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With a history of delighting guests and providing personalised service since 1865, The Langham, London is truly a London icon. With the recent addition of deluxe suites, British tavern, The Wigmore, new spa and Michel's Roux restaurant the reimagining of Europe's first Grand Hotel is ever evolving.
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The Langham, London, is celebrated for its enchanting atmosphere, complete with elegant decor and personal touches that create a luxurious experience, as many travelers have noted. While opinions on value diverge, special offers have satisfied some guests. The hotel's cleanliness receives high marks, with rooms often described as immaculate.
Service experiences vary, but the staff is frequently lauded for their professionalism. Its central location is a highlight, and guests enjoy the luxurious amenities like the spa and pool. Room opinions vary, with comfort being a common theme.
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The Langham is itself part of the history of London, and a stay here cannot help but deepen one's appreciation and admiration for the hotel on this basis alone. But we found that the amenities of the hotel, its friendly, welcoming and hard-working helpful staff, and the very high quality of the accomodations and restaurants on premises truly made our stay a top-notch, unforgettable experience. The rooms are spacious, quiet, clean and comfortable, and the two bars on site, the Wigmore and Artesian, offer excellent cocktails, beers and wines to either start or end an evening. A special shout-out to the hotel's amazing concierge staff, especially Marcin Wasilewski, who spared no effort to provide truly personal and exceptional guest service. I can say the same for the wonderful reception and Palm Court staff and servers, who made us feel like family each morning at breakfast. Incidentally, the experience of High Tea in the Palm Court, started at the Langham, should not be missed. Finally, the Langham's central location in Marylebone is within an easy walking distance to several major Tube stations at Oxford Circus, Bond Street, and for the new Elizabeth Line, as well as major London attractions, shopping, and diverse restaurants/pubs near Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street. If you enjoy exploring a city on foot, you are very well situated at the Langham. London surely is full of excellent hotels to choose from, but you definitely will never regret choosing to stay at the beautiful and historic Langham.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Response from Stefan Soennichsen, General Manager at The Langham, London
Responded 6 June 2024
Dear Mobysfo, Thank you for taking the time to post such a glowing five star review following your recent stay here at The Langham, London. Indeed, the hotel is full f history and intrigue having opened originally back in 1865 as Europe's first "Grand" Hotel. We are extremely proud of our heritage and history. We do have our own history book in every bedroom and it certainly makes for good reading.......full of interesting facts and definitely worth a read or at least a skim through during one's stay! Thank you once again for sharing such a comprehensive review of your stay and I very much look forward to having the pleasure of welcoming you back to The Langham, London in the not too distant future. Best wishes, Stefan Soennichsen Managing Director
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Since the Great Eagle Holdings in Hong Kong has taken over the brand of Langam, it has since expanded its brand by renaming its properties around the world under the names of Langham and Cordis. But to me the original Langham in London has always been the one and only Langham Hotel.
Having stayed in quite a number of “antique” hotels, I have to say The Langham hotel is really one of the most well kept properties that I have ever stayed. That said, owing the structure’s limitation, some facilities like the lift or the swimming pool might need to be retrofitted in a way that might not be as user friendly. In one of the days that I stayed in this hotel, all four lifts in the wing that I resided were out of service. Fortunately upon check out, all the lifts have resumed their service, or else I might need to drag my luggage to another wing where lifts are still operational.
Speaking about well kept, you have to admire its effort in keeping the property like its grand opening in the late nineteenth century. What’s more admirable was that despite the legal requirement to keep the building as is, it has successfully installed double glazed windows which minimised the road noise coming from the vibrant shopping area, and hence during my entire stay, I was able to sleep through the night without any trouble. Also I’m very impressed by the presentation of the room, which is oozing vibes of British classic homes in the late nineteenth century without being too Victorian. In particular I was surprised that a room with around 500-600 square feet can manage to accommodate both the living and sleeping area without feeling too cramped.
The bathroom is also well kept. Having stayed in a few Park Hyatt hotels in Australia, you kind of think that their bathrooms were all “inspired” by this hotel’s bathroom design, but on closer look you would appreciate the luxury elements of this bathroom are actually more subtle than the Park Hyatt, whether it’s the choice of marble floors or the use of bathroom doors. For bathroom amenities, they have chosen diptyque, which is increasingly popular among luxury hotel chains. I have to say that it’s soothing to use and lightly fragrant, but is quite similar to other French brands like Balmain that was used by hotels like Sofitel, the lather of which was sometimes difficult for me to be thoroughly cleansed.
