I was having a drink last Friday with a friend of mine at the Holiday Inn Mayfair after failing to find a quiet corner at the bar of the Radisson The Mayfair.
I was really shocked to see how tired this hotel is from the reception, the elevators, the toilets. And then the bar which smells like an old ashtray with really really tired furniture and fabrics all around. I just can't believe why such a reputable brand like Holiday Inn allows this kind of hotel to be associated with their brand. Some websites classify the hotel as 4 stars. Just by looking at the reception and the bar, it doesn't deserve more than a 2 stars. I was glad to see that TripAdvisor reviews seem to be in line with my findings.
The only goood thing about this hotel is the location. But in London West End, could it be enough to attract customers with so many hotels in the area? I mean this hotel still charges around £180 per night (I have checked the best price you could get for a Saturday night in September).
I hope with the massive re-branding campaign Holiday Inn is conducting, they will also remove this kind of hotels out of their directory unless they decide to do some major renovation.
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