'41' & The Milestone offer iTours of London

Guests at The Milestone and ‘41’, two of Red Carnation’s five-star properties in Central London, have long been accustomed to not just absolute luxury, but also the last word in thoughtful extras. Now these last words have been added to by the shelf-load, with a fabulous idea that will add enormously to guests’ experience of London.

Among the superb amenities in every room, guests will find a state-of-the-art Bose iPod docking station, with complimentary iPods available from reception. As well as being loaded with a massive selection of music from a wide range of genres and a children's audio book, these also include a fascinating selection of London audio walking guides.

Guests are invited to take to the streets, iPod in ear (couples can do the teenage lovers trick of a shared headset, but should watch out for the lamp posts), in order to find out all there is to know about a particular area or attraction. Each about two hours long, the walking tours available cover:

• City of London – discovering the historic financial centre of Europe
• Royal London – the palaces, parks, and parade grounds of Britain’s monarchs
• Temple District – the special world of London’s fascinating and unique legal district
• Banks Of The Thames – from Millennium to Tower Bridge, a river in history
• West End Night-Life – a vibrant evening jaunt from Piccadilly via Soho to Covent Garden
• Westminster – the heart of London: Parliament, Whitehall, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square

Also available are expert guides to three of London’s most famous attractions – The Tower of London, The British Museum, and The National Gallery – to help visitors make the most of the myriad treasures each attraction contains. Although pre-loaded onto the iPods in English, the hotels are delighted to download guides in other languages wherever available.

This is a complimentary service to all guests, but to add to the attraction The Milestone Hotel in Kensington is offering a special Walk London deal as its perfect introduction to London.

With a night’s accommodation, a glass of chilled Champagne and a fruit platter on arrival, English breakfast for two, a picnic hamper for two, and the use of the hotel’s iPod (with a brand new headset!) loaded with music and tours for the duration of the stay, prices, depending on room type, are from £280 to £800 per room, with extra nights available at special rates.

In addition, guests naturally also enjoy the wonderful luxury, comfort, and cuisine of one of Europe’s highest-rated hotels, including its incomparable 24-hour butler service.

For more information, visit Milestonehotel.com and 41hotel.com.

For further information on Red Carnation’s stunning collection of five- and four-star luxury boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Geneva, Cape Town, and Palm Beach, visit Redcarnation.com.

Please note that the rates quoted above exclude VAT at the current rate of 17.5%.