Sunday, March 28, 2010

Hunt the Best Offers at London Hotels for Easter 2010

Hunt the Best Offers at London Hotels for Easter 2010 London is geared up for a lush four day break on Easter once again this year. Easter is an ideal period of the year to get away from the hustle bustle of daily routine and enjoy the best of the finest destinations on the globe. London is one of the most talked about destination for travelers and that is the reason it is oozing with fantastic offers at some of the best hotels. It is still not late to book boutique hotels in London to give your family a Happy Easter this year. Check out some of the best accommodation deals in London on this Easter!!!

Grange Hotels

Grange London Hotels brings discounted tariff for the festival of Easter. You can enjoy these discounts if you book any of the Grange hotels when you book three consecutive nights anytime between 1st April and 5th April 2010. Continental Breakfast is included in the stay. You can select any of the four star or five star properties but the offer is applicable to a limited number of rooms.

Website: http://www.grangehotels.com/

Guoman Hotels

If you are looking forward for a frugal stay, you are suggested not to miss this awesome offer from Guoman Hotels that is offering 50%off on an Easter stay at any of their four hotels in London. Enjoy the amazing central location at an unbelievable price.

Website: http://www.guoman.com/

Lancaster

Experience the exuberance of Easter at Lancaster and take the best of the advantage of its Easter offer wherein you can book the room for £99 per night. Relish the four star service along with the panoramic views of the city. The Easter package also offers a free of cost pocket guide to London.

Website: http://www.lancasterlondon.com/

So, go ahead and celebrate this eagerly waited day of the year, Easter on 4th April 2010 with Easter Sunday. London has a lot to offer on its streets as well including Egg Hunts, Egg Fights, Egg Painting competitions, parades and a lot more.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Feel the Enchantment at Romantic Getaways In London

Feel the Enchantment at Romantic Getaways In London

London would not let you waste time in search of that ideal love nest into the countryside. The city offers some little dens to help you and your beloved express love for each other in its heart. The best is offered by a spontaneous check-in at any of the hotels in London. With the special warmth and pampering these hotels will take you to the state of bliss. Some of the romantic retreats which welcome you with their open arms are:

The Halkin

A theme on each floor is not a gimmicky in any sense. All the four themes on each floor of the Halkin are incredibly elegant. Each room is ornamented beautifully and is well equipped with marble baths, COMO Shambhala products, a personal bar and a Television.

My Hotel Chelsea

This four star luxury hotel in London is located in the classy village of Chelsea. The avant grade décor is designed by the designer of Project Orange called James Soane. A gym, a cocktail bar and a pampering room overwhelms the hearts of the visitor. The Lavender and Sage rooms will serve you the best if you are looking for a cool space.

The Mayfair

This five star hotel in London is set up in the heart of the capital city. You will be welcomed with the premium romantic retreat in the private luxurious Mayfair spa. You can also choose to merely relax in the recently revamped bedrooms.

The Rookery

Located on the edge of the business district of London, The Rookery offers the unique Rook’s Nest. If you are looking for a real saucy retreat, you can relax on its decadent bed guarded by black cherubs out of whom one holds a whip. You can also admire the polished wooden paneling and open fires depicting a homely feel.

So, spoil yourself at the most romantic get away destinations in London served by several other London hotels as well.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Hotelympia 2010 - The Biggest Hospitality Exhibition in London

Hotelympia 2010 - The Biggest Hospitality Exhibition in London
Hotelympia 2010, held from 28th February to 4th March 2010 at one of the London venues, was a true source of inspiration for thousands of visitors who arrived at the show with the five days display of latest product innovations, practical demonstrations, competitions and various award winning items from the wide spread exhibiting companies.
The managing Director of Reardon Smith, Mr. Conrad Smith gave a slink preview of how the new Savoy will look like. He also narrated the history of the building over the past 120 years.
The question which was raised was that when is the majestic hotel actually supposed to re open. Though the opening date of the hotel was quoted as 2009 but was later postponed to spring in 2010.
A key element of the business efficiency for most of the operators is the sustainability. This serves a high position on the ‘must do’ list for the hospitality industry and thus had an important role at Hotelympia as well. Becoming more efficient is certainly a vital factor to be considered by the hotels industry but along with it, the industry also demands sustainability as an increasingly essential selling point to customers. Hotelympia also showed up the complex subject and presented a showcase of solutions along with new exhibitors, seminars, study tours and workshops in order to reinforce the influence and benefit of a concrete sustainability policy.
The Chef Patron of Galvin Restaurants, Mr. Chris Galvin said, “I believe it is very important for the younger generation to visit Hotelympia, I’ve been going to the show since I was a teenager and it’s provided me with a great deal of inspiration over the years. There is so much to learn and with the exciting new features at the 2010 show, it is sure to be an invaluable, inspirational experience. I encourage my staff, both in the kitchen and front of house to visit Hotelympia to encounter industry innovation and come back to work and put into practice!”

