I don't normally enjoy this part of London, I usually stay around Mayfair, The Biltmore and 1 hotel Mayfair are my current favourites but I wanted to stay here because of the history, Its very dark but the interiors are unbelievable, the atrium is one of the best features Ive seen in a hotel. There was a bearded man on the door (I forget his name but he said he was from Bangor), I started asking him about the history of the building and he kindly took us to the court room and told us all about history, what each room was and what changes had been made from the original building. Fascinating to think that the Krays and other notorious villains were tried in there. The hallways to the room were very dark which I didn't really like I can honestly say it's one of the best hotels in London. The showers are so powerful, the beds so comfy, you have lovely fluffy dressing gowns and slippers, hair straighteners and steamer. Will definitely go back. We didn't eat there because we had restaurants booked (I wasn't expecting it to be as amazing as it was) but I saw the afternoon tea and its looked very nice. I can't big this place up enough, even if you're not staying, go in and have a nose it's worth it.
Just got back from spending 5 days @ the Gyle Booking in was quick & easy we were in room 9 little smaller than the picture but very nice shower excellent & easy to use would like a little more light by the sink as it's quite dark the bed was so comfortable We left the window open @ night-time but we didn't hear any outside noise Disappointed no dressing gown Very clean hotel Breakfast was continental very fresh plenty of tea & coffee I wish they had a toaster so I could have toast I had tickets for the theatre & asked staff to order a taxi they said it will be a few minutes so we waited outside after 15 minutes we had to ask where the taxi was & they replied the company cancelled our ride but they didn't come & tell us so we had to run to the local taxi rank in 5 inch heels I was not happy Staff some were nice & some were ignorant we said morning to staff but we're were totally ignored Close to Kings cross & local bus service We had a lovely stay & would definitely recommend