The Sanderson Hotel is a luxury hotel with a surreal interior and is ideally located in the heart of London. They have a conservatory, sun rooms, a gym, valet parking and banqueting rooms. They also offer yoga classes. Rooms are equipped with satellite TV, modem point, safe, minibar and air conditioning, and non smoking rooms are also available. They also provide laundry and childcare services and parking is available.
Ok so I've heard all the blah blah about this place. I've seen Britney and co falling out the door to the waiting paps. And I’ve seen the many magazine mentions the place has got. So as you can imagine I had high hopes.
Maybe too high?
Got to the front door and all was well. The usual snobby front of house staff. Can't imagine why. They look like they were dressed at DP's? All cheap black clothes ok I’m the snob now, but a girl has high standards.
Next came the walk to my room...make that the looong walk. After the third turn it felt like the opening credits of prisoner cell block H. Get me to the safety of my room quick.
Finally got to a small all white room (still have the prison cell feeling. hmmm) Ok so they laid out the place well. But does the price tag justify this? Me thinks not.
Good if - you're not paying the bill, fancy a light breezy room for a hot summer in the city, need somewhere in the centre of town.
Bad if - you want bags of luxury style, looking to impress, save a bob or three.
The Sanderson has got quite a following and has the reputation of being both uber trendy and uber expensive. Happily, I was invited to lunch and so did not have sight of the prices. The food was fine. I had a selection of open sandwiches of which the beef and mustard was the best and a fruit plate, sort of fruit on a kebab stick. The room, a glass covered courtyard, was bright and attractive. The table was uncomfortable - for a party of twelve they had put three round tables together; so I was talking to one neighbour's back. The chairs, with their wrought iron arms, were more style than substance. Quite full for Easter week. The other punters looked like they worked in the local ad agencies, youthful and fashionistas every one. Clearly a place to see and be seen. Service was functional but a little cheerless. A smile might have been nice.
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