Latest reviews for Hotels & Travel in West End, London, United Kingdom

The Cavendish London - Romantic Stay by Celina82

Celina82 — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:37:42 +0000

Review by Celina82

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7930 2111

Website: http://www.thecavendishlondon.com

Tags: safe, bar / lounge bar, car parking

We boyfriend treated me to a romantic stay at The Cavendish a few months, and had a great time. Now I'm recommending all of my friends from abarod to consider staying there. The Cavendish, very centrally located within walking distance to Picadilly Circus was a very comfortable, very clean, modern hotel with excellent service and rooms and good food. The staff were polite and very helpful.
Oh and I love their use of purple colors!We boyfriend treated me to a romantic stay at The Cavendish a few months, and had a great time. Now I'm recommending all of my friends from abarod to consider staying there. The Cavendish, very centrally located within walking distance to Picadilly Circus was a very comfortable, very clean, modern hotel with excellent service and rooms and good food. The staff were polite and very helpful.
Oh and I love their use of purple colors!

Dukes Hotel - by akroj

akroj — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:41:04 +0000

Review by akroj

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7491 4840

Website: http://www.dukeshotel.com

Tags: friendly, mature, posh

The dining room downstairs is nice, but not very cozy. I felt like being taken 80 years back by the feel of the place (which doesn't always have to be a bad thing). The service was very attentive and discrete at the same time, on the other hand the food was average. We had scallops for the starter and rumpsteak with potatoe skins as the main dish. There was nothing wrong with the food, but nothing special about it at the same time. Wine selection was satisfactory.The dining room downstairs is nice, but not very cozy. I felt like being taken 80 years back by the feel of the place (which doesn't always have to be a bad thing). The service was very attentive and discrete at the same time, on the other hand the food was average. We had scallops for the starter and rumpsteak with potatoe skins as the main dish. There was nothing wrong with the food, but nothing special about it at the same time. Wine selection was satisfactory.

The Radisson Edwardian May Fair Hotel - Luxury? Not even close by Hmm

Hmm — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:40:08 +0000

Review by Hmm

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7629 7777

Website: http://www.radissonedwardian.com

Tags: restaurant, free wifi, safe

I was expecting a traditional English top class hotel but was very disappointed.
The lobby has low ceilings with a nasty smell of cheap perfume at the reception. When we arrived to check in, the computers were down and we had to leave the luggage with the concierge. When we came to pick up the bags they didn't find them, and I had to come into the room to look at the mess but the bags were gone. Eventually they found them in another room. The rooms are quite large but not beautifully decorated. The electronic "do not disturb" buttons were wrong so what was red in the room was green in the corridor so the maid went straight in. The coffee at breakfast was so bad that we sent it back twice and then ordered a double espresso.I was expecting a traditional English top class hotel but was very disappointed.
The lobby has low ceilings with a nasty smell of cheap perfume at the reception. When we arrived to check in, the computers were down and we had to leave the luggage with the concierge. When we came to pick up the bags they didn't find them, and I had to come into the room to look at the mess but the bags were gone. Eventually they found them in another room. The rooms are quite large but not beautifully decorated. The electronic "do not disturb" buttons were wrong so what was red in the room was green in the corridor so the maid went straight in. The coffee at breakfast was so bad that we sent it back twice and then ordered a double espresso.

Westbury Hotel - Sparkling on Bond Street following £25 Million Ref by westbury

westbury — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:35:41 +0000

Review by westbury

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7629 7755

Website: http://www.westbury-london.co.uk

Tags: mediterranean, air conditioning, vegetarian dishes

The Westbury is a luxury 5 star hotel situated on Bond Street in Londonâ¬"s most exclusive fashion and boutique district. After undergoing an extensive Â£25 million refurbishment to all 246 bedrooms and suites and the fine dining restaurant Artisan - The Westbury leads a new direction of unrivalled luxury.

Guests can expect a warm greeting by our traditionally dressed doorman in top hats and enter the stunning lobby where discreet friendly hotel staff will check guests in swiftly. Suite guests can benefit from express check in or if pre-ordered a butler service, to personally take care of every requirement.

All rooms and suites have been individually designed with soft contemporary furnishings throughout, with soft neutral colours and modern prints. Flat screen TVs and the all the latest fashion and lifestyle magazines are standard in order to make guests feel home from home. The bathrooms are imperiously designed using fine marble stone imported specially from the Lucca and Bergamo quarries in Italy and are all equipped with rain forest showers and luxurious toiletries.

The penthouse - The St. Georges Suite, defines the ultimate in luxury London living and comes with your own personal butler. There is a spacious living quarter, a dining area for 16 persons, two separate bedrooms and a large terrace overlooking Hanover Square.

There are two additional terraced suites, The Berkley and The Hanover, which have been a favourite to past and present celebrities and well known patrons including Jackie Kennedy and Brigitte Bardot. Additional suites are all uniquely designed, all overlooking Bond Street and come fully equipped with separate living areas, dining rooms, cloak rooms and hall ways.

The Polo Bar, situated to the left off the lobby is renowned for its decadent cocktail list, professional knowledgeable staff and comfortable lounge style dÃ©cor and is enjoyed by many of Londonâ¬"s music and fashionable set. It serves the famous Caviar sandwich, Â£45, and black cherry lavender martini, Â£18.

