Before planning a holiday to the UK, it is important that you have a few things sorted first – a rough itinerary, budget, flights, transport and of course, accommodation.
There is an abundance of hotels throughout the UK to suits all tastes and budgets. Check out Travelodge.
The Ealing Guest House in London is a cheap option. Located near Central London and Heathrow, you can nab a basic double room for around 40GBP. Something much more up-market is the Sloane Square Hotel. It is perfect for Knightsbridge shopping and the charm of Chelsea or the West End. A double room is around 180GBP per night.
A budget choice in Glasgow is the The Rennie Mackintosh City Hotel. It is a charming city centre hotel inspired by the design genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. A double room, breakfast included is about 65GBP.
A mid-range option for Wales is the Park Inn Cardiff City Centre Hotel. This hotel is located a few minutes' walk from the city's prime business and shopping district, and is adjacent to the Cardiff International Arena. A double room will set you back about 80GBP, if you can grab the special offer in time.
If you want to stay in Belfast then why not try the Parkview Lodge. It is about two kilometres from Belfast city centre, which is only five minutes away by bus or taxi. A double room, breakfast included, is about 63GBP per night.
More and more people are holidaying in the UK as a result of the credit crunch and therefore exploring parts of the country they would normally not have considered. As well as the usual hotel chains there are many smaller independent hotels and some rather lovely boutique hotels to splash out on. Check out TravelodgeWe particularly love the Mr and Mrs Smith chain of boutique hotels. With hotels all over the world, they have some beautiful secluded and achingly hip and trendy accommodations in the UK.
If it’s a decadent seaside break for two that you’re after, why not try the beautiful Blanch House in Brighton. With some of the biggest and most sumptuous beds we’ve seen, and individually decorated and themed rooms ranging in price from £100 to £230 per night, we’re sure that you will manage to unwind and relax at this seafront retreat.
If you prefer the bright lights and goings on of a city, then we love the look of The Pelham just off London’s Cromwell Road in the main museum district. An Edwardian building, all fifty two rooms have high ceilings and huge windows giving a bright and airy feel and are decorated to the highest spec with antiques and fine art. Rooms range in price from £220 to £290 per night.
To find out more about these gorgeous hotels, visit the Mr and Mrs Smith website.
Travelling to Britain is a real treat for visitors seeking offbeat and unusual attractions. Have your picture taken with the “local tribes” of punks and Goths at Camden Town in London, where a “fat tip” of a few pounds is greatly appreciated. Check out Travelodge.
If you really want some wild and dangerous adventure, hang out with British soccer fans at a Manchester United game, and enjoy the rowdy chanting and cheering for the best football club in the U. K. Of course, you need some place quaint and luxurious for your stay, so book your holiday at any boutique hotel and enjoy the comforts of stylish accommodations in this fascinating country.
The Hope Street Hotel is a boutique hotel, built in 1860, that resembles a Venetian palazzo and is located between 2 cathedrals in Liverpool. Hope Street is within the city’s cultural quarter, among several restaurants and theatres. The hotel’s interior has been redesigned to showcase modern minimalism; the place is decked out with wooden floors and furniture, soft lights, and low sofas at the lounge. Hope Street Hotel has 48 rooms, 7 of which are suites that have panoramic views of the Mersey river. Rooms are appointed with oversized beds, DVD and LCD screen TVs, Egyptian cotton sheets, and under-floor heating. At the hotel’s restaurant, London Carriage Works, Chef Paul Askew cooks up seafood dishes and also offers a delectable array of cheese selections. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of more than 230 wines.
Another boutique hotel is Great John Street in Manchester, which is formerly a loft-style schoolhouse, boasting of 7 duplex Boudouir Grand bedrooms (luxury rooms), 10 Classical Grand junior suites (luxury suites), and their best rooms, 4 Eclectic Grand suites. All 30 rooms are double-height, and have sumptuous ceiling-to-floor, theatre-like curtains. The boutique hotel has a lounge with an exclusive cocktail bar, a rooftop garden with private dining area, and even an external hot tub for resident guests. The bar serves a menu that ranges from snacks and open baguettes to chef-prepared meals.
