{"id":10147,"date":"2021-06-14T19:17:59","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T18:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.verylvke.com\/en\/?p=10147"},"modified":"2021-06-14T19:18:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T18:18:01","slug":"my-review-of-intercontinental-london-park-lane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.verylvke.com\/en\/2021\/06\/14\/my-review-of-intercontinental-london-park-lane\/","title":{"rendered":"My review of InterContinental London Park Lane"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IHG made a welcoming announcement last year regarding the free night certificate earned via the Creation credit card – instead of extending it, a new one valid through the end of 2022 was issued as a replacement, which means you could have still used the old one as long as you booked by the end of 2021. Bearing in mind that I may not be able to travel abroad, I booked a Saturday night at the InterContinental Park Lane<\/a> in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And fortunately my gamble paid out as the hospitality sector has reopened since May. Some people aren’t as lucky though, as they’ve booked the InterContinental at O2<\/a> instead, which is now being used as a quarantine hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be honest I had very low expectations beforehand as everything I’ve heard about the hotel is bad. To start with, their standard rooms measure a pathetic 18m2 (or 194 sqft) – how on earth are people paying \u00a3300+ for a room so tiny is totally beyond me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hotel is located near the Hyde Park Corner station, next to Four Seasons and the Peninsula being built. Although I like a bit of nature, its location isn’t great for exploring central London – there’s no shops or restaurants nearby, and it takes 20-30 minutes to walk to Soho or Oxford Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was able to score early-in at 12:30pm. My Spire Ambassador status is recognised and 4pm late check-out request granted with no questions asked. I choose the drinks voucher as welcome amenity, although the 600 points also hit my account right after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The receptionist isn’t very familiar with the $20 benefit though and I end up confirming with someone else later. At checkout I also had to remind her to get the $20 deducted from my bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve got a double upgrade to a Deluxe room, which is basically a larger corner room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The room is nothing to write home about, although I did say that I had had minimum expectation so it actually turns out okay. I find it larger than the 22m2 as advertised on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bathroom is very small though but is equipped with a tub which is bonus. The bathrobe is very comfy, probably the best I’ve ever seen in a hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best part of the room is its dual-aspect, and thus extended views of Hyde Park corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Breakfast is charged at \u00a326 pp, a discounted offer to Ambassadors from the original \u00a330+. As I’m here on my own for just one night, I decide to accept the offer and use the $20 (\u00a315) credit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I quite like the restaurant’s decor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There’s a continental buffet section, including salad, fruits and cold cuts etc which is served by the chefs. Hot items are a-la-carte and you could order by scanning the bar code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Eggs Benedict I ordered are quite good. At \u00a311 I think I’ve got a good deal here, although there’s no way I pay \u00a326 for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fitness centre is spacious and well equipped. There is no pool or spa though which from my point of view is a deal-breaker for a luxury hotel in Mayfair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is my stay acceptable? I guess yes, but for a 5-star InterContinental hotel I believe most people are looking for more than just “acceptable”, and I’d say the Hilton next door is overall a better hotel albeit being usually 30% cheaper. If you have an expiring free night voucher, or a big stash of IHG points you may consider coming here for a one-time experience, but otherwise I wouldn’t recommend it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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