Thursday, May 14, 2009

Special Events In London Hotels

London has an incredible range of options for an accommodation – from meekly rated shell hostels and some best hotels in the world that display magnificence and opulence. But the hard work lies in keeping up with the ever-changing hotel scenario and being in track of the various activities and events that take place in and around these hotels. Here is the summed up brief description about the latest developments and news.

Portman Square’s Easter Egg Hunt

An Easter egg hunt is hosted by The Hyatt Regent London- the Churchill in Portman Square. To search for chocolate Easter Eggs, children are cordially invited. This could also be explored by adults and they could also drop in to search for a golden egg and win some exciting prizes An Easter lunch is served after the hunt in The Montagu.

World's First Reader-in-Residence Launched by Andaz
Andaz hosted the world’s first reader-in-residence this April and it is named as Damian Barr. Damian can be booked to read by hotel guests in their hotel rooms, with a book selected from a special menu. Food related reading is the theme and it operates on the process of “bibliotherapy” – of the Barr which is the reading concept of healing experience. Its price will be included in guest services.

Easter at Radisson Edwardian Hotels

A luxurious and royal stay is offered at the Radisson Edwardian Hotels. The price begins from as meager as £34 per night. One can also enjoy some extras with an Easter egg, a complete English breakfast, and late check out as a complimentary package (for a lovely Easter lie-in!).

Wyndham Grand Announces Refurbishment

An exclusive widespread refurbishment plan is announced by The Wyndham Grand, London Chelsea Harbor for 2009. It comprises of a spectacular facelift, including the creation of huge conference amenities able to accommodate 1000 theatre style. An opening of a new restaurant, a new health club and a new spa is also on the cards. During the refurbishment, the hotel will remain open for guests. This renovation has begun this year and might continue till early 2010.

Germaine de Capuccini Treatments launched by K West

A new and wide range of Treatments is launched by K West Hotel & Spa. These treatments are performed using luxury Spanish brand Germaine de Capuccini. The whole new range of these 22 treatments comprise of massage, exfoliation and facials that can be adapted by various skin types as rituals. Natural substances of marine plant origin formulate the products. K Spa has designed the Spice & Silk Delight Signature Ritual to celebrate the launch. This is a customized treatment including an all over body massage, oriental exfoliation and scrubbing and a wrapping up of silk layer. All this and more is available now and cost £85 for Spice & Silk Delight Ritual.

Gourmet Muffin Menu at Chancery Court


Renaissance Chancery Court has launched a Gourmet Muffin Menu. For the conference that take place in the hotel, delegates come and they will be welcomed with some of the best muffins made here, each with varying remuneration. The Size Zero muffin is packed with double chocolate but is lower in fat, and the Brain Berry muffin consists of blueberries to help memory. All this will be perfect for a packed day. It is going to be available from now on for all conferences and events.

Gold Environment Award won by The Cavendish Hotel
A Gold Accreditation by Green tourism for London is awarded to The Cavendish Hotel in Piccadilly’s Jermyn Street. The green credentials of a business, on the basis of an independent assessment of its policies about environment have been recognized. The Cavendish Hotel is London’s first hotel to receive Gold accreditation. That’s about some London hotel news, go ahead and check the most luxurious and friendly hotels in London.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Corporate Hotels in London

London is a one of the most fascinating city across the whole world. There’s everything in its pool beginning from great monuments, styled bars and restaurants, luxurious hotels, rich museums, and an entire business market that revolves around the corporate world. Thousands of businessmen from all over the world visit London every year and stay in the city for a short while. In such a scenario, the best suited accommodation is a corporate hotel in London that offers the best stay and provides highest levels of comfort. A corporate hotel understands the needs of its guests at its best. Along with the luxurious stay, great food and drinks are also offered here, thus catering to all the needs of the guests from the corporate world. Some of the outstanding corporate hotels in London are:
Ambassador Hotels Bloomsbury
Situated close to Kings Cross tube station, Ambassador Hotel is within walking distance of the British Museum and Oxford Street. The building of the hotel is designed in a contemporary and unique fashion. This hotel offers 100 rooms to its guests. All the rooms are air conditioned and well furnished with a number of facilities. There are also facilities like high security door system, large flat screen LCD TV, High speed internet access, hypo allergic beddings and many others. There is a classy bar named No 12 that this hotel has to offer. Along with all these, there is a 24 hour room service available and 8 flexible meeting rooms to hold corporate meetings.
Crown Plaza


