I tacked on a few extra days during my last trip to London for Stradivarius, because I just love the city and all the excitement it offers! The Amba Hotel Marble Arch, formerly known as Thistle Marble Arch, has just completed a multi-million refurbishment and with its strategic location on Oxford Street, it provided a fantastic starting point for some serious retail therapy.
The Amba Hotel Marble Arch has over 700 rooms, but nonetheless the room I stayed in was large and had good size storage for the things I brought – and bought.
I’m not a big coffee drinker but I appreciated the in-room Nespresso machine. The complimentary iPad and the large array of USB, UK and international socket standards were also at the top of my list of things I loved about the Amba.
One of the things I really liked, was the complete absence of hidden fees. This is unfortunately a rare occurrence so I really want to highlight this. I hate hotels with minibars that have sensors that even charge you if you take something out to look at, but then place back in the fridge. You end up getting charged for looking at a chocolate bar and a tonic?!
So many hotels charge absurd prices for internet access and some even have the audacity to charge a fee *per device*. In my case, with usually two laptops, a camera with wifi, an iPad and an iPhone, this can cost up to, well, the price of a room! I had no such issues at the Amba, because it offers unlimited high speed and hassle free internet. There is a complimentary breakfast that can even be served as in room breakfast without any extra fees and top it all off, a minibar with soft drinks and snacks that is also entirely complimentary.
All in all, you can’t go wrong picking the Amba Hotel Marble Arch if you are looking for a centrally located quality hotel with everything you need and want during a London stay.
This hotel looks so nice! Hope you had an amazing time!
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i love when hotels have complimentary breakfast and wifi. it is so annoying when they charge for internet – its absurd!
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This hotel looks perfect!! Looks like you must have had a wonderful time ❤ Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
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Breakfast in bed is the best!Very nice looking hotel!!!!! *.*
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what a great hotel . . . glad you enjoyed it
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Love love love the hotel, it inspires me to do another staycation ^^ keep inspiring others ^^
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In sounds like a great place to stay! Perfect for a shopping trip! 🙂
Much love,
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Good morning you beautiful lady 🙂
Thank you for the recommendation according to the London stay! This hotel seems to be perfect for everyone who wants to go sightseeing and shopping. It looks very clean, cozy and high-class. I like the furnishing very much!
Have a wonderful Wednesday, Merel.
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Sometimes i just want to stay at a hotel so I can get breakfast in bed haha.
xx Yasmin
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It looks beautiful! Nice place! And facilities are so welcoming!
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Looks like a great experience!
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Sounds like a wonderful place to stay! Gemma x
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I like this hotel especially for the fact that it’s a walking distance to the shops and of course can’t forget about the free internet.
Lovely post!
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Beautiful pics! Sounds like a lovely hotel!
x Emily
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Marble Arch is a pretty good location! I love London!
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Sounds like an amazing experience babe! I love London!
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Oh what a lovely hotel, hope you had a nice time
Filipa xxx
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I have never heard of them leaving you with an iPad, that is so different. Thanks for the tip, this place looks like a decent place to base yourself. London is so big, I always end up staying in a different part.
xx Jenelle
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The hotels looks great, hope you had a great time.
Hidden charges can be ridiculous, one needs to be careful always.
Funmi xx
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what gorgeous decor! and that breakfast looks sooo tasty!
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What a beautiful hotel. I love it that they offer complimentary in room breakfast .
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Such a gorgeous review and a great location to base yourself when in London xx
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Looks amazing babe
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Very beautiful and stunning place!
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