Romantic break in London
Discussion
I’m planning a birthday celebration for my wife in London, I’d like to organise a show in the afternoon then dinner somewhere nice and a night in a nice hotel.
I’m struggling with the hotel selection, I like the idea of the Shard, but I’m wondering if that’s a bit mainstream and I should look for something a little more boutique. Any recommendations hotel wise, not too fussed in budget
Thanks
I’m struggling with the hotel selection, I like the idea of the Shard, but I’m wondering if that’s a bit mainstream and I should look for something a little more boutique. Any recommendations hotel wise, not too fussed in budget
Thanks
michael_JCWS said:
I m planning a birthday celebration for my wife in London, I d like to organise a show in the afternoon then dinner somewhere nice and a night in a nice hotel.
I m struggling with the hotel selection, I like the idea of the Shard, but I m wondering if that s a bit mainstream and I should look for something a little more boutique. Any recommendations hotel wise, not too fussed in budget
Thanks
I've stayed in the Shard, the rooms are smaller than you'd find in an equivalent hotel at that price point, but they are very well appointed and you're obviously paying for the view. It certainly was a memorable experience. I m struggling with the hotel selection, I like the idea of the Shard, but I m wondering if that s a bit mainstream and I should look for something a little more boutique. Any recommendations hotel wise, not too fussed in budget
Thanks
Thinking a bit less traditional (eg the Goring, Savoy etc) Sea Containers has a very nice looking hotel, could do a meal and the stumble back to your room. Beautiful views. The Standard is also very modern and quirky for something different.
Or The Ned is a more traditional but less obvious choice. Beautiful building and lots of choices around for food.
A bit left field for the Hotel, The Mandrake in Newman Street.
https://themandrake.com/
A walk down the South Bank and dinner at Ting?
https://www.ting-shangri-la.com/
Or a bit less of trek between the two... Charlotte Street Hotel and dinner at Roka?
https://www.rokarestaurant.com/en/roka-charlotte-s...
https://themandrake.com/
A walk down the South Bank and dinner at Ting?
https://www.ting-shangri-la.com/
Or a bit less of trek between the two... Charlotte Street Hotel and dinner at Roka?
https://www.rokarestaurant.com/en/roka-charlotte-s...
I go on plenty of romantic breaks, but never in London, I live there and there is nothing romantic about it anymore.
Sure the theatre is still good just about, very rushed in and out these days, for those out of London 1 night for a show is ok I guess, otherwise there are plenty of more places for a romantic break in my eyes.
Sure the theatre is still good just about, very rushed in and out these days, for those out of London 1 night for a show is ok I guess, otherwise there are plenty of more places for a romantic break in my eyes.
michael_JCWS said:
Logistically ( with child and dog care) London is easiest and I d like to go to a show, probably book of Mormon.
Thanks for all the suggestions, the Ned looks quite cool, so I might investigate that
Went to see book of Mormon a few weeks ago, well worth a trip, probably not if the wife is a bit prudish lol, staying within reach out of London is a good shout, I think the Oxford Tube bus service runs late into the night so easily done from there. Thanks for all the suggestions, the Ned looks quite cool, so I might investigate that
For something right out there within driving distance, Log cabins out Saffron Walden way are excellent for a romantic break, wood fired hot tub, outside fire, clean comfortable with everything you need to cook her a romantic meal, good heating inside, planning another trip there soon with the latest girlfriend.
You do not see anyone unless you bump into the occupants of one of the four cabins in the car park, key is in a box, hot tub fired up on arrival, waiting for the clear frosty nights to go back again lol.
Your Dad said:
30 minutes and nobody has suggested taking her to SE1 9PH.
It gets good reviewshttps://aroundbritainwithapaunch.blogspot.com/2008...

I'd stay at the Lanesbrough for traditional opulence, it's between Hyde Park and Green Park with St James's Park Close by. West End easily walkable or a quick cab ride if raining.
Best time over a weekend is early Sunday morning stroll through St James's Park, over Westminster Bridge before its hoaching and along the South Bank. Come back over Waterloo Bridge, through Covent Garden, West End and Mayfair for late breakfast in the hotel.
An alternative is to stay in Richmond for a calmer experience and take the tube or train into town, easily doable.
Personally I'd never stay South of the river in Central London but that's me being old fashioned.
Best time over a weekend is early Sunday morning stroll through St James's Park, over Westminster Bridge before its hoaching and along the South Bank. Come back over Waterloo Bridge, through Covent Garden, West End and Mayfair for late breakfast in the hotel.
An alternative is to stay in Richmond for a calmer experience and take the tube or train into town, easily doable.
Personally I'd never stay South of the river in Central London but that's me being old fashioned.
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