I honestly don't even know what to say about Claridge's Bar other than... yeah, it's expensive. Very expensive. But also? Worth it. This is absolutely not an accidental "let's just grab a quick drink" kind of place. You're committing financially the second you sit down. But the second the service starts, you kind of get it. Everything felt effortless in that very polished London luxury way. My gin martini was perfect. Not "good." Perfect. Cold, balanced, exactly what you want a martini to taste like when you're paying Claridge's prices. We also had champagne and just sat there for a while soaking it all in. The whole experience felt like a masterclass in hospitality. Also, and I need to mention this because it genuinely made an impression on me: they might have the nicest bathrooms I've ever used in my life. Truly. Painful for the wallet. Fantastic for the soul. read more

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We chose this place for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. The dining room is just inside the lobby and is an Art Deco gem, with live piano and bass playing in the background. We ordered the English Asparagus, Pea and Mint Soup, Seared Scallops, Pan Seared Cod and Miso Glazed Salmon. Nothing disappointed! And the mixologist came to recommend an original cocktail called the Flamingo which arrived in the color of Flamingos and tasted excellent - light, not too heavy on alcohol with a dash of bitters. They gave us special birthday treats which was above and beyond anything we expected. I cannot emphasize the high degree of service we experienced. A truly memorable birthday evening! read more

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Tea for the 3rd time - beyond wonderful and our server ANNA made it better than ever. A wonderful person a great server and she earns lots of points for her great work from us. Thank you so much again. read more

We normally stay at The Connaught when we are in London, but we recently had a nice 2 night stay at Claridge's while in town for a friend's birthday. Our room was quite spacious with a good size bedroom, closet and bathroom with a large freestanding tub. I was impressed with the room amenities which included a steamer and Dyson blow dryer. Our room, on the mezzanine level of the hotel, was low key a little confusing and obscure to find but on the positive side it was very quiet. We had occasion to visit and enjoy both lobby bars as well as breakfast before we departed. The location in Mayfair was wonderful and centrally located to all of the shops and restaurants that we wanted to visit during our stay. Overall, it was fun to try out a new (to us) hotel and we had a great vacation. read more

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There is a reason why Claridge's is iconic and for many the ultimate and must stay place in London. With its stellar location, beautiful ammenities, and delicious afternoon tea, Claridge's is the place I would go to treat myself for an afternoon tea or a staycation in Mayfair. read more

We came for the tea service and it was a very memorable and wonderful experience that I will likely remember for the rest of my life. We were seated near the pianist and cellist, and it was lovely to hear them play. We opted for the champagne addition, and it was a great way to start with the small sandwiches we were served. The tea was excellent: I got the Malawi Antlers, and it was very delicate, subtle, and rich in flavor. The scones were our favorite course: the clotted cream was rich and creamy, and the house made jam was bright and tasty. They also gave us a special cheesecake pastry for our anniversary, which was fluffy, delicious, and made us feel very special. read more

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A beautiful spot for afternoon tea. Lovely teas, exquisite service, scrumptious scones (especially with that clotted cream and spiced cranberry jam), yummy sandwiches and gorgeous little pastries. We couldn't finish it all, but our lovely waiter boxed up the rest (and threw in a few extra scones) for us to enjoy for breakfast! They also made the best almond milk latte my guest says she's ever had. A must-do experience read more

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Among the live music and elegant atmosphere provided by Claridge's, they combine that with a fantastic selection of teas that are hard to find. We quite possibly had the best jasmine tea we've ever had. (The jasmine silver tip is something we immediately needed to have in our cabinet) In addition, their claridge's blend and some of their most rare teas were fantastic as well. The subtlety in the flavor as well as the variety in the selections was the perfect cap to a night out in London. Be sure to book in advance as we saw a number of individuals causing a scene at the entrance as they were turned away. read more

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Amazing tea, the sandwiches are absolutely delicious and the service is knowledgeable and kind. read more

