Le Meridien Hotel

Giving 4 stars (not 3) mainly because of the excellent location of this hotel.
You walk out and Rona of restaurants and stores all around you. Very close to an underground train station too. Piccadilly Circus is a 20 second walk from here.
Service is average.
However the rooms are dated and your can easily tell that the building is very old.

Used a voucher for a three course meal in the Terrace restaurant and I have to say I was rather impressed. Dover Sole was the highlight. I recall the days when I used to eat this three days a week. Oh how life changes for the worse. My partner informed me that the caroaccio was the best she had tasted and she is Italian. For me caroaccio is caroaccio, although it was very delicate if u don’t enjoy it rough. My starter was a little ott and had a little lobster and prawn followed by a morning evening shot of vodka and tomato juice

We stayed for 7 nights. The location is perfect. Everything in London is so accessible from this starting point. The concierge, George, was very helpful. I corresponded, via email, with him while I was planning our trip to London. So he assisted before we even left the U.S.
The first room we were assigned was noisy. The second room we received was smaller but quiet. We did not get an upgrade, as a Gold Preferred guest, nor did we receive the usual «bonus» at check in. The room and bathroom are dated. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The soaps, creams, etc were very nice. We received bottled water daily. The in-​room coffee and tea service was nice, plus little shortbread cookies are left daily. The free wi-​fi was dependable. We did not use the gym, but we did look at it and it looked good. So did the pool.
We had booked the afternoon tea (the patisserie party) on-​line. I would advise skipping this. It is visually beautiful, as is the room where it is held. But it is not worth the price. Actually it is not worth half the price. The sandwiches are simply okay, as are the desserts. There is a good selection of pastries and cakes but they taste just ok. The service was very good and the staff was very attentive.
We were on the 2^nd floor. This is where one of the restaurants is located. There were private parties held in the restaurant on several nights during our stay. Furniture was moved into the hall and people were everywhere. It would have been much nicer if we didn’t have to walk through this gauntlet to get to and from our room.
The general staff was remote and not very friendly. I expect more from a Starwood property.
All in all the hotel stay was nice. It would have been nicer if we had been given our Starwood recognition.

I rarely give a hotel 5 stars but I can’t say anything bad about this place. Great location for the theatre, excellent shopping and ambience, and the hotel itself is quite nice. It isn’t over the top quality but with my status in a junior suite it was really super. But the 5 stars comes from the staff. They helped me extend an extra day despite being booked. It was a huge help. I will absolutely come back. It was the only SPG location excerpt the new one near Camden I have not stayed at in London and it is my new favorite.

This is a review for Le Meridien’s Patisserie Party, which is a dessert buffet held on Sundays. Even with an AmazonLocal voucher, I thought it was a disappointing rip-​off at £39. The room where it’s held has old, tired, very fake décor and shabby carpet. The desserts were almost all subpar and some inedible. A lot of the cakes were dry. If you have decent standards for pastries or baked goods, go somewhere else. What’s the point of paying for unlimited food if you can’t even down it?
The service was pretty good, though. The teas were just okay. They were worse than most of the teas I’ve had at other afternoon tea places. And it seemed that you had to go up to a waiter to get more tea. Wish I could get my money and time back.

I haven’t used Unilocal for a while, but had to write this review. I booked through
a double room. Tried to check in at 12 to be told they had no rooms available. At 5pm I checked in and when I got to the room it was a single! My wife went back to the reception and was told «you booked a single, you have to stay there». I checked my booking and went back to reception and showed them my booking receipt which clearly said «double». They said — on our it say last twin, so we won’t change.
So either
got it wrong or they did — but the arrogance! Not once did they say, let’s see what we can do. I asked for a refund — they said «it’s not our fault it booking.com’s — we will not refund you».
I know hotels don’t like the web intermediaries — but they CHOOSE to work with them.
So now I will neither stay in the hotel or get a refund and neither
or Le Meridien will admit fault.
Customer service — not for one moment.

I had a lovely stay at Le Meridien, some things could have been better, but all in all, would come back.
To overcome jetlag, I stopped in to the Terrace restaurant and got a table by the window. They have a daily menu with a starter, main, dessert and glass of wine for 25 GBP with three options for each course. I opted for the clear leek and chicken soup and picked a baked goat cheese salad from the daily menu (they were happy to let me mix and match), as well as a pot of tea.
The room was great from a size perspective. However, I think it may have been near an air conditioning unit because there was a subtle shaking if you sat still (moving around the room wasn’t noticeable and I didn’t spend a lot of time in the room).
I did appreciate the power hub (4 British sockets in one box), which also had USB sockets to help charge things quickly. No socket in the bathroom for the hairdryer though.

Great hotel and amenities. Very convenient to the subway and very nice staff. Perfect central location, but could be noisy at times.

My favourite hotel in London. I travel here for business and I think is a great place to stay. 20m from Piccadilly line, easy to get anywhere in the city! Heathrow airport 40min away on the metro. Plenty restaurants, shops and bars nearby. Swimming pool open until 10pm and fitness centre open ²⁴⁄₇

«You had me at unlimited cake». We came for the patisserie party and it was all it promised to be. There was more cake than we could ever have dreamed of eating, and some of it was really delicious. A lot of it seemed more for show than eating, and even with a sweet tooth it was fairly hard to make the most of it with the amount of sugar in the frosting! The hotel was very grand, and the room seemed really well suited to the hen party that joined us — good choice for a big group.

