by Laura on December 5, 2016
London’s hotel scene has been busy with renovations this year, and they’re set to continue into 2017. The Stafford will be working on their Carriage House suites, as well as adding a new restaurant next year. The historic hotel is welcoming Champalimaud Design, a New York company, to redesign the 13 suites over the coming […]
by Laura on June 10, 2016
The Queen had her actual birthday in April, when we suggested some fun ways to celebrate. But June 11th is her “official” 90th birthday, and there’s even more going on. You can still take advantage of some of the things that began in April, such as The Berkeley’s royal afternoon tea masterclass. Some packages and […]
by Elizabeth Hands on April 3, 2015
The wine enthusiast is spoilt for choice when it comes to a London stay. The city’s hotels offer some of the biggest and best wine lists in the world, chosen by some of the most talented sommeliers you’re ever likely to meet. Here’s the LHI pick of where to stay in London to enjoy the […]
by Laura on March 25, 2015
Another London hotel has beefed up afternoon tea for a more masculine audience. Last year The Milestone put on a special Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea for Father’s Day, the Sanctum Soho offers a Gents Afternoon Tea (as well as High Tea for High Heels for the ladies), and now The Stafford has created a meaty menu […]
by Chris Glithero on January 31, 2015
With Christmas now a distant memory and Valentine’s Day fast approaching, there’s just time to take a look at what’s been going on in the world of London’s boutique hotels this month, as well as glancing forward to the month ahead and beyond to the rest of the year. At the start of the month, […]
by Chris Glithero on December 31, 2014
So Christmas is over for another year and a new year is just beginning. 2014 was an exciting year on London’s boutique hotel scene, and 2015 looks like it will be another cracker with new openings, events and offers to look forward to. As the capital’s hotel staff catch their breath and perhaps some hard-earned rest […]
by Chris Glithero on December 12, 2014
This post lists our favourite 10 London hotel bars (which our bloggers have personally visited) and provides contact information for each. London has a reputation for some of the world’s best hotels and also some of the best bars. So we’ve come up with our own list of top 10 London hotel bars which our bloggers […]
by Laura on September 30, 2014
It may be hard to believe, but summer is now officially over. Say goodbye to hotel rooftop swimming pools, garden terraces and sporting event themed packages. Say hello to cosy boutique stays with roaring fires, autumn-inspired menus and the inevitable preparations for a certain December festive occasion that shall not be named. Here we take […]
by Andrea on September 5, 2014
“Mr. Woilde, we ’ave come for tew take yew Where felons and criminals dwell: We must ask yew tew leave with us quoietly For this is the Cadogan Hotel.” John Betjeman’s poem, of which the comedy policeman act forms the eighth stanza, imagines Oscar Wilde awaiting his arrest for gross indecency in 1895. That’s one […]
by Laura on August 29, 2014
September’s upon us, but there’s still time to enjoy what remains of the summer by booking a stay at one of London’s world-class boutique hotels. As for the hotels themselves, they continue to innovate their offerings to keep visitors interested. Here we take a look at the most significant goings-on in London’s boutique hotel scene […]
by Elizabeth Hands on February 11, 2014
While London may not immediately spring to mind if you’re thinking about taking a horsey holiday, it actually has some of the best equestrian centres in the world. Add to that the romantic horse-and-carriage rides you can take around the capital and a royal family with a long affinity with our equine friends, then you […]
by Andrea on April 10, 2013
More than ever hotels need to be all about flexibility and choice. Modern travellers are sick of identical rooms with identical features and identical furnishings; reliability isn’t enough any more. And as for a choice of unnamed tea or coffee at breakfast – we expect a choice of lapsang souchong, Kenya peaberry, Ethiopian mocha, latte […]
by Rajul on March 29, 2013
Despite the continuing chill in the air, spring is definitely on its way to London and we can’t wait to see the daffodils put out their blooms. It’s a time for new beginnings and this season will see refurbishments, special offers and brand new premises joining the boutique hotel scene. Set to open in May, […]
by Saloni on February 28, 2013
With Valentine’s Day behind us and Easter just round the corner, London’s boutique hotels have been continuing to develop their offerings in a bid to pull in the guests over the coming months. In conjunction with Somerset House’s Valentino: Master of Couture exhibition the Baglioni London ran its own V for Valentino package. The package was […]
by Saloni on January 31, 2013
The cold January weather may have been dominating the news over the past month, but there’s plenty going on in London’s boutique hotel scene to warm the cockles. Here we take a look at some of the big stories in January and look ahead to what’s happening in February. Some of the capital’s most popular […]
by Saloni on December 31, 2012
The last month has seen all London’s boutique hotels getting well and truly into the Christmas spirit and indulging in a spot of good-natured one-upmanship (especially when it comes to decorations!), much to guests’ delight. Looking ahead to 2013 there’s yet more to look forward to, so join us in a look back at the […]