The Hotels Visitors to London are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing somewhere to stay. Outside of the famous five star hotels you’ll find a glut of modern design-driven abodes and ultra-luxurious long stay apartments, which provide the ultimate home from home. When it comes to hotels, no other city on earth
minimum of one week and the high-end stores
does old-school opulence quite like London.
of Knightsbridge are heartily recommended.
And if it’s a slice of five-star-finery you’re after, we
Mayfair is arguably the most upmarket area of
recommend a stay at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde
London and it’s home to The Mayfair, a beautiful
Park. Rooms here look out over Hyde Park itself
property bedecked with the work of numerous
or to the shopper-strewn streets of Knightsbridge,
celebrated designers – the Baccarat crystal
while the in-house amenities are definitely
chandeliers are particularly eye-grabbing. It houses
something to write home about – the spa and
a great spa that caters for men as much as women
restaurant both hold prestigious awards.
and a celebrated restaurant where high-quality
Close to the Mandarin Oriental stands the superb
English food – trust us, it does exist – is the order
Cheval Apartments, where you’re guaranteed
of the day. We suggest you treat yourself to a stay
absolute privacy despite being a stone’s throw from
in one of the hotel’s magnificent signature suites.
some of the world’s busiest – and best – shops.
In the same desirable district is the ever-popular
Here you’ll have your pick of two and three-
InterContinental London Park Lane, which
bedroom town houses, each of which has amenity-
occupies a former royal residence in full view of
laden kitchens, a separate lounge and dining room
Buckingham Palace and close to other noted
and enough cutlery and utensils to serve a small
landmarks – Big Ben among them. The Executive
army. You’ll also be able to call on a dedicated
Club Level is where you should stay, granting you
concierge and
access to a superb lounge where complimentary
maid service
food and drink is served throughout the day. Be
and enjoy free
sure, though, to save some of your appetite for the
membership of a
exceptional Theo Randall at The InterContinental,
nearby health club
the hotel’s multi-award-winning restaurant.
for the duration
Grosvenor House, which also stands on
of your stay.
prestigious Park Lane, underwent a multi-million-
Bookings are for a
pound refurbishment to accentuate its traditional
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