We had booked the gourmet package as a treat for our wedding anniversary.
From the moment we reached the front steps we were welcomed, our luggage taken care of , whisked through check in and led to our suite although we had arrived early at 11.30 am everything was ready. The room was a good size and beautifully furnished with large B&O TV and natty IPod docking station slightly out of keeping with the traditional swags and tails decor. The bathroom was large with a lovely selection of coveted Jo Malone toiletries There was complimentary fruit juice and champagne. When we returned later chocolate strawberries had been delivered which we enjoyed with the champagne
We had booked the package to obtain a table at the exclusive Dinner by Heston which my husband was desperate to experience and did not disappoint. The menu is based on historic recipes which were quirky and delicious, snail porridge, meat fruit, steak, pork, tipsy cake and chocolate bar all enjoyed and washed down with a nice red wine and tea infusions to finish.
We slept very well, luxury bedding , silent air con and very little noise although we were on the street side facing Harvey Nichols.
Breakfast was another gourmet experience included in our package. Each item was individually priced - the waiter advised us that we had an allowance of #36 each !
we each ordered fruit juice, coffee, a fruit plate and cooked breakfast with one round of toast between us - when the bill came we has over run our allowance by #2.50 that was #75 for breakfast! never mind being Scottish we like to get our monies worth and we didn't eat anything else all day. We walked it off around Buckingham palace state rooms.
Well it was an expensive overnight trip but it was absolutely worth it for a special occasion . As reported elsewhere the staff in this hotel look after you so well from beginning to end- we'll start saving now for next year

From the moment we arrived at this impressive hotel, we were met with a standard of service rarely found. The staff were very friendly and also discreet...a rare art. We enjoyed champagne cocktails in the bar which were divine. Our room was magnificent, overlooking Hyde Park, with the biggest Bang & Olufsen television I have ever seen. The bed was huge, and the sheets must have had had an enormous thread count as they were the softest I have ever known. The air conditioning was easy to control, and the water temperature & pressure in the bathroom was great. The room was very quiet, which considering we were in Knightsbridge was remarkable. We dined in the Bar Boulud brasserie underneath the hotel, and enjoyed our breakfast on the terrace in the sunshine the next morning. When I asked if I could buy one of their umbrellas to my add to my collection, I was told that of course I may keep the one they so thoughtfully provide in all rooms. I shall enjoy using it on dull wet wintry days and it will always remind me of a wonderful 24 hours enjoyed at the Mandarin Oriental.