I chose Mandeville Hotel because it was part of an Orbiz package deal. I upgraded to the Double Premium suit and am glad I did.
Upon finally arriving at my hotel, the Mandeville Hotel, I was greeted by three concierges and two hostess who made sure to remind me to set my clock as it is that time of year in London to change from BST to Greenwich Time or Zulu as the Army call it (clocks are not provided in the room but they offer wake up calls straight away). One brought my bags to my room and returned with maps of London and an electrical adaptop/converter with instruction that it does not work with hair straighteners from other countries.
unpacked my things into the cupboard that contained a "butler"(which I use to ensure I don't take any bed bugs home if they are present), safe, mobile heater and shoe rack as well as a hair dryer and just enough hangers for all my items of clothing. If I needed any more I could simply call the desk and house-keeping would bring them to me. They also offer iron and iron board. However no coffee pot or tea "bar" in my room only a mini-bar and a 230mL bottle of Chianti and a wine glass that would later be billed if used.
Mandeville Hotel in the middle of everything in London is an upgraded hotel. With common exterior the interior has been upgraded with bright colors and essential lighting. My room, a double ensuite contains as I stated, a minibar, TV with internet hook up both wireless and LAN line (access in room is £12/day but FREE in the lobby - ask the desk for the code), computer desk, six outlets for charging items (with individual power supply switches for energy efficiency) and two in the bathroom for shavers (specifically), two chairs, three end tables, Asian art prints on the wall, leather head board, bamboo accent wall treatment, calm yellow paint and dark furniture, full/double bed, four feather alternative pillows (by request), two accent pillows, memory foam bed with fresh clean sheets and duvet (more upon request), double curtains, three lamps and in room bath with full tub/shower. The water takes no time at all to get hot and I find it much softer than the US. I feel like I'm moisturizing and I haven't even used body wash yet. You are provided with two 4oz glasses, two oversized (huge!) towels, two soft bath robes, to wash towels and two hand towles as well as a floor mat (towel) and a shower mat (so you don't slip). The bath may be small but it serves it's purse especially for a solo traveler. You also get two bars of soap (non drying), shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. The hotel practices Re-use so you don't have to have them come in every day. I go for every other day as I am a single traveler and can use a fresh towel for each day. Similarly you don't have to have your sheets changed every day, only when you want them to. Room service will leave a note if they came by and you had the DO NOT DISTURB sign posted, that you can call any time for fresh items or cleaning service. The in room safe fits laptops, cameras, and anything else you need, I got everything (extra money, computer, chargers, work phone, jewelry, medications, and itineraries) to fit with very little effort. The hotel is located one street from Oxford and near many restaurants and coffee shops such as Costa and Starbucks and a Pizza Express and Tesco Express as well as lots of shopping such as the "big" Marks and Spencer.
Would stay again and would suggest. read more