StarwoodGuy: Sheraton Grand Park Lane London

After a wonderful stay at the W Barcelona we headed to London for a quick 18 hour layover before carry on to Disney World. It was my actual birthday, so I splurged and booked the Grand Suite at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane in London. It was an easy flight on BA to London where a hotel car picked us up. 30 minutes or so later we were welcomed at the hotel and taken up to the Grand Suite, a massive and perfectly appointed suite in the newly renovated Park Lane. The suite had a large dining area and bar with a fireplace, a separate desk area and guest bathroom, a huge living room overlooking the park, a large bedroom complete with IPhone if needed for your stay, and a stunning bathroom. We were shown the hotel's new Club Lounge and other amenities.

Our trip was so short, so we headed right out on a walk to Selfridges before heading to Bucking Palace which we happened to arrive at right when Queen Elizabeth II was driving in. After we had the signature afternoon tea at the hotel's famed Palm Court, which was outstanding. We then had friends up to the suite where a hotel bartender came up and treated us to a 2 hour cocktail making class complete with plenty of bottles and accoutrements. The hotel also dropped off a large birthday present gift of champagne, cheese and cake. After, we walked down to the Houses of Parliament and over the Thames to Oxo for dinner.

The next morning I was up early for a quick workout in the gym before the hotel car took us to Gatwick for our direct flight to Orlando.

The hotel renovation was very impressive. Previously the hotel had been dated and worn, now it is an amazing property in one of the best locations in London. The afternoon tea is a highlight but the Grand Suite and the staff were outstanding.