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In Langley. Reminder: OMAAT comments are changing soon. Response from Jarek Wojtania, Guest Services / Front Office at The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire. In a post shortly before the trip I talked about my thought process when it came to booking a hotel for this layover: While I had noticed several nice-looking Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties, reader Matt pointed out The Langley, a Marriott Luxury Collection property that’s not far from Heathrow. ‘Despise’ is an overly strong word and is somewhat offensive to use about the cuisine of another country, I’d say. My husband was adamant that this was a 2 star experience for the price paid. Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. One other note — because of the countryside location there are many areas of the hotel where there’s no phone data. Does The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire offer any business services? @K4 The Langley has an incredible spa complex, including a gym and pool. Calm down, stop lecturing people and get over yourself. In reading other social media sites and if correct apparently the worst rooms are below the main floor or as one poster here put it the basement. The top floor of the main building has low ceilings. Toiletries were from Hermes, which is nice, but personally I didn’t care for the orange scent much. Surround yourself with incomparable style at The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, … It is nice, though, that there is a tranquil area so close London. @Lucky If you ever have a need to spend a night in Chicago (shenanigans @ O’Hare, etc. This is a Category 5, so just for context, the Sheraton Skyline Heathrow is also a Category 5. See more questions & answers about this hotel from the Tripadvisor community. This reminds me that I’m still so annoyed that Marriott devalued the free night benefit of the credit cards by not letting you use it on a cat 5 hotel when it’s 40k points. It was also a cute touch that they had an aromatherapy balm with turndown service, which I’ve never seen before. About BenBen Schlappig (aka Lucky) is a travel consultant, blogger, and avid points collector. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of the bank, credit card issuer, airline, hotel chain, or product manufacturer/service provider, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. But have to agree with the general consensus that the "hard product" is much better than the "soft product". The Langley hotel, a new luxury hotel in Iver Heath, South Bucks, opened its doors just a few weeks ago. Given that it’s only 25 minutes from Heathrow, I’d stay here again in a heartbeat in a similar situation. Our Grade II listed hotel is located in the middle of magnificent Langley Park. What are some of the property amenities at The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire? This is in the main building, so just past reception you turn right, and then there’s a long hallway leading to the spa. Sorry. If I want to go to for a countryside retreat, I will go to the real countryside, not Slough. It's certainly not a 2* or 3* experience as another review suggests. Marriott has a few country house hotels in England, which range from so-so to quite nice. It's a 40 bed hotel and has a restaurant with 15 tables. Pleased you enjoyed English hospitality, there are a number of uber exclusive hotels near there as it’s close to Heathrow but also to Pinewood and Warner studios where Harry Potter, Star Wars etc are filmed. Such is England, but calling this a county hotel is insanity and honestly shows a lack of culture. Not so loud that it had to be talked over, but loud enough that song lyrics intruded without having to be listened for. For a 5. star hotel charging £650+ per night we would expect them to fix known problems. Absolute rip off! The 41-room Langley opened in June 2019, so the hotel is only about half a year old. You can pay an extra 8GBP to upgrade to the Full English breakfast, though personally I despise English breakfast (I don’t mind the two eggs, but sausage, bacon, black pudding, and baked beans, holds zero appeal to me in the mornings). I’d rather stay in Windsor for a day than be isolated at The Langley, especially if I didn’t have a car. When we asked at breakfast, we were told that the English breakfast was included but at checkout we had extra charges applied. Please rest assured that your comments were passed to Giuseppe Ruo, our Food & Beverage Director. He chronicles his adventures, along with industry news, here at One Mile at a Time. I took an Uber from Heathrow to The Langley, which was about a 25 minute drive. We’ll even let … It’s an hour from Heathrow by car and is more country than Slough. I felt like I had the entire hotel to myself for the entire time I was there — there was no one else at breakfast, and no one else at the gym, pool, spa, etc. But there's no escaping the fact that it was a £100 experience for a £200 bill. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. But you seemed to enjoy it and I know you to be highly discerning! I didn’t eat or drink here, but damn it was pretty! We had a room in the main building on the top floor and thought it really lovely. The wine list is really isn't up to scratch. It is set in a peaceful Northumbrian … At reception I was welcomed by Jasmine, who couldn’t have been nicer. There’s a frosted window in the back of the room, and realistically you’ll only be able to see part of the building from there by looking up. You could compare that one to this. - On check in we weren’t made aware of what was included in terms of breakfast as part of our room rate. The Heathrow Express will get you to Paddington in ~15 minutes if you want it — or are you quoting the time it was showing you for an Uber ride into town? Drinks selection was great (pricey but worth it for the setting) as was