What People Are Saying About The London NYC

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The Scene – An aura of glamour pervades the hotel's lobby with its hand-done murals and marble floors. Refined lounging happens at the adjacent bar and restaurant, where gourmet food is served at shimmering banquettes. Savvy travels should check out the lobby's Quintessentially concierge desk, the first branch of the renowned international private concierge service to hit a U.S. hotel. – – The Details – Most of the 562 rooms at this sky-scraping oasis are spacious two-room suites, many with views of Central Park. The sitting areas feature mod rocking chairs, comfy…

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Save Money:
In homage to the hotel's name, calls to London are free from the room phones for up to eight hours every day.
The Extras:
Each room comes equipped with free wireless internet. Better yet, you can hook up your computer to the room's flat-screen TV.
Know Before You Go:
Some of the bathrooms come with double shower heads and no tub, while others feature a tub and separate, one-head shower. If you're big on baths, be sure to request a tub; the price is the same.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “By far, the best value for luxury, location and service.”
  2. “The view was pleasant, the hotel was quiet, the service was attentive.”
  3. “Staff is friendly and attentive and views from the Pinnacle suites overlooking the Park are breathtaking.”
  4. “Size is intimate, views are good.”
  5. “The ambience is great - casual.”
  6. “Ultra comfy rooms and ambience, excellent staff, fantastic restaurant!”
dessert
75.0% positive
  1. “Chantilly cream doesn't taste good on the scones.”
  2. “Went for afternoon tea, and they had the cheek to serve whipped cream with my scones, probably thinking that a stupid American like me wouldn't know the difference.”
drinks
70.0% positive
  1. “My friend ordered a nice red wine (one of the most expensive ones on the menu); the waiter a) knocked the bottle neck on the wine glass b) dripped wine on the table.”
  2. “Split into two parts, you walk into the "living area" which boasts a big screen TV, a large desk, free wireless internet, a rounded sofa and coffee table - really awesome space.”
  3. “have been to many places for afternoon tea and I can honestly say that this was the worst afternoon tea that I have ever experienced.”
  4. “The bar and lounge are cool to hang out, but i have a personal issue with the Gordon Ramsey restaurants because i always leave feeling hungry and poor.”
  5. “Went for afternoon tea, and they had the cheek to serve whipped cream with my scones, probably thinking that a stupid American like me wouldn't know the difference.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “had such a great time at that restaurant, love the tapas-style food serving, it is an epitome of the saying that 'good things come in small packages'!”
  2. “Can't get enough of their wonderful food and very professional yet friendly service.”
  3. “Phenomenal food, excellent service”
  4. “The food is stunning but the portions are so small, which is nice as a one off, but a pain if you want a nice hearty breakfast.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “My friend ordered a nice red wine (one of the most expensive ones on the menu); the waiter a) knocked the bottle neck on the wine glass b) dripped wine on the table.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Also a good place to spot celeb-s.”
  2. “had such a great time at that restaurant, love the tapas-style food serving, it is an epitome of the saying that 'good things come in small packages'!”
  3. “This has been my favorite restaurant for months now, my boyfriend and I go there so often we know the server's names.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “My friend ordered a nice red wine (one of the most expensive ones on the menu); the waiter a) knocked the bottle neck on the wine glass b) dripped wine on the table.”
  2. “The view was pleasant, the hotel was quiet, the service was attentive.”
  3. “Staff is friendly and attentive and views from the Pinnacle suites overlooking the Park are breathtaking.”
  4. “Can't get enough of their wonderful food and very professional yet friendly service.”
  5. “Ultra comfy rooms and ambience, excellent staff, fantastic restaurant!”
  6. “had two friends who stayed at the London hotel too, and stayed the night there with them, hotel service is excellent, room is ultra comfy yet chic, I have an apt here in nyc, but whenever if there is a need to stay in a hotel, I would definitely choose ”
  7. “By far, the best value for luxury, location and service.”
  8. “Phenomenal food, excellent service”
  9. “This has been my favorite restaurant for months now, my boyfriend and I go there so often we know the server's names.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Normally when i travel to NYC i choose one of the Meat Packing hotels which are closer to my office, but I found a seductive offer on a nice room so it was worth trying it out and it more than paid for cab rides.”
  2. “They have a great pre-fixie lunch available which is the best value (2 course for $25 and 3 for $35).”
  3. “By far, the best value for luxury, location and service.”
  4. “The food is stunning but the portions are so small, which is nice as a one off, but a pain if you want a nice hearty breakfast.”
  5. “My friend ordered a nice red wine (one of the most expensive ones on the menu); the waiter a) knocked the bottle neck on the wine glass b) dripped wine on the table.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/09/11

