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Picture perfect High Tea at The Milestone HotelNovember 29, 2011
As the winter chill draws in Lucy Heavens finds that afternoon tea and a glass of Champagne is the perfect warmer infront of the fire at The Milestone Hotel. Read more...
Ten must-see attractions for art lovers in LondonJuly 22, 2011
You’re only in London for a couple of days and want to do the full-on “culture vulture” thing – but where do you start? The Milestone’s Head Concierge, Jim Cameron, gives you his top tips. Read more...
The world’s ultimate gardening event is coming into bloomApril 28, 2011
The Chelsea Flower Show, a four day explosion of colours fragrances, a celebration of all things bright and beautiful, is rapidly approaching (24-28 May). Andrew Pike, General Manager of the nearby The Milestone Hotel, shares some fascinating facts about is the world’s most famous horticultural event. Read more...
London’s best fashion hotspotsFebruary 18, 2011
London Fashion Week grips the city with glamour from Feb 18th to the 23rd. If you’re inspired by what you see on the catwalk, and want to indulge in some serious retail therapy, where do you start? Each of our General Managers gives you the lowdown on the best boutiques and stores in their corner of the capital. Read more...
Just the ticket – one bus that takes you to 12 great destinationsFebruary 2, 2011
Want a cheap and easy way to visit many of London’s most popular tourist attractions? Then hop aboard the number 9 bus. It stops right next to the Milestone Hotel, and as General Manager Andrew Pike explains, it takes you to at least 12 of the capital’s “must see” destinations. Read more...
Royal Weddings – the amazing story of Henry VIIIJanuary 25, 2011
Many of the Red Carnation Hotels in London have royally themed rooms, each named after a different royal personage. With the royal wedding approaching Terry Holmes, Executive Director, reviews the extraordinary stories behind Henry VIII’s many weddings. Read more...
A woman with bottleNovember 1, 2010
The world of wine has always been an exclusively male domain, but the diminutive Lia Poveda, Sommelier at the Milestone Hotel, has more than enough passion to change all that – as this interview reveals. Read more...
Podcast – Challenges of a five star hotelOctober 22, 2010
Roger Collis interviews Andrew Pike, General Manager of the five star Milestone Hotel in Kensington, London. Andrew discusses the opportunities and challenges of the luxury hotel market. Read more...






