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Game, set and match – where to play tennis in central London

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If you are in London for a few days, and fancy a game of tennis, what’s the likelihood of getting a court? Pretty good if you ask our Concierge! Even better, tell us at the time you book your accommodation with us and we’ll arrange a court for when you… [read more]

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Top 5 New Year London sales you don’t want to miss

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What’s the best bit of Christmas for you – the parties and festivities beforehand, mulled wine with mince pies and carols, the turkey with all the trimmings, unwrapping your presents on Christmas morning? Or is it that other great Yuletide ritual…THE SALES!
London is always one of the best cities… [read more]

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Finding Fresh Air in London – A Handpicked Selection of the Capital’s Best Parks

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While a stay at the Rubens at the Palace evokes something of a country manor feel, there’s no escaping the fact that London is, clearly, a big city. With a population of  around 10 to 12 million, depending on where and how you draw the borders, the terraced houses, the… [read more]

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Euphoric moments at The Rubens Resort!

Champagne at The Leopard Bar

With a festive chill in the air and the hotels sparkling Christmas lights twinkling in the night, there was a feeling of mystery and excitement in the air as we (The Marketing Team) approached The Leopard Bar.  We’d been sent summons from the team at The Rubens, 41 & bbar… [read more] Continue reading

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Calling all kids

Wild and wacky
In my experience kids like the weirdest stuff so Ripley’s Believe it or Not! is always a big hit. Experience the disorientating effects of the spinning tunnel, come face to face with gruesome shrunken heads, bump into yourself in the mirror maze and marvel at a replica… [read more] Continue reading

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The Royal Wedding Procession Route

Kate Middleton will be driven down The Mall from either Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace or Clarence House. The Mall was created as a ceremonial route in the early 20th century, and the road surface includes synthetic iron oxide pigment which gives the effect of a giant red carpet leading… [read more] Continue reading

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London’s best fashion hotspots

Sandra Anido, the Egerton House Hotel. Knightsbridge is fashion central. We’re just five minutes from Harrods and Harvey Nichols; you can take a stroll down Beauchamp Place for some of the most exclusive fashions, including Bruce Oldfield – tipped to be designing Kate Middleton‘s wedding dress. Continue on to Sloane… [read more] Continue reading

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Royal Weddings – the amazing story of Henry VIII

The Milestone, The Montague on the Gardens, the Chesterfield Mayfair all include rooms either named after royalty, or which take their design cues from a royal theme. Many of the rooms at “41” are regal in the sense that they overlook the mews and gardens of Buckingham Palace. The Egerton… [read more] Continue reading

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London Bridge is falling down

London Bridge is the oldest bridge in the capital, connecting the City of London to Southwark.  The Romans, who first arrived in 43BC, probably built the first bridge on this spot, but the rebellious Queen Boudicca destroyed it in 60 AD.  The Romans rebuilt it, but the structure fell into… [read more] Continue reading

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Top Treasures at Buckingham Palace

Don’t miss the rare opportunity to visit the magnificent State Rooms of Buckingham Palace , open from the 27 July – 1 October 2010, when Her Majesty is on her annual visit to Scotland.
Expect to be stunned – Buckingham Palace has been used by the British Monarchy to instil… [read more] Continue reading

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