Sunday, March 7, 2010

London Hotels in Hollywood Movies

London Hotels in Hollywood Movies-AK

London hotels have always been a much loved destination for the Hollywood filmmakers. With an ambience of exclusive richness and comfort, these hotels provide a grandiose to the movies. Filmmakers turn towards London hotels while working on any genre –thrillers, love movies or science fictions. London hotels have played a central role in some of the movies. A look into the movies reveals the level of charm that these hotels cast. A short overview of a few movies:

Layer Cake -2004

Layer Cake was shot in St Martins Lane hotel. In an iconic scene where Daniel Craig is cozying up with Sienna Miller in an extensive bed, St Martins Lane hotel is displayed in full image. As the doorbell rings, he finds himself toppled down. These scenes are fully drawn in the Covent Garden hotel. You can visit this hotel from Leicester Square tube station.

Match Point -2005

Match Point has been shot in the territory of Covent Garden hotel. In this thriller production Chris Wilton lunches with a group of co-actors. A series of crucial scenes pass over Covent Garden Hotel, making it an impressive background of the movie.

Notting Hill -1999

You will get to see The Savoy hotel in the last scene of Notting Hill. There is a scene towards the end, where Anna appears before the media. This conference shoot has been carried in one of the Notting Hill rooms. You can visit this luxurious hotel in the Hempel, through a tube to Bayswater tube station, which will leave you close to the hotel.

Sex and the City- Under Shoot

Recent news at the net claim that the movie is soon to be shot at London’s NYC hotel of New York. With this shoot, NYC luxury hotel is likely to expect a lot more visitors very soon. You can visit this hotel by tube, and find suitable accommodation with one of the London hotels. There are also some options available with cheap hotels, available for you in New York.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Sheer Pleasure of Staying at Piccadilly Hotels



Piccadilly Circus houses a huge number of hotels in its heart ranging from Bed and Breakfast, Cheap hotels and Secret hotels to affluent Luxury hotels in London. All of these not only offer the best accommodation deals but also the best of the comfort and accessibility. Piccadilly in London is one such area which eases the arduous task of selecting an ideal hotel to stay in as there is a wide variety of options available at a convenient reach from the Piccadilly Circus Underground. Some of the best rated hotels are:

The Beauchamp

A blend of traditional elegance and modern style and décor, The Beauchamp offers high class business as well as leisure services to satisfy its discerning guests. Located in the core of Bloomsbury while overlooking private gardens, this hotel in London offers an easy access to the shopping opportunities at West End and even to financial heartland of London.

The Buckingham

Located at a stone’s throw from the British Museum, The Buckingham hotel is a gorgeous townhouse estate. It offers an intimate and attractive set-up for its exclusive luxury suites and studios designed to promise utmost placate.

The Lancaster

The great city of London seems to be within your rich as the breathtaking views at The Lancaster has a lot to offer through its 416 superior bedrooms. The views can be a great delight for the ones who want to dine in the hotel’s restaurant also.

Westbury Mayfair

Situated just a few minutes away from the world famous Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Oxford Street, the hotel places itself among the best five star hotels in London. At a stone’s throw from the Piccadilly Underground, Westbury Mayfair has 249 well equipped rooms with all the basic facilities. You can also go for a mind-blowing experience of a fitness center, business center, sauna and the gift shops offered by the hotel.

Experience the sheer pleasure of staying at any of the hotels near Piccadilly Underground and take the charm of visiting various attraction all around.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Hotel Market Forecasts for 2010 and 2011

Hotel Market Forecasts for 2010 and 2011

Hotels in London have been predicted to enjoy appreciation in their profitability during 2010 while hotel in other provinces of the UK will see a meager fall in profitability during the same year. They are expected to accelerate to circa double digit growth in 2011.

