by Laura on February 17, 2017
The first London Fashion Week of the year has begun, resulting in fashion lovers flocking to the capital from all over. If you’re in London for the five-day event, don’t miss out on one of these highly fashionable afternoon teas. The May Fair As the official hotel for London Fashion Week, The May Fair has […]
by Laura on January 2, 2017
It’s a new year, but not yet a new season. We still need to make it through the rest of winter as we navigate the beginning of 2017. Fortunately, there’s plenty to keep you occupied in London’s hotels. Whether winter is your favourite season or you prefer to hibernate until it goes away, you can […]
by Laura on September 23, 2016
Instagram is one of the top social media platforms for sharing photos, along with Snapchat. London’s hotels use it at varying levels to show off their property and to run competitions. Some of London’s favourite hotels love Instagram more than others. If you’re looking for some to follow for beautiful imagery or the chance to win […]
by Laura on April 2, 2016
As you may know, the Queen has two birthdays. Her actual birthday is on April 21st, while her “official” birthday is celebrated in June. But it’s her real one that’s being celebrated this month, when she turns 90. Obviously, this a pretty big birthday, and there’ll be plenty of celebrations in London and around the […]
by Laura on November 19, 2015
Winter can get you down, so you may be looking to cheer yourself up. A trip to London could be just the thing and there are some great winter deals to grab. Try these hotels to warm you up when it’s cold outside. Winter Wonderland at the Lancaster Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland opens this week, […]
by Laura on August 19, 2015
Let’s face it, we all know that the weather in London is never going to be like the Mediterranean. It will always be heavy on rain and light on sunshine. When it’s raining cats and dogs outside, you know you should still make an effort to explore the city. But the part of you that […]
by Laura on June 12, 2015
As soon as the weather slips above freezing, TV, magazines and posters start asking if you’ve got your beach body ready. But even if you refuse to conform to their idea of a body for the beach, you can’t deny that summer is a great time for working out. The sun’s shining (sometimes), putting you […]
by Chris Glithero on April 30, 2015
With summer on its way and the busy London tourist season in the offing, London’s boutique hotels will soon have their hands full. Here’s a roundup of the latest news as we prepare for a splash of London sunshine… The Spanish booking website ByHours is now offering its services to hotel guests in the UK. […]
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 December 19, 2014
With Christmas fast approaching, I just can’t stop thinking about food. Turkey, roast potatoes, ham, stuffing, carrots, chocolate cake, gingerbread…I can’t wait to spend several days doing nothing but eat. It doesn’t help that there are so many cookery programmes on TV and many of them featuring Michelin-starred restaurants in 5-star hotels. Although there are […]
by Chris Glithero on November 28, 2014
As Christmas shoppers from around the UK and beyond descend on Oxford Street and Regent Street in their millions, London’s boutique hotels are bracing themselves for a bumper Christmas. Here we take a look at what’s going on at the capital’s boutique hotels and look ahead to some upcoming properties. The Telegraph published a useful […]
by Elizabeth Hands on November 27, 2014
We all want to choose special Christmas gifts for our nearest and dearest. But thinking of new present ideas every year can be tricky. If however you’re going to treat yourself to a Christmas shopping break in London this year, then it couldn’t be simpler. You don’t even have to leave your hotel to get […]
by Chris Glithero on November 14, 2014
This is your ultimate guide to the best London afternoon teas, based on TripAdvisor data and our unique methodology. We’ve included pricing (as of 31/10/2014) and menu links. For the best afternoon teas, look no further! Filling the vacuum left by the former UK Tea Guild Afternoon tea is a ‘must do’ for London visitors seeking a quintessential part of English […]
by Laura on September 1, 2014
London’s luxury hotels are among the best places in the world to experience a truly delectable afternoon tea. Shoe shopping in Knightsbridge meanwhile is a popular pursuit among the well-heeled visitors who peruse the hallowed isles of Harrods and Harvey Nichols. In October you’ll be able to combine both passions, with the Knightsbridge-based Berkeley Hotel’s […]
by Laura on June 26, 2014
With all the warm weather we’ve been experiencing lately, it’s important to know where to go to cool off. Swimming outside is always a good option; you’re exposed to the great outdoors, you get to lie in the sun to dry off and you can have a poolside drink too. While London has plenty of […]
With all the technological advances sweeping across hotels in recent years and many hotels catching on to their guests desires to be constantly plugged in, even the most basic of concepts won’t be left untouched. Key cards are the norm in most hotels – it’s rare that you’ll be given an actual key to gain […]