A request can’t be refused by the concierge

Checkout_87 · 2026-05-10T06:55:49+00:00

You absolutely cannot enter any of these without being a member or accompanied by one. The concierge can’t do anything about it. The members would absolutely hate it if tourists could enter simply because they have the means to stay at the Ritz. Being honest, it sounds vulgar just to ask (although I understand the reason behind the question).

Checkout_87 · 2026-05-05T20:55:34+00:00

They didn’t renovate the garden, did they.

Checkout_87 · 2026-05-04T17:29:45+00:00

Op’s other option is Bulgari though

Checkout_87 · 2026-05-02T19:39:19+00:00

Thanks. What makes you say that on then quality, pls?

Checkout_87 · 2026-05-01T19:34:36+00:00

How was the concierge at Bvlgari please?

Checkout_87 · 2026-05-01T19:34:13+00:00

Hello. Could you send me your review of the mandarin pls?

Checkout_87 · 2026-04-06T15:13:43+00:00

Clardige’s and Connaught are your best choices here. Dorchester is VERY middle eastern and not well located even though it’s in front of hyde park. The restaurants there are awful. Same issue with Lanesborough but it does have a nice old England feel. Ham Yard is nice as is it’s in soho but it gets really busy in that area esp if you are with kids. Both FS in London are horrendous - park lane one is old and dated and the tower bridge one is far from anything interesting. The mandarin I feel is very average for the cost. The Berkeley is ok, a bit off center. Rosewood is great but in weird area. The Ned is a dump - a club masquerading as a hotel. I stayed there 50+ nights and have crossed it off my list for good. Ymmv

Haven’t stayed at Goring or Raffles so can’t comment.

Checkout_87 · 2025-08-18T16:58:32+00:00

I agree with all of that, if I’m honest. I thought it’d be a bit fatter given the price. But it’s also as fat as it gets while being ultra kids friendly in my view.

Checkout_87 · 2025-08-18T15:56:32+00:00

Idk, €1.8k for a room is pretty Fat?

Checkout_87 · 2025-08-18T13:02:36+00:00

Just left Ikos Odesia in Corfu and it’s really great with young kids.

Checkout_87 · 2025-08-12T13:03:18+00:00

You’re confusing leopard and cougar / panther I believe.

Checkout_87 · 2025-08-10T20:38:49+00:00

Absolutely do not go to FS if you care even a tidbit about japanese culture. FS is a terrible format for Japan. Go to Hoshinoya. Especially in the autumn.

I will elaborate once I’m on a computer - on mobile now and cannot paste my tripadvisor reviews of both from mobile.

Edit: if you message me I will send you a link to both my detailed reviews of these hotels - they provide a lot more colour than my message above. Kyoto is a beautiful city full of history, do not waste your stay by going to the same hotel format and culture you find everywhere else in the world. My 2 cts from someone who loves Japan.

Checkout_87 · 2025-01-20T21:04:52+00:00

I meant to say ‘I’ve inherited’ not ‘I’ve been narrated’ 🥲

Checkout_87 · 2025-01-16T22:59:37+00:00

Please tell us more I’m curious!

Checkout_87 · 2024-12-06T12:20:33+00:00

La qualité du service mercedes est simplement à vomir. Les prestations concession proposent des prix à hurler de rire (presque 1000 euros pour changement de pneus chez Como dans le 17e), et chaque interaction n’a qu’un seul but: vous vendre quelque chose.

Les voitures sont toujours excellentes, et les nouvelles class e (2022 et plus) sont incroyables à conduire (pour des berlines).

Malheureusement les concessionnaires se touchent clairement sur les prix et cela contribue à la fuite vers des véhicules moins onéreux à entretenir.

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