The managing Director of TRI Hospitality Consulting, Mr. Jonathan Langston said, “Our research indicates that there is a close relationship between movements in room’s revenue performance and total revenue performance for both UK provincial and London hotels. However, our analysis also indicates that London hoteliers have the ability to adjust fixed costs more quickly in response to changes in revenue performance, whereas provincial hotels have been less able to mitigate falls in revenue with cost reduction”

London Forecasts:

In 2009, the dramatic losses in commercial demands were efficiently replaced by the leisure related demand from Europe. According to Visit Britain predictions, there will be a 0.8 percent increase in the figures of inbound visitor this year and TRI has assumed that the leisure demand will remain healthy in 2010.

Growth forecasts said that London is a world famous business hub and hence TRI is expecting some pick-up in the demand from this particular sector.

Langston also said, “In November and December 2009, the London full-service hotel market recorded RevPAR growth as the rebound effect from the credit crunch and recession began to gain momentum”

On the whole, TRI predicts that the market of London hotels will increase RecPAR by 2.5 percent in 2010 chiefly due to the increase in the demand of international commercial as well as leisure levels remaining the same as that of 2009.

The continued increase in commercial demand levels will enable the hoteliers of London to optimize on the higher priced business from 2009-2010 levels as the demand generating economies in the UK and overseas have started exhibiting enhanced levels of growth.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Dynamic Fitness Centers at Luxury Hotels in London

Dynamic Fitness Centers at Luxury Hotels in London

With the numerous fitness centers in your city, you can stretch your worn out or unused muscles. There are certain muscle exercises which can surely give a good justice to your muscles. You can enroll through any of the nearby health clubs or fitness centers for maintaining your body. But have you ever wondered that the moment you realize that your boss is sending you out of station for some work, the fitness schedule is mangled. In order to ease the cause, the luxury hotels in London are offering well equipped fitness centers.

Grange Hotels

Grange City Hotels Health and Fitness Club facilities constitute a beautiful swimming pool, dance studio, steam, sauna and aromatherapy rooms and also a gymnasium. In addition to it, the club provides a peaceful environment complemented by a wide range of services which include a well qualified personal trainer, holistic classes and a carefully designed program of recreation, beauty treatments and therapies administered by caring professionals.

The Langham

The Langham offers a Health and Fitness Club including swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms along with a gymnasium. You can experience an energetic work out in the fitness studio. The studio offers modern TechnoGym equipments, free weights and plasma TVs to entertain you while working out.

Melia White House

The in house gymnasium at Melia White House offers a fully air conditioned ambience along with the state of the art cardiovascular equipment. The premises also possess changing room facilities and showers.

The Montcalm

You can free your mind and tone your physique at the Montcalm Fitness Center. The gymnasium is well equipped with modern exercise equipments which include treadmills, fitness bikes, and multi press units along with professional trainers. Flat screen television entertains while you work out. You can also relax thereafter at the spa of the hotel.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Catch the Relaxation at Luxury Spas in London Hotels

Catch the Relaxation at Luxury Spas in London Hotels

London is a city which offers some of the best luxurious hotels to stay in embraced with all the comfort and leisure facilities. The hotels near famous undergrounds including Blackfriars hotels, Liverpool and Oxford Circus hotels all provide various comfort facilities to the guests.

Moreover, there are various hotels which provide extravagant spas and beauty treatments. At times, the capital city can be a pretty exhausting place, thus this is the time when you feel like relaxing and rejuvenating yourself. Thus, here are few spas in some of the best hotels in London.

Mandarin Oriental Spa, Hyde Park:

This spa is dwelled in the same hotel and is a favorite one among celebrities. Jennifer Aniston is rumored as she spends hours and hours here taking pleasure in the luxury spa treatments in a zen atmosphere. Specific treatments are given to visitors as per their requirements. The proficient therapists will evaluate all your needs thus offering you an ideal spa experience.

Agua at Sanderson Hotel:

This spa is amazingly decorated with beautiful white drapes, rather than walls throughout the spa. You can relax in a comfortable and a serene environment with tranquilizing sounds of a distant water feature echoing around the space. You will start feeling fresh by just looking at the impressive treatment menu featuring deluxe massage treatments and Eve Lom facials. You can just take a shower and wait in a private lounge for your therapist to come.

The May Fair Spa:

Discover the rejuvenating spa at The May Fair. Enjoy the bathing expierence with natural salts and mineralizing muds. On top of it the Multi-Sensory storm shower, Hammam Relaxation or Ice Fountain are the luxurious enough. For busy professionals, there is a one-hour treatment, however, bridal and day packages are also available along with other courses of treatments.

