Crack open the champagne as The Savoy hotel re-opens in just three days time (you might have heard us mentioning it once or twice!) We’ve become more and more excited ever since we had a sneaky look round in August. …
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19 Aug
2010
2010
The Savoy Hotel: Bars, Restaurants, Afternoon Tea and the Ballroom
Did you know that The Savoy hotel has nearly 200 chandeliers? The Savoy re-opens in less than two months and yesterday I put on my best frock hard hat and work boots and had a peek at some of the …
Read more...10 Aug
2010
2010
The Savoy Opens for Reservations
The grand old lady of London hotels, The Savoy, is accepting room bookings from today, for the first time since it closed for refurbishment in 2007. When the hotel reopens on 10 October (10.10.10) it will boast two luxurious new …
Read more...10 Jun
2010
2010
Evergreen Tea at The Athenaeum Hotel
You might have noticed The Athenaeum hotel when walking past its unusual “living wall” on Piccadilly, filled with plants, flowers and greenery growing up the side of the building. To celebrate the wall’s first birthday, the hotel has launched the Evergreen …
Read more...9 Jun
2010
2010
Ruinart and Miller Harris Afternoon Tea at Soho Hotel
London’s Soho Hotel this week announced it will now be offering a “sensory” afternoon tea, which combines the delights of Ruinart Champagne, Miller Harris teas and delicious cakes and sandwiches. London perfumer Miller Harris launched its range of teas a …
Read more...19 May
2010
2010
Windsor and the runnymede-on-thames
Windsor is only 50 minutes away from London Waterloo and perfect for a short break so the first bank holiday weekend in May seemed just right. Most of the weekend was freezing cold all over the country, so we only …
Read more...6 May
2010
2010
Croquet at The Goring Hotel
Yesterday I enjoyed a rather spiffing game of croquet on The Goring hotel’s beautiful lawn. The hotel is celebrating its centenary this year, and is marking its 100th summer in London with a croquet and afternoon tea package. As someone …
Read more...10 Mar
2010
2010
A Night at the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel and Spa
I’m lucky enough to have been shown round many of London’s hotels. I’ve nosed round suites, inspected toiletries on offer and nodded approvingly at iPod facilities. But last night, the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel topped them all and let me stay overnight and …
Read more...8 Mar
2010
2010
Cocktail Masterclass at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
On Friday, I was invited to the brand new Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel for a cocktail masterclass with mixologist Aristotelis Papadopoulos. Aristotelis beat off stiff competition from around the world (6,000 bartenders from 24 countries) to become 2009 World Class …
Read more...5 Mar
2010
2010
A Cheesy Evening at Swissôtel The Howard’s Swiss Chalet
Last night I enjoyed my first ever cheese fondue at Swissôtel The Howard’s Swiss chalet. The chalet offers all the fun of the après-ski without a gnarly snowboarder in sight! We enjoyed a carbolicious meal of bread, melted cheese, cold …
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