{"id":11021253,"date":"2021-06-22T20:31:05","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T19:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=11021253"},"modified":"2023-08-27T15:50:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T14:50:46","slug":"the-stafford-hotel-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: The Stafford Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a21a46657383\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a21a46657383\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/#Our_arrival\" >Our arrival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/#Our_suite\" >Our suite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/#Weddings_at_The_Stafford_London\" >Weddings at The Stafford London<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/#The_Wine_Cellar\" >The Wine Cellar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/#New_at_The_Stafford_London\" >New at The Stafford London<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/#Dinner_at_The_Stafford_London\" >Dinner at The Stafford London<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/#Breakfast_at_The_Stafford_London\" >Breakfast at The Stafford London<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In St James\u2019s, Mayfair, Hidden away is the historic, red-bricked, luxury hotel \u2013 The Stafford London. Face masks are on for our first post-lockdown review!<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"The Stafford London\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4cGkk85KAjc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"The Stafford London\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4cGkk85KAjc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Stylish and grand, this hotel will be celebrating 110 years next year and holds a rich history. Originally built as private residences in the 17th Century, the building changed hands many times, with many different uses. However, in 1912, three of the residences were combined, and The Stafford Hotel was born.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021255\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-Exterior-1.jpg\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021255\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-Exterior-1.jpg\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption>The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021260\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Courtyard-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021260\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Courtyard-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption>The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the years that followed, it served as a club to American and Canadian officers, and the wine cellars were used as an air-raid shelter during the Second World War. Later, the nearby stables were transformed into <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/50-luxury-wedding-venues-in-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/50-luxury-wedding-venues-in-london\/\">luxury accommodation <\/a>to complete the current hotel\u2019s offering. It now comprises 107 rooms and suites in four buildings; the classic contemporary Stafford Mews, the Carriage House with country glamour, the opulent Gatehouse and the main house, full of elegance and grandeur mixed with modern comfort.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_arrival\"><\/span><strong>Our arrival<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immaculately appointed, the lobby was beautiful, and we were escorted through to our suite, a Mews Suite just a little walk through the hotel. It was lovely to pass by the restaurant, The Game Bird, and The American Bar and have a little peek in to see the lush and plush blue velvet sofas in The Game Bird and the walls of The American Bar, filled with framed pictures and dark wooden panels. There was so much character and atmosphere, we\u2019d soon experience it all!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021329\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG-20210623-WA0000.jpeg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021329\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG-20210623-WA0000.jpeg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We visited on a hot and sunny June day and passing by the cobbled courtyard, surrounded by the white building of the Carriage House; we looked out onto some glorious al fresco dining. It was so lovely to see people outside, enjoying the very best of British cuisine under beautiful hanging baskets of flowers in the sunshine. There was such a buzz!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_suite\"><\/span><strong>Our suite<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the door swung open, the cool air hit us, refreshing and revitalising in the heat!\u00a0 With a gorgeous marble floor, windows overlooking the courtyard with its beautiful flowers, first impressions were just wonderful. We were welcomed with champagne, fruits and a lovely note before exploring some more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\">\r\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\">\r\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\">\r\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis: 65.82842%;\">\r\n<figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-Mews-Master-Suite-Living-Room.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" data-height=\"900\" data-id=\"11021273\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11021273\" data-url=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-Mews-Master-Suite-Living-Room.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-Mews-Master-Suite-Living-Room.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" data-height=\"900\" data-id=\"11021273\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11021273\" data-url=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-Mews-Master-Suite-Living-Room.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis: 34.17158%;\">\r\n<figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-The-Gatehouse-Living-Room.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" data-height=\"900\" data-id=\"11021274\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11021274\" data-url=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-The-Gatehouse-Living-Room.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-The-Gatehouse-Living-Room.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" data-height=\"900\" data-id=\"11021274\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11021274\" data-url=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-The-Gatehouse-Living-Room.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-Mews-Master-Suite-Bath-2.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" data-height=\"824\" data-id=\"11021275\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11021275\" data-url=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-Mews-Master-Suite-Bath-2.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-Mews-Master-Suite-Bath-2.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" data-height=\"824\" data-id=\"11021275\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11021275\" data-url=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-London-Mews-Master-Suite-Bath-2.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This would be a perfect space for a bride to get ready for her big day. With a guest bathroom, a dressing room tucked away, a makeup table is hidden around a corner, perfect for a makeup session, a huge living area, and a beautiful bathroom with huge dark marble basins. There is plenty of room for a bridal shower party to relax and prepare. The bathroom held Floris toiletries, and there was even a little rubber duck friend!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weddings_at_The_Stafford_London\"><\/span><strong>Weddings at The Stafford London<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stafford London has a number of private rooms that can be hired for <a href=\"https:\/\/thestaffordlondon.com\/meetings-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thestaffordlondon.com\/meetings-events\/\">weddings<\/a>, and is a licensed venue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021263\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Wine-Cellar-1.jpg\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021263\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Wine-Cellar-1.jpg\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption>The Wine Cellar<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>The Sutherland Room is an impressive panelled room with marble fireplaces, perfect for a sit-down dinner or combined with The Panel Room.<\/li>\r\n<li>The Panel Room has mahogany panelled walls and more beautiful fireplaces. Combined with The Sutherland Room, it is a gorgeous area for a drinks reception.<\/li>\r\n<li>The Argyll Room is flooded with natural light, with stylish grey walls and a marble fireplace.<\/li>\r\n<li>The Pink Room can be combined with The Argyll Room to create a larger space.<\/li>\r\n<li>The Wine Cellar is a unique space that can be transformed into a cosy, romantic candlelit retreat for a small reception.