I Stay At The Ritz In London - I Was SHOCKED! 

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My great auntie lived at the Ritz the last 15 years of her life. She was a classical musician and much of her work was in Hollywood and at Pinewood Studios. Her husband was in the navy but he died soon after the Suez Crisis. During her dotage, her children took turns to take her to the theatre and opera at least twice a week. She was from another age and extremely glamorous and her husband a very handsome career naval officer. Both had brains and came from a poor lower middle class family of teachers and civil servants.

The smoke smell was coming from how fast credit cards limits were being reached.

The way you said "you're doing a great job" to the maid tells me a lot about you. Glad your channel is blowing up. Genius that you get to stay in top hotels and write it off as a business expense.

Staying at The Ritz is an experience. The staff are the best I've ever experienced. I laughed when you referred to the furniture as "old". It is perfect for such an elegant setting. The dining room is exquisite, and seeing you served my favourite Beef Wellington gained you brownie points. I'll take the Ritz, over a modern hotel, every time.

I didn't think it was outdated, I thought it was timelessly elegant!

I love the Ritz I worked for the Ritz Carlton Pasadena California. That hotel is very 1920s 30s 40s. If you stay at a hotel like the Ritz, it should make you feel like a throwback to when people actually had manners etiquette and civility. It’s lovely that there’s a place still around that you can dress up dress for the occasion and be treated like a gentleman and lady. We used to have to say we are ladies and gentlemen treating ladies and gentlemen. The stool when you went to the dining table is for the woman’s purse. Thank you for sharing your experience. And it is important for you to kindly tell the front desk about what you found in the tub or whatever else might have been out of place because it is greatly appreciated. I hope you had a marvelous time and we’re happy to have an experience where you were treated with respect and dignity.

Just celebrated my 37 anniversary! I love how you and your very lovely wife did this video together! Couldn’t find a better place to stay! That hotel is beautiful! I loved the special attention you all received and what a beautiful place to be!

Its so nice when there is a dress code as it creates an elegant atmosphere.

I think the Ritz being old-school is its main draw -- classic charm and elegance that is sorely lacking in today's world. I too would love to experience a stay at this hotel if I had the money to not have to think about money. Thanks for taking us along!

Hey Tim, I was lucky enough to stay in the ritz 2005. I won a competition with first direct & we had a package of dinner, 1 night stay & 2 x ticket for west end show (choose phantom Of the opera) and finally breakfast. We arrived on time and advised our room wasn’t ready, we were Directed to the bar and it was £7.50 for half a pint(turns out complimentary) then the manger approached us to say that our room was double booked & offered us an upgrade of £1400 suite room per night! I questioned it as I thought they were trying to charge us more, but it was complimentary as the room wasn’t ready/double booked. The suite was bigger than our bungalow(at the time) and it had new lcd tvs in the kitchen, bathroom and living room. The service and friendliness was second to none. Thank you for sharing the memories 👍🏻

I can’t believe some of your comments the Ritz is timeless and you are made to feel so special and safe

You two look amazing! That dress is stunning!! What a gorgeous property!

1 Million views in 7 days as I’m watching this!! Massive congratulations Tim, you’re smashing it.

I stayed here back in the early 80’s. Was a lovely experience. Just a small tip… always ask for a quiet room. Also when you’re making your reservation ask if the hotel is having any renovations done. A room near the lift is also asking for a sleepless night.

Nothing old fashioned at all…simply tasteful elegance…it’s sad when this isn’t appreciated!

I loved this and I have eaten in the Ritz but never stayed there. My great Grandfather, Thomas Ronald was investor and a partner in the hotel. Living in Brighton, he was Chairman of The Canadian Pacific Railway, and Owner of consolidated fisheries in Grimsby and Swansea. He loved the hotel and decorated his study with pictures of the Ritz.He also had many 'souvenirs' of the Ritz in his home.He would drive in his Daimler Benz, he first car in Brighton to spend time in the hotel.

I would never leave that room, its classic NOT old fashioned good to see Gabby having a night away with you

The Ritz looks stunning, love the fact they have kept that old fashioned posh look. You two have scrubbed up pretty well ❤❤ Gorgeous dress Gaby ❤❤❤

Still have my Ritz bath robe. Now 15 years old and still sumptuous ,best souvenir

It's like watching Onslow and Daisy at the Ritz😂 Great video.

The housekeeping looks impeccable and I think the furniture is lovely. Very classy British feel to it. It's worth pointing out that The Ritz has a Michelin-Starred vegan menu as well.

