The Claridges is obviously one of the top hotels in London with a very central location in Mayfair. The bar is a perfect place for an informal business meeting in a very attractive art-deco surrounding. It is in fact good value if the alternative was to rent a meeting room in a serviced business center in the area. I was very well seated and served, found a table very easily in the middle of the afternoon and this was a very convenient and enjoyable place to have a meeting in central London. I paid £8 for a glass of still water and an expresso ok not so cheap for what this is but considering the real estate cost in the area, the facilities, the service and the fact that you can stay there 2 hours for £8 if you want it is definitely good value. I have not been there for an aperitif but I am tempted to try as it must be quite something to watch with the international crowd hanging at the Claridges. I will report later on this! Update: Been there for a perfect pre drink dinner before another excellent visit to La Petite Maison. This is a winning combination, a bit upmarket for sure, but you cant get wrong with these 2 places and they are next to each others too so very convenient read more

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What a great hotel. If you can afford it or your company is picking up the tab, try and stay here. Location: Right in Mayfair. Very posh area close to what I would call the 5th avenue of London. Tube stop is 5 minute walk away and the park is a 10 minute walk away! Truly perfect location. Service: Very warm and friendly. Maybe a little bit too friendly. They are constantly knocking and checking to make sure you are ok. I loved it at first, but it became a little bit irritating by the time we were meant to leave. Food / Drinks: Loved the bar and the food was great compared to all of the other London food I had (sorry London, your food blows compared to NYC, hence the substandard grading system). Room: Very spacious and beautiful. Bathroom was gorgeous with a rain shower head. TV was a bit on the small side considering the size of the room, but that turned out to be for the best (we didn't watch tv!). Only issue I had was that the faucets were weird and you could not really wash your hands easily. In the end, would I stay here again, you better believe it. read more

Amazing staff attitude. The staff were really nice and really attentive. They serve really good food and tea. The doormen were extremely kind and opened the door like they were supposed to. 5/5. read more

Used the ballroom for a special event, and though filled to capacity, it was all done very well. A minor slip up was the Canape's did not make it across the packed reception room, but that was the only fault. The dinner menu was 'simple' but absolutely first class. Who says you can't do mass catering to the highest standard. read more

Tea at Claridges! Definitely a pricy undertaking, but oh so worth it! We adored it. First of all, while I am not a tea snob, my boyfriend is and we both agreed that the tea was delicious. We also opted for Champagner along with the tea...who knew those two can go together like that..;) Most importantly: The cucumber sandwiches were yummy and the scones with clotted cream and Claridges own jam were heavenly. I still talk about them and I wish I could have managed to eat more of them :) A real experience with wonderful piano music and great service. Would recommend...definitely a place you wouldn't want to wear flip flops and torn jeans to...Jeans yes, but nice ones ;) read more

The afternoon tea at Claridge's was one of the best I've ever had. The number one thing of note was that the tea was high quality and really excellent. read more

The drinks in here are pricey but tasty. The bar staff are also very friendly and great at new recommendations. It is of course a landmark and touristy but if in the Mayfair area is still a great place for a cocktail before hitting other places. read more

Minor celebs, gourmet food and a very fairly priced set menu made this a great eating experience. Gordon's skill at the oven is beyond doubt outstanding because every dish my group ordered was spectacular. Very well cooked indeed. I tried the lamb and it was cooked to perfection, did not find the watercress salty at all so i think one of the posters above must have picked a bad day to go! I had the mini puds to finish and it was amazing. It was expensive at £240 for 2 of us but it was a special occasion.. and when the food is out of this world, why not? If you are looking for a one off special treat then i would very much recommend eating here. Remember to book ahead! read more

Another place you should put on you bucket list but one you may not return to a million times. Typical old British restaurant. This is an establishment and if you want to taste how the other half live, come and be waited on here. I've been a few times with friends and more formal occasions - every time a steady performance. read more

We visit this hotel every year for afternoon tea. We have Lawn Tennis Tea, and just revel in the beauty of the surroundings. It is art deco splendour - with a Dale Chihuly sculpture to top it all off. There is always music playing (musicians playing), and they are brilliant with babies and toddlers. read more

Claridge's was both lovely and scrumptious. Expensive but the ridiculous opulence is what made it so charming and fun.

