Going to the Dorchester...whats the deal with the valet

[fizz47]

Forgive my ignorance but what is the criteria of parking at the front of the main entrance of the Dorchester?

Ok so I have to visit the Dorchester next month and will be there for a couple of hours. Now I called them up regarding parking and they said there is an NCP nearby, however I don’t want to park in the NCP due to the car I will be driving.

While I don’t want to mention what car I will be driving, it is quite rare and very distinguishable. ( It's valued at 250K- not mine just doing a friend a favour for a limited time)

So how does one get to park their car next to the Rolls Royce's? Do I go to the main entrance and pass the key to the Valet? Do I park the car myself? As it will be parked up front will they charge me for the parking? As you can tell I have no clue as what to do in this situation.

Any pointers?

[Ahhh Moneypenny]

Christ

worsdt I am richer than you are thread ever!

[GTIR]

You massive ponce One is a massive ponce.

[yoof full chav]

GTIR said:

You massive ponce.

No no, mate, dont hold back, tell him what you think

[marshalla]

I rather think that sir will find that if sir has to ask, sir shouldn't be going there in the first place.

[pokethepope]

this is a car site, you HAVE to mention what car it is.

[Rude-boy]

Don't know the answer (can make a few guesses but that's all) but would love to know that answer

Just love the idea of turning up in a 1.1 Metro, peeling tax disc off the screen as I pull to a halt, and passing the valet the keys with the words "look after the jalopy for me my good man." Palming him a £20 as i walk purposesfully through the front doors (and straight out the rear fire escape)

[sherman]

Phone them up and tell them what car you are bringing and if it is suitably exotic they will most likely let you park out the front as it will make their hotel look better.

[fizz47]

marshalla said:

I rather think that sir will find that if sir has to ask, sir shouldn't be going there in the first place.

I totally agree... the fact that I am having to ask this shows that I wil be a little out of my depth- however new experiences etc etc.

[oldcynic]

Let me know when you're arriving and I'll be there - in uniform - to take the car for you. Just leave the V5 in the glovebox.

you may need a taxi to get home

[fizz47]

pokethepope said:

this is a car site, you HAVE to mention what car it is.

I'll mention the car and even post pictures up after I lay my hands on it.

[Cock Womble 7]

I reckon you should drive over the doorman's foot, then do a st in his stupid poncey hat.

And then drive over it, squishing the poo in his hat. And destroying his hat. With poo in it.

This will mark you out as a better person than him and put him in his place.

It will also ensure you get the top table at the Dorchester. Not the one near the bogs. Which, frankly, smells of piss.

Mention my name. Tell them Baz sent you. That oughta do it.

You can have my usual parking space. I won't be needing it on that day.

[Shmee]

Ignoring some of the above; I would think you just turn up and hand them the key. A tip will be expected and they will chose to park the car out front if they see fit or in their private car park with some incredibly special other machinery.

The people who say things like if you don't know blah blah, I wish they wouldn't waste time because if everybody lived by that, nobody would ever get anywhere in life.

[ascayman]

you wont have to ask your £250k car will find itself to the front of the hotel, tip the valet.

[Shmee]

Also, just to add, in the "NCP nearby" there is a Veyron amongst other special cars as permanent residents so I wouldn't think it's too much of a problem...

[okgo]

Its the winter. There's no Arabs there, they'd probably let you park a 5 series out front at this time of year.

Failing that you can pop it in my underground garage on Upper Brook St.

[fizz47]

Shmee said:

Ignoring some of the above; I would think you just turn up and hand them the key. A tip will be expected and they will chose to park the car out front if they see fit or in their private car park with some incredibly special other machinery.

The people who say things like if you don't know blah blah, I wish they wouldn't waste time because if everybody lived by that, nobody would ever get anywhere in life.

Next question... how much do I tip...? I will be there for approx 2 hours.

[Rude-boy]

fizz47 said:

Next question... how much do I tip...? I will be there for approx 2 hours.

£20 in £20 out would be in my head.

[RacerMDR]

Purple drinking token should
do.

If you want guarenteed parking out front - Orange drinking token and tell
him you won't be long please keep
it out front

[KaraK]

fizz47 said:

Forgive my ignorance but what is the criteria of parking at the front of the main entrance of the Dorchester?

Ok so I have to visit the Dorchester next month and will be there for a couple of hours. Now I called them up regarding parking and they said there is an NCP nearby, however I don’t want to park in the NCP due to the car I will be driving.

While I don’t want to mention what car I will be driving, it is quite rare and very distinguishable. ( It's valued at 250K- not mine just doing a friend a favour for a limited time)

So how does one get to park their car next to the Rolls Royce's? Do I go to the main entrance and pass the key to the Valet? Do I park the car myself? As it will be parked up front will they charge me for the parking? As you can tell I have no clue as what to do in this situation.

Any pointers?

Worst "I'm borrowing a fancy car to go bang some posh totty" thread ever