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6 Μάιος 2024
What an extraordinary surprise this gem of a hotel is! From the moment we walked through the stunning pink door we were in love. The friendly, warm staff made us feel not only genuinely welcome but also like family members coming home . A free upgrade was an appreciated gesture (my sister and I were celebrating birthdays) as was the lovely tarte and handwritten note by the concierge waiting for us in the room. We have stayed in some of Londons better known hotels (Browns, Rosewood, Langham) and, although they were all excellent, we feel this is the most unique, beautiful and comfortable of them all. We were thrilled with the upgrade as the basic room might have been a bit tight. But the attention to detail not only in the room but in the rest of the hotel was phenomenal. Let‘s start with the room. The crisp linens, light as feather duvets, fluffiest towels, luxurious bathrobes (how tempted I was to buy one!) and slippers, Dyson hair dryer, Ortigia bath products - it was obvious that much time and thought had been given to the choices made. The decor not only in the rooms but throughout the hotel made it stand out as unique. Designed by Martin Brudnizki, the wall paper choices, lacquer paint colors - how many layers did they need to get that perfect sheen in the halls and on the doors? - the materials used to cover the chairs and couches, the tiles in the breakfast room and the downstairs restaurant, oh they made us feel faint from gasping at their rich beauty. The Murano chandeliers and mirrors brought back memories of years gone by. And the artwork - an eclectic collection worthy of a museum! The Nook, a library type room for guests only was my favorite place to sip a coffee while reading the paper in utter peace, with only the fire in the open fireplace crackling away. Drinks and nibbles (how delicious the truffled grilled cheese sandwich was!) at the rooftop bar „Flute“ was a lively affair, a table on the outside Terrasse must be much sought after in the warm weather. Although we are normally not breakfast eaters, the breakfast room was so pleasant, as was the staff, that we indulged every morning. Excellent croissants (hard to find these days), steel cut porridge, sour dough toast, freshly made juices - a perfect start to the day. I could go on and on, but let me return to where I started. The staff. From the front desk, to the housekeeping staff, the restaurant staff and the concierges, they were all efficient, attentive, friendly, humorous and helpful. We were truly sad to leave and will definitely be back again.
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