Walking into the foyer at the hotel it's easy to see why Claridge's is regarded as one of the best hotels in London. I visited the bar with four other friends for a drink before heading to a nearby club. It's not the best of places to go just before a night out but thought it would be a nice treat. The bar itself is beautifully decorated a very classy space. As expected, the place was rather formal, really quite and very expensive. The clientele consisted mainly of older guests at the hotel yet the service was impeccable. Of course, being a high end hotel in Mayfair the drinks aren't going to be cheap. My St Benedict, at £16, was lovely and the bar snacks brought to our table is a nice touch. I'm really glad to have visited the bar at Claridge's, but I don't think I'll be going back any time soon. London has so many bars in beautiful setting with better atmospheres. I would probably recommend popping in for drinks a special occasion with an older relative who wouldn't be comfortable in a noisier place that is, if they're paying. read more

I think there was too much hype about Claridge's being the best afternoon tea in all of London. Nothing can ever live up to that much hype. The food was solid and the service was stellar. The tea was good and the table settings were perfect for all the photos you'd want to take. Overall it wasn't the best value for money compared to several other teas I've had in London, so unless you're going for the name, there are others I would put on the list before Claridge's. read more

My favorite place for a pre-dinner cocktail or glass of wine in London. The bartenders are creative and approachable. For wine lovers, they offer a crisp Montrachet by the glass as well as a long list of quality champagnes. Expensive and worth it. read more

loved the high tea experience. great wide selection, the afternoon tea is amazing. the tea quality, the desserts the attention to detail. you cannot compare to any other tea experience. why the 4 stars? well the place itself is quite small and I feel that there is a lot of people who book this place in advance and they should probably expand it a little just to not feel like you are so near the other guests. not sure if it was where I was seated but it felt tight. read more

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You're an American in London. You've seen all the sights there are to see, but there's one more thing you must check off your to-do list before leaving the Mother Land: afternoon tea. This is not just any tea. This good, old-fashioned English tea time, with finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and lovely china cups and saucers. And there's only one place to go for the most authentic experience: Claridges. We have now enjoyed high tea at Claridges on several occasions while visiting my sister-in-law, an American ex-pat. The experience is as memorable as it is fancy-schmancy, and oh so very British. It's pricey, but worth it. The atmosphere and the service are impeccable. Afternoon tea at Claridges is absolutely magical. read more

