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10 reasons to visit London by Russ Pooley
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Weekend
Away
You're planning a weekend
away with your partner. You want somewhere with great shopping, he wants
somewhere with beautiful architecture, he wants somewhere with great nightlife
while you want somewhere with amazing restaurants. So what do you do? Go
your separate ways and catch up after the weekend? Or go to the city that
has it all, London. Stay at one of the many London
hotels available and make a week end vacation out of it.
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a wash with luxury hotels and while London really does have a million reasons
to visit here are the top ten.
Eating out
Whatever your tastes you
will find the perfect restaurant in London. Highlights include the super
classy Hakkasan serving Chinese cuisine, the ultra trendy restaurant The
Ivy and the chic sushi restaurant Nobu but with so much variety you're
sure to find something to suit.
Theatre
London's West End is world
famous and a trip to London is not complete without a visit to the theatre.
Whether it's a fun and rowdy night out you're after or an evening of culture
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History
London is steeped in history
and there are attractions to prove it. The London Dungeons and The Jack
the Ripper tour are just a couple of the attractions on offer.
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Shopping
From Oxford Street and Regent
Street to the world famous Harrods store London is a shopper's paradise!
The Thames
The most famous river in
the UK offers a host of attractions. Take a boat along the Thames or walk
along its banks and stop off at one of the pubs and bars along the way.
Or, if you have a head for heights, take a ride on the London Eye and see
the city in all its glory.
Star Spotting
If you're the type of person
who gets excited when you spot someone off the TV on the street, London
is the place for you. With so many celebs choosing to live in the capital
you are sure to spot someone famous.
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Music
London has some of the best
music venues in the country. From the huge stadiums such as Wembley to
the quirky pubs and smaller venues like Koko in Camden, if it's a gig you're
looking for you're spoilt for choice.
Architecture
From St Paul's cathedral
to the Houses of Parliament to the Royal Albert Hall London is host to
some of the UK's most beautiful buildings.
Nightlife
London's nightlife is second
to none. From the glitz of the West End to Camden, the ultimate in retro
cool, those seeking a big night out will not be disappointed.
Buckingham Palace
Of course, a visit to London
is not complete without a trip to Buckingham Palace, the home of the Royals
and probably the most popular tourist attraction in the UK.
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Things
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Among the most refreshing
things to do in London this summer is a visit the Royal Botanic Gardens
in Kew. Located in west London, the Kew Gardens, as it is commonly
referred to, offers you the opportunity to neutralize the heat of the season
by cooling off in a vast green environment.
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The Kew Gardens is primarily
a botanical research center and a training ground for professional gardeners.
There are tens of thousands of different collection of orchids, ferns,
cacti, mountain plants, tropical lilies and other plants. Since its establishment,
it has attracted millions of visitors from all over the world, making it
one of the most popular things to see and do in London.
The 326-acre site consists
of greenhouses, walks, pavilions, lakes, museums, tropical lilies, a forest
and some of the architectural crafts of Sir William Chambers.
The newly-constructed XStrata
Treetop Walkway makes a visit to the Kew Gardens even better. With no additional
charge to the gardens' entrance fee of $25.50, (children 16 and under enter
for free with every accompanying adult), visitors now have the chance to
experience the trees and wildlife at 18 meters high. The walkway also allows
you to have a bird's eye view of the entire Kew Gardens as well as the
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The best thing about the
Kew Gardens is that it has its very own London Underground Tube station
making it easily accessible for everyone who wishes to visit the arboretum
and all the other attractions and activities within the area. If you wish
to catch live musical performances, you can check out either Carling Apollo
Hammersmith or the Sheperds Bush Empire just about three miles from the
Kew Gardens. The two serve as concert venues for both local and international
artists, and over the years have hosted some of the world's finest musical
acts like the Beatles, Bob Marley, the Rolling Stones, Incubus, the Black
Eyed Peas and more. The Museum of Rugby is also located near the Kew Gardens.
In the museum, you will find a huge collection of books, balls and programs
related to the sport and its history. Displays of shirts, photographs of
former Rugby legends are spread throughout the museum.
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There are a lot of restaurants,
bars and pubs near the Kew Gardens. You might even find it difficult to
choose where to go for a meal or a drink. The Pizza Express serves authentic
Italian dishes at a very reasonable cost. The Travelodge Kew London is
just around the corner to take care of your accommodation needs while you
enjoy your Kew Gardens visit and all the other things to do in London during
your summer vacation.
