While the hotel is really lovely - our room was an upgraded “Club Room” in the basement with a view of the dumpsters. Comfortable beds and clean - but so loud at 7 in the morning when the staff sorted the garbage into the dumpsters. Were we relegated to the dungeons? Felt like it.
When arriving/leaving the hotel, we felt like telemarketers calling during dinner - unwelcome. Very weird vibe from the staff - not once were we greeted with a smile, nod or a polite hello (despite saying hello). One notable exception - a friendly welcome to the delicious English breakfast.
The Theatre Bar is charming with its little stage and decor. But again, the bartender didn’t engage at all. Perhaps she didn’t speak English? I wouldn’t know because she didn’t even speak to tell us the price of our drinks - just turned the Interac terminal to face us.
I’ve stayed here previously (5 years ago) and it has changed drastically. It’s still a gorgeous looking hotel but the staff don’t seem to like the guests or each other.
Not sure that I would stay here again? While it’s a gorgeous old hotel with a cute little bar, with a fab location close to Hyde Park, and walking distance to pubs and 2 Tube stations - it’s unfortunate that the staff are so unwelcoming.