Discount Rates at Beaufort House Knights-bridge Hotel London

Discount Rates at Beaufort House Knights-bridge Hotel London

Situated in Central London, Beaufort House Knights-bridge London is close to Harrods. Some of the popular facilities provided at this 5-star property are a fitness center and an indoor pool.

There are a range of amenities at Beaufort House Knights-bridge London that travelers are welcome to make the most of, including massage services, babysitting / child services and a sauna. Internet access is available for those wishing to stay online during their stay.

All apartments are air conditioned and equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave and cable / satellite channels. For those who like to cook independently, each apartment has a kitchenette that is furnished with tea and coffee making facilities.

On-site dining options include a restaurant, which is ideal for those who want to stay near to all Beaufort House Knights-bridge London’s facilities while taking time out to have a satisfying meal.

The property is within a 20-minute walk of Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History Museum London and the Science Museum. The Victoria and Albert Museum is also located just a short stroll away.

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Discount Rates at Apex Hotel City of London

Discount Rates at Apex Hotel City of London 

What Should I Know About the United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom (UK) is a country that consists of several islands off the coast of mainland Europe. It consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and northern Ireland. For centuries, it has been one of the greatest world powers, though its influence has depreciated somewhat since World War II, but it is still the fifth largest economy in the world. In 1801, Great Britain and Ireland were formally united as a kingdom. The current incarnation of the United Kingdom was formed in 1927, when the southern part of Ireland declared independence as a separate country. Throughout history, the country has been formally controlled by a monarchy system. However, today, the monarchy controlled by Queen Elizabeth II is little more than a symbol; the royal family has not actively participated in the country's politics for centuries. Though the monarch is responsible for signing Acts of Parliament into law, no one in the royal family has refused to sign a bill since 1708.
The United Kingdom has been one of the world's largest colonial powers. Over the past centuries, it has developed colonies and held power in many countries for a period of time, including the United States, Canada, Australia, India, and many islands, including the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and Bermuda. The United States was first settled by British colonialists, but the Americans later rebelled against control by the United Kingdom, sparking the Revolutionary War for American freedom. Other countries, such as Australia and Canada, never initiated such rebellion against British control, and still maintain symbolic ties to the UK, although they are now regarded as independent countries.

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Royal Park Hotel London at Discount Rates

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These are the 6 Things You Need To Know About London 

London is one of Europe's largest cities
London has a population of 7.5 million people and covers 600 square miles which makes it one of Europe's largest cities. Over 270 nationalities live there and between them they speak over 250 languages, more than any other city in the world. 
For traveling the 'Tube' buy a 'travel card' or an 'Oyster Card'
London's underground, better known as the 'Tube' transports over 1 billion people around the English capital every year. There are 12 lines in operation and because many of the city's top attractions have their own stops, you'll definitely use it at some stage. For buying tickets you should buy one of these two: Off-peak travel card for zones 1 and 2: Costing just over £5, this will permit you unlimited travel on the tube within zones 1 and 2, which should be enough for any visitor to the city Oyster Card: These can be picked up at tube stations. They cost £3 and work on a pay as you go basis. Each journey then costs £1.50, but there is a 'capping' scheme where once you use a certain amount, it will stop taking money off your card. They make traveling on the tube cheaper, easier and quicker. 
Many of the world's most instantly recognizable landmarks are here
Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and more landmarks can be found in London. A great way to see lots of them in a short space of time is by going on a walk up the Thames from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge. First you'll see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, then the London Eye, while further down the river you'll see St Paul's Cathedral, the Gherkin Building, Tate Modern, Tower of London and, of course, Tower Bridge. 
The city's top museums and galleries are free
Many of London's top museums and galleries are free. This includes the Natural History Museum and Science Museum on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, and the Victoria and Albert Museum around the corner from here on Cromwell Road. Closer to the West End are the National Portrait Gallery on St Martin's Place behind Trafalgar Square, along with the National Gallery which is actually on Trafalgar Square. The famous Tate Modern is also free, while the most popular of all is the British Museum on Great Russell Street which has over 7 million artifacts.
There are lots of parks to chill out in
As London is such a busy city, it's good to know there are lots of parks to chill out in. The biggest and best known is Hyde Park which is full of lakes and fountains, and is where you will find the famous ‘Speakers Corner' where people come to speak their mind on all subjects every Sunday morning. Other parks worth checking out are St James's Park and Green Park in front of Buckingham Palace, and Regents Park and Primrose Hill up in North London.
This is one of the best cities in the world for shopping
Some of the best known streets for shopping in London are Carnaby Street, Regent Street and Oxford Street. The famous department store Harrods can be found in Knights bridge, while bargains can be found at the markets in Camden Town. 

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Discount Rates at St Giles London – St Giles Classic Hotel

Discount Rates at St Giles London – St Giles Classic Hotel

Here are 10 of the many reasons why London is one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the world.

1. Three of the top ten museums and galleries in the world are in London and 857 art galleries in total.
2. London has four UNESCO world heritage sites: Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich, Westminster Palace which includes Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church as well as Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
3. There are more than 300 languages spoken in London, more than in any other city in the world.
4. There are more than 17,000 music performances a year across London's 300+ venues including The O2 Arena - the world's most popular music venue for the last five years running.
5. 84% of Londoners think that the city's cultural scene is important in ensuring a high quality of life. (GLA/ICM research).
6. London has over 170 museums with 11 national museums including the British Museum - home to thousands of years of culture including the Rosetta Stone (196 BC).
7. Around 250 festivals take place in London every year including London’s largest free festival - The Mayor’s Thames Festival and Europe's biggest street festival- The Notthing Hill Carnival which attracts near one million people.
8. The first performance of a Punch and Judy show at Covent Garden was recorded in Samuel Pepys's diary entry for 9 May 1662, and it is believed a similar puppet show has been seen there every year since. (Oh yes there is!)
9. London presents more live comedy than any other city in the world. From hosting new talent in the backrooms of pubs to the likes of Ricky Gervais, Chris Rock and Steve Coogan performing in major arenas.
10. London dominates the UK visual arts sector, which accounts for 30% of the global art market.

