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Still a safe and sound option for a lovely dinner: Restaurant Kazo @ Le Méridien Riyadh (2. May 2023)
I’ve been to the Kazo a few times already, and every time I liked the dishes I tried. Today, I started with a “hot and sour soup (chicken, carrot, fungus, bamboo shoot, tofu, spring onion)” (39.10 SAR), which was not only quite a large portion, but it also turned out to be quite delicious in […]
Quite a disappointing breakfast selection compared to earlier years: Café Imperial @ Hotel Imperial Vienna (8. April 2023)
I have had great memories of the breakfast in the Hotel Imperial, hence, my expectations were sky-high! This was definitely a big mistake, because the subsequent disappointment was quite massive. I mean, it is not like you don’t get breakfast here, but I really don’t see the hype. They used to have amazing things like […]
An amazing bar atmosphere with rather weak drinks: Imperial Bar @ Hotel Imperial (7. April 2023)
While it is a good 10 years ago since I’ve last stayed at the Hotel Imperial, I have actually never visited their bar. Turns out, the place is quite nice. Definitely very traditional and definitely very interesting in terms of interior design. The staff is friendly, attentive, and swift. I went for “The Kiss (Vienna […]
Overall a nice experience with overly caring service staff: Restaurant Tàn Chá (24. March 2023)
The Tàn Chá was recommended to me by a friend and the hotel concierge at the same time, so I decided to give it a try. The “Treasure of Two Rainbows (hibiscus infused Tito’s vodka, raspberry shrub, strawberry lemonade)” (65.00 AED) was quite a nice way to start into the evening. To be fair, though, […]
A very decent breakfast, but not a place I’d travel to: Restaurant Hayal @ The St. Regis Downtown Dubai (24. March 2023)
My stay at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai was just exquisite. They were super friendly and upgraded me to a Deluxe Suite, and even when I extended the stay by a night, they offered me to do it on the same rate. Frankly, quite amazing service, really! Hence, I was looking forward to breakfast at […]
One of the best Executive Lounges I’ve seen in over 1’450 hotel nights @ Marriott: Level 5 Lounge @ Grosvenor House Dubai (19. March 2023)
Frankly, I was absolutely blown away when I entered the Level 5 Lounge in Tower 2 of the Grosvenor House Dubai. I mean, you are welcomed personally, brought to a table, and you’re asked straight away what you want to drink. That is something I have not experienced so far in any executive lounge. It’s […]
Much better food than you would expect there: Beach @ Le Royal Méridien (18. March 2023)
Despite the fact that the Grosvenor House itself doesn’t have a beach, you have the possibility to get beach access via the Le Royal Méridien, and it’s an option you should definitely take advantage of. The place is quite nice and perfect, to chill, to eat, to drink. The only downside is that there is […]
A great breakfast selection once you know what you can find where: Restaurant Sloane’s @ Grosvenor House Dubai (17. March 2023)
It’s a bit more than three years ago since I’ve last been to Sloane’s, and I must admit it is quite a nice place to have breakfast. Things are partially a bit hidden, but once you’ve found everything and know where it’s located, it’s quite perfect really. The offering ranges from pastries … … to […]