3 WORDS...GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL!! This property's best years were years and years ago. My go to hotel in Mayfair is The Connaught, a sister property of Claridges. The Connaught was completely booked and I thought, "It's a sister property, storied history and reputation, how bad could it be?" The better question would have been, "How wrong could I be in making that assumption?" Claridges is quite literally the Grand Budapest Hotel. It is in desperate need of a COMPLETE renovation. The first room that I was given was a replica of the Lincoln Bedroom at the White House or a room from the hotel in film The Shining! Everything about it from the furnishings to the carpet to the bathroom were completely rundown, worn out and threadbare. But the bathroom is what drove me over the edge. It had the worst lighting I've EVER had in a hotel of zero-five stars! There were 4 tiny LED recessed lights and NOT ONE OF THE LIGHTS was above the mirror. Are you kidding me?? Why bother having a mirror in the bathroom if you don't provide adequate lighting? Next, the faucet was so far recessed against the sink bowl that I literally couldn't rinse my toothbrush without it brushing against the overflow hole (yes, that one...the filthy one) against the back of the sink. The final straw was no NO no counter space for toiletries. My room isn't in ANY of the online photos on their website. I requested a room change only to be informed that they were completely sold out and had no other rooms to transfer me into. After a 10 hr flight, 2hrs in the customs queue due to software computer issues and a 30 min wait in the hotel exec lounge while my room was being "prepared," I was at my wits-end! I insisted on speaking with a manager and told him that I was prepared to leave the hotel if my room wasn't changed. I called The Connaught and exhaustingly explained my plight and pleaded with them to find me a cupboard or linen closet because even those are elegant and beautiful at The Connaught. I'm pretty certain the manager from The Connaught called the manager at Claridges because shortly after my SOS call to The Connaught, Claridges magically found a room for me. The new room was still "old", literally next to the elevator and staircase, but it was clean and I could see myself in the bathroom mirror. My room was $650US p/night and it is sad to say that I was reduced to being grateful and accepting of a room that was simply clean and well lit. RIDICULOUS!! But I was grateful UNTIL I took my first shower and had to lift my leg up and over the side of the tub that was literally like mounting a horse...and there was no safety bar-not sure how someone 60+ could manage to get in and out of this shower. The water in the shower didn't drain quickly enough so I ended up with dirty feet (up to my ankles!!) after each shower and had to hand wash my ankles and feet. RIDICULOUS!! This might be acceptable or expected at Claridges in a third world country but not in MAYFAIR! On day 3 of my stay, I couldn't find my jacket and pants...I searched my luggage high and low-couldn't find them! Don't ask me why, but something said, check the drawers in the closet. There were 2 small drawers in a VERY old stand in the closet and the housekeeper had taken it upon herself to place my garments in the drawer of the stand. Are you kidding me?? Hanging a coat is one thing but placing my garments into the stand crossed the line. The drawer was dusty and lined with suede that was stained and worn. It also smelled like Macklemore's Thrift Shop. Why would I want my clothing in a dirty musty drawer?? The only highlight of my stay at this hotel was the elevator man for the express elevator, Jay. I am African-American and EVERYONE at the hotel except the Concierge and Jay looked at me as though I was a stow-away. Who stows away on the friggin Andrea Doria?? I went down to the bar on 3 occasions and asked for a simple glass of ice and was given that look that the shopkeepers in Pretty Woman gave Julia Roberts, quickly followed with "Are YOU are a guest at the hotel?" To which I patiently answered, "Of course," only to followed with, "What is your room number and name?" Are you serious?? You need my room number and name for a glass of friggin' ice?? Back to Jay, he was the only friendly face that I saw every day. Thank you Jay!! I WILL NEVER AGAIN STAY AT CLARIDGES. DO NOT EVER STAY AT CLARIDGES!! Book The Connaught and if they have no rooms available, try The Berkeley, BUT DO NOT EVER STAY AT CLARIDGES. COMPLETELY OVERRATED overpriced behemoth whose best years were a quarter-century ago...and that is being generous. read more

What a delightful tea experience, and although it was over 2+ hours, we didn't even realize it as the tea courses were delivered at a steady pace and in abundance. The food was delicious as well the nice selection of tea. But hands down the decadent desserts was the clear winner of them all! So save the best for last. Claridges is by far the best tea experience I've had in London, they certainly have set the bar. read more

Good food and service. I usually come to the Foyer and Reading Room at Claridge's for dinner each time I visit London. I have not stayed at their hotel yet though. This time I came for dinner with my sister, her husband and my 2-year old nephew. Restaurant staff was very friendly and took the time to clarify some questions we had about the menu. I enjoyed my 3-course fixed menu with braided of tail as did my sister who ordered the lobster risotto. My brother in law also liked his order of the lobster thermador. Unfortunately, there was no menu for children so we ordered the teriyaki salmon for my nephew. He liked it, but, obviously, couldn't finish it. The waitress was considerate and boxed it up for us to go. We were provided with some complementary chocolates and candy served on a silver tiered tray. Each were delicious. When we returned to our hotel, my nephew finished the rest of the salmon and rice. We were amazed that he ate the whole thing. He must have really liked it. We were also surprised to see that the waitress gave us a few pieced of individually boxed fudge in the to go bag. Will definitely return again. read more

