Sanderson London

We were on our way to a friend’s party when we stumbled upon the Sanderson Hotel. It had this incredible retro vibe from the 70s, and it was absolutely stunning! The service from Victoria was top-notch, and we’ll definitely be back for another cocktail experience.

The Sanderson Hotel was everything we could’ve hoped for and more! One of the highlights of our stay was being welcomed by Elena, who made us feel so at home from the very start. She had such a warm and kind energy that instantly put us at ease. What really stood out were the little surprises she arranged for us—such thoughtful touches that made our visit feel so personal and memorable. It’s rare to come across someone who genuinely goes out of their way to make your experience special, but Elena absolutely did. We’ll definitely be back, and we can’t recommend the Sanderson enough—especially with staff like Elena making it such a standout place!

After a last minute cancellation! We managed to book this hotel last minute and sooo impressed couldn’t do more for us complementary cocktails and free room service as our TV wasn’t working. Will definitely be coming back. Elena on the front desk couldn’t be more helpful and friendly she made the experience even more fun Thank you!!!!

We stayed for 2 nights in September 2024. The room is spacious, clean, and neat. The bed and the pillows were comfortable. There's a safe, hairdryer, and a fridge in the room. There's also a pair of dumbbells with some instructions, which we thought was fun and neat! The only annoying thing was the curtains. It want only one pair of curtains as in any hotel room but multiple small windows (I think 5) each with a shutter and a blackout curtain. So, every night we had to pull them down one by one. There's no iron in the room, but we asked for one from the reception. The staff were friendly and helpful when we asked them to extend our check out time and to store our luggage for some time. The gym is big and has multiple cardio and strength machines, as well as two sets of dumbbells with various weights. The breakfast is expensive compared to breakfast restaurants nearby. You either pay £26 for the cold buffet (cheese platter, cold meats, yogurt, fruits, and cereal) (see the pics and video) or pay £30 to get that + your choice of a hot dish (eggs or pancakes).

The "in place" in early 2000's i opted to stay here again to re/live the experiences of the past. I was left disappointed.|The room - was a suite - super cold, when putting on heating there was a loud fan noise which made it imposible to sleep. The lighting in the room is best described as funeral - impossible to get any kind of light into the room and the "mood" lighting simply doesnt work. The shower was requiring skills of Einstein to work out how to use it, a nozzle that was fixed and directed jets of water to the door of the shower and into the bathroom floor. The safe is at ground level you actually have to get on your knees to use it.||The Long Bar was equally disappointing - disinterested staff . lot of fruit flies from the greener and wait for it a sneaky 13.5% service charge added PLUS a space to add Gratuity. ||The gym is quite a decent size but clearly had nothing done to it for 20 years - Cybex machines is a give away.||Location is good for Soho but i left underwhelmed and will not return.

Great location. Minutes away (by walk) from London's center (Oxford, Regent st. etc...) Didn't get a 5 star vibe though...4 stars is more accurate. The building is pretty old. The doors make this horrible squeaky sound and the hallway has a horrible, old and dusty smell. We couldn't breathe from that smell until we entered our room. Luckily that smell was only in the hallway because if it was also in my room I'd switch it a thousand times. They should really do something about that hallway smell. We were on the 1st floor, don't know about the other floors. The bed is pretty small, if u share it with someone u don't have much moving space as you sleep. Plus, I had to request some basic things to be brought to my room as I checked in such as a vanity kit and shower cap, instead of them waiting for me in my room as I arrive. Very nice gym for sport lovers. Other than these maintenance issues, Sanderson is a really nice hotel. Kind staff, great location. Big, spacious and well designed rooms (though the room looked better online) , but I wouldn't rate it as 5 stars.

Sanderson is a very special experience. By far my favourite London boutique hotel right in the centre of the city.||The rooms offer opulent luxury and are the best place to relax.||The Long bar is fun and the staff are great.||(Please reopen the Purple bar for residents soon and engage the fantastic concierge service for guests to benefit from the best London has to offer).

Nearly everything about my stay was pretty poor. I checked in around 11pm. The room was freezing. It turns out that it was switched on cool instead of heat (end of Nov). It took them about 40 mins to fix. I asked for another duvet and they brought an uncovered one. There was no milk in the fridge. I tried ordering room service but they said it was not available even though in reception they said it would be available until 2am. Upon checking out the reception insisted I needed to pay for my room even though it was paid for. It took her some time to realise she made the mistake. Breakfast choice is like a 3 star hotel. Decoration is very outdated.

I stayed at the Sanderson for two weeks and intend to return whenever my travels bring me back to London. Details matter. The welcome note. The surprise of a pleasant smelling room. A staff full of people happy to make your stay the best it can be.

If you're looking for a hotel with English charm and character this is not the one. If you're looking for a hotel with big rooms, comfortable beds, great lobby bar, great location, excellent shower pressure, great AC this is the one. Close enough to the action yet on a quiet street. Would 100% stay here again.