Breakfast is served at two places. You can choose the semi buffet package at the Palm Court. This is also the place where one of the most fable afternoon tea is served, and like its lobby or the rooms, the Palm Court is oozing British elegance. The buffet area provided a wide range of choices like fruits, premium cheese and cold cut. Coupled with your choice of a la carte breakfast, this is a very sumptuous way to start you day. Mind you I found the sausage or the bacon to be a bit salty for me, and I can’t help but thinking whether this is actually a very British thing because it is not the first time I have tasted bacons that are way too crsipy and salty. That said, you can also choose to have breakfast at the Club Lounge. Although it has less choices in its a la carte menu, I think the breakfast is as good as the one served at the Palm Court. But maybe that was because the chef was from Hong Kong, which suits my taste buds more.
Speaking of afternoon tea, no stay in this hotel would be complete without trying its fabled tea set. While I dare not say this hotel has actually “invented” the afternoon tea, it definitely has a long history of serving high tea for the privileged group. Their finger sandwiches can be refilled, and I have to say these are some of the best finger sandwiches that I have ever tasted for years. That said, for the dessert department, you might have noticed that Britain’s afternoon tea dessert has evolved over the centuries, and this time Langham tried to reimagine the traditional British desserts into one bite versions like Creme de le Creme, Chocolate Fudge and Butter Pudding. Be prepared that it will defy your impression the British desserts are just monotonous, as I am very impressed by the taste of all the sweet items in this afternoon tea set.
For the scone, I think it is up to standard, but what impressed me the most was the apricot and strawberry jam. Last but not least, don’t miss the cheese scone of this set, as it was tasty without being too heavy in taste. For tea, I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the Jing brand this time. This Earl Grey tea is very fragrant and helped me cleanse my palette.
The set has also included champagne but as a non-drinker, I have only ordered non-alcohol Rose which is not bad.
For dinner, it was predictable but not impressive. The leek and potato soup resembled the taste of mashed potatoes, albeit in liquid style, which I think is very tasty, while for the grilled lamb rack, while it’s beautifully grilled, I think the rack lacks lamb flavour. Fortunately the fries are very delicious and complements the taste of the lamb well. But the one that impressed me the most was the floating island dessert, the egg white was very fluffy and the caramel taste well balanced. Overall, this is a decent meal but having tried the food at Intercontinental O2, I have to say it really needs to up its ante to justify its price.
As for its fitness facilities, as mentioned earlier, due to the structure’s limitation, it is located on the underground floors of the building. In particular, the swimming pool seemed to be situated under the railroad where you can occasionally hear trains passed by. However, you have to give credit to the Langham for managing to provide a decent gym and pool, especially for the gym, as they are well equipped with most of the strength training machines and treadmill available.
Overall, my stay in Langham is a very good experience. Although you wouldn’t expect the room rate to be cheap for this kind of hotels, my stay package included one complimentary night’s stay which is already a bargain. Plus given its location, food quality and facilities as well as the quality of the building, I think the price fully justifies its brand and service. That said, having stayed in London for more than a month now, I have realised that if you want to have a taste of British classic luxury stay, there are actually quite a number of boutique hotels that matches with Langham’s classic vibes, at a similar if not less expensive price. So it all depends on your willingness to explore or stick with the old guns.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Stefan Soennichsen, General Manager at The Langham, London
Responded 11 Oct 2023
Dear ayeung39, Now that is a lovely review to read! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your extremely thorough overview of the services and facilities on offer here at The Langham, London. I am delighted to learn that you had a most enjoyable stay and I very much hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The Langham, London in the not too distant future. Best wishes, Stefan Soennichsen Managing Director
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Had the most surreal experience in this beautiful hotel. From the beautiful grand entrance to the beautiful decorated marble reception area, the entire stay throughout was most enjoyable. We received such a warm welcome from the staff who were incredibly attentive, professional and supportive throughout- thank you for the stand out service.
The room was gorgeous with incredibly comfortable linen, beautiful bathroom and incredible amenities. I loved the attention to detail such as the crystal glasses in the room and that the tea set was laid out in the draw to use and the little link pens in the room, all so thoughtful. Even having bath salts and little toiletries which smell incredible was so nice. I especially loved the pink theme running through the hotel really added a touch of elegance to the stay, from the pink flowers and phones and beautiful notes of pink throughout the hotel. The fact they have a courtesy car that can take you around the surrounding area complimentary is such a nice touch.
The spa staff were incredible, their service was flawless especially Nicolas, Anna and Ernestina they were so welcoming and made me feel at ease and were so helpful throughout. The spa facilities were amazing and I had an outstanding Langham signature massage the Harmony massage. The tea served in the spa from a Japanese cast iron tea pot was also amazing.
