Claridge's

It was quite simply - WONDERFUL. We stayed just one night, a special treat for my husbands birthday. Everything about this place is just so special, including the staff who dont care if you arrive with or without matching suitcases. As far as they are concerned whilst staying at their hotel you will be treated like royalty. The hotel is steeped in history and it all adds to the ambience. I cannot recall the last time I had such a fabulous nights sleep in a hotel, the pillows are to die for. Ate late lunch in

the reading room and it was fantastic and considering you are in the heart of Mayfair the price was very good. The food was excellent and the service superb, if you want cheap and cheerful and continental breakfast this is not the place for you if, on the other hand, you want to be spoilt to death, made to feel very special and dont mind spending a little bit more

then this is the place for you.

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I thought I would rewrite my review on Claridges as I have stayed here quite a few times recently and I have nothing but praise for it. Having stayed at quite a few hotels in central London now ( a lot which I am indifferent about and therefore can't be bothered to write about) I have decided that this really is one of the best options around. The staff are so friendly, it doesn't take long for them to recognise you and understand and adhere to your preferences without being asked to. The manager is always knocking around and will introduce himself readily, going out of his way to help a guest in any way he can. No mater what type of room you are in it will be huge, bathrooms might be old but they are clean and the baths themselves are always extra long and super deep perfect for a relaxing soak at the end of a hard days shopping or work! Furnishings are old but spotless and the beds are the most comfortable I have ever slept in. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating too with Gordon Ramseys downstairs if you want to splash out on fine dining or the hotels own restaurant wth equally fine dining at surprisingly affordable prices (three course set menu around L40 including little extra amuse bouches etc) or you can opt for room service which is of surprisingly high quality although a somewhat pricier option. All in all, as long as you are not looking for something ultra modern, you won't go wrong with Claridges!

I have just been fortunate to come back from my second stay at the world's most perfect hotel. From the moment the taxi pulls up outside and a white gloved hand whisks away the luggage, to the bed so large and comfortable I can lie across it without touching the sides, the unobtrusive turndown service that includes replacing my supermarket bookmark with a claridge's own, the unique and delicious cocktails in the bar, the immaculate and delectable breakfast, to the ability of the doorman to summon up a taxi (and my case at the same moment) from an empty london street, everything is immaculate.

But most of all, Claridges delivers on service. Without distinguishing in any way between the tourist who has saved up for a once in a lifetime treat, the jaded business man on a regular visit, or blue blooded european royalty, the standard of service is pitched perfectly. Despite the number of guests, everyone is made to feel a valued individual - if you mention on checking in that you are going to the theatre that evening, the next day you will be asked if you enjoyed the show.

Of course you pay for this and if you just want a bed for a night in london, you won't appreciate this hotel. If you want trendy, cutting edge fashion, it wont appeal either. But if you want a taste of possibly the most famous vintage hotel, there is only one claridges.