I'm too sexy for my hotel
For the hippiest of the hip I would have to recommend St Martins Lane. Great location, a stone's throw away from Covent Garden, theatres and restaurants.
My initial reaction was 'wow', this is a bit overwhelming; you are constantly stimulated by lights, art and some good looking staff, but its lot of fun! Even the lifts have you distracted. We stayed with our two children and they were treated like royalty; fresh cookies and milk arrived after we checked-in, popcorn accompanied the movie (we did pay for the movie).
Our suite comprised of two double beds, an endless light show and a bathroom I’m still dreaming about. Tariff around £400 for a suite, coupledom 225.
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Grosvenor House - glistening from renovations
— After extensive restoration, this jewel in London's Hotel is offering some great packages. The hotel stands on the former grounds of Gloucester House, the London home of King George III's brother, Duke of Gloucester. The Hotel opened in 1929 and was a haven for the wealthy set.
Its big, 494 luxuriously appointed rooms, five bars and four dining options including the popular BORD’EAUX. The hotel is home to the BAFTA's and the ARt & Antiques Fair just to mention a few.
Rates begin at £195.00 plus vat, per room per night for weekends and £279.00 plus vat, per room per night during the week.
Myweekin.net package: two night’s accommodation in a deluxe bedroom (pictured), breakfast and one dinner in BORD’EAUX, plus a private full–day walking tour by a Blue Badge guide. £740
The package includes a souvenir gift of “The Times” History of London by Hugh Clout. The “Historic Weekend” package is available until January 31, 2009 and is subject to availability.
www.grosvenor-house.co.uk
Park Lane London W1K t: 44 20 7499 6363
Malmaison London
— One in the chain of hotels throughout the UK, this one is situated in a grand Victorian home in the Clerkenwell district. Its hip and happening and reasonably priced.
www.malmaison-london.com
18-21 Charterhouse Sq EC1M 6AH