I would say 3.5 stars, but since we are not allowed to give a half star... This is a review on their afternoon tea. At the hostess station, we told them we have a reservation for afternoon tea. It was like a large tent, had an upscale, whimsical feel to it. I liked the greeneries everywhere. They had a book and a box on each table, the book was utilized as a menu holder. White box was full of sugar, with a tiny little ballerina in it. Loved this! Once we were settled, a staff brought over the choices of tea in bottles. Each one named in Alice in Wonderland theme. When the three-tiered afternoon tea treats arrived, we were all excited. They were so cute and whimsical! It came with loads of tasty-looking items. We had: Smoked Salmon Scotch Quails Egg, Stack of King of Hearts Ham and Parmesan croque-monsieur, Cornish Crab Brioche Roll, White Rabbit Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich, Alice's Exotic Fruits Drink Me Potion, Queen of Hearts rose and strawberry Jammy Dodger Mocha chessboard gateau, Tweedle Dee lemon curd financier, Mad March Hare vanilla pocket watch macaroon, Chocolate and raspberry Blue Caterpillar, Wonderland marshmallow magic mushrooms, Mad Hatters lost carrot meringue, Sandersons warm scones When we were getting close to the end, a staff brought a little flower pots for everyone. It was Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Honeycomb on top. It was really tasty! We had a fun, whimsical afternoon tea here for sure. The quality of each food item was, well, more "style over substance" if you know what I mean. They all looked great, but the flavor was not as strong for most. The savory items had better, stronger flavor than the sweets. Most of the baked goods and desserts were overly sweet. We still enjoyed the experience for sure.

One of my favorite places to go to! The Mad Hatters afternoon tea was amazing. Have a mic of savory and sweets, and absolutely delicious scones (best part in my opinion). Lovely selection of 5 different teas to choose from. And you know what the best part is?? It is unlimited for 2 hours! Well worth the price you are paying for.

The Sanderson Hotel is modern and seems more like a museum at times. My room was spacious and comfortable, however quite lacking on the color palette, as I felt the futuristic vibes. I suppose it couldn't have been more appropriate, as I was reading Issac Asimov's, "Robot Dreams", upon my arrival. The staff is helpful and room service was good. I was there for a week and utilized the laundry/dry cleaning services and it was spectacular. The clothes are returned as if they were a gift and smell fantastic. I have no complaints for my stay!

We had dinner in the hotel restaurant late on a Tuesday evening after checking in from a late flight. We chose it for convenience - and were pleasantly surprised to find that the food was amazingly good - easily on par with a high caliber stand-alone restaurant. The caprese style appetizer with little balls of burrata along with tomatoes was bursting with flavor. The steak and the pasta and the chicken entrees were excellent. Side dishes were delicious. Service was impeccable.

The venue itself is super girly and pretty. Perfect for catching up with friends. At £48pp excluding service charge for afternoon tea, I thought it was actually extremely over priced for what we had. The savoury selection including two types of sandwiches..some which were actually soggy from the cucumber slices. The crab scones and scotch egg felt like it was lacking flavour. Onto the sweets...the passion fruit 'drink me' drinks were yummy, but it was difficult to suck it all out as it was pretty thick and it was very small. The chocolate oreo biscuits was light and crunchy, scones were tasty and very filling and the chocolate caterpillar was rich and maybe a tad too sweet. Mushrooms and carrots didn't really taste of much. Strawberry ladybug and cupcakes were okay. Go for the pretty venue, cute cutlery and photo opportunities. Don't go expecting amazing food.

My husband and I were looking for something fun to do in London. I chose to go to Sanderson Hotel and enjoy their mad Hatter high tea experience. I had the mad hatter tea. It has a peach scent the flavor was really light. The sweet and savory options were so delicious. The manager stopped by every table to ensure that we were happy and satisfied. We were more than happy with our experience

I did not stay at the Sanderson.. I only went for the Alice in Wonderland afternoon tea and also had a few drinks at the Long Bar. Long Bar: SUPER long bar with an extensive menu. Our group of 4 all ordered different drinks.. all were delicious and strong. They were also expensive but still worth it for just one drink. Alice in Wonderland afternoon tea: Our host had us wait 10 minutes so we didn't have to sit indoors next to some construction they were working on which was nice. We sat outside and our server was enthusiastic and warm. I won't bore everyone with the details about the menu as there are plenty in the other reviews. I will say that our group had a GREAT time with the cutely named teas (I got the Cheshire Cat!), the delicious savory treats, and the star of the show: the dessert carousel with such creative designed cakes (everyone's favorite was the red velvet ladybug). The ice cream dessert at the end in the shape of a potted plant was perfect. One member of our group is also vegetarian, and the staff was easily able to provide a vegetarian version of everything. A few cons (that are more or less outweighed by pros): I was expecting some Alice in Wonderland ambiance, especially with the garden space in the middle.. missed opportunity I suppose. The focus is more on the desserts so by the end, I felt like I was about to become diabetic from the sweets. Still, I would greatly recommend this as a novelty experience. Take your selfies and your photo ops, down the sugar like there's no tomorrow, and go grab real lunch / dinner afterwards.