Claridges is my absolute favourite hotel in London. It has a stunning art deco interior that really makes you feel straight out of an Evelyn Waugh novel although it's not some sad old stuck in the past institution. Indeed it is one of the trendiest places in London to come for a cocktail and is not a stuffy affair. Although there is a dress code and smartness is essential this could not be a less pompous place. My favourite thing at Claridges is tea. Served on chic green and white striped crockery, in the large but intimate feeling tea-room complete with pianist (although I would book a table in the other room as a waft of piano is far more pleasant than a blast), a nice mix of people, from families there for a special occasion - usually complete with younger brother looking somewhat constricted in shirt and tie - to office women on an afternoon's skiving, to rich tourists take tea here. As many sandwiches as you can eat are followed by scones and then little cakes all delicate, pretty and so delicious. The service is wonderful and seamless, I'm always impressed with how the waiters remember who's ordered which tea and you can linger over round after round of finger sandwiches. They are also more than happy to give you a doggy bag if you can't quite finish your cakes. Truly a perfect London experience. read more

This review is about the service from a single server, as opposed to the food. We were there for the Chelsea Flower Show Afternoon Tea today. It was my mother's birthday and her first time in London. I wanted her to have an awesome first afternoon tea experience, and the place was Claridge's. Everything started wonderfully at check-in and we were seated quickly. The personal greetings and notations on celebrations was such an awesome touch. Our first server was wonderful in suggesting teas and ensured we were having a great experience. The second server (whom was the one we had the issue with), came with the champagne and that was great. Sandwiches were great (salmon or cucumbers were the best). The manager also came by to check up on us. We were just so happy to be doing this, especially after a 6-hour walk around London since landing earlier this morning. Things started to feel a little different as we were about to finish our first tea flight (we had 3 green teas). We somehow ended up only with the second server, and he came by to ask us whether we were ready for our second tea - although I feel a little rushed, but I said fine in any case. Then the scones and the sweets showed up together - which was fine. The server then came back and asked us whether we were ready for the third. This is also when the lollipop had shown up. We haven't even started on the sweets. I tried to think nothing of it - and perhaps he was ending his shift - and moved on. Later I asked to have 4 out of the 8 sweets packed up and then two boxes showed up. When I asked for a bag, the server just said (and shown us) that the box itself is good enough to be carried, and he had no bags. Of course, some of the other guests around us had them. However, the more I thought about it, it wasn't reasonable - especially when if you were to carry both together the sweets inside would move and get crushed. When I asked again he said there were none in the back, then I asked him to check again. After having the third tea in the flight, I asked for more hot water. He quickly brought them over. After that he disappeared, but he went back and forth 6 times to other tables around us - but effectively ignored us the whole time. This is when I asked for the manager, as in my mind this was deliberate on his part to treat us this way. Honestly, I don't know what provoked him to act this way as we've been courteous to him this whole time. The manager quickly acted and tried to resolve things for us, and we appreciated the gesture, but it still left us in a bad mood leaving the establishment. read more

It's good! A great institution among London hotels, this is a very expensive place that feels a tiny bit dated. The service and ambiance are absolutely unparalleled. The dated reference is more in the stuffiness of the decor and the somewhat unhip, borderline annoying clientele. read more

Truly the best of the best of London hotels. I've stayed at other places that I really like but Claridges ranks tops with me. The decor of the rooms is elegant yet comfortable with great attention to detail. I've had rooms there that I seriously thought I'd be happy to move into permanently. I rarely eat in the hotel but I do like the bar enormously. It's a great place to meet friends and you can be about as casual or as elegant as you want to be. Late nights in the lobby bar can be interesting. We've come in for drinks very late, and end up partying with the wildest assortment of celebrities, government officials and art types. read more

Great place for a treat (or if someone else treats you!) Pricey for sure, but worth the visit if you can. Attentive waiting staff, the cocktails were fantastic! and the toilets were gorgeous!! Recommend as a treat if you can! read more

I thought this was one of the best high tea venues in London. Superb service, wide selection of tea, and very comfortable environment. Set off from the main hotel which is nice, because its more quiet. And also a cool spot to view celebrities who pass through the hotel and enjoy tea as well. Would definitely return to either stay at the hotel, or just have a high tea. read more

