England. Enjoying modern places
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 England has a remarkable history which can be seen wherever one looks, with grand buildings, ancient churches and some of the best museums in the world. Major sights include the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Hadrian's Wall, Oxford’s university colleges, Salisbury Cathedral, and the Brighton Royal Pavilion. But this is just the beginning, for the country also boasts well established beach resorts, like Brighton, Blackpool and Bournemouth, as well as top surfing beaches. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, cycling around the country and a myriad of things to do day and night. England has affordable bed and breakfasts, larger guesthouses, and hotels, motels and resorts. The high season is from May to October where hotels fill fast, particularly in London. Rooms may be cheaper in the slower season, between November and April, although booking ahead is still recommended. Online prices are impossible to beat. England has a remarkable history which can largely be attributed to the Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, and Normans that inhabited or invaded it over its history. It has a strong line of successive kings and queens stretching back 1,000 years and features an incredible number of iconic buildings, such as the Tower of London, Warwick Castle, Big Ben and the London Eye. Although England’s climate is changeable and has a long history of being denigrated by inhabitants and foreigners alike, it is surprisingly mild with warm summers due to the effects of the Atlantic Ocean’s Gulf Stream. No matter what time of year you plan on visiting, always pack clothes for every occasion; particularly for wet weather. The best time to visit is between June and September when average temperatures can hit 25 degrees Celsius and daylight hours are long – typically from 05:00 to about 22:00 during summer. Winters tend to be cold, damp and fitting the well-known stereotype of dreary English weather. You know that England is one of the most developted countries in the world. So there're many places of interest in this country. Now I want to speak about hotels in England. We know that in England the hotels are very nice, comfortable and expensive. Let's go. 1. The Bath Spa Hotel The elegant Georgian facade of The Bath Spa Hotel can only hint at the warmth, style, comfort and attentive service you will receive during your stay. Nestled among cedars, fountains and ponds the hotel offers all the amenities that guests would expect of a five star hotel while retaining the character of a homely country house. The bedrooms are elegantly decorated, the bathrooms are luxuriously appointed in mahogany and marble. Close to the Roman Baths, Pump Room and the new Thermae Bath Spa, it is far enough from the bustle of the city to be a perfect retreat. Lowest price $390. 2. Gravetye Manor This 17 bedroom Relais & Chateaux Country House Hotel near West Hoathly in Sussex, is set in 1000 acres of wooded parklands and gardens, famous for being created by William Robinson, arguably one of England’s greatest gardeners. It is hard to believe that this secluded haven of peace is only 12 miles from Gatwick Airport and 30 miles from Central London. Enjoy glorious vistas from this remarkable 16th Century Elizabethan Manor, relax in surroundings of timeless elegance and savour top hospitality, fine wines and exquisite food. Lowest price $400.  3. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park With the world class shopping of Knightsbridge on its doorstep and leafy Hyde Park at its rear, the historic five-star Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park boasts London's most perfect location. Behind the exquisite materials and handcrafted finishes in each of the hotel's rooms and suites lies the latest technology and a level of refined luxury that only something of uncompromising quality can achieve. The award-winning restaurants, Foliage and The Park, offer mouth-watering cuisine and breathtaking views across Hyde Park, whilst Mandarin Bar remains one of London's most popular destination bars. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental is a haven of tranquility blending East and West to offer world-renowned holistic therapies. Lowest price $450. 4. The Gadogan London For more than 100 years, patrons have been drawn back to the timeless elegance of London's Cadogan Hotel, this most charming of small hotels just off Sloane Square. At this exclusive SW1 hotel, 65 rooms and suites recall their flirtations with some of London society's most pivotal figures. For it was here that England's future King, Edward, would liaise with close friend Lillie Langtry, the famous British actress. And here that playwright and society figure Oscar Wilde sipped hock and awaited his arrest in room 118. A recent refit has brought the Knightsbridge hotel's history back to life and brought about a dramatic renaissance. Relax and be pampered among velvet-edged boucle bedspreads, cotton-twill upholstered chairs and the rich tapestry of colour. Sit serenely in the hotel gardens. Keep the fires of industry burning in the business centre. Build up an appetite in the fully equipped fitness studio, then let your palate tingle in anticipation of the creative menu options at inventive Langtry's restaurant. Lowest price $460. 