So I'm picky... I KNOW I'm picky but The Sanderson has met every single expectation and exceeded what was being asked of them. From before check-in with special requests, Celia at the front desk was super responsive and accommodating. At check-in, Paris had a big smile and fresh fruit waiting which was amazing given my jetlag. Phil made sure I got to my room safe, understood where all the light switches/shade switches were, and helped me find everything I needed within a block of the hotel. Room-service was impeccable. The food quality, timeliness, and cost were all spot-on. Location of the hotel is beyond perfect. I walked everywhere I needed to in London whether it was work, shopping, or seeing the sights. And the room - ohhhh the beautiful room. I want to pick it up and move it back to the United States with me. If you're hesitating at ALL to book at the Sanderson, give your head a shake, and book now! You can thank me later!

Perfect 24 hours I knew the Long Bar -- and I'm surprised that after so many years it's still really popular -- but never stayed in the hotel. The room was lovely and big, amenities are great, personnel vet friendly and accommodating. I received princess treatment all around, had good drinks in the evening made by bartenders that are nice and not pretentious (refreshing in a trendy London bar!), great breakfast in the morning really reasonably priced, I couldn't be happier.

The Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea has been in my to do list ever since they started it and it did not disappoint. The hotel itself is a maze of different spaces, bars & dining options. We were in the main restaurant with a view of everything. After choosing from a selection of teas we started the experience. There were menus hidden in books, a tower of themed cakes and sandwiches - there were lots of surprises along the way that delighted us at every turn. Not the cheapest afternoon tea you will find but worth every penny and a real fun treat.

On our first visit to London, my friend and I stopped by the Sanderson's Hotel for their Easter Mad Hatter Afternoon Tea Party. It was a beautiful hotel with a very contemporary lobby. I would like to mention the amazing hospitality we receives from Brenda. She was an outstanding host. It was a busy day because of the holiday, but that didn't stop Brenda from stopping at our table throughout our tea party. I was so impressed with the genuine attention we received from Brenda. She is a true asset to your team. I wanted to recognize her for her excellent service. Thank you Brenda for an amazing experience!

Swanky hotel, with a really nice setup for any kind of dinner party situation. We came for the Mad Hatters tea party, and we were not disappointed. The layout: Phenomenal! We were sat in the courtyard by the fountain, on a beautiful summer day. The details of the tea party were super cute! Very IG worthy if you're into that. The food: Delish! We had a party of 6, with two trays of food, & everyone was stuffed. I guess you don't really realize how much you're eating when cute delectable finger foods are placed in front of you. The service: No Complaints! The host was very attentive to us, and the waiter was super nice, and fast. I would definitely come back again!

Their afternoon tea was excellint! All the mini sandwiches were great (except for the crab, it was my least favorite) Make sure you save room for dessert, because it's a lot of them! Our favorite tea was the Alice!

Came for the Alice in Wonderland afternoon tea and it was great! The amount of detail on the desserts were impeccable and the crab sandwich was beyond delicious. Service was a bit slow and not as attentive as I had wished. Overall, great experience.

The Mad Hatters Tipsy Tea at the Sanderson Hotel was delightful. The drinks were great and the desserts were amazing. The sandwiches and other savory foods served were okay but I think more suited for London pallets. The atmosphere is very nice and great for catching up with friends. The wait staff were very attentive and friendly. The price for Tipsy Tea was £58 for 1 person. Definitely would recommend for a visit.

I went to the Sanderson hotel with my mum for an afternoon tea. They offer a 'mad hatters tea party' Alice in wonderland style! I was so impressed! We were seated in an outdoor canopy area, lots of green plants and a water fountain. Being a Tuesday afternoon I figured it would be very quiet, I was totally wrong, the atmosphere was buzzing! Full of hen parties, birthdays and other mother/daughter treats! You have a choice of normal at £38pp, or champagne, which I think was £10 more. We went for the normal We were given a choice of fantastic teas (they also had your normal English/earl grey). I had rhubarb and custard tea. The sugar box was a musical box with a dancing ballerina! We started with cute little sandwiches, smoked salmon on lime bread, cucumber & toast cheese on parmesan bread (this one was a little on the soggy side) etc. etc. Followed by mini carrot macaroons, then a whole array of playful treats - chocolate cups filled with mousse, victoria sponge, even a little 'drink me' potion bottle which I'm not sure what was in it, but it was delicious all the same! Finally we had sweet and savoury scones. The savoury scones were my favourite out of the whole tea! They were parmasan and herb and came with a herby butter, I could eat 20 of them! Sadly, we were so full up we couldn't finish everything so our waiter happily boxed everything up for us and I took it home to treat my housemate! My only qualm was that we decided we would like Champagne after all, but it never turned up! After eating so much food, I wouldn't have been able to drink any so we decided not to ask for it. We were charged for it anyway so I spoke to the manager, she was so lovely about it, took it off the bill and gave us 10% off so we left very very full and happy! Would definitely return!

