Despite various difficulties in my life, I was determined to have a 'Si Frew perfect Easter birthday'. Have to thank the staff of Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park; Four Seasons at Park Lane; Peninsula, London; 45 Park Lane; Raffles London at The OWO; & Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square for all the work and effort they put into helping to make it so special. Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park's Gift From the pre-made cocktail gift from The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park that is too beautiful to open... Four Seasons at Park Lane's Surprise Cake ....to the surprise teddy bear birthday cake from Four Seasons at Park Lane, with real gold decorations... Dream Stay at Peninsula, London ...to an unbelievable stay at Peninsula, London in a suite with a Japanese toilet in the GUEST bathroom; vintage Venue Clicquot champagne; a view of the Buckingham Palace gardens; a breathtaking new Peninsula page outfit for Issy; use of the hotel's green long wheelbase Rolls-Royce & long chat with two Michelin star Chef Francesco Dibenedetto... 45 Park Lane Feels Like Family ...to a sensational lunch at 45 Park Lane that included Japanese Wagyu steak; champagne; a birthday cake with my photos in icing; a Wolfgang Puck steak knife designed by Chef Elliott Grover as a gift & the whole bill covered by Dorchester Collection... My Welcome Back at Raffles London at The OWO Always Blows My Mind ...my photo taken with butler Romas, Natalia etc on the main staircase, decorated with fresh flowers for a wedding and a handmade chocolate Easter egg, decorated with gold, as a gift... Balloons That Echoed My 50th Birthday at Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square ...finally 55th gold birthday balloons at Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square that were an echo of my 50th birthday in Residence Number One at that Four Seasons. There was also a bunny with a jumper saying "Happy Easter Mr Frew". Have decided to call him Edwin, after the guy who designed the building Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square are in. It was an '8 teddies' (🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻) Easter birthday. My photos have to more than prove that. A particular thanks to 45 Park Lane for covering my bill & Peninsula, London for a stay I will never forget, including a trip in their fabulous green Rolls-Royce and Issy's stunning new outfit. |
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Kathy
8/4/2024 06:49:01 pm
Wow! Just wow! I am living my life through your birthday photos and stories Si. It deserves 8 teddies. You deserved the very best !!! Miles is also suitably impressed X
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Samantha Garvin
8/4/2024 06:55:56 pm
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Tala Stevenson
8/4/2024 07:19:18 pm
Beautiful pics! Glad you had a wonderful birthday! 💖
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Amanda
8/4/2024 08:41:49 pm
I agree with Sam re the 40th! All the best to you and your mum.
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Gus
8/4/2024 09:07:12 pm
I shared the Good Friday birthday with you. Nothing on such grandiose scale but mostly in the company of friends and family. I loved the vast cosmic staircase adorned with white flowers and the teddy bear cake!
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jack
8/4/2024 10:06:28 pm
Wow. You know how to do it up right. What an amazing celebration - so happy the hotels get you. There is no better compliment than a hotel that cherishes their guests and these fine hotels do! Will definitely consider them for our trip in August. Cheers my friend!
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Nick and Simon
8/4/2024 10:56:59 pm
Simon,
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Peter Gong
9/4/2024 12:16:27 am
Despite life ups and downs, our birthdays surprisingly still goes on as it should. No one has a birthday like Simon Frew. He celebrates with hardly gusto and with perfection,
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Maryann Benedetti
9/4/2024 02:29:43 am
Wow!! What can one say about this Birthday celebration? One beautiful hotel after another. Gifts galore. The most delicious birthday cakes ever. Breakfast, lunch and dinners like none other! Wonderful conversations. Meeting new people and rekindling friendships. Private pools (of course) Easter
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Kind of you to say all that. The carrot cake birthday cake from Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square was such a fun idea & was the best carrot cake I have ever eaten. The teddy bear birthday cake from Four Seasons at Park Lane had fruit in the chocolate & tasted divine. etc
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Carol
9/4/2024 09:37:56 am
Definitely a master class on how to celebrate your birthday . Only wish I could have similar celebrations and receive such amazing gifts .
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Clare Ervine
9/4/2024 01:50:41 pm
What a beautiful birthday! Photos are gorgeous. So glad you had an amazing time with lots of champagne! x
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Clare Ervine
9/4/2024 10:09:02 pm
Shame I still don’t live next door or I would have joined you and we could have caught up! x
Susan Stirling
9/4/2024 05:46:32 pm
When life (as it occasionally does) begins to get me down, I head straight for your blog. An excellent read and lovely photos all make me pull myself together and believe I will make it for a few more trips!! You were 'done' beautifully to celebrate 55 and I am delighted for you.
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Wendy Critchley
9/4/2024 07:08:18 pm
Only the best for the best!! Happy Birthday Simon. I’m so happy you were enjoying it in the lap of luxury. Such amazing photos. You’re such a genuinely exquisite human being and deserve a celebration fit for a king!!! Wishing you all the best.
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Patricia Frost
10/4/2024 12:10:25 am
A perfect review for a perfect birthday. Amazing photos & I can see you had a wonderful time. An unforgettable birthday for Mr Frew ❤️
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GW
10/4/2024 08:13:42 am
A lovely birthday topped off by Lalique.
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11/4/2024 02:37:38 pm
Glad you had a great birthday & got to swim in the Peninsula pool & ride in their green Rolls-Royce.
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Peter GongPe
24/5/2024 11:23:18 pm
Dear Simon,
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AISHA
25/5/2024 07:06:02 am
I am sorry for my late comments as I always look forward with great anticipation to your posts. Again this one did not disappoint. There is little I can add to what has already been said and I do agree that you did deserve to have a wonderful birthday and all the places and people involved certainly delivered brilliantly.
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