8/10, Bo
xavier
Viatge en parella
2 de maig de 2026
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, personal i servei, comoditats, estat de l’allotjament i instal·lacions
The Four Seasons Park Lane offers the high-end polish the brand is known for, but it missed several marks for such a premium price. While clearly a 5-star property, it fell short of the meticulous perfection usually associated with the name.
Room Design & Amenities
Renovated rooms are sleek but impractical. The closet is small and doorless, and the bathroom and closet share a single light switch—a midnight bathroom trip illuminates the dressing area and wakes your partner. Also, there is no proper swimming pool, only a spa vitality pool, which is a letdown for a flagship Four Seasons.
Dining & Service
Breakfast is strictly a la carte and was consistently slow with multiple order errors. More surprising was the afternoon tea service; I expected the sweets to be a courtesy, but pastries were awkwardly displayed with price tags. This is a basic amenity even 4-star hotels often provide for free.
Marathon Experience
The biggest stressor was a communication breakdown on marathon morning. Despite pre-confirming a breakfast bag, I was told on race day they were only for "official groups." While a manager eventually resolved it and sent a post-race treat, the initial stress was the worst marathon-day hotel experience I've had in years.
Verdict
This is a high-caliber 5-star hotel, but the design quirks and service gaps make the high cost hard to justify. It offers signature luxury but lacks the effortless perfection that defines the brand.
xavier
Estada de 3 nits (abr. 2026)