Mar 17, 15, 8:41 am
Last edit by: SkiAdcock
No more free breakfast for Plats as per email from hotel: "To celebrate The London EDITION opening we previously included “Breakfast-on- us” as an additional benefit to your Marriott Platinum Rewards status to thank you for your support and custom. After 2 successful years and more exciting hotel development and openings to come, Marriott International is re-aligning the current and future properties with your existing Marriott Platinum Rewards program to provide a consistent experience for our guests across the EDITION Brand. Therefore the complimentary breakfast option is no longer available at EDITION Hotels"
London EDITION Hotel [Master Thread]
Sep 27, 22, 5:35 pm
#166
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Originally Posted by JayeJ
Lol, "penny pinchers?" At £50 it's more like an income stream... robbery minus the gun, perhaps. Those little signs look ever so tacky.
Sep 28, 22, 10:55 am
#167
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Guests can just pump the content of the bottles into their travel bottles though.
These so called "Eco Friendly" solution looks more like cost cutting for me.
If they genuinely want to reduce plastic waste, then they can use those ceramic/glass reusable jar then clean and refill the jar everytime a guest check in for hygienic reason.
These so called "Eco Friendly" solution looks more like cost cutting for me.
If they genuinely want to reduce plastic waste, then they can use those ceramic/glass reusable jar then clean and refill the jar everytime a guest check in for hygienic reason.
Sep 28, 22, 11:17 am
#168
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Originally Posted by kaizen7
These so called "Eco Friendly" solution looks more like cost cutting for me.
Sep 28, 22, 12:42 pm
#169
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Originally Posted by kaizen7
Guests can just pump the content of the bottles into their travel bottles though.
These so called "Eco Friendly" solution looks more like cost cutting for me.
If they genuinely want to reduce plastic waste, then they can use those ceramic/glass reusable jar then clean and refill the jar everytime a guest check in for hygienic reason.
These so called "Eco Friendly" solution looks more like cost cutting for me.
If they genuinely want to reduce plastic waste, then they can use those ceramic/glass reusable jar then clean and refill the jar everytime a guest check in for hygienic reason.
Indeed. Was wondering if housekeeping measures the amount in it daily and they charge you if suddenly only little bit is left
Oct 4, 22, 6:04 am
#171
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Originally Posted by kaizen7
Guests can just pump the content of the bottles into their travel bottles though.
These so called "Eco Friendly" solution looks more like cost cutting for me.
If they genuinely want to reduce plastic waste, then they can use those ceramic/glass reusable jar then clean and refill the jar everytime a guest check in for hygienic reason.
These so called "Eco Friendly" solution looks more like cost cutting for me.
If they genuinely want to reduce plastic waste, then they can use those ceramic/glass reusable jar then clean and refill the jar everytime a guest check in for hygienic reason.
So if the seal is broken by the guest by accident... Do they throw out the entire bottle or paste a new white seal on it and pretend everything is okay?
Lol
Oct 4, 22, 6:05 am
#172
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Originally Posted by itisme
I tried it last week and i am very unimpressed. No clue why people would pay 800+ for a basic room here. One of the smallest hotel rooms. Decent bed. Friendly staff. Creepy painting with woman staring at you all night. Upgraded from Queen to king bed room (titanium). No amenities in room tho (no bottle of water or anything).
What i'm suprised of the most tho: they use shampoo/conditioner/soap from bottles that you can literally open and put in whatever you want. Thought that was a HUGE safety issue? If this was the U.S. lets say vegas and someone peed in it or threw something else in it and next guest used it they would prob sue the hotel for not taking safety measures. There's so many fixes for this yet they leave it like that? For a hotel at that price range that seems very odd. Great you wanna be green and not use all the little bottles and all (which i still would expect at a place like this tho) but this doesnt seem right. I'm sure 99% people are good people but just need 1 drunk or crazy person to put other things in it ....
The warnings on the hand soap bottle i would also rather expect at a hostel and not at this kind of hotel. If you are so afraid guests will take it then lock it or use another solution...
I guess the price is worth it for people who like the location or who like to support 6 doorman standing around opening the door for you
(they are great and friendly tho).
Also: if travelling with someone else. If you take a shower you WILL wake up the other person. It's the loudest noise. They use different method of plumbing (vacuum-based) so there will be a mega loud noise coming from the shower (and the toilet flush) all the time while you are using it.
