I Stay At Claridge’s In London - I Was Shocked! 

Seen it by boat last week Tim. Looked amazing from the sea

Have you stayed the Rosewood in Holborn, London yet,? I am very keen to see what that is like. Thanks so much for all this precious hotel info.

Thanks guys! Always enjoyable and fun to watch, like being there with you...for us who can only dream about it...! Maybe next visit The Owo Raffles ?! 😉 Cheers

Come to Sedona Arizona! I would love to see you guys there wine tasting can I join the wonderful scenery and energy of the city.

I said and enjoying... The energy of the city. Jeez!

And probably not paid much above minimum wage. What you spent on breakfast takes a days work for them to earn.....

@@1414141x So, what are they supposed to do about that...feel guilty for earning more money? Do you feel guilty for earning money?

We don’t say domestic staff. It’s terribly antiquated and almost borderline offensive these days.

@@discogarethWho's "we"? My mother was a 'domestic' and I'm very proud of her. My grandmothers were both 'domestic servants' and I'm proud of them too. They never had a problem with describing their roles, either. The only ones who find the term 'domestic' to be "terribly antiquated and almost borderline offensive" are those who look down on those working as 'domestic staff.'

@@yvonnewalesuk8035 actually you don’t know what my job role is, so I’d keep quiet if I were you before I make you look a bit silly. I’m happy your mother and grandmothers are proud of her job, so they should be. That job role is often overlooked by society. Just don’t say ‘domestic staff’.

oh noted!

Yep, my lovely mum & gran, long ago passed on now, had them too!! How I miss those old fashioned days sometimes. Nice memories.

Macassar was the hair oil. So hence the cloth was called Antimacassar. I remember them from my grandparents house.

I read anti massacre first and somehow that still made sense, especially with the grease stains. Anyways, thanks for educating us!

You said the room was a bit like a cruise ship or a hospital, having been in both I have to disagree. If that had been the case I would never have left either. I like the decor.

Who the fuck calls it the claridge?

@@jimwilson2222 Probably the same sort of person that aggressively points out others' small mistakes to make themselves feel better about their own mediocre lives. However, I have corrected the mistake that you found so egregious that you felt it warranted swearing, so you can move along to your next victim.

Be interesting to get some figures on how many people within a half mile radius of the hotel are sleeping rough under cardboard boxes the night they spent in the luxurious bed.

@@1414141xI hadn't actually thought of that, but you're right. I'd also be interested in those numbers.

@@1414141x What should they have done, invited one of them in to share the room with them?! After you!

I think its an infinity pool, very on trend.

h ah a I know after watching that back I thought the same :-)

But you can also select the floor you don't want as you demonstrated!

Tim . . . Nice . . . But . . . . Dim

@@WalkWithMeTim Don't worry my friend, it was adorable haha. It's your charm. I appreciate how human you are.

He meant that the floors were labeled instead of just number buttons.

You CAN buy style..most of the world tries to....but Class you have to be born with.

@@user-hp9gs3cn5o True .

Claridge's standards are superb. I've been going there since I was a child, with my parents, in the sixties. The style of course, has changed immensely. It's much shinier and staff uniforms are very different. Evening waiters in the lounge used to wear velvet tailcoat and breeches with buckled shoes. There were no bars. The main bar was a less formal restaurant called Causerie, which offered a Scandinavian smorgasbord. What has changed is the guests and the noise level. It's much louder. I gave lunch to a friend in the Foyer and it was difficult to hear each other.

@@michaelmontagu3979 We were sitting under the chandelier in the Foyer in the evening. The jazz duo was playing. Very elegant. Out of the side room- the glass door opened. Oliver Stone came out. Went to the front desk to complain about the band while he was trying to have a meeting. The front desk told him that, “Music in the Foyer was a Claridge’s tradition for more than 100 years”. They were NOT going to make them stop. But would be happy to relocate his meeting to a more private place. If you want quiet- Claridge’s will find it for you. If the Foyer is busy and you need a quiet place- ask for a table in the back away from the noise of the main hall.

@2g3c4675 I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Claridge's is really the last of the old style grand hotels. The music has always been popular. It used to be the Hungarian Quartet, who had a total age of something like 280 years. They produced their own record. The old managers set the tone and stayed for years. Lund Hansen was there for 40 years and Ronnie Jones, last of the great managers, was there for 10 years. Now it seems to be something of a stepping stone. That chandelier was apparently £1 million. I just dread it collapsing because each piece is hooked onto another. One crack and.....disaster. It's the people who really make it different. In the past it was more like a club and strangers were often turned away. Obviously times have changed but that's how it used to be. People were quieter then, in general, and no one wanted to raise their voice. That's what I meant by its being noisier. It's also much busier, which is good for the hotel. More than once I was sitting in say the Reading Room at about 11 pm and the place was practically empty. My late wife and I were in the bar one evening, about 15 years ago, after a concert at Wigmore Hall. Very busy as it's a good bar. But then people started sitting on the arms of our chairs and shouting over our heads at each other. I know alcohol releases inhibitions, but it's that sort of casual discourtesy that has to some extent changed Claridge's. Physically it's a grand hotel, but with a largely Hilton clientèle.

I like it ... but think I prefer the Savoy.

completely agree - much prefer the modern decor

Same.

Absolutely! That room at The Ritz was horrendous. Fancy antiques in the lobby but get to the room,and they’re busted up old worn out reproductions from who knows when. For the princely sum of $1500-$2000 a night?