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I've always wanted to come to Claridge's for afternoon tea, and so had been looking forward to this. Was somewhat disappointed on various fronts, especially in comparison to the afternoon tea I had at the Mandarin Oriental a few days prior). The bread on the finger sandwiches seemed not that fresh (some pieces were noticeably firmer than others). The dessert pastries were a hit or miss. The passion fruit one was very good. But the yuzu one was fairly bitter. Service was also spotty--40 minutes into the tea and sandwiches, no one had come by to check in and I had to get up and find someone to ask for more tea. To their credit, this must have been reported back to the maître d', as they apologized at the end of the meal, took off the service chafe, and gifted me with a jar of honey and marmalade. read more

Just an absolutely wonderful experience. The tea service is top notch and the food was great. I'll be returning next time I'm in London. read more

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My friend recommended this to me as he had taken his mum there for a special occasion and they l loved it. I took my mum there as well for her birthday and i had no idea it was basically an unlimited afternoon tea session for 2 hours. It's a very large and airy space in the hotel with lovely live music playing throughout. Everyone very helpful and attentive. Loved every detail and recommendation they had for us. Definitely want to go again! read more

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Came here for afternoon tea and had a great time! There was beautiful decor and relaxing live music playing the whole time we were there. We were served fast and the server always made sure we got more sandwiches and tea whenever we wanted! However though the food and desserts were good and presented in a nice way, there wasn't anything that I was overly impressed by, given the high price. I would come again for the overall experience, but not for the afternoon tea menu itself. read more

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The service was perfect. Their staff regularly checked up on us and offered to refill our teas and food (which are unlimited). The sandwiches were basic and pastries were well crafted. However, it was not my cup of tea. If you're on holiday/vacation and are considering booking afternoon tea, skip it. It was not worth the £100/person. Very plain food and pastries. You're only paying for the outdated and vintage experience. My least favorite food and dining experience during my stop in London. There are less expensive options for afternoon tea in London. read more

My absolute new favorite hotel! This is the epitome of luxury and classic British royalty. I've stayed at other hotels in London, more modern, but this was a much more amazing experience. The whole vibe of the hotel makes you feel like you are in London. The staff truly provide white glove service. There are adorable elevators on the property. The rooms are classic and luxurious. The English breakfast they serve is also amazing. My daughter fell in love with tea on this trip. We had such an amazing experience at claridges and can't wait to come back. read more

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Amazing food and service!!! So many teas to choose from, food was so good, especially the desserts prob the best i've had for afternoon teas. Service was attentive and they kept apologizing for making us wait for our table, offered us free drinks at the bar and discount at the end. Truly a five star experience!! read more

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While on my trip to the UK, I've had locals tell me that Claridges is the absolute best place to get cream tea and I couldn't agree more. Super posh with decor and service to match, it was one of the more exquisite dining experiences I've ever had. We were greeted with a glass of bubbly, and for my mom who is N/A, a glass of non-alcoholic bubbly which was exceptional. Our meal consisted of five finger sandwiches, which fortunately were customizable based on my dietary restrictions. I don't eat egg or salmon and those typical options were replaced with a celeriac and truffle cream sandwich and a butternut squash sandwich. Both were excellent. The classics were cucumber and cream cheese, chicken salad, and ham, which honestly was the best of the night. One of my favorite things was that we were able to order more of any sandwiches we wanted! I got seconds of the celeriac and the ham, which were the standouts. Next came the scones with clotted cream and house made raspberry jam as well as the assortment of petit fours. The day's selection included a red berry tart with jasmine tea, a chocolate and coffee choux, a blueberry and elderflower mousse, and almond cake with mango compote & coconut cream. Sooooo decadent. The best by far was the blueberry and elderflower mousse which tasted like springtime. Over the course of our meal we each sampled three different teas, the best of which was an Oolong tea called Malawi Antler, which gave off an earthy scent but tasted more like stone fruits. The next time I'm in London I'll definitely seek tea at Claridge's out, and highly recommend you do the same! read more

Came here for afternoon tea. Lots of traditional decorations and very grand. Definitely come hungry as the you are able the requests seconds of any food. The sandwiches were so yummy and the perfect bites -- my favorite was the salmon. I also loved the scones with the jam and cream. By the time the desserts came along I was already stuffed. The teas were also good. Also appreciated there was live music. Service was attentive and ambience was very nice. The bathrooms were also very fancy with staff in there to turn on the faucet for you. read more