I went for their Patisserie Party using an Amazon Local deal that I spotted while browsing the deal sites as I frequently do and what struck me most about this deal was the fact that it proclaimed you could indulge in unlimited cake! Yes, you read that correctly. Unlimited.
The Oak Room Lounge in which the patisserie party is held is luxurious and girlie making it the perfect spot for anniversaries, hen parties or even your little princesses party. We were given prosecco in bowl champagne glasses rather than flutes and served tea in wonderful glass pots and cups.
Then a small cake plate of sandwiches and scones was placed in front of us and I was a little disappointed that there only seemed to be one of each kind. We cut each of them in half so that we could each try them all and while they were nice we could probably have done with some more. (It’s worth noting that I believe the ladies at the table next to us were presented with another round so it could be that more are available if only you ask but to be honest, with so many cakes in our sight it was probably a good thing that we didn’t overstuff ourselves.)
The scones were actually incredibly good but I decided to stick with just one so that I could sample as many of the cakes on offer as I could. There was a beautiful vanilla & mixed berries naked cake, chocolate fudge cake, macarons and lemon prosecco mousses. Cake pops, rocky road and (destroyer of my dreams) coffee cheesecake (I mistook it for chocolate, I can’t stand coffee!) And the piece de resistance; a multi-​layered rainbow cake covered in pink icing.
I tried to show restraint but there was too much and I returned to the table with a plate overflowing with goodies. Everything (except that coffee cake) was delicious but incredibly sweet and it soon became clear that my eyes had been far too big for my belly.
The atmosphere in the Oak Room Lounge is wonderful; not too laid back but not overly fussy either and I felt very much at home. I would definitely recommend it but only for those with an extremely sweet tooth!

Le Meridien Picadilly is an excellent hotel for staying in London. The location is about a block for the Picadilly underground, which is very convenient when you arrived from Heathrow. From Heathrow, just take the Picadilly (Blue) line and you will be there in 45 minutes… beats taking a taxi and getting stuck in traffic.
The hotel staff is extremely friendly, professional, and knowledgeable.
With my Starwood Platinum status, I was upgraded to this huge corner suite that is very cozy.
The Executive Lounge, unusual for Le Meridien, is quite large and the stocking was plentiful for a quick snack or relaxation.
A good hotel focuses on the details, and it’s no exception at Le Meridien; from the heated rack for the bath towel, to the softest bath robe, to the great Concierge that can get you entry into great events gratis!
I highly recommend Le Meridien for it’s location, amenities, and service.

Great location, very central and easy to get around.
The staff is very friendly and had a quick check-​in. They have a lounge that has good breakfast and some snacks throughout the day. Also lots of bottles of water which is a must when traveling and walking around all day!
The rooms are more classical, but they don’t feel old. Lots of space and plenty of sunlight coming through the windows.
Price is high, recommend if you are staying on business trip.
Surrounding area: Lots of high end shops 5 min walk. All the major tourist attractions, Big Ben, London Eye, etc… about a 10 min walk. The tube — Piccadelly station 1 block away, very convenient!

Good hotel, good service, degrading amenities
This used to be our go to place! Treated well, great little perks etc… Although the staff is still very nice, things are sliding down a bit. We no longer get the same level of upgraded rooms for being SPG platinum, the executive lounge no longer has free pour spirits, the beer selection is more limited, and the hotel no longer has neat perks like free museum entries. It is unfortunate, tough times for this hotel? I came here for the location, service, and perks… I loved that the hotel was as loyal to us as we to them. Maybe it is time to reconsider.

Updating and upgrading our review after a much better visit this time. The location really is fabulous, just steps from Piccadilly Circus and the tube entrance. We have stayed here now three times in the last 9 months and the rooms vary from the beautiful ones with views onto Piccadilly Street to the darker ones whose windows give onto interior courtyard walls with no glimpse of the sky. The free internet works well in the rooms closer to the middle of the hotel (it was nearly impossible to get service — free or paid — in our first room which was on an upper floor, corner). The rooms themselves are nice. Breakfast is a lovely treat with a nice variety of options. The staff are attentive. We will be back — love the location. Happy with the value.

Dingy and moldy like a 2 star establishment. Prices are high, even by London standards. Held my breath and tried to avert my eyes every time I entered my room. Almost tripped in bathtub. Breakfast is absolutely atrocious. Check out the croissants and you will taste a new definition of gross.
One and only good is its proximity to St James and Fortnum.

