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As the nights draw in and Christmas looms ever closer, right now is a great time to explore London whether for a spot of Christmas shopping in the newly lit-up shopping precincts, to check out the festive markets or simply to kick back and take it easy. And if you want to stay somewhere with [...]
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It seems like somebody has answered our prayers – following years of campaigning for all hotels to have free WiFi, a new hotel group announces its arrival in the city not just with free WiFi but also designer rooms at attractive room rates apparently starting from just £75 a night. Z Hotels already have three hotels [...]
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With new luxury hotels popping up all over the city, the challenge for old and new hotels is not only to fill rooms but also to get the property noticed. The Ritz, Wellesley and Bulgari are three hotels getting themselves noticed and not in a good way. These hotels have adopted a haughty air and believe [...]
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Soho is an area I don’t personally know that well. I used to buy old vinyl in Berwick Street and had a client in video post-production whose offices were in Dean Street – but it was never somewhere I hung around all that much. So I took advantage of my lovely stay at Hazlitt’s to [...]
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I know I really should be judging hotels on other features. Nonetheless, as soon as I get inside a hotel room, one of the first things I want to know is – what toiletries am I going to get? Getting the toiletries right can help a hotel establish its values and brand. Sometimes you need [...]
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I get rather tired of the ‘full English breakfast’. Apart from the fact that hash browns and baked beans are not really traditional, I also find that many hotels don’t serve the equally traditional kipper or bloater. There’s nothing like the gorgeous smokiness of a proper kipper to start the day properly. But where can [...]
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When people think of Leicester Square they often think of crowds of tourists, overpriced and often poor-quality restaurants, noise, litter and cinemas promoting the latest silver screen blockbuster. We could easily have added it to our popular list of top London “Don’t Dos”! But on the other hand the area is next to colourful Chinatown [...]
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London is home to some of the world’s finest townhouse hotels – each one rich in individuality, history and style. And so for a peaceful and luxuriously comfortable “home from home” in the midst of a vibrant city, the following welcoming hotels will offer you a truly unforgettable experience. We’ve identified four of our favourite [...]
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Most hotel websites will naturally do everything in their power to “sell” you the idea that your stay will be perfect. In London’s competitive market, many mid-range hotels even describe themselves as “luxury” to try to justify their high room rates. The flip side is that this can raise your expectations and leave you disappointed [...]
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2010 marks the 50th Anniversary of iconic Carnaby Street – epicentre of Britain’s swinging sixties and origin of such fashion icons as the miniskirt, floral shirts and hipster trousers. For half a century it has been a hub for music, youth culture and most famously, fashion – breeding generations of new designers, to sit alongside [...]
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We’ve commented on the rise of London’s “luxury budget” hotels, with the likes of the Hoxton Hotel and Base2stay Kensington leading the way. There are also the impressive London airport hotels created by YOTEL, adapted from the Japanese “capsule” idea, which show that “cheap” can also be fun, look good and provide free WiFi. In [...]
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