The Stafford London

The restaurant at the Stafford Hotel has recently undergone a major refurbishment and a new approach to fine dining. Judging by our visit, the improvements are well justified and the service, in particular, was of the highest standard. I cannot recollect ever being better looked-after for lunch from the moment of arrival to settling the bill and departing: we were escorted by the concierge, greeted by the restaurant manager, served lunch by two staff, served wine by another, brought our desserts by a fourth and our bill presented by a fifth. Everyone was exceptionally pleasant and attentive without being over familiar. The Market Lunch (fixed price: choice of 3 starters, 3 mains and 3 desserts) was excellent value for such beautifully cooked and presented dishes. I have to say that the Lemon Posset was one of the best sweets I have had in a restaurant for a long time. The Stafford is a haven of peace - the epitome of a discreet, quintessentially English hotel, perfectly situated in a quiet enclave of St James's - only a few hundred yard from bustling Piccadilly.

Four of us had the afternoon tea as a birthday treat. Two types are offered with a good selection of beverages. We were sat at a cosy site although a little too near the busy thoroughfare, which was the only downside to an otherwise near perfect experience. The service is outstanding. The staff work very hard to ensure everything is to your liking. Obviously very highly trained and to a very high standard. Their dress code is pleasing as is the really nice fabrics, seating and the use of colour throughout the area we sat in. The food is very nicely presented and tastes and looks good. We were not rushed or felt any pressure to move on and spent a very pleasant afternoon and early evening in this very nicely appointed hotel. The toilets are very nice and clean. I would recommend this experience. Service is included in the bill and a 25% discount can be found.

Classic hotel with professional staff...Door and reception sets the tone. They are very good. 1) Greeted by name at our late check-in. 2) Late food and seating was arranged in bar 3) Comfortable room size and king bed was quite comfortable 4) Aknowledged by staff throughout our stay. 5) Loved the back entrance for tube, bus, tourism convienence. Details count: 1) Smoking staff at far back/mews entrance. Staff should smoke elsewhere or ciggie cans provided...ciggie stepped out onleft on the ground ( seemed like it got swept up every other day). Guests shouldn't walk by them smoking. Rear entrance is still an entrance. 2) Carpet was kinda worn in areas of our room (116). 3) Maid twice wanted to enter to clean first day even though newspaper was still hanging ftom door at 9ish.

We were lucky enough to stay at The Stafford overnight. What a lovely hotel, centrally located, and virtually every whim taken care of. The hotel is literally 2 minutes walk to Green Park tube. The hotel itself is grand traditional English, warmly decorated, and has a nice feel to it. There is the main restaurant for refined English food, and The American bar, adorned with traditional American post war photographs and memorabilia. I should mention the cocktail menu is outstanding! Our room was large, with bath and shower, television with a wide selection of modern movies on demand, nespresso machine, and a very large bed! Attention to detail was soot on, with virtually everything you need provided. If not, room service can accomodate. Overall very comfortable, and room service breakfast was excellent, and more than enough for 2 people! Well worth the price!

Had a wonderful lunch for my birthday celebration with my lovely son. A couple of drinks in the American Bar beforehand (lovely nibbles included with nuts, crisps and olives) and then had the Market Menu in the dining room. The salmon tartare was sublime and my son had a delicious pâté, Then tomatoes and mozzarella salad and a scallop cerviche. For mains I had a fish pie and my son had the chicken. We were pretty full by now, but the chef sent out a complimentary chocolate cake with strawberries and a hand written 'happy birthday' complete with candles and the waiting staff had a good go at singing birthday greetings. Just lovely, staff marvellous, chef James Brown was brilliant and thank you to all who made it a meal to remember!