No. 41

Summary: My wife and I stayed at the Hotel 41 in May 2009, as part of a business trip. The rooms were somewhat small, but well appointed. The location of the hotel is great, a short walk to Buckingham Place and Big Ben.

Pros: Good location, good service and well-appointed rooms. Tea in the library is also a must.

Cons: Smallish rooms (this is Europe) and price.

The hotel is small, and located on the second floor a building just a few blocks from Buckingham Palace. The check-in is accomplished in the Library, which is a large room, with a small bar, where they serve breakfast and afternoon tea. I highly recommend taking a late afternoon tea here, especially after a long day of walking and seeing the sites.

I visited this hotel with my 17 year old daughter on October 2009. I stayed for one night before travelling on to my main holiday and then returned for a few days before returning home.

I initially walked past the front door as it is extremely unassuming but it is right next door to Reubens Hotel. Once we walked through the door the service began. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful and the whole experience was 1st class. Andrew, the Manager was polite and very helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

Everything you could wish for is provided in this hotel from free internet access to an honestly bar were you write down the drinks you take in the library and are trusted to do so. In the evening there is a Butler's Pantry which has an assortment of food for the guests to eat (free of charge).

One of the nicest things I found was to return to my room and find little tea lights lit and the radio playing in the background so that I did not come back to a dark empty room. If you are travelling to London then this is definately the place to stay. I have stayed in a number of 5 star hotels and this one ticks all of the boxes.

ANDREW - I WILL BE BACK.