The Madhatter's Tea Party on Valentines Day was phenomenal! You pay per person (ranges but around £50) and can request more of each savory/sweet item and tea, without paying more.

We went there for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party and it was pretty good. Lovely setting and the food was good. Not fabulous amazing but still really good. The setting is beautiful and they provide you with cuddly blankets in case you get a chill. Service was decent. The teas offered are phenomenal.

Very modern, trendy hotel in the Soho area. Staff is very friendly and solicitous. The decor is eye catching and colorful. The Long bar is a fun place to sit and have a drink or two and people watch. The room had a giant bathtub which was long enough for my tall husband to fit comfortably. The shower was nice but, as with the sink, it was difficult to turn on the water if you have soapy hands because the knobs are just round and smooth. The huge king size sleigh bed was soooo comfy! Really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend to others!

I just stayed in the Sanderson for 3 nights. Loved the room, really enjoyed the afternoon tea and the food was lovely. There are only two things I would consider if I was going to London again as a female solo travelled. 1. The hotel is a 5-7 mins walk from oxford circus. During the day it is no an issue but at night in the dark, I felt a little insecure walking from there on my own. Quite a few homeless on the street. 2. I felt the hotel was a little 'hip' for me. I am only 41 and honestly you could nearly feel the 'judgement' lol. I am not one to usually care but I felt some of the staff particularly the female receptionist when I checked in was a little arrogant. Saying all that the gentleman who got my taxi was a pure dote. A+ for him. Lastly I had afternoon tea and I really loved it. Especially my waiter. He was spot on. Sweet, helpful and kind. A+ for him too lol!

The Mad Hatter themed afternoon tea was amazing. From the creative names and compounded flavors of each of the teas to the foods that came out it was absolutely satisfying. The food is incredibly delicious and very filling, and complimented the tea perfectly. They took the theme to heart and everything from the tea pots to the interior design just really reflects the Alice in Wonderland feel. I think it was 50-55 pounds per person, but not exactly sure.

Sanderson's Mad Hatter's Tea is quite the "Alice in Wonderland" experience. Menus are presented to you inside books, you eat and drink from matching china with quirky decor such as clocks, clowns, keys and locks, and you take your sugar cubes from inside a dainty jewelry box, spinning ballerina and all. The tiered treats and finger sandwiches come out of the kitchen collectively looking like a work of art, almost much too beautiful to destroy by eating. Sweets include: a selection of jellies ("Jelly Wonderland"): cherry, strawberry, and peach confections molded and displayed on a mirrored trolley, hot pink strawberries and cream marshmallow mushrooms, carrot-piped meringue intricately placed amongst a bed of pea shoots growing in a teacup, Victoria sponge cakes fashioned into tiny clocks, mango cheesecake topped with swirls of cream and piped into a white chocolate teardrop shell, matcha green tea custard and crispies in a chocolate espresso cup and topped with white chocolate mousse and garnished an edible queen of hearts card (adorable!), and a passionfruit "potion" in a brown glass medicine bottle with a "drink me" label. Don't forget the classic selection of fruit and chocolate scones served with jelly and clotted cream. Savories: finger sandwiches triple-layered with a tasty assortment of breads - Scottish smoked salmon and cream cheese on lime bread, ham and mustard on sun-dried tomato bread, cucumber and goats cheese on parmesan bread, egg and watercress on curry bread. Also present: quiches and savory cheesy pepper scones served with a side of herb butter. This afternoon high tea is a good option for the boys since the scones and triple-layered tea sandwiches are unlimited, if the few provided on the tiered plates just don't suffice for moderate appetites. The venue also allows you to sample an unlimited amount of teas, so you don't have to feel trapped in your initial choice--be it classic breakfast or Earl Grey, or something more adventurous like infusions and fruit flavored. Champagne accompaniments and unique cocktails are also an option (oriental daiquiri, pear and elderflower bellini). Know what you're getting into before committing: a pricey (£45) "high tea" in an upscale hotel, and reservations in advance are highly recommended. The venue is also outdoors in a patio-like space so weather can make it chilly and windy even with the overhead heat lamps, and your dishes and silverware may be sprinkled with black dust from the overhead coverings. Probably only a good multi-hour long commitment if you can tolerate an overload of sugar and sweets. The abundance can be overwhelming if you don't have much of a sweet tooth. The staff are very warm, attentive, and quick to act on any request. Feel free to dress up a bit, otherwise you may feel a tad weird dressed down. Recommended for anyone looking to escape for a few hours into a unique fine dining experience. (Would have been a perfect 5-stars, but I couldn't get over the black soot dusting down on our table, dishes, cups, and food throughout the experience--it comes with the outdoor terrain).

Alice in Wonderland is my favorite afternoon tea theme. They did a wonderful job with every little detail. The sandwiches were delicious and the desserts were almost too cute to eat. They even give you a blanket to cozy up with on a chilly day. The service was excellent. My tea cup and champagne glass was never empty.

Lovely afternoon tea! Great staffs, great service as well as great tea. We had the reservation so once we arrived the staffs lead us to the table quickly. And after we reflected the open door let the cold air in and they had quick response. The quality is good and good value for money. Recommended!

