Though I stay in London, I don’t at all times get probability to understand it. Crowded commutes, limitless queuing and the quick tempo can generally depart a gal feeling fairly uninspired about the entire place. Because of this I liked getting the possibility to spend the evening at a London resort not too long ago, because it allowed me to benefit from the metropolis as a vacationer as a substitute of a resident (I can guarantee you, they’re two very various things). I discovered it extremely enjoyable because it allowed me to me escape actuality with out even having to go away the place I name dwelling.
This was again in December once I teamed up with the IHG (Intercontinental Lodge Group) to participate of their IHG Rewards Membership® marketing campaign. A part of the expertise was an evening’s keep at The Intercontinental Park Lane, one among London’s most well-known luxurious motels.
Of all of the IHG motels in London, The Intercontinental Park Lane is the posh flagship. It’s unbelievably central location on Hyde Park Nook places it on the sting of Mayfair, over the street from Hyde Park and a 5-minute drive from Knightsbridge. Mainly, it’s actual property gold and in an unimaginable London location.
Checking In
My boyfriend and I arrived on the resort mid afternoon. It was a windy and wet December day and felt pitch black exterior, regardless of being about 3pm. Strolling into the nice and cozy and glowing white marble foyer of the resort took me one million miles from the hectic London streets exterior. I may have been in New York, Paris, Vegas or someplace else equally as fabulous.
The foyer space was lit up with a gorgeous glowing Christmas tree in addition to trendy bauble decorations. We acquired a pleasant welcome from the reception group, and though we solely had small in a single day luggage, the doormen nonetheless provided to whisk our luggage off to our room for us.
Suite Improve
After we arrived, we had the stunning shock of discovering out that we had been upgraded to a newly refurbished superior room. This was as a result of the system confirmed I used to be an IHG Rewards Membership Member, one other bonus of becoming a member of the membership!
The room was spacious and had all the fashionable facilities you’d anticipate from a London 5 star resort (mini-bar, tea and low making services, fluffy gown, slippers, unimaginable king measurement mattress). A bit welcome gesture of bottled water and chocolate chip shortbreads have been ready for us on the desk, which was a homely contact.
The king measurement mattress was extremely snug and the luxurious mattress linen felt like mendacity on a cloud. We had an incredible view overlooking Park Lane, however the different aspect of the resort has views of Hyde Park, which in all probability would have been even higher. I sat watching the vehicles and headlights go by late at evening and remembered that London actually is a metropolis that by no means sleeps!
An Indulgent Afternoon Tea
After we had settled into our room, it was again all the way down to The Wellington Lounge for Afternoon Tea. Afternoon Tea is vastly well-liked at The Intercontinental and The Wellington Lounge is a superbly elegant setting to take pleasure in it in.
As a result of we have been staying in December, the standard Afternoon Tea menu had been reinvented with a festive twist, which actually bought me into the Christmas spirit. The expertise began with a champagne cocktail as we perused the in depth tea record.
Our waiter Thomas couldn’t have been extra useful or completely satisfied to serve us as he talked us via the totally different teas – I by no means knew so many differing types existed!. I went for Earl Gray, and regardless of the numerous selections, Scott went for the basic English breakfast tea (what else would you anticipate from a Northern lad?).
As every course arrived on the desk, Thomas defined and introduced every course superbly, which actually made the expertise additional particular.
The ultimate candy course was probably the most spectacular, because the mini deserts have been introduced in a ‘Christmas current’. Completed with a giant crimson bow, it was our job to unwrap the current and uncover the treats inside.
Bubbles and Bathtub Robes
When the night got here, we headed out for our West Finish date, which concerned a pre-theatre dinner at Bob Bob Ricard adopted by tickets to see The Guide of Mormon. All through the entire night it was an incredible feeling to know that on the finish of it we’d retreat again to the resort and that our cosy room was ready for us. After we bought again, I made the many of the suite by operating a heat bubble bathtub and wrapping myself up within the fluffy white robes.
Subsequent morning I bought to take a look at the expansive breakfast buffet, and handled myself to a wickedly scrumptious all-butter croissant and a few poached eggs.
My keep at The Intercontinental Park Lane was an absolute delight. The entire expertise actually helped me to recollect how distinctive and electrifying London will be and I loved feeling like a vacationer in my very own metropolis. When you’re in search of a luxurious London resort with an unimaginable location, elegant environment and fantastic workers, The Intercontinental is the one.
What did you consider my expertise at The Intercontinental? Have you ever stayed at this resort or are you considering of reserving it? When you loved this submit I’d love you to go away me a remark within the field under. Jess x
My keep at The Intercontinental Lodge was supplied complimentary as a part of an IHG Rewards Membership® marketing campaign.
