To start this trip report thread off (there is a separate thread for general comments and questions as well as pre launch discussions), I hope the following photo review from a mid September stay on points and cash will be of use and interest.
More text to follow in a few days, but for now...the pictures should tell the story of the quality of this place and whet your appetite. (especially, if like me, you haven't been here when it was an IC) @:-)
So, Post 1 is of the general hotel area and Reception: (several posts to overcome the 21 image limitation):
Hotel Location in London and Reception:
Location in London and in comparison to other sites (5 minute circle):
Tourist Map 5 minute Circle by BA_pics, on Flickr
15 minute circle location:
Well Placed within 15 minute circle by BA_pics, on Flickr
St. James Tube Station Immediately across the road:
St James Tube Station Immediately across by BA_pics, on Flickr
Hotel Entrance:
Entrance to Hotel Daylight by BA_pics, on Flickr
Hotel Entrance by Night (and you can see how close the tube station is):
Hotel Entrance by Night by BA_pics, on Flickr
Reception Glass Ceiling (and New Scotland Yard behind!):
Glass Ceiling above Reception by BA_pics, on Flickr
Reception Area:
Reception by BA_pics, on Flickr
Lobby Bar Area:
Lobby Area Bar 2 by BA_pics, on Flickr
Lobby Area Bar by BA_pics, on Flickr
Hallways Floor Plan and Art:
Floor Plan (hopefully works if you zoom in):
Floor Plan 4th Floor by BA_pics, on Flickr
Hallways:
Hallways by BA_pics, on Flickr
Art Outside of Lifts:
Art outside the lifts by BA_pics, on Flickr
Text to follow...
More text to follow in a few days, but for now...the pictures should tell the story of the quality of this place and whet your appetite. (especially, if like me, you haven't been here when it was an IC) @:-)
So, Post 1 is of the general hotel area and Reception: (several posts to overcome the 21 image limitation):
Hotel Location in London and Reception:
Location in London and in comparison to other sites (5 minute circle):

15 minute circle location:

St. James Tube Station Immediately across the road:

Hotel Entrance:

Hotel Entrance by Night (and you can see how close the tube station is):

Reception Glass Ceiling (and New Scotland Yard behind!):

Reception Area:

Lobby Bar Area:


Hallways Floor Plan and Art:
Floor Plan (hopefully works if you zoom in):

Hallways:

Art Outside of Lifts:

Text to follow...