Afternoon tea at Claridges includes: sandwiches, scones, pastries, and unlimited tea Sandwiches: Poached and smoked salmon with samphire on rye bread 6.74/10- I was honestly most excited for this sandwich as I love smoked salmon, however I was a bit disappointed because I thought it would be more flavorful. However most of the flavor was from the salmon, and the sandwich itself was a bit dry. It was still okay and the salmon was very fresh. Coronation chicken on brown granary bread 8.78/10- this was my second favorite sandwich, so much flavor and hints of spices!! Absolutely loved it Ham with tomato chutney and watercress on onion bread 7.42/10- this was tasty however it could have used more chutney. Ham itself added a lot of flavor but I couldn't tell the bread was onion bread Egg with tomato and basil on white bread 5.31/10- pretty bland, it was just okay. Honestly had higher expectations. Also egg was a bit lukewarm, would definitely taste better if served cold. Cucumber with lemon cream cheese on white bread 6.78/10- your average cucumber and cream cheese sandwich, enjoyed it however also was hoping for more flavor. Goat cheese, tomato, and basil eclair 9.88/10- this was my favorite sandwich of them all. SO flavorful. The eclair was very light and fluffy, the basil added a lot of flavor but wasn't overwhelming. The goat cheese was strong and made this sandwich taste like a savory pastry. Honestly so good. If sandwiches all tasted like this I'd have sandwiches all the time. Truly outdid themselves with this one. Plain and raisin scones 10/10- these were both so good. I liked the raisin one more just due to the added texture and sweetness of the raisin, however both of them were so fluffy, doughy, and filled with butter. Exceptional. Served with Cornish clotted cream and Marco Polo gelée Pastries: Chocolate and pistachio 4.34/10- a bit too dry for my liking and I don't think this paired well Caramel Saint honoré 7.32/10- really liked the filo pastry and the caramel was very rich in flavor Raspberry Eton 9.34/10 my personal fav, loved the custard filling Frasier with vanilla ganache 7.86/10- custard was good; didn't like the outer And for the tea at Claridge's we tried 9 different blends, those being: Claridge's blend- exclusive to Claridge's, English Breakfast tea, has a malty finish The rare chai - different from a regular chai because it's handcrafted and enhanced with spices, regular chai often uses "low grade tea and disguises it with spices" Malawi antler - made from the stems of the tea bush, "antlers" represent the earth of Malawi, only a few kilos of this tea are produced every year, and it can only be found in two places: one being Claridge's Jasmine silver tip - white tea, jasmine flowers are made to have this tea scented over 6 nights rather than artificially scented! White Silver tip- made entirely from spring buds that can only be picked for 20 days out of the entire year in mountains in eastern china, highest level of antioxidants and lowest caffeine level Rose pouchong - Indian black tea made with rose petals Sri Lankan hand rolled- hand rolled leaf to make tea, only a few kilos of this tea are produced per year Genmaicha - top grade sencha crafted by Moriuchi San- huge tea master on his 200 year old tea garden in Shizuoka Fresh English mint - grown exclusively for Claridge's in the Botanical Gardens in Cornwall Such a cute spot for tea and they have rare selections!! Definitely make reservations in advance as they are booked months in advance. read more

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I had such a wonderful experience here. I went alone to afternoon tea, which I was a bit nervous about, but everyone was so welcoming and it didn't feel awkward that I was alone. The food and tea selection were delicious and overflowing. I ate so much I genuinely thought it was going to be a problem. Some things are expensive but not worth it. This was not one of them. read more

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I had the most lovely experience at Claridge's this past Tuesday. I have had many afternoon tea experiences both abroad and at home. However the experience I had at Claridge's truly set it apart from any other afternoon tea I have enjoyed. From the moment I arrived, staff was already accommodating and pleasant. I was early for my reserved time and staff did not hesitate to squeeze me in earlier so I wouldn't have to sit around to wait. The menu was curated well and it was clear that alot of care was placed into developing each savory or sweet bite. However truly what sets apart this experience from other afternoon tea experiences I've had is the warm and down to earth nature of our servers who were attentive to our needs, constantly checking in with us on our experience. Not once were they pushy for us to add on paid extras to our experience or to rush us through our meal - they repeatedly encouraged us to spend more time and offered refills to our sandwiches and scones. Even beyond our afternoon tea experience, the various ancillary staff in the hotel were helpful and attentive. Overall a great experience and I will definitely be back again the next time I am in London. read more

