Letter: Tea is better than continental bars

Sir: Angie Petkovic's letter 'Why French hotels have the advantage' (10 September) complains about the problems faced by British hoteliers, compared with those in France, and mentions in particular the provision of 'room facilities like tea and coffee'.

Really] It is this feature, above all, which is the jewel in the crown of our hotels. Does she not know how precious is that early-morning cup of tea in bed for any true Brit? In hotels on the Continent, even five-star ones, we get only mini-bars instead.

Yours faithfully,

E. H. SONDHEIMER

London, N6

10 September