The breakfast room was absolutely gorgeous aswell and I enjoyed delicious pancakes and I loved the silverware used at breakfast. Overall a such a lovely stay at this beautiful hotel and thank you to all the staff for making it so special, will certainly be coming back in the future.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 20 Sept 2024
Dear HB_harmony, Now that is a great review to read! Thank you so much for taking the time to comprehensively review your recent stay here at The Langham, London and I am thrilled to learn that you had a most enjoyable stay. Rest assured I will share your kind words with Nicolas, Anna and Ernestina and they will be so pleased to learn that you thoroughly enjoyed your Chuan Body + Soul experience. Thank you once again for taking the time to share your appreciation with me and I very much look forward to having the pleasure of playing host to you again in the not too distant future. Best wishes. Stefan Soennichsen Managing Director
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Second visit to this wonderful hotel. Preparation of our stay was meticulously realized with the help of the very dedicated and competent guest and concierge services who worked quickly and cleverly to ensure us a comfortable stay from A to Z and who arranges surprises for a member of the family's birthday. The rooms were perfect and spotless, every square inch of the property is pure luxury, calm and comfort with the utmost level of service. The location is perfect and all the employees are absolutely helpful and professional, anticipating each guest's needs and making their best to be sure that you feel at home. I've been travelling for more than 30 years now and I visited many 5 stars hotels in the world. Many of them are Wonderfull but few, very few encompass the perfect blend of cleanliness, perfect service and detail perfection of this one. Always a pleasure to come back.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Response from Stefan Soennichsen, General Manager at The Langham, London
Responded 25 July 2024
Dear JFMLG, Now that is a delightful review to read! Thank you for taking the time to review your recent return visit to The Langham, London an I am thrilled to learn that you had a most enjoyable stay. Our Guest Services team and of course our Concierge work extremely hard to personalise guest experiences at our iconic hotel and little surprises are certainly called for when celebrating a birthday! Thank you for complimenting the team on their professional approach and first class customer service; they will be thrilled to learn that their efforts resulted in a truly memorable Langham, London experience. We all very much hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to your home away from home whenever your travels bring you back to the City. Best wishes, Stefan Soennichsen Managing Director
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This hotel remains one of our favorites in London due to its location, nice rooms and facilities. I've stayed here numerous times so you can see prior reviews. I like the corner executive rooms with a connecting room. The beds are super comfy and the room is bright during the day when the sun shines with lots of windows. This time the pool was under renovation so we were sent to the Third Space gym about 8 minutes walk away. The hotel gym and spa areas are good. They normally close the pool around 9 and I wish they would keep it open later. We like the lobby breakfast although certain items such as cream cheese belong on the buffet and shouldn't have to be ordered (and waited for). We had club lounge access and it's at its best for lunch and early dinner. We wish it were open past 9 because every time we came back hungry after theater there was nothing to eat in the lounge or in our room. I asked the hotel to put something in our room for late night arrival after a long flight from the Middle East and they referred me to the room service menu and the minibar in the room. I had to run around at 11 at night going out for food with my hungry kid ten minutes walk away to places that were open. I was pretty upset because good hotels put some treats in your room when you were spending over $2,000 a night to be there. I hate it when hotels send you a note pre-arrival "what can we do to make your arrival fantastic" and it translates only as "what can we do to upcharge you?" This hotel is a good one but it has that large impersonal feeling and I can't really say that they go out of their way to look after their guests. Now that you can ride the Elizabeth line into central London and go to Bond Street station 2 blocks from Claridges, a hotel that has recently upgraded a lot of its facilities, I'd give that place a second look on my next trip to London. They do look after their guests there. Sure, I provided feedback about my visit and got lots of apologies afterward, but I am much more impressed with how things work when I am there as opposed to letters that arrive after I've left. London has a lot of 5-star hotel rooms coming on line, to the point of a glut, and the Langham needs to work harder to maintain its stars with its guests because its peers certainly will.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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I have just returned from a one night stay at The Langham with my partner. I'm not new to 5 star hotels and the experience was good but there was definitely room for improvement.
Very first impression on entering the foyer was disappointing.There were a number of staff at the top of steps inside the entrance but they were chatting amongst themselves, no one said 'welcome to the Langham or can we help' and to be honest I was left wondering why they were there. The welcome at the desk was slightly warmer but even then I'm not sure he actually said welcome either. We were shown to the Exec Club lounge as had booked an Exec club room. The exec lounge is nicely presented but nothing breathtaking. It has good facilities in the form on individual shower, sink and toilets to freshen up. I was told the room would not be ready for us until 4pm. Check in is supposed to be 3pm. I was offered another room temporarily which seemed pointless as we would have to relocate. I had previously requested a late check out and had been told that I would need to request it the following morning, however after being told that the room was not ready I asked again and the late check out was granted. To my mind, I shouldn't have had to ask since the room wasn't ready, it was the obvious thing to offer.
