Not long after William and Kate return from their honeymoon, American travelers can enjoy the royal treatment at Westminster's historic St. Ermin's hotel, which recently completed a $50 million renovation by its American owners. The hotel is the closest property to Westminster Abbey, the site of the wedding, as well as St. James's Park, the British Houses of Parliament, and many other historical, cultural and leisure attractions.
When booking a three-night, double occupancy stay between July 4 and September 4, guests will enjoy a newly renovated deluxe room with chilled champagne upon arrival; dinner for two at the newly opened Caxton Grill, serving New European cuisine, just a few feet from where Winston Churchill delivered a famous wartime speech at Caxton Hall in the 1940s and a personal tour of Westminster Abbey, for two.
The cost of the package is $350 per night, including tax.
Built originally on the site of a monastery in the Victorian era, the St. Ermin's hotel opened in 1900. The property's original courtyard garden has been restored and offers a secluded haven from the bustling city center. The hotel's dramatic lobby is decorated by period pieces of artwork, one of a kind collectibles from Asia and the Far East and sweeping staircases. And no luxury has been overlooked in the updated guest rooms.
Reservations can be made online at www.sterminshotel.co.uk.
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London's Radisson Edwardian Hotel is offering discounts of up to 20 percent off the best available rates at one of the groups 12 upscale hotels in London and Manchester when stays are booked by April 30. In addition, guests will receive an additional 25 percent off of dining at the hotel for lunch and/or dinner (excludes beverages).
The discounts apply on stays from July 31 through Sept. 6. The Advance Purchase promotion rates start at £76 (approximately $123) per room, per night and include complimentary WiFi service. Stays must be pre-paid and are non-refundable. The credit card used for payment must be presented on arrival.
With buzz building around the upcoming royal wedding and preparations for the 2012 Olympics, London is hotter than ever and Radisson Edwardian hotels feature ideal locations for any visitor. Located in some of the most sought after neighborhoods for tourists in London and Manchester, Radisson Edwardian hotels are all within a few blocks of this summer's best events and attractions.
Here's a look ahead of happenings and events around London this summer:
- The annual Open Air Theatre event in Regent's Park, May 19-Sept. 10. This season's productions include classic plays such as The Beggar's Opera, Pericles and Gershwin's Crazy For you.
- Outdoor Opera in London's Holland Park, June 7-Aug. 12. Performances take place in Holland Park Theatre under a canopy.
- Buckingham Palace Summer Tours, July 23-Oct. 3. Summer's special exhibition will be Royal Fabergé, displaying imperial Easter eggs and beautiful animal carvings from the famous Russian goldsmith and jeweller.
- The Notting Hill Carnival, August 28, 29. A Caribbean celebration in West London with parades, live music and cuisine.
For more information or reservations, visit www.radissonedwardian.com/summer2011 or call toll free to 1-800-333-3333.
The Radisson Edwardian brand offers a "100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee". Included in the group is The May Fair Hotel (an independent luxury brand); Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel; Radisson Edwardian Leicester Square & Radisson Edwardian Hampshire (Leicester Square), Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street & Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth (Bloomsbury), Radisson Edwardian Berkshire & Radisson Edwardian Sussex (Oxford Street), Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten (Covent Garden), Radisson Edwardian Grafton (Tottenham Court Road), Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt (Kensington), Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf (Docklands) and the award-winning Radisson Edwardian Manchester.
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