London for the Holidays
Friday September 26, 2003
51 Buckingham Gate, a Victorian all-suite hotel just a block from Buckingham Palace, has compiled a list of fun things to do in London during the holidays, in order to lure you over there this season. It's working on me. I've got thoughts of ice skating at Somerset House, and midnight mass at Westminster Abbey.
IT’S THE SEASON OF LIVING (IT UP) AT 51 BUCKINGHAM GATE IN LONDON
A wish-list of wonderful holiday diversions from London’s premier hotel
September 23, 2003 (London): There may be no place like home for the holidays, but even home has nothing like Christmas and New Years at 51 Buckingham Gate in London. Enjoy the holidays in the heart of Westminster with 51 Buckingham Gate’s spacious luxury, renowned personal butler service, Shiseido Qi Salon, full-service kitchens in every room, and comfortable proximity to Central London’s major attractions.
What’s to do in London when Christmas lights and Champagne corks fill the air? Why, we’ve made a list (and checked it twice):
• Skating at Somerset House Ice Rink: If you think the Rockefeller Center rink is grand, wait until you trace figure-8’s across 900 square meters of ice at this 18th-century Tudor palace on Thames. The Somerset House Ice Rink is open November 27, 2003 to January 25, 2004 (closed Christmas Day), with rentals, lessons, decorations and refreshments available.
• Christmas Eve at Westminster Abbey: There is no more prominent parish to celebrate Christmas Eve than 900-year-old Westminster Abbey. It’s located right in the heart of London, just a quick stroll from 51 Buckingham Gate.
• Last-Minute Shopping at Fortnum & Mason: The finest retailer in Piccadilly is the perfect venue to find something special for your special someone. Also, don’t miss Fortnum & Mason’s annual post-Christmas sale. 51 Buckingham Gate provides complimentary shuttle service to Piccadilly daily.
• King Edward’s Christmas: The Tower of London will bustle with the scents, sounds and spectacle of the court of Edward I when the King and his lady, Eleanor of Castille, celebrate Christmas just a bit late, December 27-31, 2003.
• A London Eye-ful: The world’s tallest observation wheel is the perfect seat for the holiday lights of London. You’ll see 25 miles all around, with spectacular views of all of 51 Buckingham Gate’s neighbors, including the Palace of Westminster and Windsor Castle.
• Count Down to New Year: London will be alight with New Years celebrations and none of them bigger than the fireworks over Big Ben. Don’t be late!
• Holiday Feasts at 51 Buckingham Gate: Sup on traditional English Holiday fare served by 51 Buckingham Gate’s renowned butlers in The Library, with mince pies on arrival between December 20, 2003 and January 3, 2004.
Holiday rates at 51 Buckingham Gate from £219 (appx. $352), including breakfast and taxes. (Offers subject to availability and the number of rooms allocated to the promotion; offer based on double occupancy in a deluxe junior suite.) For further information or to make reservations, please call toll free (877) 528-2503 or visit www.51-buckinghamgate.com.
Located in the heart of Westminster, 51 Buckingham Gate Luxury Suites & Apartments is the best of London hotels. Owned by the prestigious Taj Hotel, Resorts & Palaces company, it’s the only five-star Taj hotel in London. 51 Buckingham Gate combines all the facilities and convenience of a luxury hotel with the comfort and exclusivity of a private home. The hotel consists of three restored townhouses dating back to Queen Victoria’s time, who commissioned the buildings as guest quarters. There are 82 elegant suites and apartments, each with its own kitchen and living area, as well as personal butler service. 51 Buckingham Gate also has fitness facilities, restaurants, beautiful courtyard garden, meeting rooms and plenty of privacy. Located just a block from Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Park, 51 Buckingham Gate is the ideal base for a long-term visit to London. For further information please call toll free (877) 528-2503 or visit www.51-buckinghamgate.com.
