Archive for June 2008

Best hotel in London ?

Jun 11th, 2008 | By Ian | Category: London News

I wonder what would be the overall best hotel in London ?
Star rating is not the be all and end all.  I have just stayed at a hotel rated in the top 10 for London and the double  room was less than 4m square and being a “boutique” hotel there was no tea or coffee, [...]



Rembrandt Hotel Discounts

Jun 11th, 2008 | By Howard | Category: London Hotels

This father’s day weekend why not treat yourself to a bit of luxury? The Rembrandt Hotel in swanky Knightsbridge is a classy Edwardian building situated opposite the V&A Museum on Old Brompton Road. It earns it’s four stars with a relaxed, yet elegant bar, full leisure facilities courtesy of the adjacent Aquilla Health Spa, Air-conditioned [...]



London’s Music to your ears

Jun 11th, 2008 | By AnnabelV | Category: Readers Contributions

London may be one of the greatest cities in the world for passing musicians from every corner of the globe.  So while you are visiting you may be lucky enough to catch your favourite artist up close and personal. 
However there is a lot more to check out here than meets the big bold ads in [...]



Kensington house prices ride the storm

Jun 11th, 2008 | By Janice | Category: Featured London Article

Whilst the UK suffers worrying if not totally unexpected property value falls, some parts of London have have actually increased albeit by  smaller amounts than usual.
The borough with the highest monthly price increase in April 2008 is Kensington and Chelsea with a rise of 1 per cent. In contrast, Wandsworth experienced the most significant monthly price [...]



Tourist Guide to London Underground Etiquette

Jun 11th, 2008 | By RuthS | Category: Readers Contributions

When you descend the several hundred steps to the London Underground you are entering a new realm of unspoken rules and ancient tradition. RuthS has compiled a survival guide to unravel the mystery of London Underground’s Etiquette.



London the city of contrast!

Jun 10th, 2008 | By KateK | Category: Readers Contributions

Imagine…You are walking down an empty road, which has been perfectly outlined with white lines going across it. You see the sun shining down you, fresh air filling your lungs and there you see the stadium in front of you! It makes you want to jump up and down and put on your running shorts! [...]



London is the new New York City

Jun 10th, 2008 | By TanikaP | Category: Readers Contributions

London is the new New York City…
 
Over the years London’s popularity has increased dramatically. The city oversees many famous and historic landmarks.  From Buckingham palace to Wembley stadium and parliament.
The hustle and bustle of the city is never ending. The people are enthusiastic, polite and extremely helpful. London’s population consists of people from different backgrounds. [...]



The Rental Rip-Off

Jun 10th, 2008 | By SallyC | Category: Readers Contributions

Moving house is stressful enough without the added pitfall of fraud artists, we warn of the latest rental scam to hit the capital.
 
A new type of identity fraud has emerged that targets some of the poorest members of the housing market – potential rental tenants.
 
Private lettings are a major part of the rental market as [...]



The city my lover

Jun 10th, 2008 | By jessicaI | Category: Readers Contributions

I spent the last seven years abroad.
It’s a long story.
I suppose when you’re away, you get over the sense of rootlessness by convincing yourself you hate the place you came from. It seems that the more you love where you currently are, the more home seems a symbol of all that you don’t want. Every [...]