Friday, August 31, 2007

London Hotel Breaks - The Halkin 5* (Belgravia)

by: Steven Cronin
The 5 star Halkin hotel is located in the heart of Belgravia, approximately 100 metres from Hyde Park Corner tube station. Boasting a total of 41 rooms, the Halkin is the epitome of comfort and luxurious living. En suite facilities are magnificent, huge baths soothe and relax, perfect for contemplating the events of the day and recharging those batteries.
The hotel is within easy reach of Knightsbridge and an abundance of designer shops, restaurants, in fact just about anything that takes your fancy, offering the opportunity to spoil yourself rotten. However, there is no need to dine out; the Halkin hotel boasts an excellent restaurant, almost guaranteed to leave you coming back for more.
Tariffs at the Halkin hotel range from £135 per person per night (based on two sharing) during the months of spring, rising £5 during summer and winter. This includes a full breakfast. The single supplement (if you are staying on your own) means the price doubles. The mid-week (Monday to Thursday) supplement is £37.50 during spring, rising to £58.75 across summer and winter. A deluxe room upgrade is available from £75 per room per night.
West India Quay Marriott Hotel & Executive Apartments 5* (Canary Wharf)
The West India Quay Marriott Hotel exudes grace and charm. With its grand entrance hall and spacious rooms, a stay here will remain long in your memory. Located next to the West India Quay tube station, a trip to the West End is just a short 15 minute hop.
The West India Quay Marriott Hotel is an ingredient of the new development at the celebrated Canary Wharf; its supreme position allows convenient access to museums and leading London attractions.
Tariffs at the West India Quay Marriott Hotel vary from £96.50 per person per night (based on two sharing) during spring, £55 in summer, and £60 during the winter, including a full breakfast. If you are travelling alone, the single person supplement effectively doubles the price. The mid-week (Monday to Thursday) supplement is £32.75 during spring, £91.50 throughout summer, and £86.50 for the duration of winter. Room only rates are available upon request.
Please note all prices are correct at time of writing (December 2005). For reservations call Superbreak on 0870 701 2200. Lines are open 8am – 11pm 7 days a week (excluding Christmas Day).
About The Author
Steven Cronin owns the Sargas Travel online magazine featuring travel reviews, news, inspiration, advice and special offers. For further reading please visit http://www.sargas.co.uk.

London Hotel Breaks – Grange Holborn Hotel 5* (Holborn)

by: Steven Cronin
Contemporary design reflecting one of the world’s most fashionable cities – the Grange Holborn Hotel contrasts some of London’s more traditional accommodations. The modern architecture and décor mirror a city eager to keep its standards, striving to remain the benchmark. Your stay at the Grange Holborn Hotel will be one of luxury. Service is exquisite and obliges your every need.
Situated where West End greets the city, the hotel is ideally placed for shopping adventures in Oxford Street, or maybe you prefer the surreal experiences of Covent Garden. The Holborn tube station is barely 400 metres walk and offers easy access to the city’s financial district.
Bed and full breakfast (based on two people sharing) will cost you £89 (per person per night) during spring, and £92.50 throughout summer and winter. For those travelling alone a supplement of a similar amount will incur. A mid-week (Monday to Thursday) supplement valid for summer and winter will cost a further £32.50.
Royal Garden Hotel 5* (Kensington)
The 5 AA red star Royal Garden Hotel parades elegance and panache to very high standards. The Royal Garden sets the yardstick others strive for, and invariably fail. Boasting a total of 396 sizeable rooms, many have magnificent views over the majestic Kensington Palace and its beautiful gardens. The hotel features two marvellous restaurants and serves three stylish bars. For the more health conscious a health club is on site and also a spa.
Based in up-to-the-minute Kensington, the hotel resides just 4 minutes walk from High Street Kensington tube station, presenting easy access to most of the city and London’s vast library of attractions.
Bed and full breakfast (based on two people sharing) will cost you £102 (per person per night) during spring. Through summer and winter the price drops slightly to £87.50. The single person’s supplement is £93 in spring, falling to £87.50 in the course of summer and winter. A mid-week (Monday to Thursday) supplement of £7 is valid during spring. This rises to £32.50 throughout summer and winter. A deluxe room upgrade is available from an extra £40 per room per night.
Please note all prices are correct at time of press (December 2005). For reservations call Superbreak on 0870 701 2200. Lines are open 8am – 11pm 7 days a week (excluding Christmas Day).
About The Author
Steven Cronin owns the Sargas Travel online magazine featuring travel reviews, news, inspiration, advice and special offers. For further reading please visit http://www.sargas.co.uk.

