London’s Hyde Park Hotels

May 18th, 2012 by No comments »

With hotels located in former stately Victorian terraced town houses, beautiful tree lined avenues some even in restored Victorian listed buildings, the hotels around Hyde Park offer exceptional service as well as being near Hyde Park which offers jogging, cycling, sailing and riding facilities in central London.

If you are looking for a lovely family run 3 Diamond Bed & Breakfast in a restored Victorian listed building, then the Athena Hotel in Sussex Gardens W2, located in a beautiful tree lined avenue, is what you are looking for. Seven minutes walk from Hyde Park, the Athena Hotel is Ideally located being the perfect choice for holiday makers, business executives and shoppers. Being minutes by taxi to London’s West End, Knightsbridge and not far from the city, this is the ideal base to explore London. A short distance from Paddington Station, many more attractions are located a short distance of the hotel
including restaurants, shopping, Madame Tussaud’s, Oxford Street and Marble Arch or if you prefer being only two minutes from Paddington station, Hyde Park and being close to Lancaster Road and Bayswater Road, then the Shaftesbury Premier London Paddington on Westbourne Terrace, is set back in a private terrace but accessible from all major routes into and out of the heart of London and offering spacious executive, family and standard rooms, with rooms being en suite and having been designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible with warm colours and furniture. All rooms have a plasma TV and complimentary 24/7 broadband internet access, with their Eclipse Bar/Restaurant being a sophisticated, spacious and elegant dining and meeting point for friends and family.

In Orchard Street W1, the Selfridge hotel combines traditional comfort with the convenience of modern facilities. This deluxe hotel offers the best in service and a relaxing atmosphere. Guests can choose from a sumptuous selection of executive rooms, studios and suites. Rooms are equipped with modem points along with Wireless Internet in all bedrooms, meeting rooms and public areas. Situated in the heart of the West End with Marble Arch, Bond Street, Oxford Street, Regent Street and Selfridges being just a short walk away. The exciting night life of the West End waits on the hotel’s doorstep. If you prefer your hotel to be in a garden square and just a few minutes walk from Hyde Park and Paddington
station then try the Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park in Talbot Square Paddington, this contemporary yet classic hotel is renowned for its hospitality and surprisingly tranquil location. The hotel is just 15 minutes from Heathrow Airport via the Heathrow Express. And in spite of its quiet location, you will find unparalleled access into the heart of London. With Oxford Street, Kensington and Marble Arch being near. The attractive town-house style blends with the up to the moment amenities including wireless and ADSL high speed internet access, flat screen TV and on-demand movies and music.

In a lovely tree-lined street in Sussex Gardens sits the Gower Hotel, a small family-run bed and breakfast hotel. The Gower Hotel is conveniently situated in the Paddington and Hyde Park area. The owners, the Stavrou family, pride themselves on providing a personalised service, making their guests feel very comfortable along with reception staff assisting with directions, sightseeing and theatre bookings. Being within close distance of Paddington station, restaurants, shops and famous London attractions, the Gower is also near Hyde Park, Madame Tussaud’s, Oxford Street, Marble Arch and many more attractions. With the Best Western Shaftesbury Paddington Court hotel on Devonshire Terrace being only 300 metres from the Heathrow Express Terminal and yet set amidst traditional surroundings that recapture some of the elegance and charm of Victorian England, this hotel is ideally located for both the business and leisure traveller. Being in a perfect central point from which to explore London, near to the Paddington and Lancaster Gate underground stations with Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Marble Arch, Edgware Road and Oxford Street are all within five to fifteen minutes walking distance.

Friendly service ensures that your stay in the Queensway Hotel in Sussex Gardens will be an enjoyable one. Ideally situated for shopping in Oxford Street, Bond Street and Knightsbridge. The Queensway Hotel is located next to Hyde Park in Paddington, Central London. They provide a high standard of comfort which combines nicely with a wide range of facilities. All rooms have private baths and/or showers and toilets, television, direct dial telephones, tea and coffee making facilities, trouser presses and hairdryers. Both Paddington and Lancaster Gate Underground stations are close by and there are also several bus routes giving service to theatres, museums, galleries and historic monuments. Being in one of the most desirable areas of London, the Abbey Court Hotel Hyde Park, is located in the quiet tree-lined avenue of Sussex Gardens and provides an ideal base for exploring London. Being popular amongst tourists and business guests because of its location and reasonable rates, it is close to Oxford Street and Marble Arch for shopping and within a three minute walk of Hyde Park which offers jogging,
cycling, sailing and riding facilities. Within a five minute walk are the Paddington, Lancaster Gate and Edgware Road stations, numerous bus routes, as well as the Heathrow Express and Air Bus Link (A2) to Heathrow Airport. Also within easy reach are the famous tourist attractions of the West End including theatres, museums and London’s shopping centres.

