Native Bankside London Lodging Sofa Bed

Review of Native Bankside – Hidden Gem Luxury Hotel Apartment in London

The extended stay market of serviced apartments in London is one hidden part of the lodging options in the city. Offering studio flats with a kitchen or even larger options like a two bedroom, two bath option, extended stay options are plentiful but as a leisure traveler you’ve probably never […]

Great Northern Hotel London Couchette room

Review: The Great Northern Hotel London King’s Cross #SoloTravel Luxury

I’ve stayed in many London luxury historic hotels, boutique hotels and small rooms but my first visit to the Great Northern Hotel London melded all of my past experiences into one luxury hotel award stay. The original London railway hotel first opened in 1853 and has been restored with such luxury […]

Guestroom Mondrian London Hotel

Review: The Sea Containers Hotel (formerly Mondrian London) – Luxury on the Thames

Note: The Mondrian Hotel London has re-flagged (changed hotel ownership) to Sea Containers Hotel London, a boutique hotel. Post is updated to reflect new name. The design, staff and stellar service should remain. The London hotel scene is so exciting and with each visit I’m keen to try a new […]

Hoxton Holborn Cosy Room

The Hoxton Holborn Hotel Review – A Weekend Stay in London

My last minute weekend in London for my British Airways status qualification trip gave me a great opportunity to try a new hotel, the Hoxton Holborn as I wanted an affordable hotel stay.  The Hoxton hotel has been on my radar for a few years now since it first opened […]

Z hotel soho courtyard london for less

Z Hotel Soho London Review – Stay Central and Chic for Less in London

When I hear “London is so expensive”, I reply “It doesn’t need to be if you know the secret spots”.  That’s the key to most destinations – knowing where to find the off the radar, only locals know kind of places.  For me, Z Hotel Soho is just one such […]

Sofitel Heathrow Hotel Lobby bar lounge

The Sofitel Heathrow Hotel Review – Location and Luxury in LHR Terminal 5

Calling the luxury Sofitel Heathrow Hotel at Terminal 5 (T5) an “airport hotel” is just cruel and unjust.  For me the term “airport hotel” often conjures up a beige hotel which lacks character, is depressing as an in-transit passenger and makes me want to escape as soon as possible. I’ve […]