понедельник, 17 сентября 2012 г.

London Hotels with an Outdoor Swimming Pool

Choosing a place for stay in London many travellers give a preference to the hotels with an outdoor swimming pool. If an outdoor pool is available in a hotel it is a big plus. Here, you can relax after a long day of travelling. Hotels with an outdoor pool are the best place to stay for people travelling with a family. In this online travel guide we would like to provide the list of the best London hotels with an outdoor pool. All the hotels described bellow have good ratings and reviews.
Montcalm (5 stars, Great Cumberland Place  London W1H 7TH, United Kingdom)

Montcalm can be added to the list of the best London hotels near Hyde Park, Oxford Street, Buckingham Palace and Marble Arch tube station. The modern bar, gym and spa center are at your disposal! This 5 star London hotel offers 143 rooms, which are equipped with the following facilities: air conditioners, satellite television, mini bars and hairdryers. Enjoy your stay at this wonderful hotel!

Ascott Mayfair (5 stars, 49 Hill Street  London, Greater London W1J 5NB, United Kingdom)

These luxurious apartments are situated in a popular London district, Mayfair, that is close to Hyde Park. Buckingham Palace, New Bond Street, Green Park and Hyde Park Corner tube stations are situated near Ascott Mayfair. The modern gym, sauna, fitness center, garden and restaurant are available for guests of this 5 star hotel. Rooms of the hotel are decorated with elegant furniture and equipped with up-to-date facilities. It is one of top hotels with an outdoor swimming pool in London.

Millennium (4 stars, 44 Grosvenor Square  City of Westminster, London W1K, United Kingdom)

Enjoy your stay at this 4 star hotel. Millennium is conveniently located on Sloane Street in Knightsbridge district. The hotel is surrounded by designer boutiques and luxurious shops. Knightsbridge tube station and Hyde Park are also close to the hotel. Millennium offers 222 rooms, which are equipped with air conditioners, satellite television and mini bars. Guests can also enjoy beautiful views of the city. Millennium has established good reputation among London travelers and can proudly boast of its excellent reviews.

Russell (4 stars, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB, United Kingdom)

Russell is considered to be one of top London hotels with an outdoor pool. Russell Square, Euston, Kings Cross and St Pancras tube stations are situated near this 4 star London hotel. Russell offers 373 rooms and provides guests with all necessary facilities – satellite television, ironing press, tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms are well-appointed and decorated in the modern style.

Marylebone (4 stars, 47 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8DN, United Kingdom)

This luxurious boutique hotel is situated near Oxford Street and Bond Street tube stations. Due to its high ratings and good reviews this hotel can be added to this list of popular London hotels with an outdoor swimming pool. Marylebone offers 257 luxurious rooms, which are equipped with all the necessary facilities. Here, travellers are provided with everything that is required for a restful and enjoyable stay in London.

пятница, 7 сентября 2012 г.

Best French Restaurants in London

London has a great variety of restaurants that are extremely popular among tourists. The location of the restaurant plays an important role for most tourists. They prefer to choose the restaurants located in Central London. Some tourists evince interest in the restaurants of famous chefs. London has the restaurants that serve English, Chinese, Japanese, Asian and Italian cuisine. However, the restaurants that serve French cuisine deserve special attention.

The Square Restaurant

The Square Restaurant is situated on Bruton Street, Mayfair. It has 4 important things that make it really popular – delicious food, great wines, high quality service and comfortable location. This restaurant is fantastic, decorated in classic style. It is an ideal place to meet your friends and eat the tastiest meals. Philip Howard, chef of the Square, has got two Michelin Stars for his restaurant. Philip Howard has a unique perception of French culinary traditions. The Square serves Lasagne of Dorset Crab with a Cappuccino of Shellfish and Champagne Foam, Roast Fillet of Cod with Turnip Tops, Snails, Morels, Peas and Parmesan, Tartare of Roe Deer with Pikled Asparagus, Japanese Mushrooms and Truffle and a lot of other extremely delicious meals. You are going to fall in love with French cuisine if you visit the Square that is really one of best French restaurants in London.

