St Pancras Renaissance Hotel (London): full tour
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Date: 2019-09-06
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Comments and reviews: 9
jec1ny
Things I liked. I generally liked the public rooms and restaurants from what I saw and I loved the staircase. The spa area was well done being both modern and yet able to remind me of the Turkish baths so popular in another era. And things that did not wow me. The room did not impress. Partly because, as you noted, it was small. But also because its stark modernist appearance clashed sharply with the ambiance of a Victorian hotel. Speaking of which, for a supposedly upscale establishment with an old fashioned aura, I don't think I saw a single man who could be bothered to wear a tie. No shortage however, of people dressed in shorts and sandals. That's fine for beach hotels, but not for a hotel with pretensions to being an establishment catering to high end business clientele and well off tourists. Yes, I know. I'm a terrible snob.
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Things I liked. I generally liked the public rooms and restaurants from what I saw and I loved the staircase. The spa area was well done being both modern and yet able to remind me of the Turkish baths so popular in another era. And things that did not wow me. The room did not impress. Partly because, as you noted, it was small. But also because its stark modernist appearance clashed sharply with the ambiance of a Victorian hotel. Speaking of which, for a supposedly upscale establishment with an old fashioned aura, I don't think I saw a single man who could be bothered to wear a tie. No shortage however, of people dressed in shorts and sandals. That's fine for beach hotels, but not for a hotel with pretensions to being an establishment catering to high end business clientele and well off tourists. Yes, I know. I'm a terrible snob.
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shervena revels
I enjoyed your video, but I had the chance to stay this year in the Chamber Suites. This video didnt do this hotel justice. Also the Price you paid was so near the price I paid. I was here for 14 days. Also the Chamber Lounge I cant find words to describe my experience. I came to London for the Victorian feel and it gives that feeling. The cathedral ceilings in my room and hall way and the castle feeling in the room and Chambers lounge was VERY VERY VERY impressive. Also breakfast and tea time is included when you stay in the Chamber Suites. The private Chambers lounge that you have access to -I literally could sit in there for hours. Everyone looking for the castle, Victorian, old historic feel I promise you will get it here but only in the Chamber quarters. I hope to finish my video soon of my experience at St Pancras.
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I enjoyed your video, but I had the chance to stay this year in the Chamber Suites. This video didnt do this hotel justice. Also the Price you paid was so near the price I paid. I was here for 14 days. Also the Chamber Lounge I cant find words to describe my experience. I came to London for the Victorian feel and it gives that feeling. The cathedral ceilings in my room and hall way and the castle feeling in the room and Chambers lounge was VERY VERY VERY impressive. Also breakfast and tea time is included when you stay in the Chamber Suites. The private Chambers lounge that you have access to -I literally could sit in there for hours. Everyone looking for the castle, Victorian, old historic feel I promise you will get it here but only in the Chamber quarters. I hope to finish my video soon of my experience at St Pancras.
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Bruce Kerr
We stayed here in May 2019 for 5 nights. We chose this hotel based on location. From St Pancras station you can get anywhere. Our room was much better than the one shown. We stayed using Marriott's Bonvoy points, so the hotel was free. Yes, food and rooms are expensive, but that is the case pretty much anywhere you travel, especially overseas. This is a beautiful grand old hotel and we would stay there again, but only on Bonvoy points. American Express has special bonus point offers on the two Bonvoy credit cards. Some other bank cards also have special sign up bonuses that can be transferred to Bonvoy. You really should check them out so you too can stay in quality places for free.
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We stayed here in May 2019 for 5 nights. We chose this hotel based on location. From St Pancras station you can get anywhere. Our room was much better than the one shown. We stayed using Marriott's Bonvoy points, so the hotel was free. Yes, food and rooms are expensive, but that is the case pretty much anywhere you travel, especially overseas. This is a beautiful grand old hotel and we would stay there again, but only on Bonvoy points. American Express has special bonus point offers on the two Bonvoy credit cards. Some other bank cards also have special sign up bonuses that can be transferred to Bonvoy. You really should check them out so you too can stay in quality places for free.
