Durrants Grill Room in City of London, Westminster

Review is for Afternoon Tea. Was excited to try a proper English Tea, found hotel on tea review site. Overall was awesome; tea, food, service were all first rate. And the environment beautiful. Would wholeheartedly recommend and would most happily return. All in all a great experience. Thanks!

Very disappointed - door staff here were unkind and unhelpful

I have been frequenting the Durrants Hotel for almost 10 years, and it has become my point of reference every time I return to London. This place has a special meaning for me, as it is located in Marylebone, the area where I lived during my student years. Today, Marylebone represents one of the most exclusive and peaceful neighborhoods in London, and Durrants perfectly embodies its elegance and quality of life. Durrants is a historic gem, with roots dating back to 1790. The hotel has retained its Georgian charm, with interiors that reflect an old-world elegance, but what makes it truly unique is the staff. The manager is simply extraordinary, always friendly and helpful, and the concierge team and all the staff work in perfect harmony to ensure impeccable service. There is an attention to detail that is rarely found elsewhere. I have stayed several times in the charming Georgian Rooms on George Street, which I always request for their comfort and refined atmosphere. Every visit is a special experience, but one of the fondest memories is linked to a birthday spent in the splendid Suite. On that occasion, I was brought an exquisite Victoria sponge cake, accompanied by greetings sung with affection by those who served it, a gesture that made the day unforgettable. The hotel's location is ideal: located in one of the most refined and quiet areas of London, it offers a serene haven where you can relax away from the hustle and bustle, whilst remaining in the heart of the city. Durrants is my place of peace in London, a place where I always find tranquility and a warm welcome. During my business trips, I also stayed in one of the single rooms. Despite being compact, the room is equipped with everything you need, demonstrating that every space within the hotel is designed with care and attention to ensure maximum comfort. Another unmissable pleasure is the Afternoon Tea, with homemade desserts that are a true pastry masterpiece. Durrants beautifully combines elegance and substance, offering an experience that improves with each visit. I can't wait to return and continue this tradition that I have built over the years, with the certainty that I will always find the same level of excellence. 🇬🇧 I have been staying at the Durrants Hotel for nearly 10 years, and it has become my go-to place whenever I return to London. This hotel holds a special place in my heart, as it is located in Marylebone, the area where I lived during my student years. Today, Marylebone stands as one of London's most exclusive and peaceful neighbourhoods, and Durrants perfectly captures its elegance and quality of life. Durrants is a historical gem, with roots dating back to 1790. The hotel has preserved its Georgian charm, with interiors that reflect timeless elegance, but what truly sets it apart is the staff. The manager is absolutely exceptional—always warm and accommodating—and the concierge team, along with everyone who works here, operates in perfect harmony to deliver impeccable service. There is an attention to detail here that is rarely found elsewhere. I have stayed numerous times in the delightful Georgian Rooms on George Street, which I always request for their comfort and refined atmosphere, or in the Suite or single room. The hotel's location is ideal: situated in one of London's most refined and tranquil areas, it offers a serene retreat where one can relax away from the hustle and bustle, yet remains in the heart of the city. Durrants masterfully combines elegance with substance, offering an experience that only improves with each visit. I look forward to returning and continuing the tradition I have built over the years, with the confidence that I will always find the same level of excellence.

We just had a fabulous stay at The Durrants Hotel! The rooms are on the smaller side but quite comfortable for us since we only slept in the room. In our opinion, the location cannot be beat and the service was all around superb. We definitely recommend and would stay again!

Great value in a nice location. Friendly service and charming common areas. My room was small, but OK.

The rooms very small and not that clean, the price doesn’t match the quality

Beautiful old English feel. Superb

The lady at check-in (wearing gold glasses) wasn’t particularly welcoming. Not a single smile or anything to welcome me. Asked for a credit card on check in - which I didn’t have (1 night pre-paid business trip) then said they had to empty the mini bar ‘to be safe’ - OKAY. I don’t drink alcohol anyway but I was asked to take a seat at the bar where she said she would come and get me- she did not. I had to go back and check the status of my room and if I was allowed to enter it after growing tired of waiting. The room is in dire need of an update. (BADLY) Ripped / mauled curtains, stained towels on arrival, chipped paintwork, stained cushions & outdated bedspread. But most of all the staff are a little too snooty and not friendly at all. Wasn’t really directed or shown to my room, nor explained breakfast or dinner / facilities. Just given a key (after I had to ask where I should collect it from - hint - it’s not reception) A smile and some information could very well transform one’s stay here. Good location, poor views, REALLY LOUD creaking floors above me which had me up from 6am. (I was in room 106).