These spas are quite well known and are a perfect way to make your body feel relaxed and hydrated.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Check Out What Do London Hotels and Restaurants Offer on this Valentines Day


Check Out What Do London Hotels and Restaurants Offer on this Valentines Day
There was a time  when St. Valentine was strangled to death for performing secret weddings without the consent of the Emperor Claudius who wanted people to concentrate on war. But today the one who would be strangled will be a lover by his beloved for not doing anything romantic on the Valentine’s Day.
Though London has been surpassed by romantic cities like Paris but presently the city has acquired the position of being the most admired Valentine’s Day destination on the globe. Lovers are attracted by the restaurants, stunning shows, musicals and obviously the beauty of the city itself. The luxury hotels in London offer world class deals on this special day for lovers.
Your romantic Valentine’s Day can be celebrated in the form of an intimate dinner, concerts to Thames cruises, musicals and dazzling events in the city. An excellent variety of cuisines is made available in various party venues in London.
One of the remarkable ways to celebrate this occasion to determine the love between two souls is to go for a restaurant cruiser along the River Thames lit gorgeously. An intensely romantic aura is offered along with a four course a la carte menu. The dining is followed by live performance and dancing.
Another genre can be a romantic date in an elite setting at the Kew Gardens offering a Tropical Extravaganza displays which can help you flatter you beloved. A dining experience with a true sense of romance can also be gained at the Oxo Tower or the Savoy’s river restaurant.
Apart from these London is going to welcome the Valentine’s Day with plush events in and around its tube stations. The restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclub and the hotels have already geared up for the event to turn the day into extremely exhilarating one.
So, leave nothing to impress your sweetheart on 14th February 2010 and London city is surely going to help you out in any case.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Ease Your Hunger Pranks at Asian Restaurants in London

Ease Your Hunger Pranks at Asian Restaurants in London

Though London is far acquainted to the Asian culture but that does not mean that the city will also be away from the delicacies of Asia at the same time. London enjoys every tinge of the fragility which the connoisseurs from the Asian countries would enjoy. The amazing choice of Asian restaurants offer whatever you would have wondered tasting while surfing through the sites or elsewhere. Whether it is Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, Japanese, pan-Asian or any other, all is available with easy access. Now find food according to your budget at several Holborn London Hotels. Apart from the typical food, the restaurants also promise lavish ambiences.

Asadal Korean Restaurant, Holborn

Where: 227 High Holborn, Holborn,London WC1V 7EG

With the growing craze of Korean food in the UK, this elegant restaurant in Holborn often satisfies its diners superficially. It is popular not only among the Koreans but also non-Koreans. It is also one of the top choices for spicy cuisine from East Asia.

Stick and Bowl

Where: 31 Kensington High St, London, W8 5NP

This well recognized noodle house at Kensington High Street has a faithful clientele. This kitchen-style restaurant offers local Chinese to its patrons with wholesome, flavorsome and reasonable quality. The high stool sitting offer a casual rather unique experience of dining.

Etsu Japanese Restaurant

Where: Beetham Plaza, 25 The Strand, Off Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L2 0XJ

A welcome edition to Liverpool eating out scenario, Etsu offers authentic cuisines from the Japanese menu cooked by the connoisseur chefs. Its tranquil ambience and an ecstatic terrace offer a great romantic evening for the special occasions. There is something for every patron from the range of sushi to sashimi and meat and fish.

Don Mee Restaurant

Where: 538 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4

The guests are greeted by a 4-ft tall Budhha at the bottom of the staircase leading to second story dining hall of Don Mee at Victoria. Offering a pleasing appetite, the restaurant brings forth the most extensive selection of Szechwan and Cantonese dishes like ginger fried beef, sweet and sour chicken and what not.

