The Dorchester

My wife and I booked into The Dorchester to celebrate our anniversary and my birthday. We told the staff and were upgraded to a superior suite. While at the hotel we ate at the Alain Ducasse restaurant on the ground floor. All the staff, the room, the attention to detail and the hotel atmosphere were truly fantastic. Nothing could be faulted - we had champagne in the room, a surprise birthday cake, rose petals on the bed and a view over Hyde park. The staff greeted us by name, we were escorted to our room by the on-duty manager and the food in the Alain Ducasse restaurant beat some I have had in Michelin-starred restaurants in France. We paid a lot for the experience, but would not hesitate to go to this hotel again, for a celebration or for a relaxing week-end retreat. I give it 6 stars!

Afternoon tea at this outstanding hotel was the highlight of our 30th anniversery celebrations. Luxurious but not pretentious, the service could not have been better and all the staff excellent. Everything was personal and the food outstanding!

Considering what we got staying at The Russell, for very little less cost but torn wallpaper, very basic accomodation and indifferent service, we now rate The Dorchester as an excellent experience and true value for money. It is a time capsule of old fashioned courtesy and service in outstanding surroundings.

My husband and i stayed at The Dorchester for 1 night. We booked a deluxe room which was a large size room with a wonderful bathroom.

It was our anniversary upon arrival we were shown to our room and within 10 minutes of us being there we were suprised with chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne, what a lovely touch.

Everywhere we went in the hotel we were greeted by name and wished a happy anniversary.

I would recommend this hotel without a moments hesitation as it is in a great location, has excellent breakfast which we had in our room and is well appointed.