While, naturally, I can't exactly afford to give the Sanderson my first born or perhaps my right arm in exchange for a room - I can definitely afford to sit in their lovely terrace and enjoy a cup of fresh mint tea. If you can survive sitting in the presence of Botoxed fashion journalists who order Afternoon Tea but don't eat the cakes, and men who refer to those they're having lunch with as "Mr Big Executive Producer Man", this place is well worth it. (Or there's a very nice bathroom you can run vomit into, if the wanky businessman talk gets to be too much.) In the terrace, aside from media types, you're surrounded by flowing, white drapes, Starck's Ghost Chairs, framed portraits of dogs, sunshine, and a fountain surrounded by gorgeous plants and flowers. In other words, you're surrounded by a lot of WIN. The interior of the hotel is magnificent, and while their staff is a little stuffy, the door men look like extras from Chicago (sadly they do not dance or sing) and the swanky, funky, posh atmosphere will definitely put a smile on your face. (Even if you're just laughing at their clientèle.) I say this is the perfect place to have a cup of tea with a client, lover, or perhaps even a Client Who is Also Your Lover.

From the outside of this"Urban Spa" hotel you would never guess what lies inside. On their website, the Sanderson describes themselve as "a hotel with modern sex appeal" and that is exactly what they are. The interior of this 50's landmark hotel was entirely redesigned by the renowned Phillip Starck into a fancy surrealist dreamlike interior. I'm talking swan-rimmed armchairs, the famous red-lipped sofa, colourful chaise longue, floating transparent armchairs and theatrical curtains. So far, I have only ever seen the lobby and the famous and intriguing Long Bar. The bar is equipped with a never-ending counter and stools with eyes peeping out at you. I also had a peep at the courtyard and the star-studded space-like lift. The bar is expensive but a good place to come for a special celebratory drink. The Sanderson is one of the top locations to visit in every London design book. If like me, you cannot yet afford a sleepover at this sumptuous hotel, you can always pop in and have look because it's worth it.

First up, see the photos... I was at the Sanderson on a hot summer saturday for the Alice In Wonderland inspired 'Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea' and I was damn impressed. The tea set runs til March 2011 and is playing along with the whole 2010 Alice thing. It's over 20 quid but in London that's no big deal. As a connoisseur and serial reviewer of afternoon tea (check my website), just the mere mention of something other than the usual cucumber sandwiches and scones will get me interested so how about...? * hold and cold pineapple lolly * banana, peanut and salt smoothie in an edible chocolate cup * exploding ice cream ball on a stick * passion fruit and popping candy toffee fob-watch tart * Eat Me cake ... that's culinary imagination! It was entertaining, and in many places the tastes came together just perfectly, especially for the smoothie. There was still a good set of coloured finger sandwiches, fresh and soft with no stale edges, which is one-up on so many other hotel teas. The scones weren't first class but the clotted cream was. The jasmine flower teas come in big glasses for full view (but hot hands) and are worth a try, although it was a hassle getting the staff to top-up the water. I was sad to get my Earl Grey tea in a thick Chinese tea pot when everything else was so Olde English, but he three-level tea set trays were particularly beautiful - all assembled from assorted vintage cup and saucer sets. More of this please. So even if you don't like tea, even if you don't like Alice, even if you don't like lounging around in a luxury design hotel and spotting Kevin Spacey by the pond then still come try this afternoon tea just for the fun of the creative food. Truly inspired by Heston B and Tim Burton - modern day Mad Hatters of London.

The Sanderson is a strange place. It's a 70's hotel that has tried to drag itself into the 21st century...and failed, miserably. There's really beautiful, contemporary design flourishes here and some really nasty tacky ones. And then you have the parts of the original architecture they can't hide but they've failed to make it a part of the design so it sticks out really incongruently. Like a massive.peddble-dashed concrete pillar in what is attempting to be a chic, conptmporary restaurant area. Or the 70s functional stairway that they've "modernised" by painting it lime green - huge fail, it just leaves you with a sinister feeling, like you're in a scene from The Shining. Or the utilitarian toilets they've tried to bling up with some glitzy furniture and mirrors. I'm not actually saying don't go. This place is worth maybe popping into for a drink just for the oddity of decor. One area to check out is the pool room just off the lobby. It's quite surreal, but then the whole place is! But, this area is quite stunning and probably has the most consistency in it's decor - it has to be seen! Okay, so I didn't actually stay at the hotel. I came here for the Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea. Now, this was quite a novelty! Beautiful, mad hatter themed plates, cups and saucers, etc... Pretty, colourful and imaginative presentation of the food. But then the actual food...mmm, well, that was quite pleasant, sometimes bland but nothing really stand out. So, I've been. I've had the Mad Hatter experience, I have the photos to prove it (seriously, the presentation is novel, it was hard to resist not photographing it!). But was it worth money? No, I'm afraid not. Oh! And a heads up if you do go: It seems it's mostly women that this appeals to, perfectly coiffed, perfectly made-up women. I felt vey much like I was lost in the land of Stepford Wives!