When I was in my mid-20's I was a nanny & I stayed there at the Ritz with my family. (35yrs ago) The kids & I had 2 rooms & the parents - a separate suite. I thought the staff were so lovely - they actually took a lot of the 'nick-nacks' out of the room (my request), supplied a vhs video player & kids videos, snacks, there was a bath & toys, free pass to the London Zoo, etc. We were there for a week! Don't know how much it was, but had a memorable stay. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤ ps: tell Gabby she looked just gorgeous. ❤❤

Oh, my goodness, the little robe for Casper is ADORABLE! Also, I LOVE Gabby's dress. So sparkly. 😁

That room was stunning ! And yes, it is old worldly... And that's exactly what the customers expect of such a palacial hotel. As for the smoke issue, I'm puzzled because there's no way the Ritz is smoker friendly !

The extra lighting is amazing!!! So many older hotels skimp on the lighting. Less lighting can make a room feel sad or depressing. Very impressed with the lighting!

The little bench placed next to the ladies’ chair in the restaurant is for her handbag. Found that out last year at the Gritti Palace in Venice (which should be on your go to list!)

Thank you for doing this guys. It reminded me of our stay at the Ritz a few years back. Even the room was the same. The Bar and Dinning room brought back memories. Saturday Dance is a very special night to dine. In fact I think the table you went to is normally reserved for someone who dines most Saturday evenings. Great video. Thank you

Thanks you shared it. its an amazing experience for me as we see as you see. The way you talk about things in detail without being biased, just the way you feel, its very descent. i admire your being critical. Casper was looking so cute in Gown.

Just came across your channel and this is my first time watching your video. My thought was exactly what you said "i feel like im on the titanic" it has tanic vibes and i absolutely love it. I think us being from poorer backgrounds we can appreciate so much all tge staffs kindness and helpfulness going above and beyond, whereas being richer you dont really appreciate the little things! Definitely going to binge watch your vids 😌

The fact you don’t get tea or coffee for £1400 a night has blown my mind haha

Your toilet incident resonated with me. 😂 years ago I went to an Italian restaurant in Bath called Sotto Sotto, really lovely but priced around the same as a Prezzo but the service was insane! There were so many waiters and they weren’t in your face but always attentive and always topping up drinks. I asked one where the toilet was and with a “of course, this way sir, follow me”, he escorted me to the single disabled toilet, with every other waiter nodding and acknowledging me as I passed by. I used the facilities, stepped outside and found the waiter had been waiting outside the entire time to then escort me back to my seat (all the nods again from the other staff) and tuck me back in- including placing my napkin back on my lap. It was hilarious! 20:57

Thanks so much for this video. Had afternoon tea at the Ritz with the kids (10 and 13) last year and we absolutely loved it. Hope to stay there someday!

I stayed in exactly the same suite with my wife back in 2022, we stayed there for 3 days over our wedding anniversary. We’ve stayed in some great hotels around the world like the Raffles in Singapore, and the Ritz just didn’t quite meet that sort of standard. We did breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner, all was lovely and it is definitely an experience; the thing I hated was there was no tea or coffee in the rooms so it cost £8 to order two teas from downstairs, not happy, the least they could’ve done was butler service and complimentary tea of coffee.

The housekeeping is beyond supreme and the best kept secret of the RITZ is definitely the staff,they are just wonderful. One of my bosses had us for dinner at the RITZ for a Christmas dinner and the place blew us all away,the staff were friendly ,not at all snobby even though they knew it was our boss who was footing the bill,and we explored every toilet,bar and chair in the place .The food was superb as was the service and again the staff were and are supreme. Even as |I go to work each morning on my little leg propelled scooter the door men all wave and have done so for many years. If I had the dosh yes I would stay,it all feels homely and "posh" and the staff again make the visit.

Thank you so much Tim, for uploading this video for all of us to see. The Ritz would be a once in a lifetime experience ❤

Love the umbrellas! Thank you for this, very interesting, i love the classic style. I usually stay at Hazlitt's with it's antiques and wonky floors!

My jaw dropped at the cost, it's very much on the pricey side of things, especially for just 1 night, however the service appeared to be immaculate, with the personal touches too it must of been an experience never to forget.

I was born in San Francisco in the 1950s. I used to love going to posh hotels for elegant dinners or Easter and Mother’s Day brunches with my grandparents. It was heavenly to me.