Luxury, Service and Elegance all in one!
Stayed here with my wife after a business trip. As expected this hotel had the Le Meridien quality in terms of Luxury, Service and Elegance. It is expensive but if you are staying for business or a special occasion, I think it’s worth it and we had an awesome stay.
Used suite night awards to upgrade to a suite and wasn’t dissapointed. Keep in mind the rooms are more historical and rustic but not extremely so where you feel like you are actually transported back to the 1700s (like some other high end europe SPG hotels).
Suite was spacious, romantic and quiet.
Executive lounge was acceptible. The spread for breakfast and afternoon was decent but nothing to really talk about. They boast about it in their hotel marketing but overall I felt it was a little thin compared to other SPG hotel executive lounge food quality and election. Staff was awesome, attentive and very friendly. Cool space on mezzanine and very spacious.
Very well located on one of the main shopping streets as well as awesome food, bars and entertainment. Very close to theatre area and trendy bars/​restaurants etc.
Gym was decent size and variety of fitness weights, machines. No TRX. They have a small lap pool.
I would stay again for romantic get away or business!

This hotel is a 3.5. One of the challenges is that the hotel touts itself as a 5-​star hotel, but it isn’t. It’s nice, but it’s not on par with other 5 star properties.
The location can’t be beat – right next to Piccadilly Circus and across the street from Fortnum & Mason. Plenty to see within walking distance, and tube stops close by.
The lobby is modern, as is the club lounge. The property has a pretty good fitness center, which includes both cardio machines and a separate weight room.
As a Starwood Platinum, I was not upgraded, but given a room on a higher floor. The room was nice, clean and well maintained, but not updated.
As a Platinum, I was given complementary access to the club lounge, which was great! There is a full breakfast in there, including pastries, meats, fruits and yogurt, plus coffee, tea and other beverages. There is an afternoon tea service daily, which includes finger sandwiches and scones. Additionally, there is a substantial evening happy hour, which includes a number of hors d’oeuvres, salads and wine and beer. Even when food service is not available, the refrigerators are stocked with waters and other non-​alcoholic beverages.
The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Not the best nor worst Meridien. I stayed here one week on a short assignment
Pros:
Excellent lounge facility, had a mini afternoon tea session and breakfast
Food and room service were great
Location is ideal for tourism and near a major Tube intersection
Cons:
Rooms are a bit old and outdated, floors squeaked a bit.
Overall a good stay.

First, you can’t beat the location. The front door is a block from the Picadilly Circus Underground station, and there is lots of shopping, food and everything else right in the area: what manny say is the heart of tourist-​London.
Our room was completely updated and drop a pin quiet. It is an old, beautiful building that has been renovated – it reminds me of the W in Union Square NYC. Unlike the W staff (NY) the le Meridian’s people could not have been more helpful. They checked our bags at 9AM after an overnight flight, gave us a club-​lounge key so we could get a snack and suggested that we use the gym/​spa to take a shower before heading out (check in is not until 3).
We are Sheraton Starwood members, so there are many extras that go along with that – access to the club lounge and lots of free drinks and food. Upgraded rooms when available, free WiFi. So, our experience is a bit better than average.
Our room was a suite – so I can’t speak to the standard rooms. It was great. Or course it had that Sheraton mattress. The closets literally had more space than what I have at home – and I have a nice closet at home.
When we checked in, they had staff upstairs in a heartbeat to make up the day bed for my son, bring us extra towels and explain the shower. That was much appreaciated because by the time we checked in after 5pm, we had been without sleep for 36 hours and needed to turn the lights out and snooze.
The Starwood Members club has more than the typical Sheraton property. They serve a continental breakfast, afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, cookies and scones, as well as evening appetizers. There are sodas, as well as booze. This saved us $ 40 or more per day – when the kid was hungry, he could go get a snack. There is booze there, as well as soda, beer, waters and juices.
The club could have used more staff – if for no other reason than to clean tables. It is very busy.
The other small issues were a strange shower valve system – it is unnecessary to have a removable wand in the shower – let alone one for the tub and another for a shower head– especially in a hotel. I’m not washing my dog on vacation. This made finding a good water temperature difficult.
And we cycled through 7 or 8 key cards – they kept dying – becoming demagnetized. The desk clerk said to keep them out of your wallet, away from other cards and cell phones. That does not leave a lot of options. And I have never had these kind of issues before. I’m not sure what to make of it?
You need your card to access the elevator, club level and obviously your room.
They turned down the bed at night and left chocolate. The maids did a really nice job keeping the room nice.
Overall, we were thrilled with our visit.

Lage hervorragend, doch wer das Pech hat für GBP 200 eines der Standardzimmer zu bekommen, weiß was abgewohnte Hotelzimmer bedeuten können. Für den Preis gibt es definitiv bessere Häuser der Starwood-​Gruppe. Aber das scheint in London ignoriert zu werden selbst gelegentliche Hinweise auf Zustand der Zimmer, Betten, Bettwäsche oder der Teppiche (zum Glück gibt es Einweg-​Pantoffeln) wurden vom Personal nur widerwillig zur Kenntnis genommen. Was nach dreimonatigem Daueraufenthalt selbst meinem höflichen Amerikanischen Kollegen zuviel wurde…

super Lage, tolles Frühstück, Zimmer etwas klein aber alles da, nettes Personal, gerne wieder

Immer wieder eine Nacht wert. Eines der Hotels in London die zwischen Preis-​/​Leistung auf hohem Niveau noch die Kurve kriegen. Supergut gelegen und klasse ausgestattet.