The Strand – or correctly just Strand – is one of the most famous streets in London, referred to as such as long ago as 1185. The origin of the name is from the Old English for ‘shore’. Centuries ago this thoroughfare was literally riverside, before geographical changes and the building of the Embankment nudged […]
read articleIT’S CHRISTMAS JUMPERS TIME! Who doesn’t enjoy pulling on a comfy Christmas jumper? December is certainly one of our favourite times of the year, and with the cold weather ever-present and there’s no better feeling cosying up in a Christmas jumper! At Strand Palace, we regularly take part in a number of good causes for […]
read articleA WEST END WINTER A Christmas city break is made more celebratory still with a West End show. Our hotel is perfectly situated to take in the theatre – step out in any direction from the front doors, and there’s a landmark London stage a few footsteps away. At this time of year, they put […]
read articleWhat’s on at Southbank this December Just across from the river from Strand Palace lies the Southbank, which provides seasonal treats all year round, but is at its best during the winter weeks and Christmas. A short saunter over Waterloo Bridge from the hotel, the Southbank has something for everyone. Starting as it means to […]
read articleWe recently partnered with Pan MacMillan Publishing to launch The Strand Palace Book Club, which enables us to provide an exclusive selection of Pan MacMillan Publishing’s latest novels to our guests staying in Deluxe Studio Rooms. The latest arrival, Akin comes from Emma Donoghue. The award-winning author of Room, which was adapted into a screenplay […]
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read articleStrand Palace is just steps away from piers offering riverside trips which glide past and offer the chance to stop off and explore some of London’s most regal and historic properties. It’s as easy as jumping onto one of the regular Thames Clipper services a short stroll away from Strand Palace. WESTMINSTER ABBEY Step off […]
read articleLondon may not always offer up the hottest weather (thanks to the unreliable British Summer), but the warmer temps bring a whole host of Rooftop Cinema, Outdoor Pop-ups and Cocktail Parties to the City this Summer… Think You Know London? Think Again! Check out our recommendations for some of the most fun (and quirky) things […]
read articleWhether you’ve exhausted yourself from sightseeing, a business event or Covent Garden’s vibrant nightlife when you finally call it a day your room needs to be somewhere where you can relax and unwind. The Strand Palace Book Club is just one of the reasons why the Deluxe Rooms offer superb value for money. We’ve partnered […]
read articleMick O’Hare bowls us over with a foolproof guide to the gentleman’s game The ICC Cricket World Cup arrives in the UK this month, to the delight of cricket fans around the world. However, do you like cricket or even know what it is? To be truthful, many English people aren’t so sure. But don’t […]
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