The Restaurant at Claridge's

"Grand, handsome restaurant with a menu that is classica lly based but with modern touches"

"Its main lift is the last in Central London to be operated by hand—there’s a sofa inside should you tire during your five-level journey to the top floor—and its clubby cocktail bars and Fera restaurant are favored by modern-day fashion icons (your Von Furstenbergs, your Jaggers, your Eltons—wealthy Americans, in particularly, love it, and so did the Queen Mum) who value luxury and exclusivity without the snooty exclusivity that can make the Ritz such a drag"

"There's also Gordon Ramsay restaurant, a La Prairie spa-ette, and a ton of extra services on request—because hip as it may be (Kate Moss celebrated her 30th birthday here), Claridge's remains one of this city's exemplary grand hotels"

"As well as the odd Michelin starred restaurant, Claridge’s is also famous for its afternoon tea"

"Without departing too far from the traditional, Claridge’s bars and restaurant are actively fashionable – Gordon Ramsay is the in-house restaurateur, and the A-listers can gather for champers and sashimi in the bar"

"Gordon Ramsay’s fêted restaurant and a stylish bar are further draws"

"House restaurant, Fera at Claridge's, is helmed by chef Simon Rogan, who takes a "wild" approach to seasonal cuisine"

"Big draws here are the Michelin-starred Gordon Ramsay restaurant (the city’s toughest booking) and the gorgeous Fumoir bar, which harks back to the days of flapper girls and jazz piano"

"Only frown point, guests do not get  priority at the signature restaurant, but fortunately Gordon Ramsay's Maze is only a few yards away"

"Other assets include an elegant restaurant serving upscale British cuisine and a traditional afternoon tea; two stylish bars, Claridge’s and The Fumoir (the latter with a Lalique glass-paneled door); and a top-floor health club and spa with city views"