Imagine my surprise when I received an invitation to try out the new Travelodge bedroom, being installed nation-wide.The offer of a night testing the king-sized bed by Sleepeeze Ltd. more often found in luxury hotels was too good to miss so off I went to the Covent Garden branch with my toothbrush and booking reference. […]
Places
The InterContinental Hotel Westminster, London
This, the newest InterContinental Hotel in London, opened recently in the politician’s part of London, close to the Houses of Parliament. It’s very competent-looking and geared to business with a lively early-evening bar. (no photos of that I’m afraid as it was way too dark). The design makes reference to both politics and the police […]
South Place Hotel, London
As you know, every so often I visit a recently opened London hotel. This time it was South Place, just off Finsbury Square in the City. Owned by D&D with architecture by Allies & Morrison and interior design by Conran + Partners, it has a contemporary style, with great lighting and accessories. I liked the laser […]
View at The Shard, London
As a vertigo sufferer I was a little ambivalent about going up to the top of the Shard, currently the tallest building in Europe but “feel the fear and do it anyway” is one of my mantras so off I went. The day was grey but cold and, more importantly, clear. The 360 degree views are […]
Paris in the snow
Thank goodness I was able to borrow a pair of boots with grips as I was sadly ill-equipped for the snowfall. I thought you’d like to see a few photos whilst on my way to different places. The nearest thing I saw to a snowman in the Jardin des Tuileries
ME by Melia – pre-opening preview
ME by Melia London is due to open officially on the 6th January so my visit to the Radio Roof Bar last week (and the accompanying snaps) are just a taster. I love seeing it jut out into the Strand like the prow of an ocean liner; Foster+Partners have improved on the original structure whilst keeping its inherent character. […]