Artisan, the art deco style fine dining restaurant is the latest addition to The Westbury and is headed by Executive Chef and Roux scholar, Andrew Jones. Artisan provides a unique gastronomic dining experience with dishes such as whole lobe of Vendee foie gras which serves two, medallion of monkfish, guanaja chocolate & butternut squash fondant with bourbon vanilla ice cream. All can be served with a choice selection of modern or aged wines from our cellar, with our house Sommelier to advise.

The Westbury also offers suites for private functions including The Pine Room, Mount Vernon, The Brighton and The Regency room. All are fully equipped with the latest IT technology and audio visual equipment and special menus can be catered for should they be required.

The Westbury is a luxury 5 star hotel situated on Bond Street in Londonâ¬"s most exclusive fashion and boutique district. After undergoing an extensive Â£25 million refurbishment to all 246 bedrooms and suites and the fine dining restaurant Artisan - The Westbury leads a new direction of unrivalled luxury.

Guests can expect a warm greeting by our traditionally dressed doorman in top hats and enter the stunning lobby where discreet friendly hotel staff will check guests in swiftly. Suite guests can benefit from express check in or if pre-ordered a butler service, to personally take care of every requirement.

All rooms and suites have been individually designed with soft contemporary furnishings throughout, with soft neutral colours and modern prints. Flat screen TVs and the all the latest fashion and lifestyle magazines are standard in order to make guests feel home from home. The bathrooms are imperiously designed using fine marble stone imported specially from the Lucca and Bergamo quarries in Italy and are all equipped with rain forest showers and luxurious toiletries.

The penthouse - The St. Georges Suite, defines the ultimate in luxury London living and comes with your own personal butler. There is a spacious living quarter, a dining area for 16 persons, two separate bedrooms and a large terrace overlooking Hanover Square.

There are two additional terraced suites, The Berkley and The Hanover, which have been a favourite to past and present celebrities and well known patrons including Jackie Kennedy and Brigitte Bardot. Additional suites are all uniquely designed, all overlooking Bond Street and come fully equipped with separate living areas, dining rooms, cloak rooms and hall ways.

The Polo Bar, situated to the left off the lobby is renowned for its decadent cocktail list, professional knowledgeable staff and comfortable lounge style dÃ©cor and is enjoyed by many of Londonâ¬"s music and fashionable set. It serves the famous Caviar sandwich, Â£45, and black cherry lavender martini, Â£18.

Artisan, the art deco style fine dining restaurant is the latest addition to The Westbury and is headed by Executive Chef and Roux scholar, Andrew Jones. Artisan provides a unique gastronomic dining experience with dishes such as whole lobe of Vendee foie gras which serves two, medallion of monkfish, guanaja chocolate & butternut squash fondant with bourbon vanilla ice cream. All can be served with a choice selection of modern or aged wines from our cellar, with our house Sommelier to advise.

The Westbury also offers suites for private functions including The Pine Room, Mount Vernon, The Brighton and The Regency room. All are fully equipped with the latest IT technology and audio visual equipment and special menus can be catered for should they be required.

The Chesterfield Hotel - Brilliant by candyshop

candyshop — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:05:18 +0000

Review by candyshop

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7491 2622

Website: http://www.redcarnationhotels.com

Tags: restaurant, air conditioning, bar / lounge bar

We have just returned from three days at the Chesterfield Mayfair, our second stay so far this year. It really is an excellent hotel in a great location with very pleasant, helpful staff.
We had a package deal which included tickets to the Tutankhamun exhibition with an unbelievable picnic lunch to take with us, lunch on the first day and afternoon tea on the third.

The service in the restaurant is impeccible, as is the food - don't miss lunch in Butlers.

The room was well presented and comfortable with all the small touches one would hope to find in a top London hotel.

We will be returning later in the year.

We have just returned from three days at the Chesterfield Mayfair, our second stay so far this year. It really is an excellent hotel in a great location with very pleasant, helpful staff.
We had a package deal which included tickets to the Tutankhamun exhibition with an unbelievable picnic lunch to take with us, lunch on the first day and afternoon tea on the third.

The service in the restaurant is impeccible, as is the food - don't miss lunch in Butlers.

The room was well presented and comfortable with all the small touches one would hope to find in a top London hotel.

We will be returning later in the year.

Claridge's Hotel - Best hot chocolate in London? by Hugo

Hugo — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:07:59 +0000

Review by Hugo

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7629 8860

Website: http://www.claridges.co.uk

Tags: posh, restaurant, tea room

Claridge's oozes old school luxury and is a fun place to have go for tea or meet up with people.

I met there yesterday and feel compelled to share the extra-ordinary sight of their hot chocolate. Here we go:

A Claridge's hot chocolate:
- 1 jug of thick, luxurious & hot chocolate
- 1 jug of warm milk
- A skewer of lightly flame-toasted marshmallows (bit of a bonus - dip away...)
- A few delicated looking biscuits thrown in for good measure

I am not a hot-chocolate fiend but I cannot imagine a more pucca or tasty hot chocolate in London or on the ski-slopes for that matter.

Luxury doesn't come cheap though...Claridge's oozes old school luxury and is a fun place to have go for tea or meet up with people.

I met there yesterday and feel compelled to share the extra-ordinary sight of their hot chocolate. Here we go:

A Claridge's hot chocolate:
- 1 jug of thick, luxurious & hot chocolate
- 1 jug of warm milk
- A skewer of lightly flame-toasted marshmallows (bit of a bonus - dip away...)
- A few delicated looking biscuits thrown in for good measure

I am not a hot-chocolate fiend but I cannot imagine a more pucca or tasty hot chocolate in London or on the ski-slopes for that matter.

Luxury doesn't come cheap though...