This magnificent luxurious hotel is situated in the middle of Shore ditch High Street surrounding Bishops gate and minutes at a walking distance from Liverpool Street. This contemporary and stylish hotel offers 196 comfortable rooms. These rooms are well appointed with air conditioners, electronically controlled mini bar, comfortable leather armchair, interactive television, and executive Club level rooms with added amenities. It also offers an amazing rooftop restaurant. This hotel also offers a relaxing and soothing fitness suite and a cocktail lounge. For its business guests, Crown Plaza offers a conference room that is well equipped with stunning views by its side. To pamper your taste buds, you can rest your mind at The Globe restaurant or the Lobby Bar which offers great food and tempting drinks.


Grange Holborn Hotel


Designed brilliantly with style and flair, Grange Holborn Hotel is one of its kinds and sets new standards of comfort and hospitality. With spectacular views of London that make one’s day, the bedrooms of this luxurious hotel are well furnished with the world class interiors and furnishings. Bedrooms are very spacious, have handcrafted Rosewood furniture, deep pile carpets and many other things to assure its guests of utmost comfort. All bedrooms are swamped with natural light; a TV with a satellite channel, two telephone lines, computer modem points, electronically controlled safes, a trouser press, and all other facilities to meet the demanding tastes. There are luxuries like a fully equipped fitness center with a personal trainer, a swimming pool, sauna, a therapy suite and a relaxation lounge. The Lounge Bar in the premises offers a soothing atmosphere to calm down your senses and an ambience to make it the perfect place for a stay while on business or on leisure. A devoted Conference and Banqueting Centre provisions a stylish and sophisticated stylish venue for a range of business or social events. With flexibility in mind, it has been carefully designed with 7 unified air conditioned conference rooms, 8 consortium suites and splendid entertaining and dining facilities, all with ample natural daylight.

Hyatt Regency Churchill

The Hyatt Regency Churchill holds a central London location close to Marble Arch turning it into an ideal target for the leisure and business traveler alike. This five star luxury hotel features trendy and contemporary design interiors. It offers 444 rooms and suites which are centrally air-conditioned and have a number of facilities like Satellite TV’s, Telephone lines, internet access, enhanced work desk and many others. There are also a fitness room and a tennis court with attached shower rooms. There are club rooms with VIP seating arrangement and conference rooms that make this hotel an ideal place for the business guests.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Museums in London

London is a city that’s rich in culture and heritage. This multiethnic city is been inhabited by people hailing from almost all the corners of the world. Its rich culture is a fine blend of contemporary and royal traditions from the past. Anyone can easily pander to the flexible lifestyle that London has to offer. There are many places for entertainment such as pubs, cafes, amusement parks, bars, restaurants, shopping malls, exhibitions and museums. There are more than 300 amazing museums and galleries in the city of London that absolutely demonstrates the true colors of the city’s blended culture and magnificent history. Some of the finest museums in London are named here but they only constitute the glimpse of the entire history and the rich traditions that surmount London’s foundation.

The Natural History Museum


It is one of the three largest museums in London. The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum are the others. The Natural History Museum constitutes about 70 million objects. This Museum is quite popular for its display of skeletons of dinosaur, Diplodocus cast in particular that is prominently placed at the entrance of the Museum. A collection of uncountable preserved specimens, new workspaces and interactive materials is held by the recently-developed centre- Darwin Centre. In the Darwin Centre, first phase stores the spirit collections of Zoological department. Archie the squid, which is 8 meter in length, is currently being displayed in a position that is prominent enough in the large specimen room. The museum will also hold the bones and the remains of the River Thames Whale that got lost on 20 January 2006 and entered in the Thames.