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Hard to overstate how great the tea service is here. Every piece of it was perfect, from the service to the quality of the teas, to the qualities of the food, to the ambiance. It was perfectly done, and even had lots of personalized elements to it. Very pricey for sure, but worth it as an experience! read more

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High Tea Afternoon tea is a classic British experience and there are almost too many institutions to choose from We chose one more moderately priced afternoon tea and splurged for our second experience at one of London's institutions: Claridge's Verdict? We absolutely loved the service, diverse and high quality tea selection and the quality of both the savory finger sandwiches and the scones and pastries While the price is higher, the quality matches and the pastries felt like individually crafted treasures rather than mass produced confections Thank you Claridge's for a fantastic experience! Traditional Afternoon Tea £75 ~ A Selection of Traditional Finger Sandwiches ~ Poached and smoked salmon with samphire on rye bread / Coronation chicken on brown granary bread / Dorrington ham with tomato chutney and watercress on onion bread / Burford Brown hen's egg with Heritage tomato and basil on white bread / English cucumber with lemon cream cheese and rocket on white bread / Raisin Scones and Plain Scones ~ freshly baked every day in Claridge's kitchens served with Cornish clotted cream, Marco Polo gelée / A Selection of Handmade Pastries ~ crafted under the guidance of Jérôme Chaucesse, made daily by our team of Pastry Chefs ~ Coconut and strawberry pavlova / Blueberry religieuse / Finger chocolate, Earl Grey tea and raspberry / Clafoutis aux cerises Claridge's (London, United Kingdom) read more

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If you're looking for an Afternoon tea experience, Claridge's is the place to be. The environment isn't stuffy, the place is beautiful, the servers are great in explaining the tea selections and the food is great. Sandwiches. Little bite size delicious things. My favorites were the smoked salmon, roasted chicken and egg salad. Scones were good but they were just scones. The clotted cream is good. Think of room temperature ice cream without the sugar. Adding jam with the clotted cream was bang on. The pastries were something left to be desired. I would have preferred more sandwiches, which is unlimited by the way. Nothing against their pastries but I've never really liked Parisian type pastries. Decorated all beautifully and sweet but it just doesn't hit the spot like an ice cream from Ample hills or a levain or chipnyc cookie would do for you. It's a bit expensive at £70 a person but well worth the experience. read more

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A great institution among London hotels, this is a very expensive place that feels a tiny bit dated. The service and ambiance is absolutely unparalleled. The dated reference is more in the stuffiness of the decor and the somewhat unhip, borderline annoying clientele. Think Downton Abbey, not James Bond, in terms of decor and modernity. The rooms are beautifully appointed and do have every modern luxury. The staff is oh-so-British, very polite and coolly, elegantly efficient. The general vibe of the place could benefit from a single trendy club or swanky modern bar. While it's been around since 1812, that history can be made glamorous, not stuffy, with the right mix of modern adjustments. You'll notice right away that the guests and high tea visitors take the "ladies who lunch" vibe very, very seriously. Talk above a whisper in an American accent and expect a couple of cold stares LOL. The average age at tea is probably close to 70. These ladies (mostly) clearly take the "preferred hotel of the royals" thing quite seriously. All that said, this is a classy old-school venue, and not a hip South Beach Miami boutique hotel. That's the rub...it could use ever so slightly more hipness to welcome itself into the 21st Century. One step in the right direction is the addition of Dale Chihuly chandeliers to add some exotic modernity to dress up the grand old lady. Put a trendy restaurant and sleek modern club in the hotel, and it'll be well on its way to 5 stars from me. read more

