London Hotel News

Aloft London Excel Opens

Posted 31 Oct 2011

New hotel Aloft London Excel opened in Docklands today. Located next to the ExCeL exhibition centre, the hotel is ideal for conference delegates, offering convenient modern accommodation with a funky twist. Aloft contains 252 guest rooms, a grab-and-go pantry, a bar and lounge, swimming pool and a new restaurant, FEDE, serving contemporary British cuisine. Aloft Excel also offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and Bliss Spa products in all rooms. Aloft is the latest hotel brand to be launched in the UK by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, following the opening of W London in February.
When: Open now
Price: From £120 per night

Pudding Parlour at The Athenaeum

Posted 31 Oct 2011

October's pudding of the month: Plum/damson almondine

Indulge your sweet tooth at The Athenaeum's new Pudding Parlour, where you can stop by for an ever-changing menu of cakes and treats designed by the hotel's pastry chef. In addition, a special Pudding of the Month will be included, designed by Edd Kimber (winner of The Great British Bake Off 2010). Wash it all down with a pudding wine from the complementary pudding wine list.
When: Available every evening, except Sundays, in the Garden Room
Price: £10 per visit, £15 including a glass of pudding wine

Matilda-themed Afternoon Tea at the Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street

Posted 31 Oct 2011

If you're planning on seeing the brilliant Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre, why not pop across the street to the Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street hotel for their Stupendous Afternoon Tea? The pre-show tea includes a selection of treats including Honey Ham Sandwiches, Ludicrously Lovely Lemon Loaf Cake, Tremendously Terrific Trifle and Fantastic Fondue.
When: Served daily, 2-5pm at the Dial Bar
Price: £13.75 for children, £29.50 for adults

45 Park Lane Opening

Posted 30 Aug 2011

The Dorchester Collection's newest five-star hotel, 45 Park Lane, opens in London this week. The luxury hotel features 45 rooms and a penthouse suite. All rooms at 45 Park Lane offer views of Hyde Park. The hotel is designed by Thierry W Despont and features horizontal metal fins to utilise solar power within the building's heating and cooling processes. The hotel will house a restaurant, Cut, which is chef Wolfgang Puck's European debut.
When: Opens 1 Sep 2011
Price: Introductory room rate from £350, 1-11 Sep 2011 and then from £395 inc Wi-Fi

Harrods Opens at Corinthia Hotel

Posted 21 Jul 2011

Luxury retailer Harrods has opened a mini-store inside the five-star Corinthia hotel. Stock up on all your favourite Harrods-branded goods including tea, shortbread, chocolate truffles and beauty products. The boutique store is every bit as decadent as the hotel with white marble floors, high ceilings and glass adornments. A range of men's accessories and English china from Wedgwood, Vera Wang and Spode are also available in store.
When: Open now

Winnie the Pooh Playroom Opens at The Athenaeum

Posted 21 Jul 2011

There's now even more for kids to do at the family-friendly Athenaeum hotel as it has opened a Winnie the Pooh-themed playroom for the summer holidays. Filled with toys, musical instruments, colouring sets and LEGO DUPLO, the playroom will keep kids occupied under the watchful eye of the hotel's nanny. Every weekend complimentary honey-flavoured high tea will be served for parents in the Hundred Acre Wood setting of the playroom.
When: Available now until end of school summer holidays 2011

Two Hilton Hotels Planned for South Bank

Posted 21 Jul 2011

Hilton Worldwide is set to open two new hotels in London's South Bank area: Hilton London Southbank and Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo. Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo, opening in 2012, will be the group's first Central London property and will feature 278 guest rooms. Hilton London Southbank is scheduled to open in 2012 with 281 guest rooms, a swimming pool, restaurant and views over Tate Modern.

Jumeirah Carlton Tower Launches Kids' Parties

Posted 21 Jul 2011

If you're looking to really spoil your child on their birthday and have the best part of £5000 to spend, let the Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel throw them the ultimate kids' party! The hotel has a range of party themes including pirates, fairies, spies and wizards. The package includes room hire, two children's entertainers, disco, magic show, children's catering, adult canapés and soft drinks, and themed décor.
Price: From £4,500 plus VAT, based on 20 children and 20 adults

Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel Rebrands

Posted 23 Jun 2011

As of the 11 June 2011, The Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel is operating as an independent hotel, renamed the Chancery Court Hotel. Previously part of the Marriott group, the hotel will continue to provide five-star luxury and service to its guests. Last year, the hotel won the Gold Outstanding Customer Service Award at the Visit London Awards 2010.