Weekend City Breaks In London – The Carlton Tower Hotel 5* (Knightsbridge)

by: Steven Cronin
Boasting 220 sumptuous en suite bedrooms, many of which overlook the exquisite gardens of Cadogan Place, the Carlton Tower hotel effortlessly embodies panache and flair. Served by two excellent restaurants and accompanying bar, the Carlton Tower is the ideal base from which to explore London past and present. The hotel offers an accomplished Health Club, adorned with excellent facilities including a fully equipped gym and swimming pool.
Situated at the hub of Knightsbridge, the Carlton Tower is at the doorstep of many of the world’s most elite stores including Harrods and Harvey Nichols. The most highly concentrated area of fashionable boutiques can be found on Sloane Street, a shopper’s paradise. Beware though, credit cards have been known to receive some terrible abuse in these areas!
Bed and full breakfast (based on two people sharing) can be yours for £105 (per person per night) during spring, rising to £145 throughout summer and winter. For those travelling alone, the single person supplement is a similar amount on top. A mid-week (Monday to Thursday) supplement is applicable at £15 (per person per night) in spring, dropping to just £4 for the duration of summer and winter.
London Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel 5* (Grosvenor Square)
Featuring 236 luxurious en suite bedrooms, furnished with marble bathrooms and the latest wireless internet technology, the London Marriott Grosvenor Square hotel pampers your every need, providing unadulterated relaxation and a full recharge of the most run down batteries. The celebrated Cobalt restaurant offers a taste of the Mediterranean, as well as the more British traditional afternoon tea.
Positioned at the central point of London’s chic Mayfair, the shopping havens of Oxford, Regent and Bond Street are all within effortless proximity.
Bed and breakfast (based on two people sharing) is £99 (per person per night) during spring, increasing to £115 throughout summer and winter. The single person supplement is a similar amount again. If you are travelling mid-week (Monday to Thursday) an extra £55 is valid in spring, rising to £63 for the course of summer and winter. An executive room upgrade is available upon request for an additional £59 per room per night.
Please note all prices are correct at time of press (December 2005). For reservations call Superbreak on 0870 701 2200. Lines are open 8am – 11pm 7 days a week (excluding Christmas Day).
About The Author
Steven Cronin owns the Sargas Travel online magazine featuring travel reviews, news, inspiration, advice and special offers. For further reading please visit http://www.sargas.co.uk.

London Hotels: London Luxury Hotels Online

by: Mary Hanna
Looking for A luxury Hotel in London? Here a three of London's Luxury Hotels: The K West Hotel, The Athenaeum Hotel, and The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel Body: The K West hotel in London is a very chic well designed luxury hotel. The K stands for a Kerry Hotel. It is very contemporary with clean lines and full service. It is located outside the congestion zone of London but minutes from the West End. Notting Hill and High Street Kensington are just minutes away and if you take the Central Tube you are 10 minutes from Bond Street. It's excellent and stylish restaurant has a brand new menu crafted by Chef Sam Sweeney. It has beautifully been redecorated with leather seating in rich reds and blues, with dark wood, stainless steel and glass. It is pricey but delicious. The K Spa is absolutely luxurious. It is a perfect cosmopolitan retreat allowing you to spend some peaceful calming time while being pampered. They use E'SPA products and have a dedicated and skilled staff. Their many treatments will enhance your lifestyle in an holistic and enjoyable way. They even have Spa lunches. Another fine hotel and spa is the Athenaeum, a family owned and run luxury Hotel group in the United Kingdom. Their staff is friendly and committed to first class service. Their other properties are the Grove, Runnymede Hotels and Spa on the Thames and Greengarden House which are serviced apartments just off Oxford Street. The suites and rooms combine English elegance with modern technology. There are rooms that have gorgeous views of Green Park towards Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham Palace, giving you a sense tranquility in bustling downtown London. The food served in the dining room is definitely English style and world renowned. They have dining throughout the day using local products whenever possible. Valet parking is available for all diners. The spa at the Athenaeum, which is exclusive to their guests, is a place to relax after the hustle of central London. They have a full roster of services or just rejuvenate in the Jacuzzi. They have stylish business meeting rooms melded with 21st century technology. These beautiful rooms can be transfixed to elegant private dining for weddings or any special occasion. The third luxury hotel is the four star Chesterfield Mayfair discreetly tucked off Berkeley Square. The atmosphere is calm, quiet and very efficient. The Mayfair offers contemporary convenience in a great location. It is one of eleven outstanding luxury hotels sprinkled around the world run under the Red Carnation Flag. Their staff is utterly committed to attentive service and to make your stay very enjoyable. All of the Red Carnation hotels were thrilled to receive the Greater London Training Award for outstanding achievements in training and personal development. They have a Library, the Butlers Restaurant, an airy Conservatory and an intimate bar. The food is excellent and the staff superb. They are in an excellent location that is just minutes from Bond Street, the perfect location to experience London. They do not have a spa so this may be a deterrent if you are looking for that kind of facility. Any one of these three hotels will be a pleasing experience for those that enjoy quality and excellent service. Copyright © Mary Hanna, All Rights Reserved. This article may be distributed freely on your website and in your ezines, as long as this entire article, copyright notice, links and the resource box are unchanged.
About The Author
Mary Hanna has traveled the world by Air and Ship while writing eBooks, Software Reviews and Practical Articles on Internet Marketing, Cruising, Gardening and Travel. Visit her websites at:
http://www.CruiseTravelDirectory.com and http://www.CruiseGold.com You can read more of her articles at http://www.ArticleBazaar.net