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Discount Rates at Montrose Guest House London

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Wondering where to Find Stylish Clothes for the Figure at These London Stores?
As you might hope and expect, women in London come in all shapes and sizes and we have shops for everyone. Firstly, I have some handy international Clothing Size Conversion Charts here to guide you to the UK equivalent sizes. It seems most of the Plus Size women's clothes shops in London are around Oxford Street so you won't be dashing around all over town. 
Evans
Evans has 180 stores of plus size fashion so they know how to get the shape right to flatter curvy women. They stock up to size 32 and have everything from nightwear to special occasion wear.Evans have been the plus size women's fashion leader for a long time but don't dismiss them as too 'safe' as Evans had their first catwalk show at London Fashion Week in 2014. You can check the online store locator for other branches but, if you are shopping at Oxford Street, Evans has a branch near Marble Arch.
Primark
Also at the Marble Arch end of Oxford Street is a huge branch of the cheap fashion chain Primark. They cater for all sizes, including children's and men's clothing, and don't have a lot in larger sizes but it can be worth checking for basics (t-shirts, leggings, etc) and for some cheap summer dresses.
Next
On the opposite side of Oxford Street is the chain store Next and they have clothing up to size 26 and a better quality than in Primark.
New Look
Almost next door is a large branch of the chain store New Look. The clothing is quite cheap and the range changes regularly so there's usually something on-trend.
Marks & Spencer
Carrying on along Oxford Street, there's a large branch of M&S on the same side of the street. The M&S Plus range goes up to size 28 and has some good everyday clothes which are usually better quality fabrics than other chain stores.
Long Tall Sally
If you are tall too, head up Orchard Street to find Long Tally Sally on Chiltern Street where they specialize in flattering clothing for women 5'8" (173cm) and above. Clothing is up to size 24 and they stock larger shoe sizes too.
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Baglioni Hotel London at Discount Rates

Baglioni Hotel London at Discount Rates

Have you Seen the Smallest Permanent Sculpture in London?
 
Considered by some to be the smallest permanent sculpture in London, the Philpot Lane Mice are indeed small and missed by many a passersby. Two brown mice and a piece of very yellow cheese can be seen above head height on the Philpot Lane side of 23 East cheap, EC3, where the cafe meets its next door neighbor at 13 Philpot Lane. These mice apparently date from 1862 when the Victorian building was constructed for the spice merchants Messrs Hunt & Crombie by John Young & Son.
Philpot Lane
This small side road is named after Sir John Philpot who was Lord Mayor of London between 1378-1379. Philpot Lane links East cheap and Fen church Street and is going to get a lot more visitors since 20 Fen church Street - the skyscraper better known as the Walkies Talkie has opened. The entrance to The Sky Garden is at the back of the building so you will walk along Philpot Lane.
Why Mice?
The story goes that two builders who were good friends were having lunch together high up on a building site (and before the days of Health and Safety). They had packed bread and cheese to eat but one of them found his lunch had been nibbled and he wasn't happy. He accused his friend and a fight broke out which led to both men falling to their death. It was after this accident that a mice infestation was discovered on the building site. Some say it was during the construction of the Victorian building where you can see the mice sculpture and some say it was during the construction of The Monument. As that was completed in 1677 - nearly 200 years before this one. I somehow doubt that story is true.But most people do believe these mice are a memorial to the builders who died.

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Hotel 41 London at Discount Rates

Hotel 41 London at Discount Rates 

Have you Seen these Pods at Heathrow Airport?

London is a city that is well known for iconic transport. From the red double decker buses to the London Underground trains, Boat Travel and even a Cable Car Over the Themes, we really do have it all here. But not many people know about these pods at Heathrow Airport. Unless you are a British Airways Business Class Traveler who drives to Heathrow Airport and uses the business car park you may never have seen these pods. (That does rather narrow down the chances, doesn't it?) But they are too much fun to leave just for those travelers so here's where you can find them and what they are all about.(By the way, if you really do like London public transport I've put together this London Public Transport Day of Families and all for a plan for a great day out. I first did this with my daughter but have also done the route again with adult friends and we all had fun.)
 What Are The Pods?
Commissioned by Heathrow Airport operator BAA, The Heathrow Pod Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system was designed and developed by Ultra Global PRT and has been operational since May 2011. This was Ultra’s first commercially operational pod system and it provides 800 passengers per day with a vital link between the T5 Business Car Park and the terminal itself. The transfer system had to fit within the tights constraints imposed by the airport infrastructure.
There are three stations on the system: two in the T5 Business Car Park and one at Terminal 5. Each journey takes four to six minutes. The system consists of 21 vehicles and covers a total of 3.8 kilometers of one-way guideway. The pods travel up to 40 kilometers per hour and each pod can carry up to four passengers. All are driverless and are started by the passenger and then operate automatically.The autonomously driven vehicles have carried over 1 million passengers already.
Where Are The Pods?
If you are a business traveler, and driving to the airport, follow the signs for Business Parking. If you are in Heathrow Airport, head to Terminal 5 and look for the signs for the car park. It is free to use the pods and you do not need a flight ticket to take a journey. If you have spare time at the airport do pop over and see the pods and have a quick ride. I've even got the tube out to Heathrow Airport just to enjoy them on a sunny day!
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