Beautiful, elegant, historic, and centrally located. Feels like a hidden gem.

A lovely family run hotel with great service and charming bars and lounges to sit in. A real gem often overlooked. With Bella Freud candles and cushions - a local business - very nice to see.

Lovely hotel with lovely drawing room type seating indoor. We only stopped for a coffee; overpriced at £5.50 for a machine made americano. Lovely place to sit

Cute boutique hotel with reasonable priced rooms considering it's just behind Selfridges

A lovely family owned hotel in the heart of Marylebone. Located on a quiet residential street. Walking distance to Baker Street and the main high street. We were going to a concert and came back to the hotel quite late however, we enjoyed our stroll back followed by a drink at the bar before bed. The bedrooms are clean and tastefully decorated. The hotel has lots of nice period features. The breakfast is freshly prepared. The staff are friendly, helpful and professional. Based on that we will be returning. A recommended stay for sure.

Posh, traditional British hotel. Always a pleasure to stay.

Classy. Every detail has been considered. definitely a must experience💎

Stunning hotel in a perfect location, on a quiet street off of Marylebone High Street and within easy walking distance to so many places. The open fires in the entrance and rooms where you can sit and have a relaxing drink are the introduction to real luxury and it's so well priced for such a beautiful building and stay. The staff are so helpful and so friendly too, nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable and clean and are well maintained. We had breakfast which isn't like many hotels and kept warm under lights, but each item is freshly cooked. 5 very big stars for this hotel and I look forward to my next stay. I have no idea how anyone could have a bad word to say about this hotel. I had a wonderful time.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lovely environment, warm welcome, including open fire. Staff super helpful.

Some of the best food I had on this trip to London. Generally the food in London had dropped in quality but I was surprised by the scrumptious, perfectly cooked breakfasts in this hotel.

I have eaten at Durrants Grill Room many many times. The food is always delicious, unpretentious, and nicely presented. The staff is attentive but not pushy. There is not a drop of culinary arrogance.

Decorado típico inglés. Está en un pequeño hotel situado junto a la Wallace Collection. Merece la pena ir tan solo por probar lo que contiene el trolley del día. En nuestro caso nos encontramos con un fantástico faisán asado que cenamos como único plato. Ambiente muy acogedor y muy buen servicio. 35 libras por persona.

Hemos estado viviendo en Londres durante tres años y hemos estado en muchos asados, sin embargo, este es, de lejos, el mejor asado que hemos experimentado. Recomiendo venir y comer la costilla de res asada los domingos, que estaba en rodajas finas e increíblemente tierna. También recomiendo el crumble de grosella espinosa para el postre. El personal muy amable!

La comida era muy deliciosa y estoy deseando volver a alojarme en Durrants de nuevo y venir a comer. No he dejado de decirle a la gente lo encantadora que fue mi estadía y cuánto disfruté la comida. Gracias.

Never go here for a meal. A total let down. No wonder the restaurant was nearly empty on Thanksgiving evening. A potentially lovely space ruined by inedible food and appalling service. The type of food that gave England a bad culinary reputation back in the day. Someone needs to come in and take over the management of the restaurant. I was literally embarrassed that we took guests there. We live in the area but will never go back. A faulty towers parody that I can’t believe still exists but for the fact the owners have been there since the 1920’s so don’t face the pressure of marketplace rents. Truly the worst meal since school 40 years ago

Durrants used to be a treat when there was no competition but it’s now very stuffy and stuck in the 1970’s. Soup was gloopy, gravy (or sauce as the waiter called it) was thick, roast potatoes poor, parsnips soggy. Just overall disappointing and I felt embarrassed for my host as I’m sure it wasn’t cheap.

2nd year tradition for a post carol service dinner for a party of 9. Last year we had a private dinning room - this year we were in the main dinning room, and oh what a let down. Service and food were just so average. The dinning room has a nice "clubby" feel, but the food and particularly the service just didn't live up to expectations/previous experience.

夕食食べたかったのですが、用事がたてこみ取れず、朝食のみ。 内装の色合い、雰囲気とても素敵です。朝も良かったですが、夜の 雰囲気もかなり良さそう。 食事よかったです。ロンドンの朝食多くて重いなあと思っていたのですが、ここはハーフがあります。とても助かります。 何より感動したのがスタッフの方の対応。プロフェッショナルです。 正直、ドアマンの態度とは雲泥の差。

We returned to Durrants Grill Room for another excellent meal . We both ordered the liver and bacon rarely seen on menus--. Perfectly done and delicious. We love the atmosphere in the small paneled room. My only criticism is he poorly trained staff. They are young and willing but have some difficulties with the language and need better supervision. I would recommend that you visit if you want a return to the England of earlier centuries.

