Mick 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 […]
read articleFabulous Theatre Shows Beside The Strand The theatres are lit up by the most starry and sparkling treats. Here are a collection of fabulous theatre shows in the Strand, seconds away from the Strand Palace. LA SOIREE, ALDWYCH The cult favourite, La Soirée segues into the Aldwych Theatre this year. It’s sold out in […]
read articleTheatres are everywhere in our neighbourhood, from the small and experimental to blockbuster shows like The Lion King (just around the corner at the Lyceum). But the Adelphi, whose art deco façade is one of the most recognisable on The Strand, is one of our favourites. Now it’s the London home of the musical Kinky […]
read articleJanuary isn’t the brightest time of year, but London is about to get a very colourful antidote to the seasonal gloom. From Thursday January 14 to Sunday January 17, new festival Lumiere London will pepper the capital with dazzling light installations by artists from all over the world. It’s the work of festival organisers Artichoke, […]
read articleLondon’s West End is one of the world’s top theatre districts and the best place in the UK to see acclaimed musicals performed by immensely talented artists. Unsurprisingly, it is one of the biggest tourist attractions in town and we like to keep prospective visitors informed about what they can see during their stay. Which […]
read articleAs a hotel in the heart of London’s famous West End, we take a keen interest in what’s hot and what’s not in Theatreland. And each month, we present one of our top picks to you on our blog to give you some inspiration for your trip to London. This month… Miss Saigon About the […]
read articleLocated within easy walking distance of the West End, our team at Strand Palace know a thing or two about theatre and about the fabulous range of shows currently running in London. Each month, we pick one of our favourite productions playing nearby and give you some advice on visiting London’s famous Theatreland. This month… […]
read articleMillions of people from across the globe visit London’s famous West End each year to take in a show. And as the largest and most successful theatre district in the world, teeming with first-class entertainment, great restaurants and a buzzing atmosphere, it’s easy to see why. As a hotel near the West End, Strand Palace […]
read articleNot only are we passionate about theatre here at Strand Palace Hotel, but we know a thing or two about the world-famous West End and the shows that grace its stages. Each month, we pick one of our favourite productions playing in nearby Theatreland and give you some insider tips about visiting central London and […]
read articleDID YOU KNOW THESE TEN THINGS ABOUT THE STRAND PALACE HOTEL? 1) When the hotel opened in 1909, the price for a single room with breakfast was just 5s6d (equivalent to 31p in today’s money). Now it is priced at least £125. 2) Before the Strand Palace Hotel was built, anti-slavery campaign speeches were held […]
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