What i'm suprised of the most tho: they use shampoo/conditioner/soap from bottles that you can literally open and put in whatever you want. Thought that was a HUGE safety issue? If this was the U.S. lets say vegas and someone peed in it or threw something else in it and next guest used it they would prob sue the hotel for not taking safety measures. There's so many fixes for this yet they leave it like that? For a hotel at that price range that seems very odd. Great you wanna be green and not use all the little bottles and all (which i still would expect at a place like this tho) but this doesnt seem right. I'm sure 99% people are good people but just need 1 drunk or crazy person to put other things in it ....
The warnings on the hand soap bottle i would also rather expect at a hostel and not at this kind of hotel. If you are so afraid guests will take it then lock it or use another solution...
I guess the price is worth it for people who like the location or who like to support 6 doorman standing around opening the door for you
(they are great and friendly tho). Also: if travelling with someone else. If you take a shower you WILL wake up the other person. It's the loudest noise. They use different method of plumbing (vacuum-based) so there will be a mega loud noise coming from the shower (and the toilet flush) all the time while you are using it.
Oct 4, 22, 7:52 am
#173
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There may be valid grounds for criticizing this property, but their use of bulk toiletry dispensaries is hardly unique or noteworthy. If you are any kind of frequent traveler, you should know that it is becoming more and more common at properties around the world, including many true 5* properties. Indeed, on our recent SE Asia trip, the best properties (Capella Ubud, FS Jimbaran, Andaz Singapore) used bulk dispensers, while the two worst (Sindhorn Kempinski, GH Erawan) had single use bottles.
I care a whole lot more about overall product and experience than the container they put the shampoo in.
I care a whole lot more about overall product and experience than the container they put the shampoo in.
Dec 6, 22, 1:53 pm
#174
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Had a stay here and thoroughly disappointed.
Room was way overpriced and the soundproofing was very weak as I can hear the sounds from every directions available.
Room was way overpriced and the soundproofing was very weak as I can hear the sounds from every directions available.
Dec 30, 22, 3:42 am
#175
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Apologies for the delay in posting this, but here is my trip report from the EDITION! In summary, I think this is a fine hotel, but I struggle to find a reason to stay here over the W (similar price and location) as the W offers a more comprehensive set of Elite benefits as a consequence of the EDITION's exclusion from the breakfast benefit. Here are my pros, cons, and photos:
Pros:
Photos:
Pros:
- Upgraded to a Loft King (think the bed was actually a queen), which is the largest room category - not sure if suites are actually available for upgrades here and I didn't ask
- The room has an interesting design with a ton of wood paneling - at least, it feels unique
- The bed was quite comfortable - just-right mattress, plush covers when the faux fur is added on top, and decent pillows - the linens are also really smooth and nice
- Shower pressure was strong, even from the rainfall head
- Nice view towards BT Tower from the 5th floor
- Delivered a nice welcome gift of some tasty shortbread-type things
- No issue with 4 PM late checkout
- Service was friendly
- No breakfast - brand issue
- Noise isolation from the hallway is quite poor, as noticed by the full-on conversation between my next door neighbor and Room Service at 10 PM
- No Internet TV OS
- Room is quite dark, which was exasperated by one of the lamps not having working bulbs
- No outlet in the bathroom - a sign says this is British law, but they should have added a shaver outlet like every other hotel in London
Photos:
Dec 30, 22, 9:20 am
#176
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You got way nicer room than mine.
No upgrade on my stay even though the apps show whole range of room/suite available for cash booking.
I was assigned base room on 2nd floor room.
It have nice view towards other apartment building window, and the plumbing is making loud noises everytime me or next door neighbours use their toilet/shower/sink.
Apparently the FD know about this.
The room sound proofing was very weak as you mention.
Can hear every gossips from my neighbours including the one on the street
No upgrade on my stay even though the apps show whole range of room/suite available for cash booking.
I was assigned base room on 2nd floor room.
It have nice view towards other apartment building window, and the plumbing is making loud noises everytime me or next door neighbours use their toilet/shower/sink.
Apparently the FD know about this.
The room sound proofing was very weak as you mention.
Can hear every gossips from my neighbours including the one on the street
