InterContinental London Park Lane

I have just come back from a weekend in London staying at the Intercontinental Hotel on Park Lane and just wanted to say what an abolutely fantastic hotel this is. I am used to staying in 5 star hotels and realise that expectations are high however I have to say the Interconti exceeded them.... the reason... the staff and the service! So many times the big hotels are faceless however this couldnt have been more different. Nothing was too much trouble and never have I found everyone to be so friendlt it was teh same whetehr is was reception, the doorman, concierge, the restaurant or housekeeping. They actually seemed to take pleasure and pride in their jobs which is rare these days. It isnt cheap but then you get what you pay for - or in the case of this hotel you actually get what you only hope to receive. We didnt eat in teh main restaurant but I did sample breakfast in both the cookbook cafe and the lobby lounge and both were outstanding. I cant recommend this hotel high enough.

Got a good price on a room for two nights in November. Booked with last minute dot com. Great location, service was good, breakfast both mornings was excellent. On criticism of the hotel was that room was a little on the small side... had a room facing an inner courtyard, possibly one of the cheaper rooms called " classic room". Rooms facing Park Lane looked bigger. Twin room, but with only two small single beds... not the usual 2 x double which you get in places like marriott... however got a great rate on the room, and overall though it was a very good hotel in an excellent location. Would stay here again.

I've stayed 1 night and I must say I was really happy I did.

Hotel location is great, next to Hyde Park and Green Park, close to Mayfair and Picaddilly Circus and next to bus stop, tube station and Hard Rock Café London.

Staff was very nice to me and helpful. Can't compain about the service. Easy check-in and check-out and concierge service very convenient.

The room I've booked through their own website was on 5th floor and was with a Hyde Park view. It was large, with comfy King size bed, non-smoking (as requested), B&O flat screen TV, desk, sofa/chair. Marble bathroom was well appointed and luxurious with power shower and large towels.

The only complain I can make is that there's no free internet access in room and Business Center access was with a fee. This should be included in rate as other 5* hotel do!

Housekeeping woke me up twice from 7.30am as I didn't put the "Do not disturb" sign on the door.

All in all, I can highly recommend this 5* hotel if you can get an affordable rate.