Threadneedles hotel
by sourbuggerThe hotel has 69 rooms, and a very impressive lobby that uses an ex-banking hall with a magnificent dome from the 19th Century. It lacks car parking, gyms and swimming pools, this (I guess) makes it boutique - the emphasis is all on design, rather than facilities.
The bedrooms themselves are relatively small for a five-star but furnished to very high standards with marble bathrooms, TV in the bathrooms, sumptuous bedding and nicely subdued lighting.
We also took the 'romantic' package which included Champagne, Chocolates, a special soapy bath and rose petals on the bed - very nice too.
Breakfast is taken next door (connected) in Bond's restaurant. This upmarket place delivers fine French cuisine at Lunch and dinner, but knocks out a decent fried breakfast for hotel guests as well.
Don't miss a good look at the magnificent stained-glass dome that covers the lobby - it is a masterpiece.
NB you can also often get a discount rate at the weekend, as it's location in the heart of the city mainly appeals to weekday businessmen.