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Yagnesh Bhatt
Dear Traveller: Greetings from Mumbai. I have been following your videos for the past few months. This is the first time I found you criticizing the room interiors. Probably, having stayed in various resorts and hotels, you have set a higher standard. But in my view, people coming to such hotels stay for a night or two for business purposes or in the transit for onwards journey. So most of the people may have breakfast and have their lunch out and be back in the night to hit the sack. Their perspective may differ from your views. Best wishes.
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Dear Traveller: Greetings from Mumbai. I have been following your videos for the past few months. This is the first time I found you criticizing the room interiors. Probably, having stayed in various resorts and hotels, you have set a higher standard. But in my view, people coming to such hotels stay for a night or two for business purposes or in the transit for onwards journey. So most of the people may have breakfast and have their lunch out and be back in the night to hit the sack. Their perspective may differ from your views. Best wishes.
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Isaque Dy La Fuente Costa
The most fun was to watch the security guards following you arround 0: 43 (far left, 1: 54 far middle, 2: 10 (at your face, 2: 23 (almost stepping on you, 3: 26 (comming to kiss you, 4: 20 (at wall far middle, 4: 57 (two talking far left, may be the guy at 9: 58 (his shoes looks like from security ppl), and the last one is the guy in the back looking direct at you at 14: 42, then trying to change path like a robot: ): ): ): ) They really need more training LOL
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The most fun was to watch the security guards following you arround 0: 43 (far left, 1: 54 far middle, 2: 10 (at your face, 2: 23 (almost stepping on you, 3: 26 (comming to kiss you, 4: 20 (at wall far middle, 4: 57 (two talking far left, may be the guy at 9: 58 (his shoes looks like from security ppl), and the last one is the guy in the back looking direct at you at 14: 42, then trying to change path like a robot: ): ): ): ) They really need more training LOL
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José Eduardo R Azevedo
Thanks for the experience This hotel is somewhat weird, it looks a mix of hospital and railroad experience. And those corridors with that dark images of strange people facing you reminded me of the entrance hall of Disney's Haunted Mansion. I believe there are better places to spend this much money for a stay in London, albeit the location (with Eurostar at the door) seems very interesting. See you next week, on Capri
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Thanks for the experience This hotel is somewhat weird, it looks a mix of hospital and railroad experience. And those corridors with that dark images of strange people facing you reminded me of the entrance hall of Disney's Haunted Mansion. I believe there are better places to spend this much money for a stay in London, albeit the location (with Eurostar at the door) seems very interesting. See you next week, on Capri
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Eleanor King
I have stayed at this hotel twice now. I completely agree with your review. The hotel itself is beautiful and the architecture is amazing, but once I got into my contemporary room that is where I was left feeling uninspired. For one of my stays, my room had no window outside (faced an inside void) and no natural light. Its a shame the chamber suites are over twice the price
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I have stayed at this hotel twice now. I completely agree with your review. The hotel itself is beautiful and the architecture is amazing, but once I got into my contemporary room that is where I was left feeling uninspired. For one of my stays, my room had no window outside (faced an inside void) and no natural light. Its a shame the chamber suites are over twice the price
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Ryan Jordan
My wife and i stayed here last year. If you stay here you really have to splurge and go for a suite. Not only do you get one of the nicest rooms ive ever stayed in, but you also get access to the chambers club, which is just endless great food and booze. I love the hotel but i wouldnt stay there unless it was a suite.
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My wife and i stayed here last year. If you stay here you really have to splurge and go for a suite. Not only do you get one of the nicest rooms ive ever stayed in, but you also get access to the chambers club, which is just endless great food and booze. I love the hotel but i wouldnt stay there unless it was a suite.
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Marcus LeeP
My friends have gone out of the station area to Paris on the Eurostar Train to Paris a couple of times but have never stated at the Renaissance Hotel part of it. I have not stated there either. Now, it looks like I will have to stay there before I gone on to Paris, France. Thank you for the hotel tour. It is so nice.
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My friends have gone out of the station area to Paris on the Eurostar Train to Paris a couple of times but have never stated at the Renaissance Hotel part of it. I have not stated there either. Now, it looks like I will have to stay there before I gone on to Paris, France. Thank you for the hotel tour. It is so nice.
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