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Following on from an ultra-relaxing stay at luxury hotel ,  The Landmark London , Mommy Dearest and I nipped just a few streets away to sample the delights of a much smaller, but no less stylish, star-filled hotel in the city. Celebrity singers   and firm friends,  Kylie Minogue and Natalie Imbruglia have shared rental cars in san diego or escondido california some girlie time together at the bijou Ten Manchester Street Hotel and we liked that idea, so decided to do the same.
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All of the rooms are kitted out in a classy palette of brown, gold and cream with lots of glossy surfaces and fancy fabrics. The rooms aren t large even our junior rental cars in san diego or escondido california suite was on the dinky side but they are incredibly comfortable rental cars in san diego or escondido california with statement chairs and sofas, dramatic rental cars in san diego or escondido california hand-made mirrors and silky-yellow padded  headboards above beds swathed in Egyptian-cotton sheets with an off-the-chart thread count. Downstairs, the small black-marble clad reception leads to an intimate bar/lounge/restaurant and chic all-weather cigar terrace. It s all very polished, as were our fellow rental cars in san diego or escondido california guests.
Boutique hotels come with a expectation of personal service and Ten Manchester Street certainly excelled in that department. The reception and concierge staff were friendly and helpful, with everyone we passed from the cleaners to the bar staff offering a cheery nod and Hello . After noticing me snivelling miserably with a horrible rental cars in san diego or escondido california headcold my runny nose and freakishly-red eyes were probably a clue too the concierge arranged for a nice big pot of hot water, honey and lemon to be sent to my room.  A lovely, thoughtful touch which I was incredibly grateful for and which, of course, meant they could do no wrong in my eyes from that point onwards!
Of course, a few sniffles weren t going to stop Mum and I from making the most of our day out in London. rental cars in san diego or escondido california The streets surrounding the hotel were brimming with pretty little boutiques, and nearby Selfridges made for the perfect spot for catching up with Auntie T for some champagne-fuelled chit-chat.  But by the end of the afternoon, the Beechams and bubbles combo was taking it s toll and the only thing that was stopping rental cars in san diego or escondido california me from collapsing into my super-sized invitingly white bed was the need for a good feed. Thankfully the dining room was a welcoming spot with the same cosseted feel as the rest of the hotel; all soft-lighting, dark brown and gold tones with statement furnishings like the Asian-inspired lacquer screen that separates the eating area from the swish little rental cars in san diego or escondido california cocktail bar. We both settled on the steak and it arrived juicy and delicious-looking with a square-shaped stack of thick-cut chips. It was excellent. And so was desert, which inspired by our cake-in-bed event the night before, we asked to be sent to our room (I can see this becoming my favourite new hotel habit!).
It was easy to see why celebrities rental cars in san diego or escondido california love this little hideaway, the atmosphere is warm, the location perfect for a post-shop drop and the staff make you feel like you re staying over with friends rather posh, stylish friends but friends nonetheless.
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