Given that we were using a Telegraph voucher, our meal was excellent value and this is a great place to sit and have lunch. The service was wonderful, welcoming , friendly and efficient and the Northall restaurant is a very comfortable space.

It wasn't bad, just disappointing and very ordinary for what is supposed to be one of the best afternoon teas in London.

The sandwiches were fine, but you could make much nicer ones yourself or buy one from any half decent sandwich shop.

The actual tea arrived about half an hour after we had ordered.

The scones were fine and good clotted cream.

The little cakes and other sweet things were ok, only one was indelible. But they all tasted the same, very sweet and a bit sickly and a little bit stale.

It was my girlfriend's birthday and I wanted to do something special. I felt wonderfully let down by this experience.

If £40 a head for an ordinary tea, sandwich and cake is normal, then fine. If you want and expect something extraordinary and special for this amount, look elsewhere.

We travel mostly to Dubai and had come to accept that the level of service and standards in the UK doesn't meet the exceptional levels you find over there even in 5 star properties.

However the Corinthia did - the service was outstanding, the staff were friendly and accomodating and the hotel itself it beautiful with a classic traditional style that is at the same time very modern and new. The hotel has a lavish, no expense spared feel to it in a good way.

The high ceilings give a feeling of grandeur and the showers are super powerful.

The food was exceptional - full breakfast both days and an evening meal of fish and chips with peas and tartar sauce were all faultless. Couldn't find anything to criticise the Corinthia on except that it is fairly expensive, but for this standard in this location that is to be expected.

For anyone looking for a high standard in a premier location in London it would be hard to top.

I understand that the hotel has been refurbished and so, you will expect the nicest hardware. The problem is the people. I have a couple of unpleasant situations and whilst the hotel has apologised for such tardy behaviour, in my mind, a hotel remotely near this price range is committing a cardinal sin. On top of that, if you stay in the Superior Room, its so small that there is no space for a 29inch bag. I would choose Langham London for a welcoming feel to a spacious room and at a fraction of the price. So you be the judge.