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Simply the best. Love this Decco ocean liner, like hallways.sumptuously Deep n thick wool carpeting. They still have the bell system With , Valet - housekeeping and (1) for the waiter. That comes to ur room to get ur order- def old school proper, upstairs /downstairs air to get this 5+ star hotel rating - definitely one of the best hotels , in the world. Afternoon tea is a Luxury, to have in one's room or suite . Champagne and Endless trays of tea sandwich's and warm scones & Devon crème. read more

Simply the best in London on every visit! Beautiful flowers in the middle of the dining room and staff have been there for years giving great service! We had thought about tying the new Peninsula but friends said they wished they had stayed at Claridge's. Our granddaughter wants to live on the top floor there. Highly recommended this hotel. read more

Review is for breakfast. Everything was fine (nothing special) but chrissa at the front was incredibly rude to everyone that walked in. She also had a bad cold and didn't seem to think she should avoid rubbing her nose in front of guests. It's Claridges so obviously the ambiance is great. Food is Mediocre but does anyone really eat there for the food? read more

My family and I came for afternoon tea and had a wonderful experience. Robert took such great care of us. The attention to detail, the generosity of service and food was outstanding and matched the price point. It was truly a unique experience that we will never regret. Highly recommend afternoon tea at Claridge Hotel. read more

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Most incredible hotel with beautiful surroundings, warm lovely staff, delicious food & fabulous cocktails! Claridge's saved our one night staycation away while visiting our family in the UK. We had a reservation with the Ritz, but upon our arrival were treated appallingly badly so had to cancel our reservation. Luckily, we managed to get a room at Claridges's who were more than happy to accommodate us, provide the most incredible warm, genuine service and literally pulled out all of the stops to make our stay so memorable. Every single staff member at Claridge's goes out of their way to make you feel special and appreciated. They are so warm, genuine and friendly - the complete opposite of the Ritz. Our room was gorgeous, food incredible and service impeccable. I would give this hotel 100 stars if I could & we will definitely be back. read more

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Where do I begin telling you of the best tea experience of my life? We sat in Claridge's dining room for three full hours, letting ourselves be stuffed and then stuffed again. Free refills on the food? Don't mind if I do! The husband said he wished he could come here for his birthday. It was EVERYONE'S favorite part of our trip to London and Paris, and that includes our 7 year old boy and girl twins who did a rope obstacle course at Go Ape! At Battersea Park, sailed boats at the Jardin de Luxembourg, and took a spin on the London Eye. First of all, know that you should get a reservation online several weeks ahead. I tried two weeks ahead and nothing was available. I was devastated. I then called and was able to get a reservation without a problem - I even changed the date a few days later. So be sure to call if making an online rezzie isn't working. Also, I think the main dining room looked nicer (big floral display, higher ceilings, possibly a piano) than our large side dining area (which *is* nice if you prefer quiet), so I plan to request the main dining room next time. Don't miss the pretty art deco panels in the other small side dining area. The sandwiches were good but I expected more. The best was the carrot cake savory. I wasn't sure about the chicken asparagus. The salmon sando included a generous load of salmon. My favorite was the ham with mustard. I found the egg sandwich too mayo-y. Next came the scones course. Actually they were pretty standard, too - Why did I love this place so much again? - but still very good. The accompanying Marco Polo tea-infused jam (er, gelee - I just checked the menu) was quite interesting. Okay, hold onto your seats. Last came the main event - the dessert course. They were EXCEPTIONAL. I would say they were on par with Alexander's Patisserie, a place in the San Francisco Bay Area known for dessert. They were the best desserts I've had at a tea. We were asked if we wanted refills after each course and who were we to say no? But the desserts course made us a bit sad because by then we couldn't possibly shovel anything more in, but did anyway. And it was so tempting to get refills just to take them home. But that would have involved asking for refills and basically eating a bite (just to justify those refills to the server), so we were good girls and boys and we didn't. But knowing what I do now, I would have filled up less on sandwiches and more on dessert. The service was spot-on (since it's London, perhaps I should say "tip top"), and couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. My kids aren't big on juice and hot chocolate and don't like English lemonade (which is carbonated), so the server suggested some strawberry non-alcoholic drink from the bar and each kid had two. Cocktails for the kiddos! Kids dining here also get a beautifully detailed multi-page menu that serves as a coloring book. The kids' menu also includes different sandwiches and desserts, and I really wish I was able to try my kids' desserts because they looked delicious. So, yes, the place is pricey with afternoon tea costing 60 pounds. But since it was everyone's favorite part of the trip we felt it was worth it. Also, the price for the kids' tea (20 pounds I think) was actually lower than the other two London teas of our trip. The staff made everyone feel like a million bucks, including my kids who got to raid the sweets trolley on their way out. It was like the scene in "Annie" when Annie first goes to live with Daddy Warbucks and everyone waits on her. In this case, two hosts patiently asked our kids what they wanted and filled up their treats containers. However, I could do without the hotel's bathroom attendant. My daughter had never experienced one before and was confused by her purpose. I explained ahead that the attendant would turn on the water for her and give her a towel. My daughter: "Do you get to keep the towels?" Kathleen's High Tea Rankings 1) CLARIDGE'S, LONDON 2) Le Parloir, Montreal 3) The Fairmont Empress, Victoria B.C. 4) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tea at One Aldwych, London 5) Aubrey Rose, La Mesa 6) Crown and Crumpet, San Francisco 7) Lovejoy's, San Francisco and Redwood City 8) Tea Upon Chatsworth, San Diego (closed) 9) Lovey's, Pacifica 10) Lisa's Tea Treasures, Campbell 11) Tyme for Tea, Fremont 12) Lisa's Tea Treasures, Los Altos 13) Dushanbe Tea Room, Boulder 14) Satori, San Jose 15) Charles Chocolates Tea, San Francisco 16) Ampersand Science Afternoon Tea, London 17) Tea Time, Palo Alto 18) Lisa's Tea Treasures, San Jose 19) Samovar, San Francisco (Page St.) 20) Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe and Afternoon Tea, San Diego 21) Cafe du The, Burlingame 22) The Huntington Langham Hotel, Pasadena 23) Satori, Saratoga 24) Dartealing Lounge, San Francisco read more

