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As the UK starts to emerge from lockdown, from May 17, London hotels will be fully reopening and many are participating in the inaugural Hotel Week London.
Bookable now, a number of generous discounts are available for stays from May 28 to June 6, with some extending into summer.
Here, experts from several of London’s participating hotels have shared their tips on where to go and how to rediscover one of the greatest cities in the world.
Dukes
Concierge Iain Haigh says: “The Royal Academy of Arts is a five-minute walk from the hotel. Exhibitions this summer, including Tracey Emin and Edvard Munch, David Hockney, and Michael Armitage.”
Hyatt Regency
Concierge Joe Fox says: “A taxi ride from Marylebone, discover the secrets of the Second World War in the underground nerve centre where Britain’s Prime Minister, Winston Churchill lived and worked.”
Marriott, Grosvenor Sq
Front office manager Rebecca Scott says: “I recommend wandering around Mayfair, around the little side streets and picturesque mews.
“The perfect afternoon starts with a coffee in Mews of Mayfair, before window shopping at the luxury boutiques in Burlington Arcade.”
Hard Rock
Rock Shop manager Kevin Lee says: “Hyde Park is a beautiful green oasis. Just south of the Peter Pan statue, there is a tree filled with friendly green parakeets. Bring a green apple and they will fly right to you.”
Four Seasons Park Lane
Concierge Michael Hagan says: “If you are after Michelin-starred restaurants, there are so many to choose from. My recommendation is Le Gavroche; a classic dining destination.”
Rosewood
Concierge Judith Van Der Heijden says: ”Start the day with a walk down to quirky Neal’s Yard, a small courtyard in the heart of Covent Garden. It’s bursting with colour and full of small, independent restaurants and cafés, including my personal favourite, 26 Grains.” To book, visit hotelweeklondon.co.uk