The Cadogan Hotel

You cannot go wrong at the Cadogan if you're looking to experience a great hotel in a prime location. The shops of Knightsbridge are just around the corner....

Having previously stayed at the Cadogan last year, it was with a certain trepidation that I set forth to London, believing that the enjoyment of my previous visit could not possibly be equalled. How unnecessary that was. Indeed it would be fair to say that this second visit did not equal the first but in fact surpassed it, Let me explain. From the moment that I stepped from the cab and was greeted by a smiling concierge called Richie till the time that the ever helpful Stella at reception completed my checkout I could not have wished for a more completely relaxing quality experience.

My bags were taken and I was accompanied to my room which I found very clean, spacious and most comfortably appointed. Wi-Fi access was free and very speedy. (What a pleasant surprise these days) There is also a traditional turndown service with the next day’s weather forecast supplied, nice touch. Next morning breakfast was delivered bang on time with my previously ordered daily paper. What a great breakfast spread!! Small details perhaps but they provide the little touches that made my stay something extra special.

This tranquil and tastefully decorated hotel is in a fabulous central London location close to Harrods with countless restaurants and upmarket shopping opportunities within easy walking distance. Transport needs are well served with a traditional bus stop adjacent to the hotel and with Knightsbridge tube 5 minutes walk away. Any other transport requirements are routinely and professionally dealt with via Joe and Richie at the concierge desk. If there is a more friendly and informative pair in London I’ve yet to find them. If they can’t get you a table or a ticket no one can.

The Bar and Restaurant were well up to their previously set high standards with polite, swift and attentive service. All this and I haven’t yet even mentioned the Cadogan’s Oscar Wilde connection, Google it for yourself. On comparing this visit with my last one when I met Mr Gallo the General Manager, I think it’s safe to say that one could feel his experienced hand on the tiller of this tightly run luxury ship.

All too soon the time to return to Bonnie Scotland had arrived and as I was assisted into my cab I rued the fact that even Edinburgh’s finest cannot compete with this London Gem.

I have stayed at The Cadogan both for business and on a family vacations and every time the service has been uniquely personal and warm, in way that cannot be acheived by coporate properties close by.

The restaurant has an excellent take on modern british cuisine that even wins over italians and spanish.