5. Verta Hotel We’re located at London’s Vertical Gateway, The London Heliport, Battersea. So who could blame us if we see things from a different angle? At Hotel Verta we believe that luxury is just as important as location, style should come with substance and classical should mix with contemporary. We refuse to compromise on service standards, design or decor. We’re better than boutique and we’re so much more than a five-star hotel. Hotel Verta goes above and beyond. Lowest price $400. 6. Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel Andaz Liverpool Street is the first in Hyatt Hotels exciting new Andaz brand. The hotel is housed in an original redbrick building dating back to 1884 and designed by the same Architects as those of the Houses of Parliament, but once inside this is the 21st Century with 267 modern guest rooms designed to create the ultimate in hotel experiences. With no reception desk and no check-in queue, you are invited to relax in the lounge (lobby) while the check-in comes to you - offering the highest level of personal and uncomplicated service. For dining options there is something to cater for all tastes with 5 restaurants and 5 bars within the hotel. Andaz rates are inclusive are inclusive of WiFi, local landline phone calls and non-alcoholic mini-bar. The hotel also has an extensively equipped Health Club complimentary for all guests with personal trainers on-site. An array of massage & beauty treatments can also be booked throught the Health Club. For business or social needs the hotel has 14 private dining & event rooms. Lowest price $330. 7. London Leicester Square In the heart of London's West End, W London - Leicester Square is steps from the capital's theatre and entertainment hub. Catch the latest movies at iconic cinemas like the Empire or Odeon or slip into a club for nightlife you’ll find nowhere else. Dress to the nines for XYZ, a foodie's dream with seasonal cuisine while W Café has light fare for those who want Wi-Fi and something more laid back. As the lights go down, retreat to our lounge as the people watching here is a show of its own. From our Cool Corner to a Spa Suite, each of our 192 rooms offers an escape that will transport you from the revelry outside to sweet dreams. Each room has plush pillow-top beds, terry robes, 350-thread count sheets and Bliss bath products. Lowest price $480. 8. The Grove The Grove is London's cosmopolitan country estate which opened in September 2003. Just 35 minutes from London, a magnificent 18th-Century house set in 300 acres of Hertfordshire Parkland and open countryside. The Grove offers exciting contemporary design, professional, thoughtful service, magnificent sporting and leisure facilities and an stmosphere that is informal and relaxed. Gorgeous interiors, described as groovy grand, the overall feel is sumptuous and relaxed, comfortable and fun. One of the most exciting features of The Grove is the stunning 18 hole championship golf course designed by highly acclaimed designer Kyle Philips. Sequoia, the Spa, health And Fitness center offers a world class facility with 12 large specially designed treatment rooms and a VIP double room. Treatments and services that harness the best aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, thalassotherapy and phytotherapy. Every treatment is a total caring experience and the ultimate in luxury offered by the ESPA Ayurvedic philosophy. Lowest price $350. 9. Baglioni Hotel - London The 5* Baglioni Hotel in London is part of the Baglioni Hotel Collection, a group of luxury properties which all provide the very highest standards of Italian hospitality wherever they are situated. The hotel is a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World. The chic and very stylish Baglioni Hotel London is a modern classic housed in a traditional London building. The location may be English, but the hotel is certainly Italian in spirit. The Baglioni Group's commitment to its Italian heritage strives to combine luxury, individuality and culture in each of it's properties. Lowest price $490. 10. Missoni Hotel Edinburgh The Missoni Way is to make the world more beautiful and comfortable. Hotel Missoni is dedicated to real people who laugh and cry, who appreciate and enjoy fashion and style as part of a real life of coffee, hearty eating, love and light, the sea, the city, hard work and adventure, love of home, family, and an immense appreciation of the natural world. Bedrooms and suites are rooms to write home about. Every room begins with the Hotel Missoni aesthetic, dynamic use of color, patterns and the elegant application of key Missoni design notes. Lowest price $370. | |
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