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City
Hotel London
In London's The City neighborhood,
this property is close to 30 St. Mary Axe, Tower of London, and St. Paul's
Cathedral. Also nearby are Trafalgar Square and Tower Bridge. City
Hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during
limited hours. The property offers wireless Internet access. The staff
can arrange dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional amenities include
room service during limited hours, laundry facilities, and multilingual
staff. Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea
makers, and complimentary newspapers. |
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Club
Quarters St. Pauls London
Situated in the The City
neighborhood, in the heart of London, this property is close to St. Paul's
Cathedral, London Stock Exchange, and Old Bailey. Also nearby are Globe
Theatre and Tate Modern. Club Quarters St. Pauls has a health club and
a fitness facility. Business amenities include a business center, meeting
rooms for small groups, and business services. Club Quarters St. Pauls
has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited
hours. Event facilities at this 4.0-star property consist of conference
rooms and banquet facilities. The staff can arrange concierge services,
event catering, and dry cleaning/laundry services. |
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Hesperia
London Victoria
This city-center property
is located in London, close to Westminster Cathedral and Royal Mews. Also
nearby are Buckingham Palace and St. James Park. Hesperia London Victoria
has a health club and a fitness facility. Business amenities include a
business center, wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups,
and business services. Hesperia London Victoria has a restaurant and a
bar/lounge. 24-hour room service is available. Event facilities consist
of exhibit space, conference rooms, and banquet facilities. |
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Millennium
Hotel London Mayfair
The former home of the Duchess
of Kendal, the Millennium Hotel London Mayfair stands in the exclusive
Mayfair district of London, England. Bond Street is located 200 metres
away, while the Marble Arch entrance to Hyde Park is positioned 400 metres
from the hotel. The hotel's historic façade faces Grosvenor Square,
although the main entrance is located behind the hotel. Celebrity chef
Brian Turner captains the Brian Turner Mayfair restaurant, known for modern
British fare with an emphasis on local produce. Turner Bar exudes contemporary
Asian ambience. Shogun is housed within a stone-lined room and features
subdued lighting and mannequins dressed in warrior garb. Dishes include
sushi, sashimi and hot Japanese main courses. |
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Park
Plaza Westminster Bridge London
This city-center hotel is
located in London, close to London Aquarium, Florence Nightingale Museum,
and Big Ben. Also nearby are London Eye and Parliament Square. Park
Plaza Westminster Bridge London has a health club, an indoor pool, and
a spa tub. This 4.0-star London property features spa services. Business
amenities at this 4.0-star property include a business center, complimentary
wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and audio-visual
equipment. Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London has a restaurant, a bar/lounge,
and a coffee shop/café. 24-hour room service is available. |
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Novotel
London City South
This family-friendly hotel
is located in London, close to Globe Theatre, Borough Market, and Southwark
Cathedral. Also nearby are St. Paul's Cathedral and Tate Modern. Novotel
London City South has a steam room, a sauna, and a fitness facility. The
property offers wireless Internet access (surcharge). Novotel London City
South has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Event facilities include conference
rooms. The staff can arrange tour/ticket assistance, currency exchange,
and express check-out. Additional amenities include a concierge desk, laundry
facilities, and multilingual staff. This is a smoke-free property. |
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Radisson
Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
The Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt
Hotel stands among a row of Victorian townhouses located in the fashionable
Kensington district of London, England. Victoria & Albert Museum is
positioned three blocks away. The hotel's lobby is distinguished by French-inspired
design, frescoed ceilings, original oil paintings, statues of Napoleon,
stained-glass windows, leather furniture and an open fireplace. 68-86 Bar
and Restaurant features crimson walls, cinnamon-tinted dining chairs and
potted palms. The restaurant serves modern British fare and boasts a menu
that changes seasonally. |
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Renaissance
London Chancery Court Hotel
A Grade II listed building,
the Renaissance London Chancery Court Hotel is a grand, seven-storey Edwardian
hotel located 500 metres from Covent Garden and West End theatres, and
half a mile from the British Museum. The 356 guestrooms are all uniquely
shaped due to the unusual structure of the building. All feature cherry-wood
furniture, armchairs, objets d'art, and beds with Indian cotton pillowcases.
Rooms come equipped with satellite television, video-game consoles, Internet
connections, CD players, tea and coffee-making facilities, and minibars.
Black-marble bathrooms include, bathrobes, heated mirrors and Penhaligon
toiletries. |
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Cumberland - A Guoman Hotel London
Positioned at the top of
the prestigious Park Lane district, The Cumberland - a Guoman Hotel stands
across the thoroughfare from Hyde Park's Marble Arch in London, England.
Marble Arch Underground Station is located 200 meters from the hotel. The
distinctive lobby features avant-garde sculpture, a wall of flowing water,
and screens behind the reception desk that project modernistic images.
Rhodes W1, the hotel's dining venue, is owned by chef and author Gary Rhodes.
This cosmopolitan brasserie offers European dishes with a distinctly British
influence. Kua Bar provides chic pre- and post-dinner ambience, whereas
The Market is a spacious dining venue with five separate kitchens that
caters to corporate entertainment. |
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The
Landmark London
The Landmark London offers
historic Victorian ambience within the fashionable Marylebone district
of London, England. Located near Regent's Park, this hotel stands adjacent
to the Marylebone Underground Station. The hotel's dramatic, palm-studded
lobby features marble columns, glazed tile mosaics, oriental carpets, and
cane and mahogany leather-upholstered furniture. The eight-story, atrium
houses The Winter Garden. This dining venue serves afternoon tea, and prepares
international fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. TwoTwentyTwo offers
a modern European menu, cocktails, beer and wine |
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Rembrandt London
Situated in affluent Knightsbridge,
The Rembrandt is a stately hotel opposite the Victoria and Albert Museum,
three miles from the theatres and restaurants of the West End. The hotel
is in a perfect position for exploring the bustling city of London; nearby
attractions include the famous department store of Harrods, 500 metres
away, and Buckingham Palace, home to the Queen, two miles away. London
Heathrow Airport is 15 miles from the hotel, a 30-minute drive. The hotel's
Palette Restaurant offers guests a buffet breakfast each morning and serves
a seasonally inspired menu for lunch and dinner. Guests can also use discounted
access to the health and fitness centre where they can work out, swim and
enjoy pampering beauty and massage treatments. |
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