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The Cowley Manor Hotel is a lovely country house hotel nestled comfortably in the Cotswolds countryside, not far from Cheltenham. It is part of the Curious Hotels chain that owns a few distinctive hotels around...Read more
The Hotel Verta in Battersea is part of the Von Essen collection of fine hotels. It's an ultra-modern hotel that has only been open since September 2010. Since that time it has rapidly gained a reputation for quality.
The building is located south of the river opposite Chelsea Harbour Pier,...Read more
The Crystal Lounge inside the Sofitel Brussels is a high class place to be. A place to see and be seen, where the beautiful people go to play, and where cocktails come in all shapes and sizes. This is where movers and shakers come to play, or at least warm up for the clubs.
Everything about...Read more
The Jules Verne restaurant in Paris has to have one of the greatest locations in the world. It can be found halfway up the Eiffel Tower with views of the city to die for. Those who have yet to visit can see it in the film “A View to a Kill” with Roger Moore. It featured there, although the décor...Read more
It’s both a sad state of affairs, but reassuring that security is tight at the Burj Al Arab Hotel. Dubai has remained outside most of the tensions in the Middle East, but is still wary of the safety of foreigners. Our visit began with a short queue outside the grounds as identities were checked...Read more
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Our aim is to offer well presented information combined with straight forward critiques designed more for young professionals, than those that need to know if the caviar is from farmed sources instead of wild, or if a soufflé doesn't have a slight tang of Hollyhocks on a summers morning.
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The Apex London Wall hotel is a slick, modern hotel in the city. It’s close enough to everything to allow visitors to walk everywhere and far enough away that you can still get a good night’s sleep.
The building looks new, the interior is well decorated, cool and very modern. The lobby is nice, the staff friendly and the first impressions entirely positive. We were greeted with a smile, processed quickly and on the way to our Deluxe Room in no time.
The public areas of the hotel are well done. They give a light,...Read more
The Doubletree Tower of London Hotel is part of the Hilton brand, meaning you know exactly what you’re going to get before you even step through the door. That’s good in some ways, as predictability is welcome when you’re somewhere strange.
This newly refurbished hotel has been decked out in a modern way that reflects a slowly revitalising London. It’s in the city, so it quiet at weekends, making it ideal for a city break without the rush.
The new décor is modern, slick and reflects the city well. The lobby is...Read more
The Eastwell Manor Hotel is a lovely, secluded country house hotel in Kent that is a great place for a quiet relaxing weekend away.
Eastwell Manor is a very traditional hotel in a grand country house eminently suitable for the more mature visitor. The complex includes a hotel, guest cottages, a spa, leisure facilities, two restaurants and bars.
The décor contains a lot of wood panelling, thick curtains, soft furnishings and traditional furniture. The intent is to honour the surroundings and it is done very well....Read more
The Manor Restaurant at Eastwell Manor, Ashford is a traditional eaterie in a traditional hotel. It has high standards, great surroundings and the food isn’t bad either.
Starters were duo of beetroot and pumpkin soup with crème fraiche. The poached golden and red beetroot was fresh, vibrant and had a very distinctive taste. The duo came with glazed Capricorn goats cheese and a balsamic reduction. The pumpkin soup was equally fresh and was served with crème fraiche. Both were an excellent way to begin a meal and set...Read more
The Canal House Hotel in Amsterdam is exactly what you would expect from a hotel in the city. The building is a set of three converted merchants houses set on a canal in an arty part of town. That meant the area was fairly quiet, but only a short walk to where the action is.
Externally, the characteristics of the local building are unchanged, it has large square features, white window frames, white door, dormers at the top and an air of cool that’s hard to manufacture.
That cool is reflected inside too, with modern...Read more
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