The Four Star Shaftesbury Premier London Hyde Park hotel on Westbourne Terrace, offers 119 rooms, while being situated close to London’s Hyde Park and only three minutes from Paddington Tube and the Heathrow Express. Originally The Hyde Park Paddington, the hotel was renamed as The Shaftesbury Hyde Park Paddington being newly refurbished in March 2006 and is now fully air conditioned. Offering spacious executive rooms, family rooms and standard rooms to meet the guests requirements, the rooms have been designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible with the choice of warm
colours and furniture. Each room being provided with 24/7 complimentary broadband access, direct dial telephone, interactive TV and supplying you with tea and coffee making facilities. Offering a splendid base for your stay in London, the Abba Queen’s Gate Hotel in Queen’s Gate SW7, has been kept in its original classic Victorian splendour, with freshly refurbished rooms offering a wonderful mix of classic and contemporary style and offering bathrooms that have both tubs and a shower. Family rooms are spacious and offer comfortable living space when staying. All the rooms have free tea and coffee making facilities, modem-point telephones, wifi and work desk along with Pay-movies, Terrestrial TV and radio channels.

The Westpoint Hotel in Sussex Gardens Hyde Park, is always a popular choice with tourists and business guests alike because of their excellent location and reasonable rates. The Westpoint has excellent access to all the famous attractions whilst being located in the quiet, tree-lined avenue of Sussex Gardens. With a choice of 71 bedrooms, all with private showers and toilets and having the convenience of there being lifts to all floors. Close to Oxford Street and Marble Arch for shopping
and only a three minute walk of Hyde Park which offers jogging, cycling, sailing and riding facilities. Looking for hotel in a former stately Victorian terraced town house, then the Darlington Hyde Park in Sussex Gardens, offers high standard accommodation with modern facilities, which ensure that the expectations of both the business and leisure traveller are fully met. Less than a 5 minute walk from the Heathrow Express terminal at Paddington station, this 40 bedroom converted hotel prides itself on its attention to detail, cleanliness and hygiene combined with a high level of professional customer service, ensuring that the Darlington Hyde Park is always an enjoyable stay. The Darlington Hyde Park
prides itself on being a strictly non-smoking establishment.

With a dedicated ‘Business & Service Centre’ offering secretarial support, word-processing, photocopying and faxing the Radisson SAS Portman Hotel on Portman Square is dedicated to the needs of both the business traveller and those on holiday. Located in a secluded corner of picturesque Portman Square near Marble Arch, the hotel is in the heart of London’s West End, with Selfridges, Marks & Spencers and the famous shops of Oxford Street and Bond Street being just a few minutes walk away. Hyde Park is also just around the corner offering a peaceful haven in which to walk and relax. There is also a mobile telephone hire facility, and in addition, business travellers will appreciate the hotel’s close proximity to the commercial districts. Alternatively, Paddington Court Rooms in Devonshire Terrace, is situated just a five minute walk from Paddington station. This hotel is ideally located for many of London’s top attractions including Hyde Park and Oxford Street. Offering 17 guest rooms all of which have private en suite bathroom facilities with the rooms being decorated to a high standard,
which ensures guests have a comfortable stay when in London.

Top Alcudia Hotels

May 12th, 2012 by No comments »

Alcudia is a historic town with Roman and Moorish influences on the island of Majorca and boasts the lively resort of Puerto Alcudia. This resort is famous for its beach, Playa de Muro, which is one of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean. Many people come to Alcudia hotels to experience the beach and also to visit S’Albufera, a large nature park nearby, very popular with bird watchers. The Old Town has a 14th. century wall and there are remains of a Roman town just outside the town walls in front of the church of St. Jaume.

Be Live Grand Palace De Muro is a 5 star luxury hotel, located just 50 metres away from La Albufera, a saltwater lagoon, 7 miles south of Valencia. It is a stunning nature reserve boasting a superb collection of wetland birds. Golfers will love this hotel as there are many courses to try in the neighbourhood and the hotel has a golf information service and provides discounts on green fees at selected courses. Wives can be pampered too with the hotel’s relaxation services. These include a solarium, a Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna and a stunning indoor pool decorated in the classical Roman style. The food here is to be recommended. There is an A La Carte restaurant with Italian, Spanish, Asian and International specialities. Another opulent hotel is The HSM President Hotel at Alcanada, which is only 15 metres away from a gorgeous sandy beach. Golfers are catered for with a golf course nearby, offering sensational sea views and the nearby golf course at Alcanada. The hotel offers special discounts on the green fees on most of the courses in the north of the island. It even offers a free bus service to the golf courses at Alcanada and Puerto de Alcudia, several times a day. Women will love the spa facilities and special ‘Feng shui’ relaxing area. The therapists are well qualified in a variety of treatments and therapies, so prepared to be pampered! Near to the hotel is the resort of Puerto de Alcudia with its shopping and leisure centres as well as a lively night life. The hotel is currently offering half board and all inclusive options, so check them out today if you’re looking for luxurious Alcudia hotels.

Looking for cheap hotels that still offer a wide range of facilities? Then check out the Bellevue Club at Puerto de Alcudia. This hotel caters for all the family. There is an absorbing playground for the children and a kid’s swimming pool too. Daytime entertainment is provided for the over 4s upwards, which will enable the parents to have some quality time themselves. For the adults there is a vast range of sports facilities available, with an impressive 18 swimming pools, mini golf, tennis and squash courts. Entertainment in form of a cabaret and other events is available both evening and during the day or you could just wander into the nearby resort. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to food and drink here. As well as an English bar and Irish bar, there is also a Moroccan bar. The hotel also has two buffet restaurants and a popular pizzeria. If you fancy a snack in your room later, the hotel even has its own supermarket. The Bellevue Hotel is 17 separate buildings and an ideal base for exploring the beautiful beaches along the north coast of Spain.

Budget and Luxury Hotels in London

May 5th, 2012 by No comments »

London is a rich city; however accommodation options are excellent and suit all classes of budget.

Cumberland Hotel

The Cumberland is an excellent hotel in West London known for its cutting edge design and creative environment. This hotel has a stylish decor with personalized works of art in all bed rooms, LCD TVs, Internet connection, six restaurants and bars including the Michelin starred Rhodes W1 restaurant packed with industrial chic and a live DJ’s. The hotel features about 26 meeting and function rooms all well equipped with technology to meet the demands of business and leisure guests.

Hilton London Metropole Hotel

Hilton London Metropole Hotel is an ideal choice for leisure travelers. The hotel is just 10 minutes from Oxford Street and has a number of tourist attractions close by. London Heathrow Airport is reachable in approx 15 minutes. The hotel offers everything you require with well equipped family and executive rooms with high speed internet access. Dining options are excellent featuring an Asian Fusion restaurant Nippon Tuk, Fiamma Restaurant and Sports bar, all with large screen TVs. The hotel also features a fitness centre, indoor pool and sauna and has all service facilities to meet their demands.

Millennium Mayfair

Millennium Mayfair Hotel is located at the heart of Mayfair and is an 18th century mansion ideal for a peaceful stay. This hotel is close to Oxford and Bond Street and the City’s financial and commercial centres are also at easy reach. The hotel has spacious rooms and has traditional and stylish look over the Grosvenor Square. The hotel’s Avista restaurant with a dining room and bar offers traditional Italian cuisine. The Pine Bar has classic and innovative drinks and hence offers a good cocktail treat.

MARRIOTT, PARK LANE

Marriott Hotel Park Lane is an excellent boutique hotel offering five star service and amenities to guests. Located in the Park Lane across from Hyde Park, this hotel is an ideal choice of accommodation for business and leisure travelers. The hotel houses an indoor pool and other relaxation options are also good. Internet connectivity is available throughout the hotel and service facilities are excellent. The hotel has meeting and conference rooms and events organization is also exceptional.

Melia White House

Melia White House is a 4 star superior hotel in Central London. This hotel is located at the doorstep of Regent’s Park and is within walking distance from London’s famous shopping street Oxford Street and also Piccadilly Circus and a number of tourist attractions including London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, Sherlock Holmes Museum and the British Museum. Besides being in a bustling area, this hotel is quite calm and peaceful for a stay. It is in British style, but has some Scottish design.