On a slightly different an interesting one opening in Crouch End (though serviced apartments). middle of this year.
On a slightly different an interesting one opening in Crouch End (though serviced apartments). middle of this year.
I stayed in Great Scotland Yard before Christmas - that was nice. The cocktail bar was excellent. Wanted to try out the OWO round the corner on Whitehall but my boss bagged the freebie for there. On a more reasonable level (ie ones I can actually afford to pay for) I quite like the Thistle hotels (one in Barbican is a good location) and love the Z Hotels as well - basic but very comfortable, and normally lovely people working there. Used the one on City Road a few time - again also a great location.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat Vegas
Heh, makes me recall a bit of AWIMB antiquity, the OXO tower. A review:Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
"When my boyfriend told me he wanted to take me up the Oxo Tower for my birthday, I was a bit hesitant at first because I didn't really think it was my scene. How wrong I was! I mean, yeah, so it's a bit of a strain on the old back pocket, and I admit I did feel a bit uncomfortable initially. But a couple of cocktails helped me relax and soon I was really getting into it - we carried on well into the night. It was a great experience and I really loved it - so much so that I won't let my boyfriend take me anywhere else now! So if anyone ever wants to take you up the Oxo Tower, just throw caution to the wind and go for it!"
Rachel
I stayed at the W in Leicester Square a couple of times. A bit poncey, silver globes everywhere, bit too modern for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
I do recall the bar was absolutely crawling with top totty at the time. If i’d been 25 years younger and all that stuff…
Bit too central for me - but I can imagine the views were niceQuote:
Originally Posted by 7sisters
A classic chiefQuote:
Originally Posted by Chief Arrowhead
I can't remember ever staying in a hotel in London. Never been a need.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat Vegas
[QUOTE=Pat Vegas;4276582]On a slightly different an interesting one opening in Crouch End (though serviced apartments). middle of this year.[/QUOTE
Stayed at Ham Yard when it opened, the Grosvenor, Dorchester, many times following an annual industry bashes. The Hampshire, in a room with a very nice 4 poster that overlooked Leicester Square but I still have a soft spot for The Langham. :)
I always liked The Rathbone. Very comfy beds and great location.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat Vegas
[QUOTE=7sisters;4276589]Ham Yard is one that has caught my eye - must try itQuote:
Originally Posted by Pat Vegas
Fairly sure I have been to the bar there. You might be surprised...Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
Charlotte Street Hotel is also nice - never stayed there but had a big screening room where I went a few times. Actually think I might have seen the preview of Anchorman there. Great nibbles as well pre-screening. I said nibbles
Used to meet my dealer in Charlotte Street Hotel....she was also a dominatrix, better never went there. The bar at Rathbone is very nice, great selection of single maltsQuote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
To stay: The SavoyQuote:
Originally Posted by Pat Vegas
To drink: Claridges or The Connaught
To dine: The Ritz
Tackiest, most chavtastic: The Dorchester
Certainly agree about the Dorchester - although I did once meet Anna Friel there :love:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
I thought she was a lesbonian la?Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
I've had a couple of memorable meals in China Tang at The Dorchester, but the rest of it is squalid.
All women are to some degree tbfQuote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Anyway, back in five
I like the Lobby of the Savoy and the dining etc. but the rooms are not to my taste.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Quite like the Carlton Tower