Karen Karenson Reviews Everything

  Rating: 7/10 Complaints - No Ambience, No Food, No Restaurant, No Booze, Cold, Unromantic, Closed Lifts, Dated, At Least There Was a Pillow, Premiocre, Save your Money and Go Elsewhere I was really excited to stay at the James Cook on the eve of my best friend Linda's wedding. Over the years I'd gone past this place and admired what I thought was old world charm and decorum. This place is admittedly something of an institution, having existed for many years and I'd heard good things from people who'd stayed there in the past. I guess I sort of imagined it would be like something out of a movie. The way the foyer is lit up, is admittedly very inviting and brings to mind images of crisp linen, sparkling champagne and a certain level of refinement. I found the experience staying at this place sorely disappointing.  First of all, we booked the luxury suite thinking hey, this is a once in a lifetime event, may as well splash out and book a good room and enjoy the evening. ...