Virgin Atlantic is offering a 6-night London fling starting at $399, leaving from Newark, New York, or Boston. Tack on a surcharge if you want to depart from another airport.See how much it will cost to leave from your home town.
The price also includes round trip rail transportation between the London airport and the city center. You will also get Virgin’s London City Guide and Map and a pack of coupons you can use in the city. Hotel taxes and surcharges are covered in the price as well.
The package price includes accommodations at the Blakemore Hotel. Located near Kensington Gardens, the 165-room hotel, offers clean, decent sized rooms. It’s central location, puts the Blakemore close to the antiques of Portobello Road, and the theatres and shops of Oxford Street. Get a closer look. .
Now, you wont pay extra to stay at the Blakemore, but Virgin is offering other accommodations for slightly more cash. For $30 more a night you can bunk at the Byron. This is a smaller hotel, with plenty of charm and character. The theme of the hotel is devoted to Lord Byron, plenty of pictures depicting Byron cover the walls, and there is even a library for guest’s use. Visit the Byron.
So what kind of pillow will you get for an extra $400? A very elegant one, indeed. You’ll be staying at The Howard. Close to St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Houses of Parliament, The Tate Modern, and the London Eye, The Howard boasts an excellent location, beyond its other amenities. The Howard claims to offer the only rooms in London featuring balcony views of the Thames, St. Paul’s, and the Tower Bridge. Even if you can’t afford The Howard, you can pretend at http://www.thehowardlondon.com/ .
All the hotels seem to be centrally located, surrounded by plenty of London’s most popular attractions. Explore St. Paul’s Cathedral–Take an online tour. Set on getting a glimpse of the Queen? Find out more about Buckingham Palace and the British Monarchy. See the most famous face at the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, but know when to go. There's restricted access to the chambers when they're in session, but a visit around 6 p.m. will avoid the worst of the crowds. Find out more.
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