Love your honesty and awesome, down to earth coverage! Nice to see how to enjoy an "adult night" and enjoying a "family night" as well. Great coverage of all the prices! P.S. - Just visited London last month for a girls vacation...awesome!🎉

I recently discovered your channel and am enjoying it immensely 💝 It's almost as if I myself were staying at these hotels, you are so detailed in your descriptions - keep up the great work 👏🏼

I think the furnishings are classic rather than 90s totally appropriate for a classy hotel and really homely. In fact a friend has just bought a sofa minus fringe very similar to the blue and white one. Smelling smoke would not be something I would be impressed with at all.

I think the variety of furniture makes it more homely. It's not ' old fashioned ' its CLASSIC!!!

I rarely watch hotel review videos, but this was entertaining, you both made me laugh, which makes this type of hotel content a little more interesting. Subscribed.

What's wrong with an outdated phone if it works?

Hot drinks in the room, double glazed windows and definitely no smoking. A few of the advantages of staying at a Premier inn 😊

Hey Tim, a good tip for booking these types of hotels would be to book through a virtuoso affiliated travel agent. They get you VIP perks like free upgrades, breakfast, and hotel credit. All at the same price as booking directly with the hotel.

Great vid…room looks amazing…little Casper bless him, so excited.

What a luvly story you have to tell! Thank you for sharing it with us as I found it interesting xxx

I LOVE the furniture and classic old hotel vibe! So much better than those modern hotels.

Tim's face when he said a 7 course meal was £200 and Gaby said "lets go for it"🤣

Thank you for this video, it's a real eye-opener. My husband and I are often tempted to book, but you've really made me think twice! We've been to the Ritz (and the Savoy) for afternoon tea, and it is stunning and beautiful and well worth the money just for the experience, but to not even have a kettle in your room is really unfair! Just a note on the reason the chairs are more side-by-side: firstly, it's so that you can enjoy the view, but in normal cafés, you are made to sit opposite each other so that you'll eat and be out much more quickly! The idea is to make it more relaxing so you enjoy more of the experience for longer!

Loved loved loved this. Thank you so much . Was thinking of staying a night for my husbands 70 th birthday but wow the price !! Now is it the Ritz or a holiday !! 🍾🥂

I used to walk past the Ritz a lot when I lived in London and often glanced inside on the way past thinking I must go in and have a look one day and never did so it's fabulous to finally see inside! Another great video, Tim! And congrats on cracking 300,000 subs! Well done!

I am envious, what a lovely suite and fabulous service. The price reflects the incredible attention to detail, standard of training and staff to guest ratio, very few hotels would take the trouble to provide a toddler sized robe or baby products in room.The beef wellington looked perfect and delicious.It's fine to ask the restaurant staff about any dish or ingredient you're not familiar with, they will be happy to tell you about them or find out.

That dress is 🔥. Great video. It’s nice to splurge from time to time.

I loved watching this video it made me dream of a different life. fabulous! Thank you I thought it was great! Positivity peace and love ♥️

I love the little personal touches like the gifts for Casper, even the chocolate! The price is so much, certainly way out of my budget! 😮 Seems lovely, though - glad you all had a great time! 😊❤

Several years ago I stayed at the Ritz in Madrid for a few weeks. It was a marvelous hotel in every way. The hotel is located across the street from the Prado and my room had french doors that opened to the Prado’s VIP entrance which was interesting. The room had beautiful panelling and Aubusson carpeting that was quite interesting. Every repair was signed by the restorer in the piece. It was a beautiful oriental style that was cushy when walking around on it. It had 2 wardrobes on either side of the bed. The bathroom had a great overhead shower and the bidet water had a pattern coming out which was a nice feature. When I arrived in Madrid a Ritz driver picked me up and took me on a bit of a ride to see some of the area around the hotel. I waited in one of the lobby seating areas and they brought me the equivalent to a High tea. I was exhausted from the overnight flight and hungry. My daughter was living in Madrid at the time in a study abroad program and when she walked in they brought her to me which was just another special touch of the personal service. My daughter wasn’t going to stay with me but changed her mind quickly which amused me. She loved the hotel. We had breakfast every morning and they brought her a small bottle of Heinz Ketchup in a covered silver tray for her potatoes. They missed nothing. Every time I left the hotel they took my key and handed it back to me seamlessly at the door. Generally when I sat in the lobby for any time there was a security person that stood a few feet behind me which was a curiosity. I read somewhere that the hotel had great security and that when Yasser Arafat visited he didn’t need to bring his security detail because the Ritz security was topnotch. One thing I found out by accident was that they don’t allow people to just walk in and look around the hotel. I invited my daughter’s host to dinner at the Ritz while there and didn’t think to mention it to anyone - so we waited and waited in the lobby for her and then my daughter went outside to see if something was wrong the woman was there. I don’t think she had a cell phone with her. The dinner turned out fine - no problem - once I understood the rules. My daughter’s host was also quite impressed with the restaurant - including their olive oil which was a superior quality. They number their oils in Spain - something we don’t do in the US. All in all, it was probably the nicest hotel overall that I ever stayed at because of the extra customer service. The service during the entire stay was the best. There wasn’t one thing I would have changed.

