London 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 articleWithin Ten Minutes’ Walk: Art-lovers at the Strand Place Hotel The sensible art lover will take my advice and plan exactly what they want to see in advance. The Strand Palace Hotel benefits from being but few minutes’ walk from the glorious National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery in London’s Trafalgar Square, and the Lawrence […]
read articleGo Beyond the London Tourist Trail The Strand Palace is, of course, wonderfully located for a traditional tour of London’s greatest attractions. It’s a short walk from Buckingham Palace and The Houses of Parliament and located opposite Somerset House. London’s Theatreland is on the doorstep and the hotel stands on the fringes of fashionable Covent […]
read articleAnne Frank’s Tree The Strand Palace Hotel is perfectly located on the edge of Covent Garden. An upbeat feeling in the air dances among visitors as they walk through the cobbled streets towards Covent Garden in London. Upon entering the main square, every visitor is immersed in countless incredible street performers, high-end retailers and numerous […]
read articleRamp up the romance on Valentine’s Day with these lovey-dovey experiences, all of which are within easy reach of the Strand Palace Hotel: The View from The Shard Sip champagne with your loved-one while watching the sun set over London from 244m above ground at the top of the European Union’s tallest building. Affording 360-degree […]
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 articleThere is no better time to wander the dazzling streets of London than the Christmas period, when the city is bathed in festive fluorescence. Many of London’s extraordinary and world-famous Christmas lights and decorations are within walking distance of Strand Palace Hotel and, best of all, they are completely free to marvel at all evening […]
read articleLondon is one of the world’s great retail capitals, and there’s no better time to see the shopping in full swing than during the Christmas season. From wonderfully festive stores to magical winter markets, here are some of places you can go to find everything you need this Christmas holiday. Seasonal Stores Harrods is […]
read articleIt’s that time of year again. Get out the strawberries and cream and take your seat on Centre Court because Wimbledon is about to begin again. From 29 June to 12 July, the best tennis pros in the world will converge on southwest London as they try to claim one of the titles up for […]
read articleFollowing on from our recent blog on Premier League football in London, in which we told you how to watch Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, we thought we’d shine a light on some of the capital’s less internationally-known clubs. West Ham, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace may not currently grace the upper echelons of […]
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