Frau Wennerqvist und that reservirungs und rezeptions team ist unzuversichtlich und haben schlechten kunden service. Die Zimmer sind nicht wie beschrieben sie sind altmodisch und unrennoviert.

Our meal was the worst we have ever had. The soup was like dishwater, the main courses were cold. We asked our waitress to advise the maitre'd that this was these were the worst meal we have ever had, he didn't even acknowledge our comments. The restaurant was virtually empty, we now know why!

The restaurant in the hotel is a nice place to go for a quiet night out. The decor has old world charm and the food is consistently good. Be sure to try the double baked Parmesan cheese and rubarb crumble dessert. Wine list is fairly extensive.

The restaurant and hotel are like stepping back in time. What they have not done is maintained the level of service or quality of food from previous eras. The service was slow and the food of, at best, average quality. The roast beef was fatty and smothered in gravy, which destroyed the taste. we were not offered horseradish or mustard. One of the staff was chewing gum. that might be accepted in an American diner but not in a restaurant. we had to send the bill back twice to get the correct one. I can't see that we will be coming back

Remember to order your hot plates with your food to avoid disappointment The chef prepared the three different dishes ordered to perfection. But She should have made sure they were served on hot dishes because in all three cases the plates were very cold half way through the meal A great shame

Yo cene en la parrilla de la habitación me alojaré en el Durrants. Está situado en una preciosa habitación con paneles de madera, que parece han ido surgiendo de una época pasada. El Durrants es un hotel administrado por una familia, tal vez uno de los pocos en Londres pero a la izquierda hacen un trabajo maravilloso. Una noche lluviosa antes de retirarse a mi habitación, me comí una cena bien preparada y deliciosa sopa de alcachofas de Jerusalén, pastel de puré de manzana y ruibarbo de budín y berry. El servicio era amable y el maître d me trajo una taza de té de menta como mi garganta se me molesten. Bravo y su restaurante largo pueden prosperar.

Have been a loyal customer at Durrants Hotel off Marylebone High Street for over 25+ years. The restaurant is fabulous. Stepping back 100 years into King Edward's London. The food, wine and service impeccable. Excellent affordable wine list. Family owned for many generations. Visit their Pub Room bar, unforgettable. Recommend all first timers to UK to visit the hotel and restaurant. Memorable and romantic. Cheers!

We had a delicious in-room breakfast whilst staying at the Durrant. English breakfast and cheese omelette were yummy. Coffee was delicious.

We had the most exquisite roast Lamb from the car very. It was cooked to perfection. The staff were extremely attentive

What a beautiful setting. The oak room was light and airy just enough Christmas decoration. We had a set menu and the beef Wellington carved in the room did not disappoint although I would have preferred son fresh green vegetables. The staff were excellent

We had gome to Durrqnts as it is nearby where i work. The food is very nice, nicely presented. We ordered side dishes, no serving utensils. We kept being told that our choice of food and wine was excellent, we were not tourists. We found the Maitre de to be very condescending, whether he was trying to be friendly we do not know. Some of the waiting staff were standong outside laughing and joking, not very professional. The plqce is old world charm - wonderful for tourists. We thought the prices were a little steep for the portions.

Service was excellent, we were well looked after. The menu had decent choices. The food came out well presented, although portions were small, it was very filling! So no complaints! The whole experience was lovely.

Time warp, but in a nice way. Went for a business breakfast and you could actually listen to the conversation without bending your ears forwards. As for the era that was bent backwards, but in a nice way. The creaking floorboards might be the best bit. Not exceptional breakfast food, but perfectly good. Coffee wasn't great though. Suspect dinner is still their strong suit rather than breakfast, but if you want somewhere low key that's not too busy for breakfast this would be it. I used to stay in the hotel years ago and would recommend that too (and the bar) if you want a slice of London as it used to be.

fa parte dell'omonimo hotel , situato in zona centrale , locale di atmosfera tipicamente retro', servizio accurato, molto discreto...menu' internazionale di buona fattura, vini all'altezza,costi medio alti

The Grill Room is simply "civilized." My daughter and I shared two entrees with two wines by the glass, and it was a perfect meal since we both came in late from the airport.

Surrounded by beautiful leather and sumptuous dark wood panelling, I felt more like a visiting dignitary than a mere hotel guest! The Full English breakfast was a fortifying feast and essential preparation for the day's retail therapy! The staff were really caring, polite and efficient.

