
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It would seem there has been somewhat of a 'Hangover' moment at the W.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2...w-london-hotel
I hope that the injured person makes a speedy recovery.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2...w-london-hotel
I hope that the injured person makes a speedy recovery.
Nov 1, 2015, 4:28 am
#188
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New York City
Programs: UA: 1K, Hyatt: Explorist and Marriott: LF Titanium Elite
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Hi guys -
Just booked a two-night stay here for late November with my parents in two Wonderful rooms; looking forward to seeing the edgy design at the property. I've heard lots of mixed reviews about guest experiences here, but what perks [if any] can a mere Gold guest expect? Any other property-related feedback would also be appreciated.
Cheers!
khabah
Just booked a two-night stay here for late November with my parents in two Wonderful rooms; looking forward to seeing the edgy design at the property. I've heard lots of mixed reviews about guest experiences here, but what perks [if any] can a mere Gold guest expect? Any other property-related feedback would also be appreciated.
Cheers!
khabah
Dec 9, 2015, 9:52 pm
#189
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Boston, MA
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I just did this this past weekend (stayed at the Park Tower, but same line, just 3 stops earlier on the Piccadilly). Having done the HEX/subway transfer on a previous trip (time consuming as noted), you're better off just staying on the Piccadilly the whole way. Will be ~18 stops for you, but it's 50 minutes or so, not awful.
Dec 10, 2015, 3:41 am
#190
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It wont be the fastest but it will be more comfortable with marginal increase in cost.
Dec 13, 2015, 6:44 pm
#191
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Dec 13, 2015, 7:24 pm
#192
Join Date: Oct 2011
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I heard they provided full breakfast already (hot items included). This was mentioned somewhere earlier up thread.
Dec 13, 2015, 8:00 pm
#193
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Dec 14, 2015, 12:40 am
#194
Join Date: Nov 2008
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It is a pretty reasonable offering for a Platinum breakfast.
Dec 14, 2015, 9:47 am
#195
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Doesn't thrill me...do they give you an allowance towards menu items off the menu or room service?