Posted by James Riches in Events, Famous Places on 16. May, 2012 | 0 Comments
With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on the horizon, this month Hotels-London has been looking at all things Royal in the capital. Last week, we set out the itinerary put in place for the celebrations on the first weekend of June, but what about those of you visiting London at other times of the year? Can’t [...]
Just in case you weren’t already aware, the Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee on June 2nd. This will naturally have a big impact on London, with the city very much the focal point for the celebration of the monarch’s 60 years on the throne. Queen Elizabeth II is only the second ever monarch to enjoy [...]
Since they burst onto the scene in the late 1980s, Condé Nast has become one of the leading authorities on world travel. Their honest, easily accessible guides provide a valuable resource for any foreign visitor. Of course, what we are most interested in is their thoughts on London hotels, and this year they have highlighted [...]
With a UK Bank Holiday coming up next Monday, it seems appropriate to continue our A to Z of London with a look at all things beginning with B in the capital. From London’s most famous fictional address to two of its most iconic features, there is plenty going on here. B is for… Baker [...]
May 21st 2007, and one of London’s best loved landmarks is ablaze. Three years into an ambitious restoration project, Cutty Sark suffers a devastating fire after a vacuum cleaner is left on for two days. Many experts state that the ship will never recover. Fast forward five years and £50million, and today the Cutty Sark [...]
Steeped in London history, The Cadogan enjoys a superb location on stylish Sloane Street in Knightsbridge. Situated within easy walking distance of some of London’s finest boutiques, including world-famous Harrods, the hotel is also notable for the interesting lives of its more celebrated guests. Actress Lillie Langtry lived in the property before it became a [...]
If you’re entering the London Marathon for the first time at the weekend, you may be wondering what you’ll see. Of course, sightseeing is not going to be your main reason for entering, but it’s always helpful to break a run down into stages, so here’s what you can expect to pass along the way. [...]
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Posted by James Riches in General, Hotels on 11. Apr, 2012 | No Comments
Welcome to our special 100th Hotels-London blog. It’s been just over a year since we started letting you know all about London every week, so to celebrate we thought we’d look back at some of our favourites. So, if you missed them the first time, here are the highlights from our first century of postings. [...]
Posted by James Riches in Events, Sport on 04. Apr, 2012 | No Comments
Next weekend sees us welcome the Easter holiday, and just like the rest of the country, London will be hosting hundreds of themed events for all the family. With that in mind, we thought we’d cover an event from that weekend that was unique to London. The University Boat Race may not have anything to [...]
Posted by James Riches in Events, Food, Hotels on 02. Apr, 2012 | No Comments
If you are taking the family to London this Easter, you may be looking for a hotel that will provide something a little bit extra. The Landmark London could be that hotel. Found opposite Marylebone station, The Landmark London is within easy reach of family-friendly attractions such as London Zoo, Madame Tussaud’s and Hyde Park, [...]
Posted by James Riches in Famous Places, What To Do on 28. Mar, 2012 | No Comments
Tomorrow sees the launch of the new Crown Jewels exhibition at the Tower of London. Created as part of the upcoming Diamond Jubilee, the jewels are just one part of this most interesting and entertaining attraction, which welcomes around 2.5million visitors each year. The unveiling coincides with two other special Jubilee exhibitions, with a revamped [...]
Posted by James Riches in Famous Places, What To Do on 21. Mar, 2012 | No Comments
Where To Find It It may be on the outskirts of West London in Richmond-upon-Thames, but that doesn’t stop Richmond Park from being one of the most interesting of all London’s Royal Parks. At 2,500 acres, it is the largest, possibly the oldest and arguably the one which has changed least over time. The last [...]
Posted by James Riches in Hotels on 16. Mar, 2012 | No Comments
Bayswater is a very popular area for London hotels, with close proximity to Notting Hill, Paddington and Hyde Park a huge plus for many, along with excellent public transport links right to the heart of London. At Hotels-London we have dozens of accommodation options on offer in the area, but every now and then one [...]
