Thursday, January 30, 2014

ME London

I don't know about you but I'm going a little stir crazy. January is not my favorite month.  Next year remind me to plan a trip in January.  To a beach.  I gotta get outta here!  Matt just returned from a guy's trip to Minsk. Minsk in January?  Sounds like they had a great time but it was freezing cold.  Posting about Morocco has helped a bit.  Going through all of the photos makes me forget the cold and feel warm again.  I have so many more posts about Morocco.  I hope you aren't getting bored of them yet.  And in one week we will be heading to Iceland!  I can't even tell you how excited I am.  I'll be posting on Twitter and Instragram using #JonesInIceland, if you want to follow along.  Today I'm going to take a little break from Morocco and tell you about an event I attended recently with some other bloggers and journalists. 

Matt and I aren't too fussy about hotels.  We usually go for a low to moderate priced hotel with decent reviews on Trip Advisor.  We want to travel as much as possible so we don't splurge on hotels.   But, sometimes it's fun to take a peek at a Five Star Hotel.  When I received an invite to visit the ME London design hotel at the Marconi House (original home of the BBC), I was happy to go along with my camera.  For the day, I could pretend that I was a guest in this elegant hotel. 

Radio Rooftop Bar, ME London

We started our day with ME London at the Radio roof top bar for fabulous views of London and some cozy cocktails.  The building is right across from Somerset House with full views of the Thames.  I'd love to get dressed up one night and spend the evening here snuggled up in a blanket and sipping cocktails.

Radio Rooftop Bar, ME London

Radio Rooftop Bar, ME London

Radio Rooftop Bar, ME London

Radio Rooftop Bar, ME London

If you happen to be staying in their two story penthouse suite you can enjoy your very own space on the rooftop terrace.

Radio Rooftop Bar, ME London

I had a Warm ME Up (and it certainly did) a thermos of hot chocolate spiked to perfection with Hennessy Cognac and spices.  Then we took a tour of the beautiful hotel.  Room rates start from £340 per night excluding VAT.  A bit much for our budget but maybe someday.  It could happen.

ME London

ME London

ME London

They've considered every detail with sumptuous bedding and spa like bathrooms. I've been enjoying their lotions and potions that were in our goody bag.  I think I need a faux fur blanket, don't you?

ME London

ME London

ME London

I'm not sure if or when I'll get to stay in this gorgeous hotel, but I will definitely be going back for some great Italian food at Cucina Asellina.  It's a lovely, contemporary restaurant serving rustic Italian food.  ME London is also home to STK Steakhouse and the Marconi Lounge.

Cucina Asellina, ME London

It has a really great vibe and the food was amazing.  Here's some food porn for you...

Cucina Asellina, ME London

Cucina Asellina, ME London

Cucina Asellina, ME London

Cucina Asellina, ME London

Cucina Asellina, ME London

Cucina Asellina, ME London

Cucina Asellina, ME London

The ME London opened in March of last year and is part of Meliá Hotels International, Spain's leading hotel chain with hotels in 39 countries.  ME by Meliá is "for cultured, fashionable guests who are driven by new experiences and opportunities."

ME London

It's absolutely gorgeous and the level of customer service is a highlight.  I'm not giving up hope that someday I'll get to spend the night in this fashionable hotel.

Where's the fanciest hotel that you've stayed in?  What was your favorite special touch?


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  *I was a guest of ME London for the day.   All photos, writing and opinions are my own.
As always, I promise to be open, honest and transparent with my readers.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

 You can find this review and many others in my
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12 comments:

  1. That food looks really good, especially as calamari is impossible to find in Sweden!

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  2. Food porn, indeed! Here's to warmer weather and fun travels to get us through the cold of January..

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  3. Oh my dear lord. That place is beautiful and that food looks out of this world. I want it all.

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  4. Really nice Italian food and wine!. 

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  5. It was calamari and fried eggplant and looked wonderful. I'm not yet brave enough to eat calamari. Picky eater, here. The cheese and the meats were great. 

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  6. Beautiful hotel! The fanciest hotel I've stayed in was on the Amazon rain forest in Peru. We had our own cabana with a view of the jungle. It was amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity!

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  7. That sounds like a dream! Wow!! Did you see monkeys??

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  8. I'm the same, I choose to spend money on other things and as long as the hotel is clean and the bed is comfy, I'm good. But, this is a beautiful hotel and I wouldn't be sad if I had to stay there!

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  9. Wow! The words: modern, sleek and delicious come to mind while browsing through your photos. Looks like a great time!

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  10. Thanks, Kayli. I think I see another Italian dinner in my future. :D

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  11. It would certainly be a treat, wouldn't it?

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