I stayed at the hotel with my boyfriend for a week over new years and the entire experience was exceptional. Every single staff member was overwhelmingly helpful and courteous. The room was GORGEOUS - it is very spacious and the bed sits in the middle of the room. All interior walls are glass with retractable white curtains, which makes the room feel very large and luxurious. The food was exceptional. We ate at the Long Bar, had drinks at the purple bar, and also ordered room service. In each case, service was prompt and friendly, and the food both tasty and satisfying. For meals out of the hotel, we found the Sanderson Concierge team to be incredibly knowledgeable, guiding us to both not-to-be-missed London Staples, as well as lesser-known local favorites. You can't beat the location-it is perfect. A short walk to any of the West End theaters, fantastic pubs, and great shopping areas. Our stay at the Sanderson was one of the best, if not THE best, hotel experiences either of us has had in our lives. I have already recommended it to several friends and colleagues headed to London and will be sure to stay there again myself the next time I am in town.

Such a beautiful classy place for afternoon tea! Alice in wonderland style. A bit pricey but well worth the experience. Delicious and funky sandwiches, scones, and desserts. Teas are excellent, as was the service. Highly recommend this place for your British tea experience!

We had mad hatters afternoon tea here at the Sanderson hotel. Overall was a fun afternoon. Only reason for 4 out of 5 is it was a bit pricey. Otherwise just lovely! https://www.rosielovestea.com/blog/2019/7/31/imamadhatter-at-the-sanderson

We attended for the Mad Hatter afternoon tea. The price was a little steep, but the food and service were excellent. The tray of food is well presented and there are a selection of four teas to choose from. The tray itself contains various sweet and savory dishes. They are more than happy to provide you with more tea, sandwiches, and scones. The desserts were good and fun. Overall an excellent experience.

This review is just for the afternoon tea we had at the Sanderson. I booked Sanderson's Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea as I was impressed by the level of details in their presentation. From the handwritten "drink me" tags, the crowns (similar to the ones you see in those Christmas Crackers) donned by the King/Queen faces on the kettles, menus hidden inside old books and the music box that doubles as sugar cube holder - I loved it all. Service was great and our server took the time to explain everything to us and made us feel welcomed. We had the strawberries and cream tea and the apple pie tea. Personally, the strawberries and cream was a bit too overwhelming in flavor for me and preferred the apple pie between the two. The sandwiches were so-so but the sweets were good. One thing I'd mention though is I wish they'd add more savories to balance the sweets as I felt the spread as a whole was more of a dessert and no doubt my blood sugar level had spiked that afternoon. We had the following. Sweets: cheesecake, chocolate scone, mousse served in an edible chocolate cup, marshmallow mushrooms, flaky cakes made to look like a clock and a merengue in the shape of a carrot. Oh and the passionfruit drink in the "drink me" bottle which I found extremely sweet. Savories: cheddar (?) scone, mini sandwiches and a quiche. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed the experience but I just could not get myself to finish all the dessert. We probably left 1/3 untouched. However if you're feeling particularly hungry or if you feel like indulging in sweets, they are generous in that they will refill anything you'd like and you will not incur an additional charge. Overall a lovely time was had. It's a bit of a splurge for what you're really getting (particularly with the current terrible exchange rates) but I thought it was worth a visit without a doubt.

I came here for the Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea. I wanted afternoon tea in London, and I'm fascinated with Alice in Wonderland, so this worked out. I enjoyed the Cheshire Cat tea. It was an orange flavored tea. Everything was pretty good, but it's so filling. There are finger-sized sandwiches, desserts, scones, teas, and ice cream at the end! I had bubbly with mine. I made the mistake of sitting outside as the weather was cold and not suitable for this Cali girl. Luckily, blankets were available and the heaters were on.

We scheduled an afternoon tea to celebrate our daughter's 16 bday. We contacted their f&b department to order a bday cake for the occasion as well. After several emails we confirmed the cake order and prepaid for the cake. (Around $45 US after the conversion)! After the tea service was complete the waitress brought out the cake that was ordered. It looked beautiful but the birthday writing on the cake had a misspelled word. We had asked for the cake to say "happy birthday....we love you". Instead they wrote will instead of we. Um..seriously why would you even think that sounded correct?! Needless to say we were disappointed and it made for a less then great ending to the occasion. We weren't able to speak with any staff since we had to rush to catch a train. I would've understood if I was in a country that didn't speak English but this is the U. K. I do believe they speak the same language.

This hotel lobby and bar area are super funky...worth a 10 minute stop just to see the weird collection of chairs and the long modern bar. My friend and I had the Mad Hatter's Tea one chilly afternoon. We opted to be in the garden even though it was overcast, as the heat lamps were on. Tea was very relaxing, and took about an hour and a half (they actually give you a two hour limit...something that seems common in London for dining out). The formal tea (about $60) begins with a cocktail or a glass of champagne. Then some sandwiches and a tall dessert tray are brought out along with your specialized tea. The Flowering Teas are super cool...a flower does actually bloom right in your tea glass (you don't get a pot or a cup with this one), however, as you drink the tea, the flower remains in your glass...it's odd, but worth a try once. Service was very good, as one would expect. And overall it was a charming experience.