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IT’S THE SEASON OF LIVING (IT UP) AT 51 BUCKINGHAM GATE IN LONDON
A wish-list of wonderful holiday diversions from London’s premier hotel
September 23, 2003 (London): There may be no place like home for the holidays, but even home has nothing like Christmas and New Years at 51 Buckingham Gate in London. Enjoy the holidays in the heart of Westminster with 51 Buckingham Gate’s spacious luxury, renowned personal butler service, Shiseido Qi Salon, full-service kitchens in every room, and comfortable proximity to Central London’s major attractions.
What’s to do in London when Christmas lights and Champagne corks fill the air? Why, we’ve made a list (and checked it twice):
• Skating at Somerset House Ice Rink: If you think the Rockefeller Center rink is grand, wait until you trace figure-8’s across 900 square meters of ice at this 18th-century Tudor palace on Thames. The Somerset House Ice Rink is open November 27, 2003 to January 25, 2004 (closed Christmas Day), with rentals, lessons, decorations and refreshments available.
• Christmas Eve at Westminster Abbey: There is no more prominent parish to celebrate Christmas Eve than 900-year-old Westminster Abbey. It’s located right in the heart of London, just a quick stroll from 51 Buckingham Gate.
• Last-Minute Shopping at Fortnum & Mason: The finest retailer in Piccadilly is the perfect venue to find something special for your special someone. Also, don’t miss Fortnum & Mason’s annual post-Christmas sale. 51 Buckingham Gate provides complimentary shuttle service to Piccadilly daily.
• King Edward’s Christmas: The Tower of London will bustle with the scents, sounds and spectacle of the court of Edward I when the King and his lady, Eleanor of Castille, celebrate Christmas just a bit late, December 27-31, 2003.
• A London Eye-ful: The world’s tallest observation wheel is the perfect seat for the holiday lights of London. You’ll see 25 miles all around, with spectacular views of all of 51 Buckingham Gate’s neighbors, including the Palace of Westminster and Windsor Castle.
• Count Down to New Year: London will be alight with New Years celebrations and none of them bigger than the fireworks over Big Ben. Don’t be late!
• Holiday Feasts at 51 Buckingham Gate: Sup on traditional English Holiday fare served by 51 Buckingham Gate’s renowned butlers in The Library, with mince pies on arrival between December 20, 2003 and January 3, 2004.
Holiday rates at 51 Buckingham Gate from £219 (appx. $352), including breakfast and taxes. (Offers subject to availability and the number of rooms allocated to the promotion; offer based on double occupancy in a deluxe junior suite.) For further information or to make reservations, please call toll free (877) 528-2503 or visit www.51-buckinghamgate.com.
Located in the heart of Westminster, 51 Buckingham Gate Luxury Suites & Apartments is the best of London hotels. Owned by the prestigious Taj Hotel, Resorts & Palaces company, it’s the only five-star Taj hotel in London. 51 Buckingham Gate combines all the facilities and convenience of a luxury hotel with the comfort and exclusivity of a private home. The hotel consists of three restored townhouses dating back to Queen Victoria’s time, who commissioned the buildings as guest quarters. There are 82 elegant suites and apartments, each with its own kitchen and living area, as well as personal butler service. 51 Buckingham Gate also has fitness facilities, restaurants, beautiful courtyard garden, meeting rooms and plenty of privacy. Located just a block from Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Park, 51 Buckingham Gate is the ideal base for a long-term visit to London. For further information please call toll free (877) 528-2503 or visit www.51-buckinghamgate.com.
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*Rates are based on availability and do not include tax and service.
Information on this page has been provided by hotels or their representatives.
If you would like to submit your hotel or resort's travel specials for consideration for inclusion on this site, please submit it via email. Press releases are included at the sole discretion of the Hotels/Resorts/Inns Guide. Only photos sent via email in .jpg or .gif format will be accepted. Press releases or photos/slides received by mail will not be included.
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