Old Money - British charm, no neon £150-250
The Cadogan
— Once a regular haunt for Oscar Wilde (he was arrested here, ok it was Room 118) its changed its clientele, slightly. Now its all elegant and modern with spacious rooms. The wonderful Langtry’s restaurant is one of London’s best so try and enjoy a meal here (named after the actress Lillie Langtry.
Rooms: Choose between contemporary or classic rooms. Simple elegance and all newly refurbished. All with LCD TV, a Zen Zone bathroom, high speed internet, mini bar. Allow £180 for a double.
Area: Situated in the heart of Knightsbridge.The Shopping is quiet tempting, Gucci, Tiffany, Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Walk to the Natural History Museum, Green Park, its a five minute walk to Sloane Square.
www.cadogan.com
75 Sloane Street, SW1X 9SG t: 44 (0)20 7235 7141
The Royal Horseguards Hotel
— A very grand 18th Century, Grade I listed hotel in London and moments away from Downing Street and Parliament. Its famous for its use by the Secret Service and its current links to Whitehall. Late 2008 it will undergo a major refurbishment to the tune of £16.3million. Expect a state-of-the-art transformation.
Meanwhile, they are still taking bookings, as they do have 280 bedrooms across nine floors and a very fine restaurant One Twenty One Two. See pictures over we're happy to secure one of the 'early bird' rates.
Built to resemble a French château on the Embankment of the Thames, its very popular with tourist who like to be central and are looking for an little English charm. The other plus is the One Twenty One Two restaurant which has rave reviews!
www.theroyalhorseguards.co.uk
2 Whitehall Court, Whitehall SW1A 2EJ
A little Gem at 41
— There is a cosy hotel with lots of ambiance, particularly in Winters when the fire is roaring. Behind the elegant facade, there a lot of little places to relax. The hotel overlooks the Royal Mews at the Palace.
Rooms: Only 30 rooms, all individually styled but bearing a black and white theme throughout, from the linen to checked black and white carpet there are numerous high tech features like iPod docking stations, interactive tV plus all your would expect from a luxury hotel. Suites are particularly spacious. There are several little touches that should impress, we can provide several different Package options for a romantic, family or an 'Adventure' stay.
41, 41 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W OPS t: 44(0) 20 7300 0041
Royal Garden Hotel
— Hotel: Well positioned in Kensington with lovely park views. One highlight is their 'fab' Chinese restaurant serving 'dim sum' and other authentic delicacies, which is no surprise as the owners are Singaporean. The Min Jiang is very popular and renown for its Peking Duck. You will also find a Cafe and Bar in the Lobby.
Rooms: A little bigger than most with spacious bathrooms. Expect to pay around 200 for a superior or twin room. Most have views of the Mews. Popular for sporting stars as its the official hotel for the FIFA World cup and others.
Area: Next door to Kensington Garden, walk to museums such as Victoria and Albert, National History. Shop in the High Street.
2-24 Kensington High St W8 4PT t: 44 (0)20 7937 8000
The Montague Four Star Hotel + theatre tickets
— A myweekin special: Children on Stage. This is one of the best hotels in London - you'll find excellent reviews at Tripadvisor so here's our special for you: Set your scene with a family weekend break and enjoy a special 2.5 hour Les Miserables experience for the kids.
Les Miz Kids Club at the Queen's Theatre gives children a unique opportunity to enter the world of theatre, with a backstage tour, drama workshops and the opportunity to meet a cast member. Parents can enjoy shopping or a leisurely lunch and then collect their kids just in time for the matinée performance.
The Children on Stage package includes:
* Two nights in a family accommodation (triple room or two adjacent rooms)
* Les Miz Kids Club Experience and tickets to the Les Miserables matinée for the parents on Saturdays
* Tour of the kitchen, so the kids can help prepare lunch for mum and dad
* Special childrens' menus
* Fluffy child-size bathrobes and slippers
* Welcome pack with games and special turndown treat each evening... but only if they have been good!
The Children on Stage package is offered every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) throughout 2008, subject to availability. Pricing is dependent on hotel accommodation and based on a minimum two-night stay:
* Two adults and one child: from £235 + VAT per night (based upon one triple room and theatre tickets for both adults and child)
* Two adults and two children: from £430 + VAT per night (based upon two adjacent rooms and theatre tickets for both adults and children).
The Hotel: A townhouse full of British Charm, fireplaces and elegant furniture surrounded by antiques and old English Art. Located Central London few yards from the British Museum and short walk to Soho and Covent Garden. All Rooms are reasonably priced See our pics over. This is a popular hotel and booked out during heavy tourist seasons.
15 Montague Street Bloomsbury London WC1B 5BJ
Haymarket Hotel
— This extremely beautiful old townhouse has been converted into 50 rooms, 17 luxurious suites and several large apartments for longer stays. Designed by IT girl in design, Kit Kemp all rooms have wonderful quirky interiors, big bold prints on pillows, sumptuous beds and country charm furnishings. No two rooms are the same which adds to the charming interior design.
Why Stay: An impressive 18 metre heated swimming pool, all modern cons in your cosy room, great views of London from the rooftop, close by to Piccadilly Circus. Flat screen TVs in your room and bathroom, high speed internet, decadent bar and restaurant. Wonderful Lobby, conservatory and library room for a quiet read or afternoon tea. The hotel's restaurant, Brutus is also popular with locals.
Area: Next door to the famous Haymarket Theatre, this area is rich in great bars and restaurants and a stroll away to Mayfair and Jermyn Street.
Rooms are spacious from 25 sqm up to 35 sq.m all very contemporary English and individual. Large marbled bathrooms many with cast iron tubs. This hotel is very anyone who appreciates, art, interior design and comfort. Still one of the 'hot list' hotels in London.
1 Suffolk Place, SW1Y 4BP
The Rookery
— If you want to step back in time and be surrounded with lots of wood panelling, old English pictures, antiques and four posters beds, this might be for you. There are 33 air-conditioned rooms located more on the outskirts of London but close by to Tate Modern and the Barbican. Its an area with quite a lot of history when thieves and robbers once ran area. Today, three grand Georgian mansions have been converted to take you back to the past only with a little more comfort and modern cons in mind.
Hotel: Described as a private club rather than a hotel, sit by the fireplace in the evening with your whisky or wine and enjoy the 18th Century art and antiques that full this house. Close by are numerous restaurants and cafes. This hotel is part of the Hazlitt Group.
Rooms: Expect a room either with a carved oak high-back or four-poster bed, Egyptian cotton sheets, air-con or heating all very sumptuous.
www.hazlittshotel.com