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February 13th, 2013 12:31

Review: Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes, London

Simply the best? char-grilled steak with a slice of Sherlock

When choosing a London hotel, do you opt for comfort, facilities or location first? I?m a huge fan of the cosmopolitan Park Plaza brand and their Sherlock Holmes hotel is certainly perfectly located for commuters and tourists alike, being walking distance from?Madame Tussauds and the?Sherlock?Holmes?Museum. Marylebone High Street and Oxford Street.

But it is other aspects of this capital attraction that really makes it stand out. The bar is so-so ? too busy with after-work drinkers for my liking ? service took an age and there was no easy way to browse the Holmes memoribillia on show. But my stay was made?memorable?by potentially the best chargrilled steak I?ve had in the capital and an overnight in one of three Loft Suites ? a treat, indeed.

The steak was served with a flourish as part of a hilarious meal with an old friend in the?AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, The Grill. I?m a West country girl, so a starter of Somerset goat?s cheese and beetroot salad, followed by South-West sourced grain-fed rib eye beef cooked to perfection, should really be saved for my birthday. Accompanied by warm homemade breads and chunky chips, it was happiness on a plate.

The restaurant design is bright yet soothing, with relaxed open-plan dining and a gorgeous aroma from the?mesquite wood-burning oven. Service is swift yet attentive and I loved the simplicity of the Grill menu.

Now the loft suites intrigue me, as they seem to follow a trend in London recently for apartment style living with the benefits of a hotel service. Apartments are ideal for business travellers looking for a home from home, or indeed those looking for long-term accommodation in the capital, or returning expats making the transition back to Blighty.

The suites at Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes include a massive bed, plush bathroom with power shower, flatscreen TV, and a separate work/living area, perfect for after-dinner drinks and a catch-up away from the bustle of the Sherlock bar. There is even a guest bathroom for added convenience on the ground floor.

Those staying on a weekend can enjoy the Aurora spa and explore the area. I only had a quick dinner then back to work, for my sins. But Loft living has made its impression on me ? I may be ruined for life?

More information:?www.parkplaza.com/sherlockholmes;?0207 486 6161.

Source: http://my.telegraph.co.uk/hotelspy/hotelspy/1/hello-world/

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