Talk of London
Big Ben to mark 150th birthday
Still standing proud after all these years, this embattled London monument is gearing up to celebrate the 150th anniversary of three landmarks in its history. On May 31 1859 the hands of Big Ben's grand clock first began ticking, July 11 of that same year ...
London Remains Most Profitable Hotel Market
During the first quarter of 2009 London's average occupancy rate of 76 per cent was the highest among ten major cities in Europe while its average room rate ranked fifth at €140.40. Compared to London, the cities of Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna and Berlin reported higher ...
Masterclasses at the Ritz Carlton
Diners, cooks and food and wine aficionados will be thrilled at the opportunity to participate in this exclusive fine dining experience at The Ritz London. Executive Chef John Williams will take you behind the scenes at this Masterclass event series featuring a cooking class followed ...
Mayor launches West End promotion initiative
London Mayor Boris Johnson is at the forefront of a large-scale campaign to lure more visitors to the city's West End. “West End It's Time”, a 50-day £1m event scheduled for May and June, is targeted at attracting more shoppers and tourists to this part ...
Transport in London
London is constantly moving and the transport facilities of this world famous city are plentiful. London is served by five airports of which Heathrow, with its five terminals, is the largest. The others are Stansted, Gatwick, Luton and London City. An extensive network of the familiar ...
Visit London
It doesn’t matter when you visit London – there’s always something going on. From the stunning new year fireworks through to the following December’s Christmas celebrations, the city’s events calendar is bulging. Many of the biggest events reflect the city’s diverse population. Chinese New Year is ...
London Squares
The great period of London square building started in the 17th century and came to an end in the early 20th century. Soho Square, Kensington Square and St James's Square are some of the earliest squares. St James's used to be a very fashionable address ...
Best London Viewpoints
There are some fantastic spots in London where you can get great views of the city and skyline, as well as snap some breathtaking shots with your camera. Across the river from the Houses of Parliament, on the southern bank of the Thames, stands the large ...
Afternoon Tea in London
In 2009 The English Tea Room in Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair won the Top London Afternoon Tea Award, which is the Michelin Star of the tea world. The Tea Council also awarded Awards of Excellence to the tea rooms at Claridge’s, Tea at Liberty, The ...
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Hilton London Gatwick Airport
The only hotel linked by covered walkway to Gatwick Airport, the air-conditioned Hilton London Gatwick Airport is 30 minutes from Central London.
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