Wow! I am beyond envious of you two! Thank you for a fantastic experience, I felt underdressed just watching 😂 amazing, definitely on my must do list. Keep up the good work 🎉

We're stayed two nights recently in room 506, facing Piccadilly like yours was. I was amazed the windows weren't triple glazed because the noise from the road echoes right up from the buildings opposite, especially if a performance car or bike is having its leg's stretched, or if the police are on their way somewhere. We thought the room was a bit tired tbh, and not up to the standard of Claridge's. The star of the show at the Ritz is undoubtedly the restaurant/dining room. The decor, the food (I too had the Beef Wellington - stunning) and the military precision of the dining room staff was something to behold. That little stool btw, is for the ladies to put their handbags on.

One problem with most hotels is the lack of light, so all the lamps are great! Love all the little extra touches for your son! Do Claridges, please!!

Love the London Ritz. I was fortunate enough to have lived in London during the 80’s and 90’s. Afternoon Tea at the Ritz included entertainment on the weekends back in the late 80’s. you had to book way in advance. It was always a fabulous experience. I sure miss those beautiful days. It’s so nice to see the Ritz has maintained the same high standards.

Very enjoyable & informative. Thank you, Tim, Gabbi & Casper.

What a lovely experience for you all. Great video xx

For Me what makes this hotel so special is the little personal touches like the chocolate and the champagne etc you'd be lucky to get a bottle of water in most 5 star hotels these days lol

firstly, I must say what an absolutely charming family you are, Casper is a delight! I love the double act with yourself and Gabby. Moving onto the Ritz, I am 80 years old, so to me that room brings back many memories, the covers to the glasses used to be more or less standard even in “normal “Hotels. I have watched all the Hotel reviews so far, and I have enjoyed this one the most, probably because it’s more my era. I have left you a modest contribution and recognition of the cost that you spent to bring us this video which I thoroughly enjoyed. I think that you are one of the best channels on RU-vid, the quality of the narration combine with the attention to detail. Plus you seem really nice guys the sort of people that I would like to have as my friends. Thanks again, see you soon, Peter

My husband and I spent our wedding night at the Ritz in London in 1996. It was a fabulous experience to spend the night in this grand old historical hotel. Of course it hasn’t been modernized with phones and furnishings that reflect 2024 tastes! It’s charm and value comes with it’s maintaining the elegance and quality of it’s historically significant era! It appears to me they’ve done a beautiful job of maintaining it’s place in history as well as the ever famous Ritz standards for quality.

I watched your film with great interest as I have stayed at the Ritz many times and the thing about this Beautiful Hotel is its style from the service to the elegant French furniture I agree it may not be for everyone .....but if you like to stay somewhere that stands out with a touch of class then this is the place ❤

I love your expression when Gaby said she wanted a 7 course taster meal. Priceless 🤓

The Ritz have a small kitchen on each floor. So if you wanted tea or coffee you just had to phone for it and it would arrive in 2-3 minutes (or less). Usually there are twice as many staff as there are guests. It is the best hotel in the UK.

That place looks pretty amazing! Hope y'all had a blast while there. Cheers, Tim!

You got a great wife! Gabby is so chill and laid back. The look on Tim’s face at dinner was so funny- when gabby said: “Seven course I’m up for that-yeah let’s go for 7 courses, I’ll have seven courses, I can eat seven courses…Noo problem”. Was hilarious lol. She wanted everything on the menu! Great video as always guys! 😊

I love it when gabby comes along. I feel like she misses out on many of your fabulous hotel experiences ❤

In my opinion, I appreciate their preservation on the high quality 19th century cultivated design and amentities in the room. It is a hygentic design without radiation from the electric shockets near the bed. I can deeply feel the history and culture of the U.K. in the hotel. Sometimes, it is boring to live in the modern hotel design which is lack of a sense of humanity.