Very Nice waitress and staff. That being said, not great high tea and not cheap . Would not come again as nog good enough to warrant. It was a mad hatters theme so a little odd. The sandwiches were so so. Tea ok. Hotel a little run down although seemingly trendy.

I visited the Sanderson for the mad hatters tea party and I loved it! The weather was warm and sunny so we were able to sit outside which made the experience ever so more pleasant! When it came to the tea and the food, it not only looked the part but it also tasted delicious. I don't have anything bad to say about this afternoon tea, it's definitely worth a visit!

We did not stay at the hotel, but did partake in the Mad Hatter / Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea. The tea selection was great, the food was creative and tasty, and the overall aura would be enjoyable for Lewis Carroll himself. The afternoon tea comes with a lot of food, so be prepared!

OMG The Wonderland Tea was Amazing! My husband and I booked online for a 7:15 tea and when we got there were told that the afternoon tea was over at 4. However the staff was so incredible and asked the chef to put the tea together for us anyway! It was by far the best tea we had in London and some of the most amazing service we experienced. We will def be going back

I went to the mad haters afternoon tea here. It was a special occasion as it was my friends birthday. We sat in the outdoor area even though there was a roof which was good. The details of the plates and cups/ saucers were very well thought out each persons set matched. The food was amazing! From the little mushroom shaped marshmallows to the drinks me juice( delicious) the sandwiches were great and kept on coming (on request) so don't forget to keep ordering (its unlimited) the breads were all different flavours something i had not come across before in an afternoon tea! Wide choices of teas ( i had the apple one and my friend had the chocolate one) .. So good! We also had a glass of bubbly! Highly recommend this tea! A little pricey but u wont regret it! Definitely book

I was treated to the afternoon tea here by my housemate for my birthday. As a lover of all things Alice and Wonderland I was very excited and had high expectations knowing the quality of this hotel. Overall? I think it's a bit meh. I was really hoping for attention to detail and something quite special but it just didn't have the wow factor for me in terms of the visuals. In terms of taste it was all very nice but pretty much your standard afternoon tea - though I must say the mini cheese toasties were absolutely delicious. I just think if you're going to do Alice and Wonderland you really need to go whole hog, popping 'drink me' on a bottle and putting a sugar paper butterfly on some banana bread does not a wonderland make. In terms of service this isn't the attentive service you might be used to if you go to a lot of afternoon teas in hotel. The staff are nice enough but you can wait a long time between courses and have to ask them to bring you more tea. This all probably sounds really prissy but I always compare afternoon teas to The Berkeley hotel which in my opinion is amazing as it is good value for money, the taste is great and the service impeccable. It is the rod with which I measure all afternoon teas and sadly the Sanderson falls very short. In summation, if you're going there for the theme? I wouldn't bother as you're likely to be disappointed. If you just fancy somewhere for afternoon tea? It's not the best but it's alright on the whole!

Fantastical! (This was my first trip to UK, a shopping trip with a friend.) Hotel didn't look like much from the outside, but I could see from the S Class Mercs parked in front, and stylish people lounging outside, that this was the place. The bell boys were nice and flirty, opened the doors and guided us inside. And then our jaws just dropped. I was trying to be cool, but all I wanted was to giggle in glee! You have to see that lounge yourself to understand! Matt at the front desk was helpful and lovely (and made certain that we remembered his name, we did Matt, we did). Our luggage was taken swiftly, and we were guided to our room. But the lifts... whoah! No spoilers, but that was trippy, never seen anything like it before. A space trip, a timey-wimey space trip. I kid you not. Our room was the most standard room they got, and still it was very roomy. Bed was big and comfortable. Toilet area could have had a bit more privacy, it only had opaque glass walls and curtains, but since I was travelling with a friend, we didn't let it bother us much. For a short shopping trip, the location was ideal, Oxford Street right around the corner. To Harrods we asked for a cab, and it was immediately waiting for us outside. We went for drinks at the Purple Bar, and were very warmly welcomed. The interior is worth mentioning, it is very purple indeed, but still cosy, luxuriously cosy. Our bartender (Karl?) took good care of us and chatted with us for a while, since it was not busy. I can't drink alcohol, but he made my moctails with care and enthusiasm, and they tasted lovely. My friends cocktails were also very innovative. We dined at Suka before turning in, and it was all right, just what to be expected. Staff was really nice. But we were so tired at that point, that to be honest, I can't remember much! Next morning we returned to Suka for breakfast, and that I can indeed remember. Again the staff warmly welcomed us, and after seating, we were presented with all the options we had to eat. We had the full English Breakfast, but to be honest, Continental would have had sufficed! One of the best hotel breakfasts I have had. In the evening we tried the Long Bar, had one drinks, but it was really noisy and crowded, and we kind of felt that we weren't rich and pretty enough for that place, so we returned to Purple Bar, and were treated as nicely as the previous night, even though it was much busier this time. We checked out early the next morning, and it went really smoothly. We were offered water bottles for the journey, which we gladly excepted. They seemed to have trouble ordering the taxi, so they asked whether we would like to take "the company car", and since we were only going to the Victoria Station, we though why not! Those S Class Mercs I mentioned earlier, well, they turned out to be the company cars! So yeah, our visit had a very fancy ending too! So in a nutshell: amazing decor, great staff, comfortable rooms, convenient location, well worth the money!