Also, when we returned to check in at 4pm our luggage which was only two rucksacks hadn't even been delivered to the room! My partner ended carrying them. The lady that showed us the room did offer but it would have looked ridiculous if we had let her carry them.
Canope offerings in the club lounge are mediocre but the inclusive drinks are what makes the difference. If you like champagne on tap, this is a win win from midday to 9pm. The staff in the exec lounge are fairly attentive and there a couple of stand out gents. There is a Spanish gent who is top notch. Cleaners and room service staff were also excellent.
Room was perfectly acceptable, good facilities, clean, spacious, nice view if the BBC Broadcast building.
Would I stay here again? Probably not, for the money, the service aspect was lacking in parts.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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A favourite for many years, we have always returned to the Langham as our first choice for London stays.
Sadly on this most recent visit the whole place has changed sadly, apart from the always very pleasant staff.
Most significantly the Club Lounge is a far cry from past years. The food was once a feast of choices, including soup, pasta dishes, selection of various cheeses etc. desserts always so nicely presented and in all cases, dishes were constantly replenished.
Sadly now, limited choices without replenishment. Small salad with maybe some dips, two cheeses, one bread selection. Really not inviting at all.
The staff remain friendly and efficient thank goodness but the whole fun and ambience of the lounge is lost.
We took a Junior Suite and were allocated a room that was not in line with our on file preferences. After a long journey we accepted the room but had a sleepless night due to constant hum of traffic outside the third floor, front facing windows.
The management swiftly and efficiently moved us to the a superior suite, which whilst very nice, had its own issues.
The rooms were very cold and without heating. In particular the bathroom. The team were quick to attend and over 24 hours the situation improved, albeit we needed a heater in the lounge area.
Having turned off the bedroom aircon the system was continuing to make a noise. We were told that this was a common problem throughout the hotel and that many guests complained about it but that nothing could be done. Hardly five star.
Seriously think that the whole heating and aircon system needs a revamp and modernisation.
In room dining was simply poor. We tried breakfast on two occasions and both were a disaster. Basically inedible food served on first attempt and the second, we kept dimple, soft boiled eggs and toast. We were given. Hard boiled eggs and cold toast and asked to pay £90 for this!
By the way, herring to breakfast in Palm Court very difficult at weekends. 15 minutes wait. Not that good in any event, Club Lounge better.
Not a great experience sadly.
Special mention to Mila our Butler who was amazing and made our stay all the better for her excellent manner and service.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Stefan Soennichsen, General Manager at The Langham, London
Responded 2 Jan 2024
Dear WFN, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay here at The Langham, London and I am sorry to learn that we fell short of your expectations on this particular stay. As a loyal guest, you know first hand of the high levels of service and customer service that we afford. Naturally, I greatly appreciate your construction feedback and rest assured, I will personally share your observations with the departments concerned. I believe that you spoke to our Duty Manager personally to relay your concerns however, I do apologise for the shortcomings and very much look forward to welcoming you back to The Langham, London in the not too distant for a flawless experience. Best wishes, Stefan Soennichsen Managing Director
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A happy chance took us to The Langham. It's a beautiful building, inside and out. The lobby was twinkling as the Christmas trees had been put up. The location is incredible: at the top of Regent Street, only minutes away from Oxford Circus tube station. We spent most of our time out reconnecting with wonderful London, but it was easy to pop back to the hotel for a break during the day when we needed one.
We qualified for The Langham Club lounge and had our breakfasts there. We required vegan and gluten-free food and I'm glad to say that The Langham rose to the challenge and gave us tasty smashed avocado toast and delicious creamy mushrooms. My son's normally bottomless appetite was satisfied as plenty of food was on offer. Each morning, we were ably looked after by our cheerful and helpful waiter, Luis. In fact, all of the staff we met during our stay were extremely warm and welcoming.
Our room was spotlessly clean and well kitted out with everything we needed. The attention to detail was superb: the bed was turned down at night, Classic FM was switched on and playing softly in the background, a fresh bamboo pillow was left on the bath each evening, a plate of delicious fruit placed on the desk. With the hotel being quiet and the beds comfortable, we slept really well. What a relaxing, stress-free visit we had. Thank you to all at The Langham.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Response from Stefan Soennichsen, General Manager at The Langham, London
Responded 1 week ago
Dear traveltripper1, What a delightful review to read! It certainly is a pleasure to rad about your experience at The Langham, London, and I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. From our festive ambiance and prime location to the thoughtful touches in your room, we are thrilled that every detail contributed to a relaxing visit. I am particularly pleased that our team, especially Luis, made such a positive impression. Ensuring exceptional service and meeting dietary preferences is our priority, and I am glad we could exceed your expectations. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back to The Langham, London in the not too distant future. Best wishes, Stefan Soennichsen Managing Director
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The stay was very disappointing especially housekeeping and service, which is really unacceptable esp for Langham.
