 It is difficult to find tables at the rooftop bar and though we had asked at reception if we could have a table before actually going up we were still made to understand that we would have to vacate ours after a given time even though hotel guests are supposed to be given priority 
 Staff are both professional and very friendly in this beautiful hotel recently renovated to plans by Sir Norman Foster The bedrooms are simple but functional and comfortable and rather spacious by London standards The location is priceless There is also a rooftop bar with excellent views of the Thames and central London 