So, London is not behind any offering any of the Asian cuisines you wish to try enjoying with ideal ambiences.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Luxurious Suites in London Hotels

London hotel room

The capital of England – London is the most visited tourist destinations of the world. The city is sited close to the beautiful river Thames and is surrounded by several London attractions. Every year the city attracts millions of tourists from all the corners of the world. London sightseeing, London places, London lifestyle, London night life are some of the major spheres of the city that attracts the tourists. Whether you are on a business tour or a leisure trip, the city has something or the other to offer. London is home to more than 800 hotels ranging from 5 star luxurious inns to budget comfortable hotels. These hotels offer several world class facilities with stylish and designer interiors. Suites in these London hotels offer a royal and opulent feel. Some of such hotels are as follows:

· 51 Buckingham Gate – Taj Suites and Residences:

51 Buckingham Gate is a 5 star hotel located in the heart of Westminster, London. The hotel offers 86 luxury suites and several apartments. These rooms offer remarkable comfort and elegant interiors. The suites are designed with lime stone floors, muted colours and sensual fabrics. The kitchens and bathrooms of the suites are fully equipped and have won several awards for its contemporary texture and structural design. Several services such as wireless internet, 24 hour dining in the rooms etc are also available in the hotel. The spa at the hotel is also extremely popular as it is by far the only spa offering Anne Semonin treatment.

· Inter Continental Hotels & Resorts :

Intercontinental is a stylish London hotel sited in the region of London’s Park Lane Mayfair. The hotel is close to several renowned London attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square and Madame Tussauds. The hotel offers 447 guest rooms, 60 suites several other single and double bedded rooms. These suites are well furnished and equipped with several stylish interiors. The hotel hosts an onsite Spa, fitness centre, restaurant and bars. Satellite television, DVD player, stereo, kitchenette, microwave oven, mini bar, mini refrigerator are also available in all the rooms.

· London Marriot Hotel County Hall:

Marriot Hotel’s is a globally renowned name in the hotel industry. The group has several hotels in London also. London Marriot Hotel County Hall is one of such hotels sited close to the city centre and Westminster Bridge. You can explore the breath taking views of the Big Ben and Thames River from this 5 star hotel. The hotel offers one of the most excellent pool and gymnasium in the city. With 200 well appointed and tastefully designed rooms the hotel offers several luxurious room services to make your stay comfortable and pleasant.

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The Draycott:

The Draycott is a beautiful boutique style London hotel in the area of 26 Cadogan Gardens. The suites at the hotel are furnished with a traditional fire place, high ceilings, chairs, sofa etc. Several facilities such as satellite, DVD, Wi-Fi, air conditioner and well equipped kitchen are also offered in the suites. These suites also offer glorious views of the hotel’s private garden. 24 hour room service and multi lingual staff adds to the comfort of the guests.

· The Clarendon

The Clarendon is a gorgeous Georgian townhouse in the area of Russell Square, Bloomsbury. It is amongst the best Grange hotels in UK. The hotel is sited close to the financial district and several popular London attractions such as West End, British Museum, Covent Garden and Soho. The hotel is easily accessible from the Russell Square and Holborn tube station. The hotel offers 51 en suite rooms along with several conference and meeting rooms. Services such as 24 hour porterage, reception, laundry, tea coffee machine, digital television, high speed internet and direct dial telephones are also available in the suites.

The suites in these 5 star London hotels offer a hygienic and a comfortable stay with several excellent room facilities. These hotels provide a friendly yet luxurious atmosphere which makes your stay a remarkable one.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Conferences in London in 2010

Conferences in London in 2010

London is one of the most exciting cites both from tourism as well as from business point of view and has something to offer to every type of traveler. This vibrant city has to offer a lot from business perspective and it’s reflected through the number of conferences held in the capital city every year. The coming year 2010 has been booked already as various conferences are scheduled to take place at various conference venues in London. There are websites which actually help you in finding a conference venue in this ultimate city to hold your special business meetings, seminars etc. Some scheduled conferences in London in the year 2010 are:

QCon is coming back to London:

This annual London enterprise software development conference is scheduled for March 10-12, 2010. It is the fourth conference which is especially designed for project management, architects and team leads and it offers great opportunities for tracking innovation in Ruby, .Net, Java, SOA, Agile and lot more. There are 80 speakers which are included.

European Schools Project Association:

This is the 24th conference of European Schools project association hosted by The British Council, London. It runs from March 3rd to March 7th, 2010. The conference as a whole is in-service training for head teachers, teachers and for other educators. Keynote speeches are included by experts and workshops on ICT-innovation within education. Furthermore, it is preceded by the ESP Contact Seminar specially deigned for the beginners. Teachers also create international projects which support creative learning.

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EVA London 2010 Home:

Electronic Visualization and the Arts is a conference sponsored by the British Computer and Computer Arts Society. This convention is for those who are a practitioner, artist, researcher or producer which uses digital technology in the cultural sector. It starts from 5th to 7th July 2010.

These are some of the pre-scheduled conferences which are going to held in London in 2010.