The British Museum



Founded in 1753, The British Museum, houses world-famous antiques collections from Western Asia, Egypt, Rome and Greece. There also is a collection of items from the Prehistoric and Romano-British, Renaissance, Medieval, Oriental and Modern collections, coins, drawings and paintings, banknotes and medals. The museum houses about six and a half million items varying in size from colossal statues to shreds. The collection has been maintained for both displays in exhibition and as a resource for research for some 30,000 enquiries from school children, tourists and professional academics each year. 5.4 hectares of land is covered by the museum. There are six main levels in the main building and a number of mezzanines. In total, there are 94 temporary and permanent exhibition galleries that exhibit the Museum objects covering 18,415 meters of land.


Guru Nanak Sikh Museum Leicester



Amongst the most interesting Museums, that can be visited during a visit to Leicester is the Guru Nanak Sikh Museum. Absolutely dedicated to the Sikh culture it is well preserved just the way other museums are in London, that explains why London is a home to various cultures all across the globe. It is exclusively meant for preserving the richness of one of the originating figures of Sikhism, and stores artifacts and literature from the biography of Guru Nanak. It also stores some magnificent pieces from the history about other important figures from the history of the popular Sikh religion.The Museum also functions as something of a temple in itself, as religious services are a part of the daily routine at this museum. Visitors are welcomed to witness or to take part in these services, thus gaining an experience at the Guru Nanak Sikh Museum a truly exceptional and unforgettable one.


National Railway Museum


The town of York has a number of amazing and wonderful things to do, while celebrating a vacation in the city. There are a number of museums to visit there, and the most exciting and outstanding of all of these museums is the National Railway Museum. It is a great place to take a ride on the enormous observation wheel that it has to offer. The National Railway Museum proves to be informative for children too and offers an interesting ride to take on. A fun day with the Tank Engine, Thomas, is offered that also proves to be educational. There is also an amazing professional theatre performance about the popular Railway Children. This is the best museums across the city and is a definite destination for your vacation.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Famous Landmarks in London

Have you ever wondered how many beautiful and mesmerizing landmarks there are in London? London is a hub of captivating historical landmarks. Landmarks of a place demonstrate the richness in its magnificent history and ethnicity. There are some very interesting and unique landmarks in London:

Carnaby Street
If you are looking for some of the best designed clothes, lounges and bars, boutiques and cosmetic shops, Carnaby Street is the place to be in. There are outlets of the world famous brands like Animal and Diesel in its vicinity. If you seek stuff that is rare and has a good quality, and stuff that lasts long, you can travel to the best suited destination that is Carnaby Street. You can pay a visit to The Dispensary, where everything right from Elspeth Gibson to John Smedley is available for girls. Amazing footwear is also available at the Carnaby Street along with various restaurants and hotels, to the North West direction, Oxford Circus is the closest underground station just at the distance of approximately 6 minutes.



Fulham
Better known as the previous summer home of London’s Bishops during A.D.704 to 1973, to be precise, Fulham in London is one of the most beautiful palaces in London. While some parts of the palace were bejeweled by the Bishops in a very unique fashion, some of their designs are preserved and looks just the way they exactly were. If you are one of the admirers of history, this trip is a well worth. The dining room has a Palladian Ceiling and Great Hall is the oldest room in the palace and dates back to the fashion of 1480. The palace stand on the Bishop’s Park and covers 12 acres of gardens. In the West of the palace, is the initial point of Boat race of Cambridge and Oxford University.

Mayfair
Mayfair is located in the center of Piccadilly, Regent Street, Oxford Street and Hyde Park. Luxury car dealerships and expensive hotels are close to the clubs exclusively for members and the restaurants that are extremely trendy and up scale. Park Street and the New Bond lane are home to the luxurious and classy hotels in the area. There is also a superior class hair salon named as Nicky Clarkes’ where you can rest and pamper yourself while someone does your hair and you gaze from at the Bentley’s across the glass at the next showroom. There are a number of contemporary and luxurious hotels in the area. If you admire history, house number 48, down the street is the home of the Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the wartime.



