Claridge's

For luxury travel junkies, Claridge's experience starts with telling London Black Cab ‘Claridge's please.' Initial buzz should be replaced with sheer pleasure, the moment you step inside historic art deco hotel. Expect a lot from hotel of this standing, where Coco Chanel chic merges with attentive, impeccable service. Old style and modern beauty is in the detail: from Dale Chihuly chandeliers and art deco furniture in foyer to delicate silver tongs in sugar box at breakfast. Bedrooms and bathrooms reputed to be largest in UK luxury hotels. Staff knows your name. Only frown point, guests do not get  priority at the signature restaurant, but fortunately Gordon Ramsay's Maze is only a few yards away.