It's a nice hotel! Lets start with that...It is a bit expensive, but London usually is if you want to be living good. Big rooms and comfy beds. Did roomservice the first day and the burger was really good. Breakfast, now there is something that I will long back for! Nice selection on the breakfast buffé and the warm dishes to choose from are amazing. Had the eggs benedict with avocado & tomato on a toasted bread one of the days, and the golden pancakes with bacon the other.

Their Mad Hatter's afternoon tea stole my heart with an incredible array of teas and Alice In Wonderland style sweet treats. Everything's done with care and attention to detail, from the champagne to the whole menu. Love it!

Welcome to The Mad Hatter's Christmas Tea Party hosted by the Sanderson Hotel - discreetly hidden amongst the streets of Fitzrovia. You will have option to take the tea either within the garden area or within the restaurant - both attractive options - on a cold winters day we chose the warmer one. You will have strict instructions on how to consume your tea - Listen Very Carefully Your Waitress Vill Only Zay Diz Vunce. You will be presented with a pretty display of tea on tiered stands and cute chintzy crockery. You must do the following in this order and this order alone: 1. Consume your brightly coloured sandwiches NOW - Sarnies are in a rainbow of colours from green to pink (but DO NOT eat the most exciting one of all - the YELLOW - it's ham and you will be a BAD Jew and be chased down the street by Rabbis with pointy sticks for eternity ... actually I think that last bit applies just to me) 2. Take the little brown bottle labelled DRINK ME, and follow the instruction. Suck it and see. You'll taste a three course meal in a bottle - all agreed to be 'interesting' rather than nice. 3. Dessert is a chocolate lolly that will explode/disintegrate in your mouth 4. You can now freestyle with the rest of the tiers that include two lovely scones, cream and jam and a lolly that gave a hot or cold sensation depending which side you pressed against your tongue. There were also mince pies with popping candy and a pink chocolate heart with white foam inside - both were just too rich for my taste buds. Afterwards I was hankering for something savoury and wished I had rebelled against the waitresses strict instructions and left some of the sandwiches to the end. 5. Drink bubbly, and if appropriate toast the beautiful Bride To Be (this was a hen party after all). I enjoyed the occasion of the tea very much - I do like food being an adventure and so particularly admired some of the Heston Blumenthal inspired playfulness to the tea, perhaps enjoying that more than the actual taste of the food. The staff were attentive when they came by but I found sitting to the side of the restaurant, it was hard work to flag their attention once our tea had run cold. Overall for £20 (£29.50 with the fizz) it was a lovely way to unwind, catch up and gossip in a laid back but chic environment.

I booked the Sanderson as a birthday treat for a friend in July 2011. Being a Londoner, I'm used to getting deals with London hotels. Often they'll give you their best rooms for their lowest rates if they know they aren't going to fill the rooms. No such luck with the Sanderson. They are part of the Morgans Hotel Group, and my charming haggling fell on deaf ears. I booked a standard double for Friday / Saturday with breakfast. You approach what looks like a nondescript office block, and then enter into Lewis Carroll's Wonderland. If any hotel lobby has a wow factor, this is it. And because the interior is fantastical and not fashionable, it's really ageing well. We checked in and a bellboy took our bags and then, on the way to our room, gave us a tour of the hotel. The room was much bigger than I expected, and looked exactly like the pictures on the website. It was immaculate, and filled with signature Phillippe Stark touches: sleigh bed, weird weights, yards of chiffon, framed picture on ceiling. The bathroom was separated from the main room by glass walls. The sink was set in an orange cut glass mirrored table, with a single white rose head in a small vase. It was all pretty much perfect. There is a huge central courtyard for outside drinking/dining. Breakfast is served there too. In the evening, the centre of focus is the Long Bar, which is open to guests as well as the general public. It can be hilarious for people watching and drunkenshenanigans. The bar is very popular with single women and guys in suits who like to buy drinks. But guest can escape all this in two resident only areas: the pool room, and The Purple Bar. The pool table is pretty tatty considering the rest of the hotel, and the cocktails in the Purple Bar are some of the best I've tasted, but they come at a premium price. Another aspect of the hotel is the gym and the spa. The spa is literally heaven-like. Treble height ceilings, hung with signature chiffon, create different zones, with the constant sound of running water. You'd never believe you were just off Oxford Street. And finally, after all this, when you return to your room, you'll find the hotel's turn-down service have left lit tea-light candles, which illuminate the white rooms. Everyone should experience a weekend at The Sanderson.