London Hotel Tips by LolaSanFrancisco

I wanted to stay at the coolest hotel in London, but not a modern one. So I stayed at the Rubens and Nigel the doorman was a hoot! Kept hitting on me and making me blush: I love that in a doorman, and now come to expect it, even if I have to tip heavy for some door love.

My view was awesome. The bathroom was so much fun. Even the breakfast was O.K., for English food. However, the eggs had to be runny, otherwise you wouldn?t know you were there. The hotel is across the street from Buckingham Palace, and two blocks from Victoria Station. I don?t think I could ever afford it again, and I?m so glad I splurged then, because if I?m going to only spend 3 nights in London, I?m gonna do it up baby!

Unique Qualities: Choose from a wide range of accommodation including newly refurbished king bedded rooms, a magnificently decorated Royal Wing and spacious suites. Whilst some rooms offer stunning glimpses into Buckingham Palace and its gardens, all are beautifully furnished and offer air conditioning, bureau desks and twice daily maid service.

Luxury Rooms
The hallmarks of The Ruben's spacious king and queen bedded guest rooms include:

24 hour room service
bottled mineral water
cable tv/movies on demand
choice of smoking / non smoking rooms
deluxe toiletries
express check out
evening turndown service
hairdryers
irons and ironing boards
individually controlled air conditioning
international direct dial telephones
jelly beans
plush bathrobes
safe
tea and coffee making facilities
us/uk modem lines
voicemail in local language
AT&T direct access facility
Business Ready
A commitment to busy travellers with a selection of guest rooms providing all the amenities of a standard room plus these special features:

generous desk space
personal fax/printer/copier machine
internet access
laptop rentals
office supplies and stationery
mobile telephones for hire
safes (in room electronic safes)
secretarial support on request
special lighting
speaker telephones
swivel chair
Deluxe Suites
The ultimate in style, space and comfort. All the amenities of a standard and business ready room plus:

canapés delivered nightly
cd player with a selection of cds
fresh flowers
mini bar
selection of magazines and books
Royal Rooms
An exciting recent addition to the Rubens portfolio of accommodation, our Royal Wing offers eight magnificently decorated guest rooms. Each individually themed on Kings and Queens of Great Britain, they include all the facilities of our business ready rooms as well as:

100% 2 way for interactive tv / internet
cat6 cables
dvd player and a selection of dvd's
original commissioned portraits
printer
scanner
uk / us isdn lines

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Address: Across the street from Buckingham Palace
Website: http://www.savvyonlinetravel.com/index.php?s=http%3A%2F%2Freservations.savvyonlinetravel.com%2Fhotel%2F10007580-11251694O.html%3Fses%3D74ed5e21e056581

I dug it but I have been to London a few times and did'nt mind the fact that it is in Shepards Bush, and a zillion cab dollars away from the center of town. Neat to see the way the real people live. And the sauna at this place was fab!

The hall way was 2 block long to our rooms. It took 10 min to walk from the front door to our rooms. Bazaar.

Attracting guest from all walks of life, we are particularly popular for the music, film and media industries. It is one of the most stylish places to relax and unwind in London. "A Hotel that rises above the competition through a marriage of concept, design and service. A Hotel that points the way forward"...2002 Best London Hotel, Theme Awards.

K West London's newest hip hotel, launched in December 2001 winning Best hotel in London' at the 2002 Theme awards. The modern glass exterior of the hotel creates a huge impact, allowing light to stream into the entrance lobby and the open plan K Lounge bar area. In the bar, which is open exclusively to hotel and K SPA guests, a modern fireplace runs along the rear wall. Square mirrored glass cubes act as both art installations and drink tables, while funky music creates a vibrant ambience. Located on the ground floor, the holistic K SPA offers unusual treatments such as the Dry Flotation Tank, Reiki and Reflexology. It has also introduced the E'SPA Hot Stone Treatment, and is one of the few spas in the UK to have a Double Therapy Room (complete with its own private sauna) so that friends and partners can enjoy side-by-side treatments.

The Jacuzzi, eucalyptus steam room, lemon steam room, sauna, plus towels, toiletries, hairdryers, individual lockers and fresh fruit are all complimentary to hotel guests. The bedrooms feature a subtle color scheme of taupe, brown and cream in leather, walnut and suede, alongside stainless steel and sandblasted glass flat screen TV's, DVD's, Hi-Fi's and oversize beds are fitted as standard in deluxe rooms, while the sexy bathrooms feature Philippe Starck fittings against limestone mosaics.

Unique Qualities: Executive Guest Room: Executive guest room with queen bed or 2 twin beds. Room includes work desk, crisp linens, iron and ironing board, trouser press, satellite TV. Designed to offer contemporary open space, giving a feeling of lightness and calm. Duvets and non-allergenic pillows together with our hand made beds offer one of the best nights sleep you can have anywhere.

Studio Guest Room: Large studio guest room with king bed or 2 twin beds. Room includes work desk, crisp linens, iron and ironing board, trouser press, satellite TV. Designed to offer contemporary open space, giving a feeling of lightness and calm. Duvets and non-allergenic pillows together with our hand made beds offer one of the best nights sleep you can have anywhere.

Deluxe Guest Room: Large deluxe guest room with king bed or 2 twin beds. Room includes designer sofa, armchair, coffeetable, work desk, crisp linens, iron and ironing board, and trouser press. The room that tinks it's a studio apartment, it's got the lot. Wide screen TV, DVD, CD/Stereo with PlayStation 2 consoles (on request). The sofa can be converted to a double bed on prior request, ideal for families.

Embassy Junior Suite: Large Embassy junior suite with king bed. Suite includes combined bedroom/sitting area, dining table, designer sofa, armchair, coffeetable, work desk, crisp linens, iron and ironing board, and trouser press. Take a deluxe room and add more space, and as David Bowie said..."Lets Dance!!" This room is enormous.

Services/Facilities/Amenities:
Alarm Clock
Baby Sitting
Bar
Business Center
Concierge Level
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicap Facilities
Express Check Out
Modem Jack
Meeting Facilities
Non-Smoking Room
Parking
Restaurant
Safe Deposit Box
Spa
Cable TV
Laundry/Valet

Attractions: Jacuzzi
Sauna
Exercise Gym
Health Club

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Phone: 44-207-674-1000
Address: Richmond Way, London, England W14
Directions: Shepards Bush tub stop. Way the heck out there....
Website: http://www.savvyonlinetravel.com/index.php?s=http%3A%2F%2Freservations.savvyonlinetravel.com%2Fhotel%2F10007580-11280739O.html%3Fses%3Dfa36ae34a690021