the service. “ the room was nice and clean and the staff were friendly- quick check in/out the buffet was yummy and the breakfast was included in … The good news is that most of the stuff that's negative is fixable. First off, if it is actually a decent hotel, when she said that you have a choice between rooms, she should have offered to show you the two options so you could make up your mind. Note: Please see my Advertiser Disclosure. So I just had the continental breakfast buffet. It's inevitable that if you don't book before arrival that there's a good chance that a table won't be available. I will make sure your comments are shared with relevant departments. Dear tobiass130, Thank you so much for sharing your experience following your recent stay. I’ll keep it in mind for certain. The room had a comfortable king size bed, with a soft mattress and great bedding. Next time pop in an Uber for the five min drive to Tesco Extra at Slough to grab some baked beans and you will know you really weren’t in the English countryside at all. Can you sign up for the Amex business version if you already have the personal chase? Overall, I think the balance of reviews is pretty fair. Breakfast was very good. #1 of 3 hotels in Langley. Stay connected via social media, or subscribe to our free email newsletter for tips on upgrading your travel and maximizing your miles! We do hope to welcome you back to the Langley. The exception was in the Drawing Room, when a mother and daughter showed up. It is in the AMA Plaza (formerly IBM Plaza). +1 Zich. The exterior was equally beautiful during the day (though in the UK in January it can almost be tough to tell the difference between night and day). Let’s get into the actual hotel stay, starting with the arrival and check-in experience, and then we’ll look at the pool, gym, and spa, as well as all the food & beverage outlets. The points value at this hotel is incredible, at least in comparison to the cash rates. It's the type of selection you'd get in a good provincial restaurant, not a luxe hotel, and gives the impression of having been written for the hotel, not written by a sommelier with passion. I suspect that staff retention and training will have been difficult and they are necessarily offering a fairly limited menu. Are there any historical sites close to The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. We are glad though that you liked the hotel located in the heart of Langley Park. The menu read as follows: I was trying to eat healthy, since I was flying nonstop for a week, so ordered the garden salad. This one feels like a money laundering scheme by a Russian drug-dealer. Many travellers enjoy visiting St. George's Chapel (4.7 miles), Windsor & Royal Borough Museum (4.8 miles), and St Margaret's Church (2.5 miles). Another referred to the below main floor rooms as the dungeon with low 6 foot ceilings The room is kind of partly underground (or at least low enough so that you can’t have windows at a reasonable height), so the room lacks windows and natural light. Breakfast sounds atrociously expensive, but then again, is it any different from a high-end hotel in NYC, where breakfast can retail for $50+? I’m so happy I stayed here, because it provided some nice downtime between all that flying. Subsequent ownership … The 2 US-based Crowne Plazas I’ve stayed at also had the aromatherapy kits. Regardless, if you’re visiting Chicago for a night, given your interest in 5* hotels, you should try it out. @Matthew It’s a (very fancy) electronic agility fitness mat. Rewards Category 6 Points needed per night. For the prices being charged I really do want to have at least one moment during the meal where the food stops conversation. Food is competent, but not memorable. The property itself is beautiful and the grounds stunning. It would be nice if it had some natural light, but otherwise it’s top notch. This site is for entertainment purposes only. Relax in our sophisticated rooms and suites, each meticulously restored with modern furnishings amidst historic features. I think 3 is fairer as there are positives but they really need to do better given the standard of other 5 star UK properties. I have passed your lovely comments to Gosia and my colleagues and I hope to welcome you back to the Langley in near future. Happy travels, All the Crowne Plaza hotels I stayed in the past few years had the aromatherapy balm (though now I think about it, it might have been just all the ones in Europe). Our room … Our strict COVID-19 precautions are meant to keep all our guests reassured that we are doing out utmost to keep everybody safe during this difficult times, so I am especially grateful that you appreciated them in your review. While dumbbells are common, Olympic bar squat racks and benches aren’t in my experience, mainly (I suspect) because of the liability involved. See 97 traveller reviews, 239 candid photos, and great deals for The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Iver and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. The Langley hotel’s subterranean spa and state-of-the-art Matt Roberts gym make it a draw for wellness weekenders as much as indulgent ones This simply isn’t at the level you would expect... Dear KR42019, Thank you so much for your honest feedback following your recent stay at the Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Our opulent spa and gym features holistic wellness treatments, along with an indoor and outdoor pool, a thermal area, fitness programs designed by Matt Roberts and healthful dining selections. If I want to spend this much money and be this far from the airport, I can just go into the city and stay somewhere much nicer. I hadn’t seen it before (and didn’t use it because I don’t like scents) but thought it was interesting. We had a room in the main house with stunning views. Very pretty, but too isolated for me. Ben could we have some commentary on what that thing with numbers on the floor and wall in the gym was? Interesting property Nearby attractions include Windsor Castle (4.7 miles), Battle of Britain Bunker (3.0 miles), and St. George's Chapel (4.7 miles). There are three Marriott credit cards offering anniversary free night certificates: Personally, I used the certificate from my business card. Search for the cheapest hotel deal for The Inn at Langley in Langley. Rather I redeemed a Marriott free night certificate offered by one of their credit cards. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. I value Marriott points at ~0.7 cents each, so that’s an amazing deal when you consider that’s the equivalent of ~210USD for the night, by my valuation. Your email address will not be published. Would u recommend staying here versus London city and going up and down if I want to go to London? Rather amazingly, this is “only” a Category 5 Marriott Bonvoy property, so a free night costs just 30,000 points. The comments on this page have not been provided, reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser, and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered. Breakfast here is served from 7AM until 10:30AM on weekdays, and from 7:30AM until 11AM on weekends. There's a number of things in other reviews I don't agree with. The Willis Tower (233 S. Wacker) is in the Loop; AMA Plaza (330 N Wabash) is closer to the magnificent mile. Could explain why it was empty. Please check out. I had something very similar when I stayed at a Westin in Brisbane, Australia a few weeks ago. $37 for a continental breakfast? It gets nowhere near it. However, I guess they started reading online reviews of the restaurant after sitting down, and then decided to leave. Also, for that kind of money – these days, unless I am told beforehand that there is no wifi, I am expecting wifi to be omnipresent and strong. But I didn’t even redeem points for the stay. The food was tasty and we both enjoyed what we ordered (steak frites/risotto). Very impractical for the dismal English weather, no thanks – once was enough. Outside of banner ads published through the Boarding Area network, this compensation does not impact how and where products appear on this site. We are glad that you found the hotel and its grounds to be amazing, however we are sorry to hear about your experience in Cedar Restaurant. It wasn't good enough for the price to merit a five star review. Additionally if they offer junior suites and this was a full suite, one is forced to wonder what those must be like… They should be embarrassed to have it as a room at all. Location. Other choices for your budget-friendly stay include Canadas Best Value Inn Langley … Dear Zachtravelss, Thank you for posting a review following your recent stay at the Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel. It’s also worth noting that in the surrounding park a whole 3 minutes walk away there is a lovely cafe overlooking the rhodedendrons that will do you a great full Enlgish breakfast for the princely sum of….. £6.50. I gotta chime in with my agreement here: how is a half-underground suite right next to the dumpsters any kind of desirable room or an upgrade? Hotel Description. Value. There are some nice independent, aka non-chain, country house houses, within 10-12 miles of Heathrow, including in or near Windsor. My only niggle here was that we asked if we could have a dessert from the restaurant menu. I’m wondering if the aromatherapy balm is something new for Marriott. . Kind regards, Jarek Wojtania Front of House Manager, Outstanding property, location, and staff. The suite was kind of in the same building, but my room had an exterior door at the very side of the building. Surround yourself with incomparable style at The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Best Langley Hotels on Tripadvisor: Find 1,496 traveller reviews, 950 candid photos, and prices for hotels in Langley, Washington, United States. The seating was back towards the entrance, as there was a loveseat and two chairs. Help us fund therapy sessions for black women and girls, What You Need to Know About Airline Partnerships & Alliances, The Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates & Policies, The news, resources, & information you need. Random question but I just want to confirm- I know you can’t sign up for both the personal chase and personal Amex Marriott cards. Is The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire accessible? In summer I could even imagine myself vacationing here. I asked which she recommended, and she said the latter, so I went with that. Now, this was a generous upgrade and all things considered I loved the room, though there was one major downside to the room — the complete lack of views. I’m assuming all prices are in Pounds. - The tv remote didn’t work unless you stood a couple of inches from the tv so you can’t flick through channels in bed. Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. Likewise this hotel is minutes from Slough, Hayes and Uxbridge and is by no means countryside. To be honest, having just binge watched both seasons of Netflix’s “The Investigator: A British Crime Story” a couple of days prior, I was almost a little bit freaked out being in this area, because it was all so remote and sparsely populated, and reminded me of some of the areas where the show took place. If you charge Michelin star prices, then your food and service must match. The whole “countryside” hotel concept is something we don’t have much of in the US, but it’s a concept I love. Remember if the hotel is not a common Marriott brand, such as Sheraton, Marriott, Ritz, St. Regis, etc then you should check with the hotel directly regarding the elite benefits. Much bigger and it would lose its character. 