Kings Cross District
Some very interesting attractions together constitute The Kings Cross district of London. The best part is a quick ride in bus that provides an entire day of touring and sightseeing. There are shopping malls and restaurants to have a quick meal or a small shopping spree in the middle of the tour. The gardens in the king cross street are very serene and calm and prove to be very soothing to human senses. There are five arches connected together to make one arch that’s large in size in Portland stone that marks a royalty route to St. Paul’s Cathedral. The arch’s center remains closed until the royalty passes through. However, to pedestrians and autos, the smaller arches remain open.

Victoria Embankment and Gardens
A project of the Metropolitan Board of Works, Victoria Embankment and gardens were completed in 1870. A modern sewage system was a major priority of London at that point of time and it was the main motive to construct this landmark. Narrowing of rivers was a demand of this project. In order to do the same, purchasing and bringing down the very expensive property at the riverside. Underneath the Embankments, tunnels were constructed. At ground level, two beautiful gardens were made along with the roads. The Victoria Embankment begins at the Westminster Bridge and follows the river bank towards the North of the Palace past Waterloo Bridge, Hungerford Bridge and stops at Black friars Bridge. The permanently anchored ships by Victoria Embankment include HQS Wellington and HMS President. Out of several others, Cleopatra’s attractions are spectacular ones.


All across the city, the inhabitants are very warm to the tourists. London is a very beautiful city and with some other landmarks like Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Tower of London and many other make the city of London a must to visit.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Boutique Hotels in London

The term Boutique hotel was originated in United Kingdom. This term is used to explain luxurious, quirky and usually intimate hotel environments. Boutique hotels are usually different and stand apart from the big budget branded hotels or motels in a manner in which the services and accommodation are provided. Particularly, boutique hotels are themed and furnished in an inspirational manner. They are usually smaller than the five star luxury hotels and contain guest rooms from a number ranging from 3 to 50. Guest rooms or suites may equally be fitted with all the facilities like a broadband internet connection and cable TV’s and at the same time there might not be the same facilities in some. Plus, the guest services are being look after 24 hours by the hotel staff. Here are some of the well known boutique hotels in London:


Amsterdam Hotel
The Amsterdam Hotel is one of the finest boutique hotels in London. It is situated within a walking distance of 5 minutes from Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre & at a 10 minutes distance from Olympia. The tube of Earl's Court is only at a distance of 2 minutes from the hotel making it accessible from the Piccadilly line with directly connecting with Heathrow Airport. Located on a peaceful road, The Amsterdam Hotel is a great venue for a very cozy and comfortable accommodation, which is reasonably priced in London. The hotel’s interiors are decorated in a modern fashion, and behold many authentic aspects of its character, and on top of it, the guest residing here experience the best hospitality offered in London. Rooms here are equipped with cable TV, direct dial telephone, hairdryers, wireless internet access and other such facilities. In total, there are 28 contemporary rooms, and all of them are designed in a way that there is a combination of comfort and elegance at its best.


Abbey Court Hotel
Abbey Court Hotels are located in the Pembridge Gardens, Notting Hil. It’s very close to Potobello Road and Kensington Palace. It comprises of a five-storey Victorian Townhouse hotel. The total number of rooms is 22 and they all are beautifully decorated. The superb location of Notting Hill attracts new generation tourist that always pumps the tourism in London. The floors are made up of Italian marble and bathrooms are fitted with Jacuzzi showers. There is a provision of personal digital safe, satellite TV, complimentary beverages, daily newspapers, etc. in all rooms. There are a number of restaurants where you can munch on your meals, and all of them serve inter continental, multi-cuisine food.

