Home House London

We chose Home House for a 2 night stay in London in February. We had theatre tickets for the evening but, given the wintry weather, we wanted somewhere to relax during the day. Home House was an excellent choice. The interconnecting drawing rooms on the first floor are a delight, with newspapers, refreshments and the atmosphere of a London club. Other residents are friendly and convivial without being intrusive. Downstairs there is a very comfortable and spacious bar where you can sit by an open fire. The restaurant on the first floor is also first class, with views over Portman Square and various seating options all well spaced out. We had lunch (choosing the 2 course fixed menu with paired wines) and breakfast. The food was beautiful. If you appreciate aesthetics you'll find Home House a wonderful place to stay. The decoration and furnishings are splendid with original marble fireplaces, interesting artwork and fine furniture. It's a unique place, blending 18th century elegance with modern vitality. There were lively events on both evenings we were staying. The service throughout our stay was outstanding. The staff are very welcoming and happy to help. We arrived late morning due to travel logistics and were able to leave our bags at reception and enjoy the drawing room and restaurant whilst waiting for our room. To our surprise we were then upgraded to the Lady Islington Suite which is an absolute gem. Thank you, Home House, for a very special and memorable stay! Logistically, the place is very well connected; a short walk from Marble Arch tube with lots of buses along Baker Street and Oxford Street. It has the benefits of a large traditional square, with gardens, whilst being a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of the West End. The Wallace Collection is a short walk away, as is Marylebone High Street with all its fine independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

Attended a business buffet breakfast. Normally this place is good, food well prepared and served in attractive surroundings. Today they let themselves down, probably the worst breakfast I’ve had in decades. Tasteless black coffee in a jug, one teaspoon for c20, croissants dried out, very small and tasteless, fresh fruit in bowls untouched (difficult to eat whilst standing) and very good orange juice. An average score based on other recent visits and the fact I like the place.

I’ve been a member of HH for almost 20 years on and off but live overseas now and stayed last weekend. Everything was simply perfect, the room, the luxury detail and small touches, the superb service from the front of house to the bar and drawing room!! A wonderful stay and cannot recommend a stay here highly enough!!