Its not cutting edge, but that's not why you would come here. Everything they do is done well, especially the calves liver. A good place for an old fashioned quiet meal.

ospite dell'albergo, una sera abbiamo deciso di cenare qui , dopo la positiva esperienza della colazione al mattino. saletta con pochi tavoli, servizio inappuntabile, anche se i camerieri erano giovani, così come il tavolo era apparecchiato con posaterie e tovagliame appropriato., il menù non ampio, ma con alcuni piatti english, anatra e filetto, molto ben cucinati e per finire un dolce particolare con la frutta. costo adeguato ma ne vale la pena per una vera cena british

Great Menu and Great Service. Appetizer course had a nice variety and the main course was also excellent. Salmon was perfectly done and the Cheese plate for desert was great.

I've dined here many times when eating alone and I have never felt embarrassed or unwelcome. As Durrants Hotel has quite a few business travellers as well as tourists staying, it's used to single diners and welcomes them and treats them in as friendly a way as parties, if not more so.Two lovely maître d's - one Spanish and one Italian, sometimes on duty at the same time - and delightfully polite waitresses. If you want to be left alone to eat you'll be left alone. If you want to talk, the maître d's will talk as long as you want.Lovely traditional English food, with a roast on most evenings on the trolley, and a superbly cheap but nourishing - and filling - two or three-course menu as well as a la carte. Gammon on Mondays, lamb on Tuesdays, pork on Wednesdays, chicken on Thursday, steak and kidney pudding on Fridays, and beef on Sundays.As a complement to my favourite London hotel, it is without parallel.

I happened to walk by this charming hotel restaurant on my way to the Wallace Collection a block away. The menu in the window tempted me to go in and make a reservation. My husband and I were staying only a few blocks away at the Marriott Marble Arch so it just right for a walk along George Street.The restaurant was not overcrowded, the staff efficient and friendly; the maître 'd recommended the house red to accompany my perfectly prepared, extremely tender calves liver and my husband's duck breast was quite delicious with an tangy orange sauce that was not overpowering. Prices are not inexpensive, but a quality dinner with no rushing on a week night and overall quite a relaxing evening and highly recommend for London dining.

Since Odin's closed last year, this is the only classic restaurant left in the area. I hope this restaurant lasts another 100 years just the way it is.this is a gem and ever so English. what more do you need..........Food devine as well...........

We have stayed at Durrants several times this year to visit medical facilities nearby. Today we tried the lunch (we had a good dinner a while back). I had the fixed price meal. An excellent lentil soup and a seafood pie (salmon, mussels etc with a pastry crust) so large no room for the Christmas pud. My wife a la carte had artichoke soup (two Spanish sisters waiting got confused which was which and the maître d not available - bless). Followed by excellent pan roasted pheasant - not dry as often the case. The head is an old retainer and we the only ones there. Lots of people in private room. Very old fashioned both the food and place - we like it!!

this restaurant, which I use to visit long time ago with my gradfather, is a place where time dose not pass. It´s just the same as 20 years ago. With a quiet elegance and good food. Not a trendy place but a quality one.

We investigated a lot of options at hotels and restaurants in London before deciding on Durrants as 1) the nicest venue and 2) preferred set menu for our private dining arrangement. We were a large family group of 18 persons who had a private dining birthday celebration at the traditonal and elegant Oak Room. Addditionally, the hotel offered us the private use of the Spy Room lounge for the pre dinner drinks.The planning of the event was very well taken care of by the hotel, and the three course dinner of scallops, beef Wellington and desert was delicious. A great thank you to the friendly and attentive staff who contriubuted to a successful evening!

Took a friend to this fantastic restaurant yesterday evening, Sunday, for dinner. We were not disappointed. From the moment you enter into the hotel and turn right into this restaurant what a gem you encounter. Luigi who heads this amazing place gave us a night to remember. The food was fantastic and the roast beef was served from the most beautiful carving tray. This is old world elegance. The dining room is so beautiful. Everything about this place was a joy. We ate in the evening when the dining room had a warm glow. Do go.

A truly stylish dining experience, with a wine list to tickle everyone's palate.Although the surrounding area contains many cheaper restaurants, don't overlook this one!

Went to Durrants Hotel for their 3 course £19.50 +121/2% set meal Sunday Lunch.The Dining room is wood panelled,cosy & nicely set out.The staff & french MaitreD' were very pleasant.The first course of smoked haddock & baby spinach tart also had a well dressed salad and was good.The main course of roast fore-rib of beef was poor. The meat chewy and tasteless, despite being well rested.The piece of beef that was boneless, was carved from the large silver trolley.The yorkshire pudding,roast potatoes (2) seasonal vegetables & gravy were very goodThe dessert of strawberry & kiwi chocolate roulade was not very nice at all.A bottle of Beaujolais was £27 + service.So did not live up to expectaations.