Claridge's

Had the most amazing 3 nights stay in Claridges mid August. I was brought away by my husband to celebrate my 40th birthday and on our arrival we found a bottle of Laurent Perrier Champagne on ice and a plate with hand made chocolates and happy birthday written in chocolate all courtesy of the hotel. We booked a superior king room and got a lovely room on the 4th floor over looking a side street. We had a choice of an art deco room or a traditional decor and opted for the traditional which was understated and lovely. It had a large king size bed mirrored bedside lockers a writing desk and lounge chair. I then had my own dressing room with wardrobes and a fab mirrored dressing table which then led into the bathroom which was original 1920 s decor but updated with a shower head the size of an average dinner plate! They had a switch in the bathroom so you could opt to listen to the tv/cd player while in there. The toiletries were Asprey s Purple water range - fabulous with shower gel, shampoo and conditioner available along with a silver dish of cotton buds and the usual sewing kit etc., They had this really clever button pad system on each bedside locker with a valet, maid and privacy button. If you opted for the privacy button it would light up outside your room and no one would bother you (do not disturb without the hassle of hanging a sign on the door). We could have had a valet come in to unpack but to be honest was far to concious of my suitcase and its contents for that! You can leave your shoes outside your door in the evening and they will polish them for you free of charge. They changed the fruit in your room daily. We ordered breakfast the first day and although the room was huge we were bemused as to where we would eat it as no obvious side table. The waiter arrived in with a hostess trolley - he pulled out 2 side leaves and dressed the table with linen etc., breakfast in silver platters individual cooling buckets for our selected juices.... there was even a little box full of dried fruit and nuts with a little tag which said "for your elevenses". The attention to detail is amazing yet the staff friendly and you don't feel fawned over. There is a clever brass plaque on the wall beside lift door on each floor telling you were this lift is situated on the ground floor i.e. you will exit to the right of the concierge desk. The lifts have sofa's in them! While flicking through the hotel information book one day I came across suggested jogging routes ranging from 1.5 - 5 kms and a map mapping out the routes.The dress code is smart casual and they dont encourage cameras in the public areas as a privacy policy to anyone famous staying there. (didnt spot anyone while we were there). The bar is small and cozy with an extensive cocktail range and very nice nibbles courtesy of the waiter. We ate at Gordon Ramsays at Claridges on the evening of my birthday and it was fab. We opted for the tasting menu and although 7 courses long you didn't have that christmas day feeling when you were done (nor did you need to stop off for chips on the way home!) . The hotel is excellently located around the corner from Bond St tube station, Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street. We paid L360 per night not including breakfast which was a further L32 per person. Although expensive we felt we had got value for money. We would definetely go back - next time before christmas as would love to see the foyer decorated with christmas trees etc., Go if you can its worth the expense - you only live once.

Stayed at Claridge's for four days in August 2008. The hotel is certainly not cheap, but if you accept that any hotel is worth these prices, then Claridge's certainly is. The room was an excellent size, and the Art Deco detailing was exquisite. All of the furnishings were wonderful, and all modern conveniences were supplied. However, what truly distinguishes Claridge's is the service. Everyone receives perfect service, whether they are the Grand Duke of Luxembourg (very possible at this hotel) or an ordinary visitor. By the second day, each elevator operator knew me and knew which floor I wanted. When I made the reservation, I had told the hotel I was celebrating a milestone birthday, and on my birthday upon my return to my room there was a small (and delicious) birthday cake. The entire staff is invariably pleasant and there to serve. What is amazing is that they remain in the background discreetly when you don't need them, but somehow sense when you want them, and are there before you even summon them. I cannot imagine a better hotel. If only I could afford to go more often.

I went with my wife to the Claridge's in London for a two day vacation. We had reserved a superior room. For some reason, they upgraded us to the junior suite.

The junior suite had been recently renovated. It was elegant (30s art deco) and confortable. A subtle flower smell was floating all around, a bottle of Laurent Perrier Champagne waiting for us. The room was big and confortable and the living room was very big. It made our stay a blast. The whole suite was maybe 90 sqm. The turn down service was also very well done, with a number of indirect lights giving a very cosy atmosphere, the fatly padded slippers for our feet, a bottle of water should we be thirsty in the night, new towels, etc etc... Every detail was attended to. Even their shower was exceptional- a Head shower and a shoulder shower!!!

We had the tea ceremony at 17:00. the ambiance was very refined, the service good, the tea and pastries very tasty. paying for this indulgence 35 GBP We however skipped the sandwiches and the champagne saving around 50 extra GBP. The morale: nice experience, but veeery expensive. But this is London...

The hotel is centrally located, 10 mins walk from picadilly circus, 20 mins from the theater district.

There is nothing i can say negative about this hotel apart from the fact it was expensive, (but worth the money if u can afford it), Staff was courteous and friendly, ambiance was superb, make u feel like royalty. They even have a couch in the elevator!!!

I Strongly recommend it for a 2 day romantic getaway.