If you want to impress a date, a colleague, or want to be extravagant, go here. Claridges bar is a glormous place with art deco features and red leather banquettes. This place is normally packed by the good looking young and old. It offers the best selection in wines, liquor, and beer. They have a great selection of champagne, I go for a glass of the rose champagne. Be prepared, it will set you back 18 quid. Though expensive and perhaps pretentious, I enjoy going to Claridges and the experience is always fantastic. read more

Cool bar in a v cool hotel. Love the ambiance, the decor and the drinks. Great martini's made extra dry, love the spray vermouth. Lots of seats but the old rich face lift brigade seem toi getb them first. Anyway if you get a seat enjoy the drinks, view and the moreish snacks in a very classy bar. read more

Wow is all I can say about this experience! I'm still reeling from this visit and it was only 2 days ago! My mother and I had the Christmas tea at claridges this past Friday afternoon November 15, 2019. This was also our very first trip to England as well. I made this reservation maybe 2-2.5 months ago. I really wanted and tried to get a Saturday reservation for the Christmas tea because on Saturdays they have the children's choir come and sing Christmas carols but unfortunately the Saturday reservations sold out the minute they were available. Word of advice!!! Claridges let's you make reservations 3 months in advance. If you want a reservation for the holiday tea, ESPECIALLY A SATURDAY RESERVATION, book your reservation the minute claridges releases the dates/let's you book reservations! At the end of the day, I'm grateful that I got my Friday reservation because all the reservations sold out pretty quickly for November and December. The experience. Wow is an understatement! We entered into a beautiful winter wonderland! The Christmas decor in the hotel was absolutely beautiful! I put a request in my reservation to have our table be in the main tea parlour room, right by the musicians. I love music! The decorations, ambience in the tea parlour room, the exquisite cello and piano player were absolutely magnificent! I told my mom that we had to pinch ourselves! This was so surreal! We never did high tea before, especially not at claridges. We don't do high tea in Peru or the United States so we're not accustomed to it. The musicians did it for me. I love music and the cello and piano player played some beautiful music that afternoon/night! My mom and I had our breath taken away that night. We didn't eat lunch that day so we were super hungry by the time we arrived. We were seated very promptly and our fantastic waiter arrived shortly thereafter. Our waiter explained everything to us and shortly brought out champagne for us. The tray of sandwiches we received were so delicious! Our waiter saw how quickly we ate the first tray and graciously offered us another tray which we happily accepted and ate! Shortly after he brought out our tea and flaming Christmas pudding! It was like a show and the pudding was something my mom and I tried for the first time and it was so yummy! Then came the scones, jam and tray of desserts. The presentation was awesome but by that time we were full. We ate maybe 2 desserts and took the rest home. Our waiter packed up our desserts in a nice box and gave us departing gifts of puddings. It was my birthday that week and our waiter brought out a sweet birthday dessert for me with the plate saying happy birthday on it and a candle for me. What a sweet treat! Our waiter, the staff, and everyone at claridges were very nice, sweet and attentive. We are so thankful for your kindness and hospitality at your establishment! During our tea at claridges on Friday night I asked my mom, who grew up in a rural farm village in Peru, if she ever pictured herself having high tea in London at claridges. She said no and she couldn't have imagined it. This was such a sweet experience that I got to share with my mom and hope to come back the next time we visit England. To our fantastic waiter and the hospitable staff at claridges, muchas gracias por todo! We will be back! Much love to you all for this amazing experience! read more

I had afternoon tea in the Reading Room at Claridges last Saturday 15th September. What a stunning place in central London. It was my friend Miriam's 40th birthday. There were five of us. We had excellent service - very friendly and professional. The menu we chose was sandwiches, cakes, tea. All speciality. They gave us a choice of every kind of bread and I had rye. The fillings were delicious and they'll suit every diet. Tea from every part of the globe and the best coffee. The cakes were stunning, miniature with great quality chocolate. The setting is Art Deco with beautiful flower arrangements everywhere - long tall lilies in enormous glass and crystal vases. There's also live piano in the background. Very subtle lighting throughout. We had a wonderful time. I'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

