Advantages: A landmark hotel Disadvantages: It's a long way from home
...Before we start, a warning. This is a long review - you might want to go and get a cup of tea and a couple of biscuits before you start reading. I got a bit carried away.
Are we ready? OK, let's go and visit one of the world's classic hotels.
Background to our visit
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Back in February I placed a booking with Exodus (an 'adventure travel' company) for a trip to Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas with a stay in Delhi at either end of visit. I'd rejected the flight inclusive option (because it used Gulf Air) and splashed out many years worth of Virgin Flying Club 'miles' on two economy tickets for my husband and myself. I love Delhi and I wanted some extra time to see a couple of the museums and monuments so I booked the flights a day early on the way out and a day late on the way back. Consequently I needed to find...
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Advantages: CLEAN, LOCAL IDEAL TO COMMUTE Disadvantages: CRAMPED SPACE
...When I decided on a short break down to London, I was totally stumped on somewhere to stay that was really close to the main attractions and also steered by the price.
The CorusHotel Hyde Park looked to be in an ideal location just 5 minutes walk from Lancaster Gate Tube station (100 yards)and 15 minutes away from Heathrow Airport where I had flown into perfect I thought.
This hotel overlooks the infamous Hyde Park, hence the name and was only 3 stops from shoppers paradise.
As you approach the hotel you firstly spot the restaurant which is located at the front, you need to walk past this and turn right at the corner of the building to enter the reception, here you are greeted by two members of staff on the reception and there is also a concierge on hand to assist you with your bags.
Check-in process was really simple...
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Advantages: Handy for the metro Disadvantages: Lousy location, unbelievably noisy
...Let me start with a quote from their website:-
"Amongst all the 5 star luxury hotels in New Delhi, India, Jaypee Siddharth stands tall as a beacon to the comfort hungry Traveller... where your every wish is pampered, where every member of the staff and every facility is dedicated to make you return to this Boutique luxury hotel... time after time. We are one of the finest 5 Star Hotels in New Delhi, India, which provide all luxuries to appease our esteemed guests."
Hmm, sounds lovely doesn't it? Read on and I'll tell you what it's REALLY like!
Background
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In June this year, my husband and I went off to India for a trip with Exodus to go trekking in Ladakh, in the Indian Himalayas. Our trip included three nights in Delhi at a hotel called the Jaypee Siddarth - one night at the beginning and two at the end. I...
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