Have high tea at a London hotel

“Scoring a reservation for one with short notice while on a business trip, I walked about five kilometers from my hotel through rain , sun and hailstorms – no, I’m not making that up – to earn that tea and soak up my very short time in the city. [...] Once I walked inside, my opinion changed dramatically. The hotel’s mix of modern decor among its elegant 19th century architecture creates an exclusive feel. As I stepped into the restored Oscar Wilde Bar, the decor stepped back a century. Rose-colored walls are covered with gilded, ornate wood; its ceilings equally busy but stunning with painted floral scenes.”

“The experience is so wonderful as well, extremely chill, with a live piano player tinkling the ivories in the background. [...] It's super fun! Unlike other fancier London places (e.g. the Ritz), the Savoy don't specify a dress code, they just say "Whatever makes you feel comfortable and elegant" which I feel is really inclusive and welcoming, which I appreciate. [...] It's definitely a more filling meal than it looks.”

“Sipping on a cup of black tea at the Goring Hotel, and knowing who could pop in at any minute, you can’t help imagining you’re a little bit royal. [...] I was too busy enjoying the crayfish mousse in a shot glass and the tiny salmon sandwich while eyeing up the next one – a coronation chicken sandwich – before my friend ate it first.”