412 reviews. @CraigTPA you’re so right. Has anyone else stayed at The Langley, or considering staying here? While it was nicely presented, it was tasteless (then again, it was a garden salad, so…). The restaurant is lovely, and even at breakfast they have white tablecloths. dealing with replacements but a restaurant of this supposed standard would (and should) be embarrassed by this and rectify accordingly. Jasmine told me I had the option of two suites on account of my Ambassador status — I could either choose a junior suite inside the main house (one floor above the lobby), or I could choose a bigger suite immediately next to the main house. $341 per night (Latest starting price for this hotel). Looks nice, I’m always a fan of an English/Scottish/Irish Country House hotel. I’m surprised Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton haven’t gotten more of these independent country house hotels into their Luxury Collection, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Unbound, and Curio brands. The buffet was quite small, but was high quality. That changed a bit when we pulled up to The Langley… WOW! Visit our Travel Features page and our Hotel & Restaurant Reviews … Ben, this looks great. This whole property gave me such Dubai vibes, in the sense that it was deserted. Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. As with a lot of Coast … People either got too much money or enjoy throwing money away. For the record, below is the second building of the hotel, the former Brew House. The selection included fresh fruit, cold cuts, salmon, cheese, pastries, cheesecake, cereal, yogurt, and some other types of bread. Langley Hwy Hotel, Langley Township: See 84 traveller reviews, 3 photos, and cheap rates for Langley Hwy Hotel, ranked #7 of 7 hotels in Langley Township and rated 2 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Walking through the rain from the second building to the main one for breakfast and anything else … joy! The Langley then has locker rooms, as well as an indoor pool with a hot tub, steam room, sauna, etc. Up the grand staircase was the intimate lobby, which had beauty that matched the outside, given that it felt history while also feeling fresh and well maintained. As I said above, I more or less felt like I had the hotel to myself the entire time. Marguerite Brons Memorial Park and Holmes … 2 free night cert’s would be nice! The Inn at Langley is rated "Exceptional" by our guests. 60 reviews. Thank You for the head up review and pics Wild guess at 42 GBP? - We couldn’t have dinner in the restaurant as they were full at the time we wanted dinner - best to book in advance. The Langley Motel is a retro 1950s cozy inn with apartment like suites. We do hope to see you again at the Langley. Prices … - No mirror at all in the room so you have to use the bathroom mirror where the is no plug sockets for the hair dryer. Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm. I’ve taken the Tube from LHR to Kings Cross countless times which takes an hour. But equally, I don't think it's reasonable to criticise the hotel if you don't plan ahead. It’s the first Luxury Collection hotel in the English countryside, as it’s located in Buckinghamshire. In the interest of full disclosure, OMAAT earns a referral bonus for anyone that’s approved through some of the below links. The spa also has the Spa Lounge, offering juices, smoothies, light snacks, etc. 412 reviews. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm. Lol. For context though this hotel is close to places like Stoke Poges and not too far from Beaconsfield and Gerrards across which is real stockbroker belt into London. That one of the waiters was absent-mindedly singing the Christmas song to themselves maybe didn't help. Most country house hotels are legitimately 4-star. Prices are provided by our partners, and reflect nightly room rates, including all taxes and fees known to our partners. We'll almost certainly go back. COVID-19 safety is of paramount importance to us in those difficult times, therefore we are so grateful that you noticed and appreciated all the precautions we implemented to keep our guests and staff members safe. And for those reasons, I am not at all surprised you felt like you had the whole place to yourself. I do hope to welcome you back to the Langley soon. We appreciate you taking the detour. the impression of not having experience of not having operated at the price point the hotel is charging. Past that was the gorgeous bathroom, which had a tub, walk-in shower, a sink, and a toilet. Dorothy, we’re not at Heathrow anymore! We felt relaxed and refreshed after a night here. Odd considering there is one kitchen. Markups are around 4-5 times retail. To be fair to the hotel, it can't have had an easy opening / closing / opening with Covid going on. Thanks for the review though, lucky. This would be a dream hotel gym for a road warrior. As Front of House Manager I always appreciate guests’ comments and I am glad you shared many positive aspects of your stay as well. 2-3 days would feel like a proper holiday and it's hard to believe that it's so close to London / Heathrow / the M25 / Slough. Behind the bed was a large closet and vanity. Stay at this hotel in Langley. Would stay here in a heartbeat. The following links will direct you to the rates and fees for mentioned American Express Cards. You then have to go down a set of stairs, because the entire spa complex is underground. That’s even before you ask why a supposedly up-market hotel is serving *baked beans*…). Yes, free parking is available to guests. The Langley is immaculate, very centrally located and the choice of hot and cold breakfasts caters for every taste. Popular attractions Cascades Casino and Langley Sportsplex are located nearby. It is a lovely hotel, though. You are in a park, and within a couple miles you’ll run into the M25 (ring road around London), and Slough is a very built-up area that is even closer. The Drawing Room is also right off the lobby, and is open for light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. 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