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Another Reviewer Enjoys Luxury at the May Fair London

March 27, 2007 at 9:30 AM | 0 Comments

While the UK Times reviewer might've enjoyed a stay at the newly refurbished Radisson May Fair Hotel just a couple of months ago, rival paper the Guardian had to have a go this time. And rather than complaining about dry scrambled eggs at breakfast, reviewer Tom Robbins had a small rave about one of the most well-known (expensive) hotels in London. He was plenty pleased just with the view inside his own rom:

There's the marble floor, winged pink leather chair, an entire wall covered in pink cowhide, a fire that comes on at the touch of a remote control, and a huge freestanding bath with waterproof TV.

Furthering our suspicion that Robbins doesn't get out much, he only almost complains about the lobby design (it's Asian-influence style is a bit unoriginal) but everything redeems itself simply by appearing luxurious enough. And who are we to complain anyway: the May Fair will definitely look fancier than our own pad. Robbins does reiterate that the latest Radisson overhaul has made a 400-room slightly decaying monster into a nearly boutique style place--if you can say that when there are 400 room-keys hanging behind reception--but the prices still match the traditional May Fair image, especially for a "signature suite" like the one Robbins scored.

He also gives the tip that their website occasionally offers double rooms from as low as 155 pounds ($300) which is definitely a bargain for the most expensive property on the British Monopoly gameboard.

[Photo: TripAdvisor]

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