tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post6121342399836928411..comments2024-02-26T07:35:50.281-08:00Comments on the style saloniste: Chic New Hotel in London — Reflections on The Franklin, the Exciting New Place to Stay Near KnightsbridgeDiane Dorrans Saekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-20505670889601083902017-10-22T11:08:29.648-07:002017-10-22T11:08:29.648-07:00Dear Columnist-
I loved the adventure--and tran...Dear Columnist-<br /><br /><br /><br />I loved the adventure--and tranquility--of THE FRANKLIN.<br />It's a fantastic location...in the middle of everything but in its own quiet world, very residential. The hotel is very small...three joined buildings/ residences/ ... and the lobby small...so it feels more like a private house, in a chic way...<br /><br />The tariff...traveling offseason as I did is always great for tariff...and as you know hotels around the world all have what I call 'PARK AVENUE' and 'PLACE VENDOME' pricing. In India...it is international prices and Bangkok as you know sky high.<br />Off season is a great response...and I have a friend who is excellent at finding late-night/ last minute bargains...<br />Still...yes...good hotels today are pricey...I travel off season in response...happy trails to you as always, you are the great traveler--DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-47598898244750909892017-10-21T23:33:35.693-07:002017-10-21T23:33:35.693-07:00Looks glorious, and Egerton Gardens is a fabulous ...Looks glorious, and Egerton Gardens is a fabulous address in London. (No doubt matched by the fabulous price of a room per night!)columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-40611669750449084692017-10-19T04:22:07.936-07:002017-10-19T04:22:07.936-07:00Wonderful place!
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https://dinamight...Wonderful place!<br /><br />My new blog...<br />https://dinamighty.com/Beauty Followerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064505003960613753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-76659765697338516292017-10-17T11:09:11.868-07:002017-10-17T11:09:11.868-07:00PAULA
The effect of pale grey in these rooms is ...PAULA<br /><br /><br />The effect of pale grey in these rooms is very tranquil and peaceful. I would not say the rooms are depressing...they are soothing and calm...in busy rushing and noisy London this is wonderful.<br /><br />The redbrick exterior and the garden at the back of the hotel...are part of the view...and the grey and ivory and white are a lovely calming atmosphere. I understand your concern...and your opinion is valid...in this case color is not needed for effect...with a lot of beautiful materials and details and craftsmanship.<br /><br />perhaps go there for a drink..the bar is great and you would find it all uplifting--DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-90150835348757227322017-10-17T11:06:20.362-07:002017-10-17T11:06:20.362-07:00LA CONTESSA-
Your exuberance is wonderful.
You ...LA CONTESSA-<br /><br /><br />Your exuberance is wonderful.<br /><br />You will find the hotel wonderfully fresh and inventive...<br /><br />it is an adventure...and the lovely setting is exciting as you come and go. Gardens are peaceful and delightful.<br /><br />London in the spring...here you come...bon voyage!!! DIANEDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-65830132698609703082017-10-17T10:38:10.622-07:002017-10-17T10:38:10.622-07:00It's a beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting,...It's a beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting, but I cannot wait for this fascination with grey to end. In every picture, I could see how much better they would look with some color. Just my personal quirk, but I've always disliked grey and found it profoundly depressing.carrpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726596939143045758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-38710431308839488022017-10-17T08:14:04.941-07:002017-10-17T08:14:04.941-07:00I loved this" My fantasy is perhaps a nice ri...I loved this" My fantasy is perhaps a nice rich Contessa hopping around in great style in London and flitting back to Florence and Venice in the summer and taking her English boyfriends with her. "<br />How about I take my ITALIAN Husband of 32 years there next SPRING!Than we can JETE to FIRENZE and visit our old HAUNTS..............THE HOTEL IS A MASTER PIECE!La Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.com