HotelChatter - Tag: London Hotel Reviews

London: The Sofitel London at Heathrow Goes High-Tech on TV

amandak — 2008-10-09T09:35:42-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Sofitel_Heathrow_TV.jpg" class="imgborder"> We already figured out that the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sofitel+London+Heathrow+T5/ian/258377">Sofitel London Heathrow T5</a> is pretty high on the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/8/11/7153/99052/hotels/Sofitel_Bring_High_Tech_Luxury_to_Heathrow_s_T5_">high-tech</a> side of hotel life, what with its complicated air-conditioner controls, referred to by tech-friendlier guests as "cool gizmos".But now there is high-tech TV as well. The Acentic Panorama system just launched in the Heathrow Sofitel and this is meant to be a mix of on-demand and interactive TV services that should probably satisfy pretty much anyone. We're usually pretty fussy about this, but it certainly doesn't sound too bad to get this:<blockquote>access to 500 international satellite TV channels and up to 250 movies - all available totally on demand and with the ability to pause, fast-forward and rewind the

London: Sofitel Bring High-Tech Luxury to Heathrow's T5

amandak — 2008-08-11T10:24:41-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Sofitel_Heathrow_Room.jpg" class="imgborder"> It's early days in the life of the new <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sofitel+London+Heathrow+T5/ian/258377">Sofitel London Heathrow</a> which is the only hotel that directly connects to the airport's <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/T5%20at%20LHR">Terminal 5</a>. The hotel soft opened in July but should now be fully functioning. And it's not your average airport hotel either. The concept architect was Stephen Williams (Conrad Hotel in Chelsea Harbour) with the interiors designed by Khuan Chew who worked on the Burj al Arab.<blockquote> Themes of country and continent resonate throughout the hotel; in the entrance lobby Antarctica takes central stage with a dramatic water fountain centrepiece commissioned from RHS Chelsea winner David Harber.</blockquote>Khuan Chews also created one of the most swank suites we've heard about in an airport

London: Snapshot :: Snow in London

juliana — 2008-03-27T12:45:40-05:00

Taken from the lobby restaurant inside the Baglioni Hotel in London this past weekend.

Read our full review here.

London: Inside the Baglioni Hotel in London

juliana — 2008-03-26T13:14:16-05:00

Over the Easter weekend we took a mini-trip to London with a friend and stayed at the Baglioni Hotel overlooking Hyde Park in Kensington. In fact, we took this deal that we found on Tablet Hotels: three nights for the price of two at 230 pounds a night which included daily breakfast and a chocolate Easter Egg.

And we're going to tell you upfront that we liked this hotel a lot. Location, rooms, price, and free internet--this place had it all.

Our video tour is a little dark but don't worry, there are plenty of pictures after the jump.

London: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park: What You Get For Your Money

Annabel — 2008-02-22T11:58:22-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/mohydeparkext.jpg" class="imgborder">Earlier this week, we scoped out some <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/2/20/01734/8721/hotels/Finding_the_Cheapest_Rates_for_Mandarin_Oriental_in_London">"cheap" rates</a> for the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/2/20/01734/8721/hotels/Finding_the_Cheapest_Rates_for_Mandarin_Oriental_in_London">Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel</a> in London. Although a rate of $477 was the cheapest we could find, that's still a deal for a Mandarin Oriental (ie. MO NYC has a $900+ rate.)So what's this Mandarin Oriental like and is it worth our American dollars? For starters, let's talk location. The hotel backs onto Hyde Park, but it's also across the road from Harvey Nichols department store and is just minutes from Harrods and surrounding Knightsbridge designer stores. What's more, you're within a stone's throw of Buckingham Palace as well, and can witness the procession of the Household Cavalry from the comfort of your very