Revivals of both groundbreaking Musicals are now back in Town some 50 years later.
Savoy Hotel chef, Anton Edelmann, has written a delightful book in celebration of the stylish Grand Hotel 'English Afternoon Tea'. Filled with recipes for scones, cakes and biscuits, (cookies), and lavishly illustrated his 'taking tea at the Savoy, heads my October book list and I am indebted to Elegant-Lifestyle.com for reviewing it.
Rural & City Autumn Breaks
HERITAGE HOTELS: Telephone Booking: Call 0870 400 9191 quoting "Autumn 1"
Website: www.heritage-hotels.com
MACDONALD HOTELS: Telephone Booking: Call 0870 400 9191 quoting "Autumn 1"
Website: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk
See also website: www.freebrochures.com
London Hotel Bargains
Last minute and other offers for London hotels can be found on the websites of net travel agencies www.laterooms.com , www.lastminute.com , or www.Utell.com
Claridge's Hotel
Duke Street, Mayfair, London, W1A 2JQ; tel: 020 7629 8860; fax: 020 7499 2210; website (with online booking): www.savoy-group.co.uk/claridges/claridges.html
Pre-booking is required for Afternoon Tea or luncheon/dinner in the elegant restaurant. Classic cuisine and silver service in a smart atmosphere.
Ritz Hotel
Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BR; tel: 020 7493 8181; fax: 020 7493 2687; toll free from US 1877 748 9536; email: enquire@theritzlondon.com; website: www.theritzlondon.com
The Ritz has been patronised by the Royal Family since 1906 and is an established favourite with Prince Charles and his courtiers from nearby St. James's Palace. The hotel offers theatrebreak promotions and gift vouchers. Pre-booking is required for Afternoon Tea or luncheon/dinner in the luxuriously elegant and spacious dining room. Classic cuisine and silver service in a smart atmosphere.
London Pass
Determined London sightseers should buy a 1, 2, 3, or 6 day London Pass giving free entry to over 60 attractions, free transport on bus/tube, Thames riverbus and train, and free guidebook. Purchasable online at: www.londonpass.com
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