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Stay again, not likely

Advantages: Hyde Park conferences
Disadvantages: cost decor rooms and services

The Royal Lancaster is a Hotel that overlooks Hyde Park and is a common venue for conferences and the like. At a basic rate of about £250 a night it certainly can only be the conference centre for very major players in the business world. I recently had the displeasure of staying there and I am only glad that someone else footed the bill. I had a basic room with twin beds and a television, a small bathroom and a minibar. There were no tea or coffee ...
...I thought never mind, after a few bevies I would be OK, but even several drinks could not numb the discomfort of both the beds in my room, and the shower was cool at 3 am when I finally staggered into my room. The meal we had as a conference meal was pleasant enough but breakfast was a little stingy in portions and the fresh fruit had seen better days. The hotel has three restaurants each serving a speciality meal and we had the Thai in the Nipa ...

cabletow 07.11.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Royal Lancaster, London

Not impressed.

Advantages: Fantastic location, very impressive looking
Disadvantages: renovation work being carried out

I have just arrived back from a long weekend in London and I was not impressed with this hotel. The pictures depict this hotel as being very grand, but I'm not entirely sure these pictures are of this hotel. Disadvantages: renovation work is being carried out at the moment, and although it definitely needs it, I wasn't informed of this at the time of my booking. Our first room was extremely small and was not 4* material. I was grateful that the cold ...
...change rooms. The second room was much bigger and we had a lovely view of the air conditioning system, which ironically, didn't actually work in our room. With the mini-bar not being restocked daily and the terrible room service menu - there was a very limited choice available - take my advice and stock up on drinks and food. Advantages: the staff are all extremely helpful and the celebrity chef, Brian Turner, has his own restaurant in this hotel. ...

claireseaston 04.10.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Millennium Britannia Mayfair, London

A very nice hotel - Hilton's London Metropole

Advantages: A really nice good quality hotel
Disadvantages: Room could be updated a little

My boyfriend booked two nights in this hotel for me as a Christmas present. On arrival by tube it was very easy to find. The hotel is serviced by Edgware Road station on the Bakerloo, Distirct and Circle lines and so has excellent connections. It's impossible to miss the hotel on exiting the staion. Although we didn't use the buses there was a constant stream of them up and down Edgware Road. First impressions on walking into the hotel were brilliant. ...
...marble and luxury. The check-in service was excellent, and in spite of there being a queue we were sorted quickly and directed to the lifts to find our room. This hotel is huge, but the rooms and lifts well signed and easy to find. The room was lovely, with a massive comfortable bed and nice bathroom, usual hospitality tray etc. The view out of the window was nothing great, of a police station but in central London I have found very few hotels can ...

laukez88 27.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Hilton London Metropole, London

Can't fault it at all!

Advantages: Everything.
Disadvantages: Large building.

Wonderful is the word for this hotel. Everything about it is wonderful. The location is great. South Kensington is safe, clean and central. Kensington high street is a shoppers delight! The Natural History Museum is amazing for adults and children, is free and nearby. You would fill a whole day with a visit there easily. There are a choice of grocery stores and cafes in walking distance and transport links are excellent for bus, tube and cab. The ...
...24/7 and couldn't do enough for you. The service was 5 star. The accommodation is modern, clean, fresh, spacious, comfortable, quiet and family friendly. There are fantasic apartments here too with great kitchen facilities. I think it is also great value for money. It's not the cheapest 4 star place but it is a long way from the most expensive and in many ways it could be 5 star, particlarly with the service and location. Highly recommended. ...

Kimonokawaii 01.02.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Fraser Place Queens Gate, London

Brilliant hotel in London

Advantages: Spacious and quiet rooms, friendly and professional staff
Disadvantages: N/A

My wife and I stayed in this hotel in mid-december for her 30th Birthday as part of a trip to London. We were not dissappointed! We booked direct with the hotel (http://www.milenniumhotels.co.uk/). To start off with, the location is superb. It is literally around the corner from the Gloucester Road tube station. I'm not great with distances, but i would estimate it at 100-200 yards away. Great to dash to if it is raining. They also have secure undergound ...
...how much). Although the hotel says it is located in Harrington Gardens, the entrance is actually on a discreet undercover road between Harrington Gardens and Courtfield Road. As soon as you walk or drive through, it feels and oozes class. The main doors are opened by one of three concierge members, and you are immediately welcomed (some places look down their noses at guests - these people seem to want to help). We turned up early at midday (normally ...

sbenbow 13.12.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Millennium Gloucester, London


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