I enjoy the service here, even though we did not get the table we specifically reserved at first because they did not put it in their system when they said "Sure, that'll be no problem at all" last we came here a few days ago. But we got to move to the table we had previously reserved after waiting a short while. Also, very loud construction, involving drilling in the walls and ceilings of different floors, was going on starting at 6, which made it hard to hear each other and the music played. We were not made aware of any construction that would be going on at the time of our reservation upon making the reservation, so no forewarning. But the live music is very nice here and classy and a fun addition to the tea experience. Also, I'm not a particular fan of the sandwiches here but my sister likes them very much, so whoever is reading this may too. The scones are small and come out plain and with raisins, if you do not like raisins, tell the one who's serving you and they can make it only plain scones at the table for you. The tea jelly is phenomenal here as well! We love it! I also recommend that you try the Antler tea here because this tea is only served in TWO places in the WHOLE WORLD, so it's a rare experience to get and my family is a fan of it here. read more

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I've stayed at all of London's best hotels and this one gets the prize. It is a beautiful, art deco hotel dripping with incredible history. The rooms are spacious and the staff is very professional and what you would expect in a five-star hotel. The bar is worth spending some time in and the Michelin starred restaurant is one of the best in London. The overall condition of the property (including the rooms) is better than several of the other five star hotels in the city but could still stand some more attention to detail as far as upkeep is concerned. read more

Afternoon tea review: sandwiches were delicate and beautifully textured and flavored. Feel free to ask for more of any type that you would like. Scones were delivered right from the oven and were mouthwatering. Desserts varied and exquisite. Service was exceptional. We had one 12 year old with us, and he opted for the kids menu, which was a great choice - less daring sandwich flavors and more whimsical desserts. This is worth doing at least once with your family. read more

After a busy morning enjoying some well earned retail therapy, what better way to relax by having tea at Claridges. They are very attentive and the sandwiches are so moorish, as are the scones and cakes. The raspberry and rose macaroons are great, as is the lemon posset. What I also liked is that you aren't rushed. When enquiring as to where the bar is, you get escorted not directed. This is a thoroughly good way to spend and afternoon of indulgence. read more

The bar. it is wonderful for a business meet up from 4pm onwards. Quiet, discreet and really unsual but pleasant aesthetics. Elderflower cordial is top of the range. read more

If you do not have money to burn, i wouldnt recomend coming here, especially with a date. You can be sure that next to you will be a guy shouting 'order whatever you like'. Not a great start if you just have enough cash to get the cheapest items on the menu (soup). Due to its high class clientelle, you can expect to see plenty of celebrities. read more

Everytime I go here I have a perfect experience. The service is excellent, the staff attentive and the food,wine,and every aspect of this hotel and bar is elegant. Even if you have only time for afternoon tea you will enjoy the splendour of the room with photographs of the many stars of the silver screen on the walls who stayed there. i was amazed at how the waiters knew when i had finished my cup of tea and refilled it without me knowing! Highly recommended! read more

Seriously this is really is good as it gets. Proper luxury. The room was lovely and big. Bed was amazingly comfortable. Nice deep bath. It was just amazing. We had a couple of massages too, which was pure delight. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Of the two bars, the Champagne bar is a great venue for a special occasion. Art Deco design and 1920s feel make it unique. The Gordon Ramsay restaurant serves outstanding food. You may not take to him on TV but his skill is extraordinary. Never stayed in the hotel, but the public areas are exquisite and you can pop in for tea or a drink at the hotel bar. read more

A very classy establishment. Full of yuppies in suits spending plenty on good cocktails and great food. It's also the place to go for celeb spotting, if that's your kind of thing, and you're basically guaranteed to see someone famous every time. read more

We had a lovely afternoon tea here. The atmosphere was wonderful, tea was excellent and the food was top notch. All of the staff were incredibly professional, very pleasant and friendly. This is one of the best afternoon tea experiences available in London. I will definitely be back and will highly recommend to friends. read more