The Ned

Christmas drinks and cocktails, Live band which were amazing. Beautiful building with lots of history. Age range from babies to elderly.

Attended the Ned Feast for a 12 noon sitting, sat at our table but couldn’t hear ourselves speak as it was too near the band. We asked to move and were accommodated but by then it was 12.15. With a 2 hour time slot this was not ideal but when you have to queue for the food at the buffet as well time ticks away. We were eating our main course and were asked if we wanted coffee afterwards - bit strange. Then we were given a 30 minute count down followed 15 minutes later with “you only have 15 minutes left”. We’d only just finished our main course. By the time I’d got a dessert (and was in the middle of eating it) we were presented with our bill. Honestly, for the amount you pay it’s outrageous to be rushed through your meal like that. The food that we did have time to eat was very good but spoilt by the fact we were rushed through it.

The Ned is the epitome of an iconic venue. Not least at the lead up to Christmas. We were there for our annual Christmas Party which was held very successfully in The Ned’s Tapestry Rooms on the Sixth floor. Apart from our stay at the hotel, our 49 guest Christmas Party was carried off very successfully and credit to The Ned events team for that. The Ned is eye wateringly expensive. I don’t know what too expensive is, but we have stayed at some of the world’s best hotels (read my hundreds of hotel reviews on TripAdvisor) and this may have been the most expensive. The Ned is great. Location, beautiful building, very festive, buzzing and beautifully presented for the season. Our room was comfortable and nicely appointed in a charming historical style. Lots of in room goodies but mostly revenue earners though thoroughly equipped. Despite hectic activity in the numerous bars and restaurants the noise died down around midnight and we were not troubled by that. Besides our gala Christmas Party, we also ate at the Mexican Cantina which was very good and also had a drink in one of the many bars also highlighted by live music and a throng of revellers in the heart of the festive season. Breakfast in the room was good, getting around London on foot, bus or taxi from The Ned is great. We loved it.only drawback is exceptional cost but management will reply you get what you pay for, so there. We will be back.

Have stayed at the NED several times in the past and love the atmosphere, decor, entertainment & location, but I've got to say, the customer service is very poor. We made a pre-paid reservation, but we're struggling to attend due to illness but the hotel point blank refused to issue a voucher for a return stay. Stated that they can't do it....more a case of won't do it! Probably won't return now out of principle... Not that they will be bothered!

I had been to the Ned previously because I work nearby and often eat at Lutyens grill in the evening, however never stayed there. Visited in August and was upgraded from a cosy room to a medium. Room was lovely, cool British interior. Heated floors in bathroom was a nice added touch. Bed was hugggeee and so comfortable and can fit 3 people! Cowshed amenities was a plus, amenities like pool and gym were clean and luxe too! Went down to Cecconis for some food and food was fresh and quick! Booked again for January because I loved it so much! Thank you!