HotelChatter - London

London Keeps on Keeping On With All These New Hotels

JasonD — 2013-05-21T09:06:02-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/98243/HudsonLondon05131.jpg" class="top"> Will this be the Hudson London? If you thought <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/London%20Hotels">London</a> would be taking a break when it comes to hotel openings after a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/7/22/15436/7048/hotels/London%27s_Hot_Hotel_Scene_Keeps_Heating_Up_as_The_Olympics_Draw_Near">rather</a> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/9/23/85959/6875/hotels/We're_Chuffed_About_The_Latest_London_Hotel_News">frenetic</a> Olympic year, think again: the next few years look to be filled with all sorts of exciting stuff to keep us happy. Were listing the hotels we have our eyes on for you below, and stay tuned as we will be taking you inside when we can. - A rebirth rather than a brand new hotel, the former St. John Hotel <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/4/28/101253/253/hotels/London%92s_St._John_Hotel_Becomes_One_Leicester_Street_On_May_1">became</a> One Leicester Street on May 1, including a refurbished restaurant and outdoor terrace - Over in Kings Cross, the <a

The Manager of the Lancaster London Has Gone Off The Building

juliana — 2013-05-17T12:22:41-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Sally_Beck__Hotel_Manager__Lancaster_London__low_res_.jpg" class="top"> Last week, we had a general manager <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2013/5/2/163236/3567/hotels/The_Boy_In_The_Bubble%3A_Which_Portland_GM_Is_Camping_Out_In_Front_Of_His_Hotel%3F">living in a bubble</a> to promote his hotel. This week, a hotel manager has abseiled off the side of building to support a charity.Sally Beck, who works as manager of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Lancaster+London/local/1905">Lancaster London</a>, joined 100 thrill-seeking volunteers today in plunging down the side of the hotel, which is one of London's tallest hotels. Of course, they were all safely strapped in and wearing helmets but still, that's quite a big commitment to make. Yet the experience is worth it as all funds will go towards Springboard's Kickstart Programme, which supports young school and college leavers with their first step onto the career ladder. <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/abseilexample.JPG" class="top">A brave soul

Guests at No. 11 Cadogan Gardens in London Will Smell Superb During Their Stay

juliana — 2013-05-13T17:14:25-05:00

It's a truth universally acknowledged that luxury hotel guests are extremely picky about their bath toiletries. After all, no one wants to pay top dollar for a hotel room only to find a mall-store brand of shampoo and conditioner waiting for them in the shower. We ourselves are especially partial to Kiehl's, Red Flower, Bulgari or Asprey when we're paying over $400 a night.

Fortunately, guests at the No. 11 Cadogan Gardens, a former private members club turned boutique hotel, won't have to worry about the in-room toiletry selection. That's because a Sloane Street perfumery, Ormonde Jayne, is now supplying the 54 guestrooms with a variety of amenities.

Window Seats & Hyde Park Views at London Park Lane Hilton

JasonD — 2013-05-08T11:52:15-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/98243/ParkLaneHiltonView1.jpg" class="top"> We love a room with a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Killer%20View">view</a>, particularly when that room comes with a built-in window seat to enjoy it all. This combination can be found in the Executive rooms at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hilton+London+Park+Lane/local/2149">London Park Lane Hilton</a>; located on floors 18 to 27 (this shot is from the 20th floor). Youll take full advantage of being in one of the tallest buildings in the area. Views range from the greenery of Hyde Park and Knightsbridge/South Kensington, like in the above photo, to city views of Mayfair and the West End. As appealing as they are, the trade-off comes with the hotels exterior, which sticks out like a sore thumb at the eastern edge of

Cute, or Creepy? Grosvenor House Builds A Nursery For Kate Middleton's Baby

ASchechter — 2013-05-08T09:01:49-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Grosvenor_House_Royal_Nursery.jpg" class="top">Places like <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/4/27/161848/171/hotels/The_Goring_Will_Officially_See_Plenty_Royal_Action_Starting_Tomorrow_Night">The Goring</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/THE+STAFFORD+HOTEL/local/3295">The Stafford</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/4/17/1506/28610/hotels/London%27s_Park_Plaza_Hotels_Are_Dangling_a_Free_Night_for_Royal_Wedding_Guests">Park Plaza Hotels</a> were all quick to join in the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/royal%20wedding%20hotels">royal wedding mania</a> that took place two summers ago, but here's one hotel that seems to be starting a new trend: royal baby mania. London's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Grosvenor+House+Hotel/local/2209">Grosvenor House</a> has chosen to re-decorate one of its Premium Park suites in anticipation of Kate Middleton and Prince William's firstborn. Not that, like, the baby is actually planning to stay there (at this moment, it can't even digest its own food, so we don't see how it could be making hotel reservations), but, you know, just in case. "Suite Dreams" is a fully-equipped nursery, with a luxurious four-poster crib, hand-painted