COMO The Halkin, London 5-6 Halkin Street, London SW1X 7DJ

"First stay after the pandemic and the hotel closure for refurbishment. We were pleased to be upgraded to a larger room. The hotel is still a gem in London, but not quite back to where it was some years back. Some of the "vibe" you felt when entering is missing, but hopefully will return with time. Slightly dissatisfied to be told in the hotel that the room we stayed in, which had a sofa bed, was possible to book for a family with two children, only to be told by reservations that it was not an option."

"We had an outstanding stay at Como the Halkin London. From the very first step inside at this one of a kind hotel, we were warmly welcomed and made to feel truly valued. The staff was super friendly and kind, and took care of our every need without feeling intrusive. The hotel itself is gorgeous and the rooms are quite spacious and well appointed; the rooms had everything we could need, including ample toiletries, beverages (including plenty of water), and many USB charging points. The public spaces of the hotel feel like lovely extensions, full of spots to relax with a drink after a busy day. Dining here at the bar is an experience: the food is freshly made very well cooked and extremely well presented and tasty! And you cannot beat the location; an easy walk Park Lane, Hide Park, Marble Arch, Oxford street and even Piccadilly Curcus. This will be our go-to place every time we come back to London."

"Delightful food and service in a 5* establishment. My son and I lunched at The Halkin for my birthday, following amazing massages at the Como Shambala Spa. Both were 5* experiences. Service was excellent; attentive without being intrusive. Food was freshly prepared, so at times there was a slight wait, but it was worth it. Drinks were amazing, with my son proclaming the ginger martini as perfection. He's a foodie and an Instagrammer and was delighted with his steak - cooked to perfection, served beautifully and with a jus to complement the flavour. To top it all off, I was offered a pre-dessert treat, which turned out to be Happy Birthday piped onto a slate dish, with an amazing ganache-cake dessert topped with fresh fruit. Absolutely delicious and big enough to share, meaning that dessert wasn't needed. Thank you all at The Halkin. We had a lovely time and we will be back!"

"I work here at present bringing the hotel back to life. I clean up the construction debris and keep rooms updated for the housekeeping staff to create the ambiance"

"I participated in the refurbishment of this hotel in the cleaning team, I worked for 3 weeks and finally I gave up because I was not being paid properly. they still owe me almost £400 . Selecta agency = usurers"