- The Thames River makes a river of the moonlight.London Nostalgia image by Joss from Fotolia.com
London is a city of business, excitement, beauty, intrigue, entertainment, and romance, with a long, rich history. Founded by the Romans because of the tidal surge and depth of the Thames--an ideal place to berth ships--London offers a wealth of sights to enjoy during a romantic getaway, such as SoHo, Kensington, and Notting Hill. The city's hotels are friendly to physically challenged individuals; they are not recommended for young children. - Blakes is an incredible journey into chic meets antique.london 36 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com
Over-the-top, eccentric elegance meets couture fashion at Blakes. London hotelier and internationally renowned designer Anouska Hempel created astonishing effects with fabric, furnishings, floor coverings, and wall accents in what has been referred to as the first Kensington boutique hotel, which is both subtly sensuous and very private.
Blakes Hotel London
33 Roland Gardens
London
UK
SW7 3PF.
800-926-3173
+44-20-7370-6701
blakes@blakeshotels.com
roomforromance.com/romantic-hotels/united-kingdom/london/blakes - Martin Miller has created a Bohemian boutique extravaganza in trendy Notting Hill.antique oil lamp image by FotoWorx from Fotolia.com
Martin Miller, the author of the "Miller's Antiques Price Guide" with former spouse Judith Miller, has created a Bohemian boutique extravaganza in trendy Notting Hill. Living his own philosophy of, "Antiques are household fittings as far as I'm concerned," Martin has stuffed every available space with curios, pictures, trinkets, and objets trouvés. Georgian and Victorian antiques are crammed together with Chippendale pieces under the gaze of some 200 oil paintings--and this is just the second floor sitting room! Informal hospitality in quirky elegance is the best way to describe what you'll find at Miller's Residence.
Miller's Residence
111a Westbourne Grove
London
UK
W2 4UW
+44-20-7243-1024
enquiries@ millersuk.com
millersuk.com/ - At Hazlitt's the 18th century meets Soho.london 17 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com
An oasis of civility and old-fashioned hospitality set in three typical Georgian townhouses in the heart of London's Soho, Hazlitt's is where the 18th century meets Soho. Deep, rich colors play off the cream-and-white walls, accenting the beautifully elegant furnishings. Hazlitt's is the perfect place for foodies, clubbers, and night owls, with all the Soho excitement right outside the front door. Don't worry, though, because double-glazed glass ensures you won't be disturbed if you choose to enjoy some indoor entertainment.
Hazlitt's
6 Frith St.
Soho Square
London
UK
W1D 3JA
+44-20-7434-1771
reservations@hazlitts.co.uk
hazlittshotel.com/haz_index.html - Welcome to The Portobello, the original rock 'n' roll hotel in bohemian Notting Hill.abend in london image by lofik from Fotolia.com
Not a place for the tame at heart, the Portobello features rooms wickedly themed as an oasis of rock chic meets Edwardian antique. Welcome to the original rock 'n' roll hotel in bohemian Notting Hill. Enjoy a basement boudoir with private courtyard or maybe a sensuous attic hideaway done in rich, moody colors with a decadent claw foot bath. It's perfect for late nights with the "Do Not Disturb" sign hanging from your door.
The Portobello Hotel
22 Stanley Gardens
London
UK
W11 2NG
+44-20-7727-2777
info@portobellohotel.com
portobellohotel.com/
