Giacomo and Battista Monico brought a side-street café to London’s West End 140 years ago and left their enchanting mark on the city. Established in 1877, it survived the demolishing of 1885 when the majority of the neighborhood was wiped out for the construction of Shaftesbury Avenue. Instead, the brothers …
Comprised of a line of opulent Victorian townhouses just minutes from Buckingham Palace, Mayfair, and the best of the heart of London, the deservedly 5-star Taj Hotel manages top-echelon luxury and service whilst managing to blend discretely into the beautiful and historic neighborhood that once housed the Lords and Ladies of …
Robatayaki means “fireside cooking”, and the method involves slow-grilling food items (usually a combination of seafood and vegetables) over hot charcoal. Robatayaki, or robata, to which it is often shortened, originated several hundred years ago on fishing boats in Northern Japan. The fishermen needed a way to cook their catch …
Fittingly enough for London’s vibrant, theatrical, and artistic West End, the St Martins Lane Hotel in Covent Garden could be described as a one-of-a-kind work of art itself. Designed by innovative French architect Phillippe Starck and recently renovated in keeping with Starck’s original sleek light-filled concept, St Martins Lane is as colorful, …
London, being the spunky and lively city it is, has many accommodation offerings to suit all type of travelers. DoubleTree Tower of London is for the savvy businessman or woman or for adults looking for a more sophisticated stay. Situated in the very popular financial district of London, DoubleTree Tower …
Blakes Hotel, located right in the heart of Kensington, London has been serving guests since 1978. This luxurious boutique hotel is known for its remarkable design, sophistication, and top of the line service. Not only does this hotel have a place to sleep, but also now a place to eat, …
A stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park on St James lies the lovely boutique hotel The Stafford. Built in the 17th century as a private residence and once the London home of Lord and Lady Lyttleton, the beautiful and ornate buildings (Main House, Mews Suites, and Carriage House) …
To satisfy intense seafood cravings experienced by even the choosiest of seafood connoisseurs in Soho, head for the Wright Brothers’ Soho Oyster House in Kingly Court. Executive Chef Sasha Ziverts’ love for the bounty of the sea is apparent in his menu with a focus on the freshest and finest …
Fyodor Dostoyevsky said it well in his Notes From Underground: “I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.” Upper class or working class, high tea, low tea, cream tea, or strawberry tea—it’s a tradition encompassing two aspects of life we hold in the …
Are you involved in the creative industries and/or consider yourself to be a creative individual? Have you ever wanted to join a club full of resources and like-minded people to spark and encourage your ideas? Well, if you’re lucky enough, you’ll find an open door at The Hospital Club. …
The future is here when it comes to digitally-connected, hassle-free, and sustainable (not to mention sparkling clean and stylish) accommodation for busy and discerning travelers—and one can find it at hub by Premier Inn, a new face in contemporary hotel design concepts in the United Kingdom. The hub’s conveniently located …
Right smack dab in the middle of the ever lively and bustling Central London sits The Courthouse. This is no place for practicing law rather The Courthouse is a five star luxury hotel located in the heart of vibrant Shoreditch, within mere walking distance from the finest shopping streets, tourist attractions, …