Claridge's room certainly better than the Savoy's 'rich grandma' & Ritz's 'wealthy aunt' decor. C's elevator sofa also such a thoughtful detail. However I prefer the grand Savoy & romantic/rococo Ritz receptions. For the prices, Id rather pick something ultra modern or boutique hotels/airbnb rather than these old chains.

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That one made me chuckle

yes and "big macs"

Mange tout, Rodney @@janicehopwood9528

LOL 😆 🤣 😂 For the price of the room, they should get 2 dozen free Madeleines.

For some reason, I always say that I'm lukewarm about Art Deco - but whenever I see it nicely done, I always think 'Yeah - that is too cool !' Maybe time to admit it !

Had to laugh at that one too!

I wish there was more of it around. Art Deco was supposed to be the architecture of the future and if it's done well it still looks modern.

I’m so envious of that beautiful hotel! To have unlimited amounts of cash for a long weekend would be very special. To be able to eat and drink what I want would be spoiling me to the utmost. Lobster and pasta, beef fillet cooked blue, fish to perfection! Yes that together with drinks to suit would be bliss. One can always wish 😊❤

I can understand what he means when he says he sees hospital or cheap cruise ship vibes in it, but that's the fault of cheap copies of cheap copies of what was high-end style in the 1920s or 30s echoing down through the 60s to the 80s. I do have to applaud Claridge's for sticking to the style of what I'm sure was a dramatic modernist renovation 100 years ago but is now a quite unique version of historicism. I doubt a lot of that hallway furniture is original, I'm sure they've been collecting and maintaining appropriate antiques at great expense, and the resulting character that varies at every turn is outstanding. The hotel absolutely oozes class in a way that very few 21st century hotels seem to understand.

Your only going to definitely stay there if your definitely loaded 😏

@@steveodonoghue2772 Got it.

For the price you have to pay I’d expect way more tbh

​@@N0N4M30Claridge's is _the top_ hotel in the World IMHO and one simply knows the best and they strive to be the BEST.

​@@N0N4M30yeah the uk doesn't compare to dubai

What is 'cruiser' style?

@@bluecollarlit Cruiser refers to transatlantic cruise ships like the Queen Mary and the Normandie. One example of copycat inspiration is the round portholes, which are still in use today on ships. In Art Déco buildings these 'portholes' were then applied to front doors e.g. You will find ample documentation in Wikipedia, I presume.

@@marcvanpoucke5560 Actually, transatlantic ships were referred to as "Ocean Liners". The Art Déco influence was/is called "Ocean Liner Style".

that sort of the charm of the channel, it's a normal bloke in everything from dingy bedrooms to full on luxury so of course we don't expect a connoisseur. having said that yes that furniture is unbelievable and a random piece is probably worth more than my flat.

Isn't that Art Deco?

Yes, wrote it without my glasses 😂😂😂

@@shirleytitterington3207 understand completely

Sadly there is a great deal of truth in that. A lot of Britannia hotels are former grand old establishments. Unfortunately their not being in Mayfair is a major drawback

You couldn’t make it up 😂😂

Kinda like saying "This Michelin Chef's Beef Wellington is a bit like McDonald's, but tastes better."

I say this at every hotel I stay in

Tim and Gaby dressed like they were in a Britannia Hotel 🤣

While i do agree, have it mind that Claridge's went to quite big internal refurbishment that was completed about the summer of 2023

@emmasayer he's from Norfolk, clueless with webbed feet and removes the lovely skin from his chicken 🐔🍗 !! 🙈

I am so happy that someone mentioned this , I felt the same even though I do enjoy Tims videos sometimes he is very ignorant in his observations like ex. big room big bed etc where on earth does he from ?

He corrected himself.

And the 'plants' are called flowers. Duh.

Emma you sound fun!!

What the puff does that mean ? It does not make any sense at all.

I'm surprised they allowed you to use the toilets.

Yes it's lovely to see..

myson treated my daughter and me to afternoon tea at claridges to celibrate her birthday the food was lovely and the waiters we vey nice.

I have had lunch there. It was superb.

That was an amazing programme.. I stumbled across it and was in awe of whoever dreamed up the plans. The level of engineering was out of this world 💖

I can attest to that! We stayed several nights over a few years. Had ZERO idea any work underground was going on at all! Saw the work on the top floors, sure. But underground? We had no idea. Every room was quiet as a library.

But why is he wearing his son’s jacket ? It’s about 4 sizes too small for him 😂

@@nathanthomas5133 lost some weight?

The REALLY rich people go to nude orgy hotels…like Eyes Wide Shut

Where did the suit and tie go? T-shirt and red running shoes? Sweat shirt?

True that 😂

Of course. I makes you feel all comfy and snuggly.....

Wow u guys live the life...a lot of us live in the us would be lovely if we knew american dollar amount....not that i could or would ever pay that much to stay anywhere. Lol

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Mutton dressed as lamb. Not a good video.

Me too. Maybe one day my dream will come true 😊

Our pleasure!

When I stayed at Claridges the lift was operated by a gentleman from inside the lift

My thoughts exactly, there is something off putting for me at the lavish waste of money of staying at these hotels 😂, it’s a bed at the end of the day.

Have fun!

Very much an Art Deco style in the monochrome areas.

Yes, a pair of trousers or even smart chino's and proper shoes would match Gaby's outfit and the hotel much better. Sartorial opinion for your consideration, Sir.

My pleasure 😊

Thanks so much! 😊