A Luxury Weekend in London
When you’ve got money to burn London presents itself as a fabulous place to spend it. The capital has countless luxurious hotels, world-class eateries, places to enjoy drinks with a view and of course top-end shopping. But how can you be sure you’re not just pouring your money down the drain? Take a look at our insider’s guide to a luxury weekend in London and you can guarantee that you’re spending yours in all the right places and are in for a truly glamorous time… Read on if you want to know more.
Stay At…
Having just undergone a huge £40m restoration the stunning Great Northern Hotel, at King’s Cross St Pancras Station, is a convenient place to begin your weekend in the big smoke. This gorgeous and individual luxury boutique hotel is less than 25m from the Eurostar terminal and has 91 rooms decorated with artisan-made furniture, pantries on every floor where guests can help themselves to home-baked cakes and the day’s papers, and the friendliest staff you’ll find in the capital. It’s chic and informal and just perfect for the beginning of your luxury weekend.
Dine At…
The most wanted table in the capital right now is at Gordon Ramsay’s Chelsea restaurant. Boasting three Michelin stars, the menu is nothing short of explosive and we can guarantee that if you book a table here you won’t regret it. Don’t miss out on the poached Scottish Lobster tail, Rove de Guarrigues with confit beetroot or the equally delicious green apple and lime sorbet. Seating just 45 the restaurant feels chic and intimate and you’ll certainly be well looked after by Ramsay’s efficient team of staff. Just as you would hope.
Drink At…
If you rather enjoy a martini or have a taste for a cosmopolitan you can enjoy some of London’s finest cocktails at Paramount on New Oxford Street. This trendy yet welcoming cocktail bar has a viewing gallery which sits an impressive 33 floors above the city, giving customers some of the most far-reaching views available.
Indulge…
It wouldn’t be right to visit London without indulging in some serious luxury shopping, as the capital has so many treats on offer. Our favourite places to pick up a designer piece are St Christopher’s Place just off Oxford St, The Village at Westfield and of course, London’s most famous luxury shopping destination, Bond Street. Don’t forget to drop into Selfridges too and if you really want to splash out, make sure you enlist the help of a personal shopper, who will expertly guide you right to the goodies.
Relax…
To top off your weekend of indulgence we recommend booking yourself in for a few hours at the Ushvani Spa in Knightsbridge. Enjoy the serene atmosphere and the soothing hydrotherapy pool and if you’re going to go for a treatment make sure it’s the orange and chocolate scrub and wrap, which is unusual and truly luxurious.
London has no shortage of special spots to enjoy on a weekend away and we hope our list of favourites is enough to get you tempted. Do you have any favourite places of indulgence in the big smoke? Share with us – we’d love to add more to the list.