Petrus Restaurant

Petrus Restaurant is located on Kinnerton Street. Luxurious interior design, the most delicious wines and French meals of the restaurant will never leave you indifferent. The owner of the restaurant is Gordon Ramsay, a famous British chef. Petrus provides its visitors with a wonderful opportunity to visit the kitchen that is really the heart of the restaurant. If you are a French food connoisseur, Petrus is the best place for you. Here you will be able to taste such dishes as Pan-fried Fillet of Red Mullet with Clams, Coriander Gnocchi and a Lemongrass Sauce, Fricassée of Langoustine, Dorset Snails, Crispy Chicken Wing and Parsley Cream, Octopus Carpaccio, Orange and Ginger Salsa with Goujons and Rocket and many other dishes that you have never tried before.

The Waterside Inn

It is a hotel and a restaurant located on the bank of the Thames. It is the location of the restaurant that attracts so many tourists. The Waterside Inn uses a traditional approach toward food. It is also one of the best French restaurants in London. Michel Roux is chef at the restaurant. His every dish is a masterpiece. Visit the Waterside Inn and try Roasted Challandais Duck with Cherries and Bourgueil Wine. You will be immensely pleased with the taste and aroma of this dish!

Sketch Restaurant

Sketch is located on 9 Conduit Street. The restaurant always gladdens its visitors with French cuisine. Here you can even see a rotating art exhibition. Restaurant menu is really diverse – Curry of Gambas, Pineapple and Coconut, Basmati Rice, Roast Veal with Lemon Thyme and Braised Fennel, Fish Pie with Parmesan, Salmon Roe, etc. Sketch also offers amazingly delicious oysters.

Le Gavroche Restaurant

Le Gavroche is located on 43 Upper Brook Street. It has two Michelin Stars. Le Gavroche always provides its visitors with classic French dishes and with modern dishes as well. Hot Foie Gras and Crispy Pancake of Duck Flavoured with Cinnamon and Lobster Salad with Mango, Avocado, Basil and Lime are extremely popular among Le Gavroche visitors. Talking about top French restaurants in London, we should never forget about Le Gavroche restaurant.

среда, 5 сентября 2012 г.

London Hotels with an Indoor Swimming Pool

Today, we would like to talk about the best London hotels with an indoor pool. Before to create this online travel guide we performed the research and selected London hotels with good ratings and reviews. So, be sure that the hotels described bellow have good reputation among tourists.

Wyndham Grand (5 stars)

This luxurious 5 star hotel is conveniently situated in an exclusive district of London, Chelsea Harbour. It is an ideal place to stay for people, who come to London for shopping purposes. Wyndham Grand is close to well-known boutiques, which are located on Kings Road. A fitness center, indoor swimming pool and restaurant are available for guests of the hotel. The hotel offers 158 rooms providing beautiful views on the River Thames. Apartments of Wyndham Grand are equipped with up-to-date facilities.

Langham (5 stars)

Langham is conveniently situated near Regent Street. Enjoy a wide variety of Grazing cocktails and delicious dishes in Artesian bar. Roux at The Landau will surprise you with its tasty courses and comfortable atmosphere. Also, Langham provides its guests with a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, gym and recently opened Chuan spa saloon. The hotel offers 380 rooms, which are equipped with all the necessary facilities.

Rembrandt (4 stars)

Are you looking for affordable and comfortable London hotels with an indoor pool? You are welcome to Rembrandt! The architecture of this 4 star hotel is performed in an elegant style. The hotel is conveniently situated in Knightsbridge district near V&A museum. Rembrandt offers 195 stylish rooms, which are equipped with interactive flat screen television and comfortable beds. Some of hotel's rooms are equipped with Jacuzzi.

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (4 stars)

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is another good London hotel with an indoor pool. This 4 star hotel is situated near the Parliament in South Bank district of the city. Such London attractions as Big Ben, and London Eye are located near the hotel. Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is close to The River Thames. The hotel offers 1021 rooms, which are equipped with air conditioners, flat screen TV, mini-bar and safe. Some rooms of the hotel provide guests with views on the Parliament building and Westminster Bridge. Also, guests of Park Plaza Westminster Bridge can visit a gym, Mandara spa saloon and an indoor pool.

St Giles (3 stars)

Would you like to stay at London hotel with an indoor pool in West End? St Giles will be definitely the right choice. This 3 star hotel is located near Tottenham Court tube station, Covent Garden, British Museum, National Gallery and Oxford Street. St Giles offers its guests the restaurants of Italian, Japanese and Asian cuisines. Staying at St Giles guests can visit a fitness center and indoor swimming pool. St Giles offers 705 rooms, which are performed in a classic style and equipped with the following facilities: television, safe, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities.