London hotel ideas - for me and my parents
Jul 4th, 2011, 04:21 PM
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London hotel ideas - for me and my parents
I'm planning to take my 70-something parents to London in the fall (probably mid-October) and I'm feeling a bit of a hotel dilemma. I would love to book us in a five star hotel (have stayed and and enjoyed the Lanesborough, the Mandarin, Claridge's, the Connaught). But my folks are more low key and I fear they would be put off by and/or not appreciate those kinds of places.
Is there a super charming, somewhat luxurious option, convenient for walking, that isn't pretentious or too froofy?
Would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!!
Is there a super charming, somewhat luxurious option, convenient for walking, that isn't pretentious or too froofy?
Would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!!
Jul 4th, 2011, 06:33 PM
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An alternative: the Goring, close to Buckingham Palace. It was the first hotel in London to have a bathroom with every bedroom and has a nicely old-fashioned feel to it.
BTW, that's where Catherine Middleton and her family stayed the night before the royal wedding.
BTW, that's where Catherine Middleton and her family stayed the night before the royal wedding.
Jul 5th, 2011, 01:43 AM
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Perhaps they would like something a bit more intimate rather than a big commercial setting. Look at Number Sixteen on Sumner Place. The area is great, good transport, walking distance to several museums, lots of cafes ,a short walk to King's Road. I love this hotel
http://www.firmdale.com/london/numbe...-accommodation
http://www.firmdale.com/london/numbe...-accommodation
Jul 5th, 2011, 02:06 PM
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Another vote for the St James Sofitel. You can walk from there to Picadilly, St. James Park,
Trafalger Square, etc., etc. If this should be your choice, avoid the breakfasts unless they're included. A nice alternative is the restaurant Inn the Park... just a little way across the street into St James Park.
(PS.... DH and I are 70+ somethings.)
Trafalger Square, etc., etc. If this should be your choice, avoid the breakfasts unless they're included. A nice alternative is the restaurant Inn the Park... just a little way across the street into St James Park.
(PS.... DH and I are 70+ somethings.)
