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The Ritz Review
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The Ritz
$$$$$, St. James's
Fodor's Review:
Memorialized in song by Irving Berlin, this hotel's very name conjures images of swagged curtains, handwoven carpets, and the smell of cigars, polish, and fresh lilies. The only thing that has been lost is a certain vein of moneyed naughtiness that someone like F. Scott Fitzgerald, at least, would have banked on. The bedrooms are bastions of pastel Louis XVI style, with gilded furniture and crystal chandeliers. The central lobby, with its chandelier and balconies circling above, is a photo opportunity waiting to happen. With a ratio of two staff members to every bedroom, you're guaranteed personal service despite the hotel's massive size. However, you'll have to sit up straight: Formal dress is encouraged, jackets are required in the bar and restaurant, and jeans are not allowed in public areas.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Faded luxury, faded service
Posted by DAVIS2007 from UK on 1/14/07
I stayed their one night in Jan 2007. Had booked a Deluxe room at a cost of around $800. Requested quiet room. It turned out to be next to a major refurbishment with hammering all night. Staff said (probably untruthfully) that there was no other room available. Size did not match description on web. Pretty decoration, but creaky floorboards, tatty furniture and plumbing not working. Bar staff incredibly rude. If you want a luxury hotel in London, go to one of the others.Great
Posted by Ross from Dallas on 5/30/06
I thought the Ritz in Paris was the best hotel I have stayed in until staying at the Ritz in London. The Deluxe King was what most would consider a Jr. Suite and of course very tastefuly done- especially since the renovation. The food & atmosphere was great as well. They are VERY serious about guest security and ask repeatedly if you are a guest, but in the long run it is for your protection. I would definitely stay there again.
INFO
- Address: 150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London, W1J 9BR
- Phone: 020/7493-8181
- Fax: 020/7493-2687
- Web site
- Hotel Details: 133 rooms
- In-room: safe, Internet.
- In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, gym, laundry service, parking (paid), no-smoking rooms.
- Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
- Tube: Piccadilly Circus
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