The moment we arrived, it was BAD. There were some miscommunication but i have to commend Rodrigo for trying his best to accomodate and provided a room for us to freshen up as we arrived early. That is very thoughtful. However the rest of the front desk (filippino male and asian female) were very unwelcoming and made us feel very uncomfortable.
When our room was l ready at 3:30PM, towels and hand wash gel were missing. We called housekeeping and they only brought up 2 towels and no hand wash. We had no hand wash gel through the entire stay (almost a week), in the end we had to buy our own from the pharmacy. Tissue boxes as well.
Housekeeping was extremely poor everyday. Tissue paper box was not refilled. Coffee cups just left out after we used them for days. Stains on the table were not cleaned. They reused the same hand towels we threw out (marking on the same spot). The still water provided in the room is just filtered water in a reusable bottle, which is quite disgusting. I have never stayed in a hotel that didnt provide water in sealed bottles. The thought of them pouring water into these reusable bottles and supplying them to all guests just makes me cringe.
The porter and bellboy service were the slowest i have ever encountered. We waited over 20mins for our luggage to be sent up and we desperately wanted to freshen up after our flight. Upon checking out the porter also took over 15mins to come take our luggages down and we had to leave for the airport soon, our car was already waiting for us. We decided to take them down ourselves and bumped into them after their smoke break.
The room itself was a little dated despite being refurbished. They are trying to preserve the heritage of the building so this cannot be helped. There are no usb points and the power point locations are a bit inconvenient in the room. I was also informed by reception that my specific executive room has no mirror, but it does in fact have a mirror behind the toilet door. I find it very odd that a 5* establishment such as Langham do not train their staff properly and aren’t familiar with their rooms.
Only positives are Rodrigo at front desk and the langham club.
Tip, just pay a little more to pay to stay at Claridge’s which is just around the corner. A million times better service and housekeeping is superb.
The entire experience at Langham was appalling. Worst hotel we have ever stayed at… hygiene standard is non existent and with covid still going around, i prefer staying somewhere cleaner and more meticulous. Service is also terrible for a 5* establishment.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Langham Hotel has long been synonymous with luxury, but my recent stay revealed several disappointing changes that fall short of its renowned reputation. Firstly, the term "complimentary" feels misleading. If one has paid for the Club Lounge rate, the so-called complimentary elements are, in reality, simply included in the price of the room. This terminology feels disingenuous and detracts from the overall experience. The most disappointing aspect of my stay was the reduced hours of the Club Lounge. Prior to COVID, the lounge stayed open until, I believe 10.30pm which is a far cry from the midnight closure of yesteryear—which was a wonderful feature for late-night relaxation. Now, however, it closes at 9 PM, which is a significant downgrade. The early closure is not only disappointing but also poorly communicated. For example, I witnessed a young lady at the reception desk inform guests at 8:53 PM that the lounge was closed. This was confusing because the hotel's timing details state that alcoholic refreshments are available from 12–9 PM. Based on this, one would reasonably assume that drinks are served up to and until 9 PM, rather than the lounge closing abruptly at that time. Clarification is sorely needed to avoid such misunderstandings. Another area that has notably declined is the quality of the hors-d'œuvre /canapés. Previously, the selection included a decent range of sandwiches that, while not exceptional, were far superior to what is now served. The current offering is lacklustre, with odd choices such as soup included. How does soup pair well with a glass of Taittinger champagne or a cocktail? The sophistication once associated with the canapés has sadly diminished, leaving me unimpressed. Additionally, I find it perplexing that a 5-star hotel does not serve champagne, prosecco, or cava at breakfast. Instead, alcoholic refreshments are restricted to the 12–9 PM timeframe, which further diminishes the sense of indulgence and flexibility one would expect from a hotel of this calibre. Overall, while The Langham maintains its aura of elegance, these changes in service and standards do not align with its reputation. If the hotel wishes to justify its premium pricing, it must revisit these aspects to ensure that long-standing patrons continue to feel valued and catered for.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Yes it is true, but they more than make up for it they have a special set of measures (they change over time) but I would not delay a visit on these grounds.
There are more places to choose from in the London area.
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