Dorset Square Hotel

I have the opportunity to be the first to review this hotel. But I’m really torn because I don’t really want to publicize it to the «world». But I know that it will show up sooner or later on Unilocal.I also know that it is possible that someone with less experience, love and affection for this place might write a review before me, and I think that would be bad. So here goes.
The Dorset Square accounts for 90 percent of my relatively frequent stays in London. It is classified as a «small luxury hotels» and is located in Marylebone (pronounced mar*le*bon) which has really become a desirable neighborhood in the past decade.
It’s just down the street from Marylebone Station so getting around is very convenient. Baker Street Underground is just a couple of blocks away as well.
There are 25 or so rooms on 4 floors — each is different. Some are very small, others are larger. All very distinct. Door knobs are in the center of the doors, floors creek. Showers are marble and chrome and the water pressure is outrageous — meaning huge, awesome, over the top. A steamy shower after a long day in London is pure luxury.
The staff is friendly, but not over bearing. The sitting area is small and inviting. The Potting Shed Restaurant on the bottom floor with a bar is adequate. I have only ever eaten breakfast there and it is fine.
The hotel has a history as it is right across the street from a historic cricket field that is now a garden area — guests of the hotel have access.
There is a portrait in the reception area of a woman that stays with you over the years and when you go back, you remember. Anyone reading this who has been there will know what I mean.
They used to rent apartments that are along the street just below ground level (skylights — don’t worry). One of them was frequented by Roy Orbison and it had a grand piano. It was called the Roy Orbison Suite.
I have spent many nights at this hotel and it, more than any other accommodation in the world feels like a home away from home with an uncanny familiarity whenever I return.