Charlotte Street Hotel
Located at the Charlotte Street, North of Soho and surrounded by a few full- fledged bars, cafes and restaurants. Here 21st century modern technology and contemporary design are blended together with style. The interiors of this hotel have been so inspired that Virginia Woolf would have got a complex. Hotel is airy and spacious and luxury fills the air of the bedrooms. There are 52 bedrooms and suites and all of them are equipped with services like air conditioning, fully stocked mini bar, flat screen LCD TV, computer and cell phone outlet, Miller Harris bath products, personal safe, etc. Keeping in mind the leisure for guests, the hotel has a provision of a fully equipped gym with various machines that are cardio-vascular. A restaurant and bar named as Oscar where modern British cuisine is served. In short, this hotel is a modern space for luxury with a hint of French influence, a perfect place to spend a vacation.

Royal Park Hotel
Royal Park Hotel is situated on the edge of Hyde park in London, in Westbourne Terrace. This hotel was once described as “quite the finest street in London”, It has been created from the list of Grade II townhouses. Since 1842, a renovation has been carried out to restore the buildings and recreate amazing interior designs with luxurious furnishing with the help of latest technology. There are 48 guest rooms or suites and they are well furnished with elegant details. The rooms are well equipped with the services like high speed internet services, balconies, cable TV, complimentary toiletries, complimentary newspaper, etc. One can enjoy a multi cuisine meal on the terrace or in the drawing room in the premises of this luxury hotel.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

London Tours

A million of tourists visit London every year. Since Central London is a colorful cosmopolitan centre, it has monuments that are admired throughout the world. To make things easier for your visit in London, let’s take look at the most famous tours in London.

Bath, Stonehenge and Stonehenge - Tour from London – Overview

This is a well planned tour that makes you travel across Windsor, Bath and Stonehenge in a single day plus no extra charge other than the total cost of the tour. View this spectacular scene of Bath, that reflects the mysteries of the gigantic rocks at Stonehenge and discover Windsor Castle, one of the vintage castles in the world.
You can book your sightseeing in advance to make the most out of your day from the very first minute. This tour is authorized by the highest authority of UK that’s an advantage and is escorted by a Blue-Badge guide. The ending point of the tour is Victoria Coach Station.



London Hop on Hop off Tour - the Big Bus Company - Overview

London is a fabulous city and this fascinating bus tour lets you discover the city with your own clause. Explore the cultural and architectural opulence of London as you witness Buckingham palace, Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, Harrods, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, and the Tower of London. This tour will bring you face to face with all the well known landmarks of London. The ending point of the tour is the various locations in London.

Total London Sightseeing - Thames Cruise, Changing of the Guard and the London Eye - Overview

If you are interested to visit chronological sights in London, then take a flight on the London Eye and a cruise on the Thames River on this city tour of London.
Travel across the principle landmarks- The Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and Big Ben. Explore the finely preserved fortunes of the renowned Crown Jewels, and the famous Tower of London even before the tower gets opened. You can also experience some beautiful attractions like St. Paul’s Cathedral and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. The ending point of the tour is the famous London Eye.


Morning Photography Tour of London - Overview

If you are the kinds who have ample fascination and inclination towards photography, London has an exclusive photography tour to offer to suit your needs. Explore London from every corner with a camera or a private photographer. A hub of the most famous and amazing attractions in the world, London is the best place to make a photography tour take place for real.
This amazing photography tour will enable tourists to let each picture speak its own story and to have a sharper observation of minutest details about the landmarks in London and the people of this city.

London Tour - The Original London Sightseeing Tour - Overview

To present to you the main appealing attractions of the great city of London , London offers you the Hip On Hip Off tour which is the best sight seeing trip overall. Discover the royal palaces and get started with the British lifestyle’s sovereignty. There’s a vast range of cultural and ethnic objects in the museums to discover. A rich heritage is instilled in the city that makes it a complete venue for tourist to be explored. There’s a lot to experience, from a shopping festival with great bargains to a cruise trip across the city. This tour offers everything that a tourist can think off. For a convenient trip, buses operate daily from 0845 hours to 1800 hours.



