Raffles London at The OWO

The hotel is outstanding. The building is newly refurbished and packed with history. The spa/swimming pool is great. The staff is very attentive. Ivan, Simeon and Tony were always there to help and answer any questions we had.

First, I wanted to go back to London, where my wife and I had spent two months in 1970 while I was studying medicine. So, to see the now Royal London Hospital, which was superb. Secondly, I wanted to go to Oxford for some short term study, and Lo and Behold, Smithsonian came up with a week long course, which I chose with Archeology. I went with a dear friend, and we had a blast, at Oxford studying/discussing/etc. We did spend a week in London, as noted above, and got reacquainted with the Tube, saw my required Turner paintings at the Tate Britain, and spent quite a bit of time at the British Museum and the War Museum. We did do a day trip to Canterbury, Dover, and Leeds Castle, which we both would have preferred to see by ourselves rather than a group visit, especially Canterbury. Overall, a wonderful time, and I would definitely wish to go back again and study and travel and eat. The bookstores in London and Oxford were amazing and worth the trip by themselves.

Raffles surpasses all expectations of hotel hospitality. The grandeur of this incredible property, rich in British history in the heart of Whitehall is breathtakingly stunning. Met by a 5 star team who were fun, efficient and charming really added to the luxury interior designed curation. Olivia Campbell was the perfect hostess personified. Christmas tea, with a selection of 25 varieties were explained to me by the team in detail. The highlight being the art sculpture pastry delectable ! A "must" experience is to book at concierge Steve Clark who can take you on a fascinating secret tour on the history of surrounding areas. He has variations of the tours, some with mystery and intrigue! I have also stayed in Raffles in Singapore prior to boarding the Eastern and Orient to Bangkok and Iam over the moon that the wonderful exquisite "RAFFLES" experience continues. I salute a wonderful A-team Louis Mariette

Raffles was a joy from our first steps into reception until we left several days later. The staff always chatted and ask if there was anything they could help you with, the food was always prepared to an excellent standard as was the service. The Astor Suit was a wonder, comfortable and all controlled from a pad. House Keeping was exemplary and the swimming pool and jacuzzi's were tranquil and relaxing. We enjoyed the choice of restaurants and places for breakfast each day and I don't think anyone would be disappointed. We will return if possible for us.

Sandwiches were nice, scones lovely, cakes excellent. Service top notch. Live music good. Impromptu tour of the hotel afterwards was a nice bonus.