Hotel La Place - London, United Kingdom 

Abbastanza buono ma troppo caro per il suo standard
Posted: Wed, Nov 14 2007
Ho soggiornato tre notti in questo hotel. La posizione è buona poichè il centro è raggiungibile con dieci minuti a piedi. La camera era veramente piccola e scomoda ma abbastanza pulita. Nel complesso l'hotel è buono ma non vale assolutamente il prezzo richiesto, è catalogato come un 4 stelle ma in realtà è un 3. In compenso il personale dell'albergo è gentile. Per i prezzi eccessivamenti alti di questo hotel vi consiglio di cercare un'altra sistemazione.

Punching below its weight?
Posted: Wed, Oct 17 2007
I feel a little guilty writing a review talking down what is in essence a quite reasonable hotel, but my major complaint with La Place is that it is billing "boutique" prices for a distinctly average experience. Firstly, the plus points: The room I stayed in was clean and well-kept, and the bathroom was very nicely done out with marble-effect tiling. The staff were polite and courteous. But... I felt that for £130 per night La Place failed to deliver those "little touches" that really mark a decent hotel. The restaurant, which officially closes at 8:30pm(!) was already closed when I went down for a bite at 8:20. Breakfast starts at 07:30am, which was a tad late for my early start (though they agreed to serve me tea and toast in the hotel bar). My room was nicely kept but quite small. Perhaps the silliest yet somehow most significant complaint was that the in-room Air Con seemed to be infused with "Eau De Mothball", ensuring that the room constantly had a cloying, sickly smell about it. In my eyes there are other hotels in London offering a far superior experience for similar rates, such as the Rookery Hotel or the Montague Gardens. So my overall score for La Place is... "must try harder".

Lovely little hotel in the middle of the city
Posted: Thu, Aug 30 2007
My boyfriend and I stayed here for one night for our anniversary and found it to be a beautiful and welcoming establishment. We contacted the hotel directly by email and following a very prompt response from the manager we booked it very easily. The location is easy walking distance from Baker Street tube station, even with luggage. Check-in was friendly and efficient and the room was clean and had an English charm that wouldn't be found in any bigger chain hotels. The bathroom was modern and clean and the size of the room was cosy but not tight...there was plenty of space for our things and for us to get ready for a night out. The central location was excellent for going out in to town and walking back (from Regents Street) but we were suprised how quiet it was inside considering it is about 200m from the busy Marylebone Road. Its setting in the quiet neighbourhood of Marylebone Village is a stark contrast to the bustle and noise of Oxford Street and we wish we had had more time to explore the little cafes and shops in the area. The morning breakfast was a bonus that you would normally have to pay for in most other places and it was served with a smile. We noted that in the hallway there was a noticeboard covered with messages and postcards from many a satisfied guest and we would agree with their enthusiasm. We would definately stay at Hotel La Place again and recommend it to family and friends.