WOW!

by ExpectTheBest

Our company chose The London NYC for our hotel stay, meeting room, and dining experience. The hotel rooms were beyond our expectations. They were the most spacious in NYC. They were immaculate and beautiful and very well priced considering the space and luxury. The staff was wonderful. The meeting room was perfect for our function and the catering was spot on. We toured the Maze and ate a wonderful lunch which was absolutely a perfect reflection of the hotel, Elegance, Quality, and Customer Service. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/23/09

Feels like Downtown, but in Midtown...

by jay2002

Normally when i travel to NYC i choose one of the Meat Packing hotels which are closer to my office, but I found a seductive offer on a nice room so it was worth trying it out and it more than paid for cab rides. Had a brilliant stay. The hotel is really near perfect, with downtown cool but in midtown. Rooms are gorgeous and tasteful in subtle tones with a bit of mirror accents (similar to the look in their West Hollywood location). Front desk and concierge are great. Size is intimate, views are good. The gym on the 4th floor is really lovely and has new equipment that made it a pleasure to go down, also lots of TVs on all the cardio gear, with headphones provided. The bar and lounge are cool to hang out, but i have a personal issue with the Gordon Ramsey restaurants because i always leave feeling hungry and poor. The food is stunning but the portions are so small, which is nice as a one off, but a pain if you want a nice hearty breakfast. This should not be a problem as there are lots of options for food - breakfasts on 7th (pain quotidienne is on 58th) and ample dinners on 9th (hell's kitchen). Location can't be beat for Moma (1 block), Central Park, time warner center, new Art & Design Museum, and a 25 min walk to Metropolitan. A direct subway line puts you in Soho in 15 minutes. Really i have to say a great choice for tasting Manhattan while working, i would go back very soon.

  • Pros: Great overall hotel
  • Cons: At the restaurant, tiny tiny portions!
2 Star Rating: Below Average

07/03/08

Unimpressed with Afternoon Tea

by Petley

I decided to try the London Bar for afternoon tea. I have been to many places for afternoon tea and I can honestly say that this was the worst afternoon tea that I have ever experienced. The following are my reasons:

1. They served Chantilly cream instead of clotted cream with the scones. Chantilly cream on scones doesn't compare with clotted cream. Chantilly cream doesn't taste good on the scones.

2. There was only one of each kind of dessert. We were a table of two and usually at other places they give you two of each kind of dessert so that each person can try each one. It was kind of difficult splitting a lemon tart and fruit tart in half.

3. For the sandwiches they gave two of each kind except for the egg salad sandwich. There was only one egg salad sandwich.

4. There were two raisin scones and both only had two raisins in each. Come on! They might as well have been plain scones.

5. At all the other places I've been to for afternoon tea, they used tea leaves. The London Bar just uses plain tea bags.

6. The service was so-so. We sat there for a good ten minutes before someone came by to give us a menu.

I really love Gordon Ramsay and I'm still a big fan of his. However, I have to say I was terribly disappointed with the afternoon tea at the London Bar. Perhaps lunch and dinner are better options at the London Bar but they definitely need to improve their afternoon tea service.

3 Star Rating: Average

05/06/08

Traditional Afternoon Tea

by jeneepha

Went for afternoon tea, and they had the cheek to serve whipped cream with my scones, probably thinking that a stupid American like me wouldn't know the difference. When asked if they had proper clotted cream, the reply was no. NO???? One word... scham!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/05/08

Phenomenal food, excellent service

by wtaw71

This has been my favorite restaurant for months now, my boyfriend and I go there so often we know the server's names... Can't get enough of their wonderful food and very professional yet friendly service. I always get the fois gras/quail and the asparagus salad. The scallops are sublime, so are their fish entrees. They have a great pre-fixie lunch available which is the best value (2 course for $25 and 3 for $35). Order the beet salad at lunch - yummy! The dinne menu is more elaborate and worth the money. The ambience is great - casual. Also a good place to spot celeb-s.

  • Pros: Wonderful food, great service
  • Cons: Pricey, albeit worth it

The Details on The London NYC

Place Categories:

  • excellent hotel service
  • wonderful tapasstyle food
  • beautiful rooms
  • attentive staff
  • good view
  • best value
  • worst afternoon tea
  • nice red wine
  • really love gordon ramsay
  • really near perfect hotel
  • brilliant stay
  • stupid american
  • big screen tv
  • comfy bed
  • great ambience
  • love rihga
  • comfy ultra
  • big rounded sofa
  • big free wireless internet
  • really awesome space
  • highly recommend sanctuary
  • cool lounge
  • favorite restaurant
  • like feels
  • like stupid american

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