Westminster

Travel Alert: Houses of Parliament Offering Up Tours over the Holidays for the First Time

Dec 10, 2013 By jonathan

If you're in London over the Christmas holiday period - great news! The Houses of Parliament, which usually only offer tours on Saturdays and during the summer recess, are offering tours over the Christmas and New Year's holiday period for the first time. One of London’s most popular activities, tours inside the Houses of Parliament, are available for the first time over the … [Read more...] about Travel Alert: Houses of Parliament Offering Up Tours over the Holidays for the First Time

London’s Mint Hotels Taken Over by Hilton Doubletree

Dec 19, 2011 By jonathan

Big news in the London Hotel realm - the Mint Hotels in London have been taken over by Hilton Doubletree. From USA Today: Hilton Worldwide has added two, modern Central London hotels to its 275-location Doubletree by Hilton chain. Both hotels belonged to the stylish, eight-property Mint Hotels chain across the Netherlands and the UK that Hilton Worldwide is adding to its … [Read more...] about London’s Mint Hotels Taken Over by Hilton Doubletree

London’s Admiralty Arch Could Become Hotel

Nov 3, 2011 By jonathan

London's Admiralty Arch which stands sentry near Trafalgar Square could be turned into a luxury hotel according to The Telegraph. From the Telegraph: Admiralty Arch, built in 1912, is set to be sold for at least £75m because the Government believes the 80,000 sq ft office building will be too expensive to modernise. The taxpayer-owned offices were occupied by the Cabinet … [Read more...] about London’s Admiralty Arch Could Become Hotel