The Stafford is an oasis of calm in a quiet backwater just off St James's Street. We have stayed here many times and each time we arrive, we are greeted like long lost friends but with the respect that hotel guests expect. Something that rarely happens in top hotels such as this.

The rooms are excellent and The Mews suites delightful. The staff are all charming, attentive and nothing is too much trouble. If you want to see how a good Concierge works, then look no further than this hotel. They have the best Concierges we have ever encountered. Nothing, bar nothing is beyond them!!

A real highlight is the American Bar. To be able to sit outside in the middle of London and watch the world go by with a nice glass of Pol Roger - priceless.

The hotel is lovely and the staff is very attentive. Perfect service. However, I thought the rooms were a bit dated. There are nice touches though, I loved the rubber duck by the bath tub! I thought the menu in the restaurant was a bit too British...

We just stayed the one night but had a peaceful and enjoyable time here and would certainly choose this hotel again. The bed was sublime, the linen was wonderful and the duvet and pillows made to be sunk into. We ate in the American Bar and it was a good choice as it was cosy and intimate on a dark and wet evening. I had pulled pork and very tasty it was while my husband enjoyed fish and chips, the only improvement for him would have been extra chips. The tables are low and we were given trays which added to the feeling of dining at a friends house. The situation of the hotel is lovely, hidden away, very secluded and quiet yet handy for a walk in Green Park or a trip to Fortnum and Masons.

London hotels can be hit-and-miss affairs, but the Stafford is definitely a HIT.

I stayed here after booking a 5-star "Top Secret Hotel" on lastminute.com. I had an midday flight from Heathrow the next day, so thought I would spoil myself with dinner with a friend in London and a night at a 5-star hotel.

It was exactly what I needed. The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating and made me feel very welcome and special. The room - oh my God! I have never slept in such an amazing bed, it was like sleeping in clouds.

I luxuriated in the marble-lined bath for longer than is good for me then indulged in room service breakfast whist reading the paper. No one knew were I was and my phone was switched off, it was 18 hours of utter, pure bliss. The staff - who knew I was having a self-indugent jolly - behaved like willing co-conspiritors.

All to soon it had to come to an end and I was en route to Heathrow.

Will definitely stay again.