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on hosting a wedding or special event, please speak to their dedicated events team on:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telephone:\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+442075181104\">+44 207 518 1104<\/a><br \/>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:meetingsandevents@thestaffordlondon.com\">meetingsandevents@thestaffordlondon.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Wine_Cellar\"><\/span><strong>The Wine Cellar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was here, in the wine cellar, that we met Gino, a Master Sommelier with over 30 years experience, who knows everything about the wines held in what is believed to be the oldest cellar in the UK.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021153\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gino-nardella-2-e1558085366883.jpg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford London Hotel\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021153\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gino-nardella-2-e1558085366883.jpg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford London Hotel\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What Gino doesn\u2019t know about wine isn\u2019t worth knowing! Deep below St James\u2019s Square, as we climbed down, it was like descending through history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021262\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Wine-Cellars.jpg\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021262\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Wine-Cellars.jpg\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption>[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we walked past black gated cages of wines dating back 300 years, it was almost like visiting a museum, with original newspapers and gas masks from its time as an air raid shelter also displayed. It was a fascinating trip through time, and the cellar would be such a gorgeous, intimate venue for a small sit-down wedding breakfast; it has such a special atmosphere and heaps of character.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_at_The_Stafford_London\"><\/span><strong>New at The Stafford London<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new duplex suite and refurbished rooms are now available at The Stafford London, and we were lucky enough to be escorted by Ned to see them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021365\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Park-Suite-Bedroom-1.jpg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" data-id=\"11021365\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/the-stafford-park-suite-bedroom-1\/\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021365\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Park-Suite-Bedroom-1.jpg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" data-id=\"11021365\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/the-stafford-park-suite-bedroom-1\/\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021366\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Park-Suite-Terrace-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" data-id=\"11021366\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/the-stafford-park-suite-terrace-5-1\/\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021366\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Park-Suite-Terrace-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" data-id=\"11021366\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/the-stafford-park-suite-terrace-5-1\/\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021371\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Park-Suite-Living-Room-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" data-id=\"11021371\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/the-stafford-park-suite-living-room-2-2\/\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021371\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Park-Suite-Living-Room-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" data-id=\"11021371\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/the-stafford-park-suite-living-room-2-2\/\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021372\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Park-Suite-2.jpg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" data-id=\"11021372\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Park-Suite-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/the-stafford-park-suite-2\/\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021372\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Park-Suite-2.jpg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" data-id=\"11021372\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Stafford-Park-Suite-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-stafford-hotel-review\/the-stafford-park-suite-2\/\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stafford Suite is split over two floors, with incredible views from the balcony and terrace, which are large enough to host a beautiful outdoor wedding reception. It feels like a private luxury apartment, with soft lighting, gentle d\u00e9cor and a <a title=\"Colour palette: Forest green and gold\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/colour-palette-forest-green-and-gold\/\">green colour palette<\/a>. It\u2019s a gorgeous fusion of history and contemporary style, perfectly keeping with the rest of the hotel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_at_The_Stafford_London\"><\/span><strong>Dinner at The Stafford London<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dinner was served in The Game Bird, where a relaxed but luxurious atmosphere welcomed us. 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loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Game-Bird.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" data-height=\"949\" data-id=\"11021270\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11021270\" data-url=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Game-Bird.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Game-Bird.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"[Hotel Review] The Stafford Hotel \u2013 London\" data-height=\"949\" data-id=\"11021270\" data-link=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=11021270\" data-url=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/The-Game-Bird.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We enjoyed a feast \u2013 smoked and cured off the trolley; I chose my salmon, which had layers of delicious flavour. Then a lobster scotch egg with lovage mayonnaise and celeriac slaw, followed by Dover Sole, which was so delicate, it just melted in the mouth. A bitter chocolate tart with tonka bean ice cream finished a decadent and delightful meal perfectly. We were really well looked after \u2013 Luca was so friendly and the food divine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11021332\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG-20210623-WA0001.jpeg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11021332\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG-20210623-WA0001.jpeg\" alt=\"Review: The Stafford Hotel\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our masks back on for the journey to bed, we passed the courtyard again, this time lit with twinkling fairy lights and glittering in the night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bedtime beckoned, and the bed, high and lofty, created the focal point of the bedroom. It was like sleeping on a cloud \u2013 cosy and soft \u2013 and we slept incredibly well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_at_The_Stafford_London\"><\/span><strong>Breakfast at The Stafford London<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between us, we enjoyed The Stafford Full English and a light and fluffy omelette, perfect after a gorgeous night\u2019s sleep, before waving goodbye to the wonderful staff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We enjoyed a spectacular stay. The staff are friendly, the food divine and the beds heavenly. Here are our <strong>highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Award-winning cuisine \u2013 we didn\u2019t want the meal to end!<\/li>\r\n<li>Beautiful courtyard \u2013 see gorgeous flowers by day and twinkling lights by night<\/li>\r\n<li>Impressive wine cellar \u2013 full of history and beautifully intimate<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">The Stafford London<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">16-18 St James\u2019s Place, London, SW1A 1NJ<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">+44 207 493 0111<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thestaffordlondon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thestaffordlondon.com\/\">https:\/\/thestaffordlondon.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:reservations@thestaffordlondon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reservations@thestaffordlondon.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In St James\u2019s, Mayfair, Hidden away is the historic, red-bricked, luxury hotel \u2013 The Stafford London. Face masks are on for our first post-lockdown review! &nbsp; Stylish and grand, this hotel will be celebrating 110 years next year and holds a rich history. Originally built as private residences in the 17th Century, the building changed hands many times, with many different uses. However, in 1912, three of the residences were combined, and The Stafford Hotel was born. 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