If you and your loved one want to spend a quiet and romantic Christmas together this year, then London is a great place to do it. While most main attractions may be closed on Christmas and Boxing Day, you can visit them in the run up to Christmas then spend a relaxing few days at some of the top London hotels. Seeing the city “shut down” is definitely not something that happens often, but if you’re staying somewhere special, you certainly won’t mind.
If you’re a trendy kind of couple or just want to splash your cash on something a bit different, then the St Martins Lane hotel is just the place. Although it boasts a minimalist design by the famous Philippe Starck incorporated throughout, this hotel is anything but boring. Even the standard queen size rooms feature impressive light installations. If you need to get into the Christmas spirit head to one of the Christmas Eve candlelit carol or midnight masses at the Church of St Martins in the Fields. However if you just want to cosy up with your loved one, then stay in and enjoy a film from the hotel’s collection of over 1,500 DVDs on the high tech flat screen telly in your room.
If you want your own space and don’t fancy room service, then there are London hotels that can serve as your home away from home for the holidays. The Citadine London Trafalgar Square is a great option – these serviced apartments vary in size but all come complete with a fully equipped kitchen. Plus you can pop outside and marvel at the impressiveness of Trafalgar Square and the massiveness of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree.
If an elegant Christmas in the heart of London is more your style, then the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire is perfect. Located in Leicester Square, this five-star hotel is just a stone’s throw from most London attractions. A five-minute walk and you’ll find yourself amidst the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus. From there head up Regent Street and take in the impressive Christmas light display. However if you got some cash to spare, book yourself in at the penthouse suite and you can enjoy a rather great sight from your room with views of Big Ben, the London Eye and Nelson’s Column. When it comes to London hotels, this one is top-notch!