Wow I felt as though i was experiencing it with you thanks for an sharing your wonderful time in the Ritz.

What an adorable little boy!

The whole suite....is absolutely outstanding. The quintessential country house furnishings ie sofa and lamps, attention to detail. I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

The little stool is to put your handbag on. I love the decoration inside in the hotel, it's like going back in time. The room was good also but maybe a little bit too mismatched but it oddly adds to the charm. And what a welcome with all the little gifts, really shows they care!

Also, you're such a beautiful couple ❤️! Thank you to both of you (and Casper who had very little choice in the matter) for reinvesting the income from your channel into booking into expensive locations like the Ritz and showing everyone what it's really like. ❤

Lovely to see you venture into more luxurious hotels Tim! That said, I think we’re all waiting for you to finish your Britannia hotels series.

I love the journey you’ve been on from wandering around places like Lowestoft and staying in Britannia Hotels to progressively more and more high end establishments as your channel has grown! One thing though -‘classic’ isn’t ’dated’ or ‘retro’ (which you seem to apply to anything more than 24 months old 😂). Dated implies worn out, unfashionable and well past its best - I somehow doubt the Ritz would thank you!!

I think £28 for a champagne cocktail is expected at a place like the Ritz. It looks just how I imagine old affluent England was, relaxing evening music and sophistocation. Looks absolutely stunning. Really enjoyed this video. Subbed!!

My favourite part of the suite was the hidden bar which looks amazing! It's great that the Ritz are holding on to tradition and maintaining their rooms so well - but it would be great to have half of the hotel with modern rooms and the same luxury feel. Old meets new with the Ritz experience joining them? Gotta be a winner. Cheers you 3 for the video 😊

Fantastic review, really loved it. So want to stay at the Ritz London now!

What an amazing experience for you, Gaby and Casper.Thanks for taking us along!

Imagine being wealthy enough to pay £30 for one drink or a tenner for a cuppa. Even if I won multi millions I wouldn’t want to pay thousands a night for a noisy room that smelt of smoke, I have a great sense of smell too Tim. You and Gaby did a brilliant job of sharing your experience. I just think that for the price of a cup of tea you could feed a person in need of a foodbank for a week. The most interesting thing was the seating arrangement, I wonder why it’s like that? Thank you for this fascinating video.

A friend & I stayed for tea in the 80s as a splurge. Loved people watching! Funniest was when a couple, seeing a few unoccupied tables just walked up and sat down at one. Oh oh!!!! They didn't realize a reservation was mandatory! (Secretly loved that error because...it coulda been us, had I hadn't checked everything in advance & made the exact reservation the day before in person! We ordered fancy sandwiches: three tiers AND ate them all! Who hoo! Seconds were at no charge. Hadn't needed or wished for...but why not?! Once in a lifetime event! It was walkable to our Strand Palace Hotel!!! Love the memory thanks to the video!

What a fun and entertaining time. I could never hope to get there so it was a treat seeing it through your eyes! Thanks for all of it ! I’d love to see the Radisson in Duluth. The restaurant rotates so you see all of Duluth MN slowly. And my mom Daisy was a waitress up there and I never saw what she lived full time…🎉😮

Thanks for giving me a Tour of The Ritz Tim 💖

I am not from the UK. I have lived my whole life in Texas but I love Keeping up appearances and Are you being served as well as Allo Allo. British comedy in general. So people outside the UK will get your references too. Keep it up always great vids.

Thanks for sharing your marvellous, luxurious experience, superb clip 👌 👏 👍 😀

Your family is lovely and it's good to see how kid-friendly hotels are.

I appreciate that they cover the glasses. Keeps the dust out.

Lovely video. I’m not sure the Ritz would be very pleased to have their decor described as 90s, though😅 It’s classic English country house, which often incorporates some floral chintz, with quite an eclectic mix of furniture from different eras. It far predates the 90s, but has always been emulated from those by aspirations, through the ages. I hope you had a lovely time with your wife and son

Thanks for taking the time and effort, in the making of "I Stay At The Ritz In London - I Was SHOCKED!"., awesome to watch this👍

How bloody wonderful, I’m so jealous. That lovely dressing table and all the little extras. Caspers cot, so sweet reminds me of my children who are now in their 40’s. Your partners dress was amazing too.

Great overview! Brought back memories - I lived in London in the 90's and made sure to have tea at several famous establishments, including The Ritz. I remember being offered teas I'd never before heard of, let alone tasted!

My old gran used to say if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it 😂

Thanks for showing us!!!