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If you are going to break the bank for a luxury London hotel, it’s important that the experience is memorable, giving you a sense it was money well-spent. And it helps too if every little detail is taken care of for you. That is why the Lanesborough near Hyde Park – with its army of [...]
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The Draycott in Chelsea with its old-fashioned charm is one of this blog’s favourite hotels and arguably one of London’s top 4 townhouse hotels. We’ve mentioned too how this hotel offers free hotel amenities (such as free WiFi), warm hospitality and a great base for shopping on King’s Road. If this whets your appetite for [...]
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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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There are many different hotels in London and no individual one is perfect for everyone. But we all love “something for nothing” and the feeling that we’ve got ourselves some valuable extras without paying for them. Here then is our guide to some of the best “freebies” in London hotels. All the hotels mentioned below [...]
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Walking through central London, you often pass garden squares with locked gates concealed by tantalising high hedgerows. You’ll naturally wonder what lies on the other side. Your curiosity can be satisfied during June as London’s secret gardens (normally closed to visitors) will open their doors to all and sundry – for one weekend only! The [...]
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The Saatchi Gallery is one of London’s finest in my view and doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. Its spacious rooms and high ceilings make it just about the perfect venue for contemporary art. What’s more it’s free of charge to visit. I recently saw an exhibition there on modern Indian art (wittily entitled [...]
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We’ve featured Chelsea’s Draycott Hotel before, mainly because guests love its cosy, boutique-y feel along with free WiFi; as well as the caring touches served up by its staff, such as complimentary hot cocoa at night. It’s also well-placed for shopping on the King’s Road and has recently climbed further up the TripAdvisor rankings (currently [...]
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As we approach February 14th, it becomes increasingly important to home in on a suitable Valentine’s treat for you and your loved one. And having just revealed some top London romantic treats, today we signpost the best Valentine’s hotel offers to make the most of them. All hotels selected below are currently riding high on [...]
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We recently mentioned Base2stay Kensington as an excellent hotel for shopping to enjoy London’s amazing “January Sales”, thanks to its special winter rates and other little touches to boost your shopping budget. It’s also rated at a lofty number 13 on TripAdvisor (consistent in recent months), showing that the high Base2stay standards continue to hold. [...]
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Twitter is currently the scene of a global campaign to “set WiFi free” in hotels. A fellow blogger has even launched a website around this theme. London Hotels Insight would like to add its voice by making a positive example of London hotels with free WiFi. I know our findings will be useful to the [...]
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Having recently covered hotels for Christmas shopping in London, we now reveal the best hotels to actually stay in over the festive period. Christmas in London creates a very special atmosphere. There’s a charmingly understated feel to the celebrations (except for New Year’s Eve when it tends to get a lot more exuberant!). Though it [...]
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Just what is it that makes London such a magnet for tourists? It’s hard to pin down precisely. But it may have something to do with the city’s unique blend of a progressive, cosmopolitan culture set against the backdrop of an exotic, slightly “old-world” charm. And then of course there are the iconic “sights”: the [...]
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For a uniquely London-centric experience, you should avoid the tourist-traps and head straight to the city’s fantastic food markets! Here you can tuck into anything from handmade sandwiches to more exotic fare at a fraction of restaurant prices, whilst mingling with the locals and getting a real taste of the capital. They’re also great areas [...]
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