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Just checked in. Of course my room is not ready, but the clerk walked me around to various bars while wait.

Say what?!? How can a place like this still exist. Utterly stunning. This iconic, classic hotel is British refinement to the most perfect degree. First of all it ain't cheap. But, if you got a few pounds it's worth every penny. From the moment you arrive to the second you depart you are treated like royalty. Ultra friendly staff, beautiful rooms that are surprisingly large. And don't forget to indulge in every offer the hotel has. The bars, the restaurants, the lounges, and especially the high tea. read more

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Lord, was this a hassle. Arrived at check-in, room wasn't ready. Went to get a pedicure, came back, finally ready. Went up to our room that was supposed to be two beds. It was one bed. We flew for 15 hours and we're super jet lagged. They claimed the beds could split but realized they couldn't, but didn't have a room ready for what they said would be several hours. there was tons of back-and-forth and miscommunication about this. They said we could nap and call down when we were awake to check on the new room. They ended up calling 45 minutes later with a new room to check out, waking us up after saying they wouldn't call and bother until we were awake. Cranky. We go to the new room "with a better view" and a double bed. We walked into a view of the top of dirty buildings and construction just to have an open bathroom floor plan with zero privacy. We napped some more until they could get us what we paid for and book ample time ahead. They ended up "upgrading" us which was just a slightly bigger room with no view at all but we were just happy to have bathroom privacy and double beds. Third room in the first 12 hours on the property. Just wanted what we paid for! We ended up grabbing food in the lobby restaurant that night. We ordered our favorites: champagne, amazing oysters and caviar. They ended up treating to this meal which was unexpected but the least that could have been done considering our first impressions of our stay. Went to bed, woke up, ordered egg white omelets with veggies and orange juice for room service. Not an hour later were we both throwing up and on the toilet for the now next 3 days. We let the chefs know and they "investigated" the kitchen. Don't really know how they were to determine how our food was specifically prepared... we had to extend our booking because we could not leave the hotel room from being so beyond sick. Nothing was done about that. This was my first time in London, supposedly at the nicest hotel in the city, and I was not even able to explore one bit. The investigation concluded that no one else was sick - not sure what that had to do with us, very clearly sick. They didn't not waive or discount any accommodations. Will never be back. Sad. Housekeeping was great and property was super clean. read more

