Shelling out

Hotels always need to give the illusion of luxury to justify the cost of their rooms (which in London is an awful lot). All I can say is that I'm glad I don't have to shell out for a hotel in London. This, the Hilton in Great Marlborough Street charges a couple £500 per night. I'd need more than a couple of snazzy pieces of furniture in the reception to make me think that was good value.