Shopping in London - Private Tour - Overview

If you are a shopaholic, this is a tour that you must not miss. Discover the stylish and fashionable surroundings and trendy shops in London with this tour and if that’s not enough, visit some hip and chic British shopping malls and stores escorted by a shopping guide that is provided exclusively to save your bucks and to keep you from unauthentic brands and prices. The shopping guide will also help you in the hard-to-find and need-to-know facts and figures for you to make a choice.
Explore the places where you can go for a luxury shopping where the only stuff available is of the best quality elite brands.

In short, London tours have all the tailor made tours to fit in your needs and this makes them the most sought after tours of London. Book a tour in advance to make your trip a fabulous memory.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Airport Hotels in London

The most convenient stay for those who plan to visit London for a very short duration can be offered at the London airport hotels. If someone plans to begin a holiday with a joyous journey, a stay at the airport hotel is the best option. And if you plan a very short stay, you can arrive at the hotel in the evening and the very next morning; take a tension-free shuttle taxi or a bus to the airport. You’ll leave comforted and at peace whatever time your flight will be scheduled. Airport hotels in London offer amazing amenities for the guests who come for a business purpose. Here’s a brief introduction to a few of the London Airports where you can plan a comfortable and a peaceful stay:

Park Inn Heathrow London
It’s a four star luxury hotel in London situated at a five minutes distance from the Stockley Park. It is the largest luxury hotel situated at the Heathrow Airport and has a beautiful and elegant ambience to offer. This hotel has a number of well-equipped conference halls to make it an ideal place to stay for business guests. The hotel is contemporary, vibrant and calm with a regular response via plasma screens exhibiting live arrival and departure programs from the airport.It has 43 meeting rooms that are flexible enough and have internet access, and fax and photocopy facilities. It has 700 delegates under its hat and a Wi-Fi access too. In total, it has 800 suites and all of them are well equipped with facilities such as direct dial telephone, satellite TV, Air conditioning and climate control, Internet connection, electronic safes, and tea/coffee facilities. It has an inbuilt bar and restaurant that offer a variety of drinks and meals throughout the day.

Sheraton Skyline Hotel and Conference Centre
The Sheraton skyline Hotel and Conference Centre is located only a few minutes away from the Heathrow Airport. The highest standards in luxurious meeting spaces and conference halls are met here. It has a variety of dining choices to offer along with a spectacular view of the tropical Sky garden. It has as many as 350 large and spacious suites and facilities like satellite TV, a mini bar, high speed internet, dual line speaker phone, voicemail, coffee /tea making machines and many other such facilities inside the rooms. To work as an icing on the cake, it has a fully equipped fitness center, a swimming pool, a bar and a restaurant.



Sofitel London Gatwick
Located at the Gatwick airport’s North Terminal, The Sofitel Gatwick is uniquely designed 4 star luxury hotel and is easily accessible by an enclosed pavement. It takes 30 minutes from the hotel to the Gatwick Express. It has 518 rooms and suites, and each of them is individually designed with dazzling views over the runway. Some of the rooms are executive rooms that have an exclusive floor with inclusive mini bar and a private lounge and a dedicated check-out and check-in. The in room facilities include a broadband internet connection, a mini bar, satellite TV, refreshment trays, radio in rooms, roger & gallet bathroom amenities. There are also facilities like fitness room, concierge services, safe deposit box at the reception, an exchange office and public and private outdoor parking.

Thistle London Heathrow Hotel
A contemporary blend of comfort and style, Thistle London Heathrow is situated only a half mile of Heathrow Airport in the west direction. This hotel has in total 314 bedroom suites that include 11 executive suites, and all of them have facilities like Thistle Connect high speed internet access, direct-dial telephone, bathroom amenities, hospitality tray, a trouser press, coffee maker, an alarm clock, a cable TV and an air conditioning for a comfortable stay. There is a spacious restaurant with seating on a terrace offering a spectacular view of the Heathrow Airport and its runway. It constitutes of 25 meeting rooms, and the biggest meeting room has a seating capacity of 700, along with an internet connection.