Customer treatment. My wife, three daughters, son-in-law and I arrived at 5:10 for a 5:30 reservation at their restaurant. Security came over and asked what we were doing there at 5:20. None of us was dressed like a homeless person. Not one of us was loud or inappropriate. When we said we were waiting for our dinner reservation, she actually went in to check if we were in fact on the list! This place is a pompous racist dump, and should be avoided at all costs. read more

I researched where to get a gluten free afternoon tea for multiple hours before settling on Claridges. It was absolutely the best choice. The atmosphere was absolutely exquisite, with live musicians and all the grandeur that the pictures show. That said, we have been in similar upscale environments and felt they were much stuffier. The staff did not have airs of pretentiousness -- they were lovely and accommodating. Our waiter was polite and formal, but very easy to talk to. He was just perfect. I was worried about the dress code; I really didn't want to be underdressed in the least, so I wore a dress, tights, and heels. My husband wore a collared shirt, dress pants, and dress shoes. Basically as if we were going to a nice dinner. We felt perfectly matched to the environment. But that said, there were definitely other guests who were far far more casually dressed (one in overalls, another in a sweatshirt). I personally thought they looked out of place in such an environment, but nobody seemed to pay it any mind. As for the food and tea -- delicious. The gluten free sandwiches and scones were divine, and they were happy to bring seconds. The number of sweets was positively indulgent. We couldn't finish them! Oh--The Marco Polo jelly was incredible. Enjoy! Overall, exactly the English tea experience that we were seeking. read more

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A great hotel located in the heart of London has great tea (afternoon tea at 3 p.m.) They take several different credit cards, and have big rooms. I went there with my family years ago, and they serve delicious food. I don't have any photos or I would share them. It is not cheap, but it is definitely worth it. read more

Great afternoon tea here! They have five kinds of sandwiches, among which I enjoyed the chicken one the most so I asked for some extra pieces. The sandwiches go well with the green tea! Then there are the scones and the sweets. The scones were pretty petite but were warm and delicious. The jam was really yummy but a little sweet, so it goes better with the plain one than the raisin. I asked for some milk to go with my Himalayas black tea. It accompanies the sweetness quite well. After the macaron I got full so I asked for the rest to go. The sweets are packed nicely. Excellent service! Attentive and polite. Really professional! The decorations are also fantastic. Worth the price and the fame. read more

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Claridge's is a lovely place for afternoon tea. We had a 530pm tea time and we were ready for some relaxing after a long day of walking. The ambience is luxurious yet classic. Beautiful stacked flower vases are the centerpiece and a piano player in the corner sets the mood. We opted for the regular tea which includes several types of sandwiches, plain and raisin scones with clotted cream and Marco Polo jam followed by some beautiful desserts. You can try as many teas as you like! We stayed with our orders throughout as we quite enjoyed the fresh mint and hand rolled Ceylon. If you fancy a particular sandwich they bring seconds but save yourself for the dessert! The egg tart and the pistachio dessert were our favorites. Marco Polo jam? So good and devoured that with clotted cream smeared all over the scones. I would say our only complaint was the switch in service due to shift changes. We quite liked our first waiter and the second seemed to be rushing around and not quite as attentive as a result. read more

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Came here with my boyfriend and sister for afternoon tea and we had a great time! We were seated in the back which was nice not to be in the middle of everything. Since we had been walking around all day it was nice you could wear casual clothes (especially in the middle of summer on a 90F/ 32C degree day) and not get super dressed up. They had a wide variety of options for tea and I enjoyed almost all of the sandwiches. Scones were of course the best part. Pastries at the end were delicious as well! I think we could have done without the final dessert cake but it was nice that we were able to put it in a box to take home. Our waitress was very friendly and there were no issues when my boyfriend did not like his first tea and wanted to switch to a new flavor. They were very accommodating! The hotel itself was beautiful! While tea was definitely on the expensive side, we had a lovely time! read more

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