The Luxury Travel Directory

Archive for 2006

The Milestone Hotel

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

‘One of the five best hotels in London’, according to the Harden’s Hotel Guide 2004 readers.

There are 45 deluxe guest rooms, 12 luxurious suites, and 6 apartments at the luxury five star Milestone Hotel & Apartments in London.

The Milestone Hotel And Apartments
1 Kensington Court
London, W8 5DL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7917 1000
Milestone Website

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay offers an elegant, contemporary ambience combined with the finest in cusine.

Opened in 1998, this is Gordon’s first independently owned venture, it attained 3 Michelin Stars in 2001 which it retains today.

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
68 Royal Hospital Road,
London
SW3 4HP
Tel: 020 7352 4441
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

The Fat Duck

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Chef Heston Blumenthal founded The Fat Duck restaurant in 1995 in the former The Bell Pub in Bray, Berkshire, England. Described as a culinary alchemist for his innovative style of cuisine. Heston Blumenthal’s work researches the molecular compounds of dishes so to enable a greater understanding of taste and flavour.

Ten years on The Fat Duck was named by Restaurant magazine as the best restaurant in the world, and it came second in both 2004 and 2006. It was awarded it’s 3rd Michelin star in January 2004.

Bray is also home to The Waterside Inn restaurant.

The Fat Duck
High Street
Bray
Berkshire
SL6 2AQ
Tel : +44 (0) 1628 580 333
The Fat Duck Restaurant

Le Gavroche

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Opened in 1967 by brothers Michel and Albert Roux, Le Gavroche offers classic French cuisine and in 1982 was the UK’s first restaurant to gain 3 Michelin Stars.

After several years Michel left London to run The Waterside Inn in Bray.

Albert’s son, Michel Roux Jnr took over the kitchen in 1991 and remains the current head chef, and the restaurant currently holds 2 Michelin Stars amongst other prestigious awards.

Le Gavroche
43 Upper Brook Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 7QR
Tel: 020 7408 0881
Le Gavroche Website

The Waterside Inn

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Situated on the banks of the River Thames in Bray, Berkshire. The Waterside Inn offers 3 Star Michelin cuisine and a relaxing and tranquil retreat.

Founded by brothers Michel and Albert Roux after the success of Le Gavroche and is currently run by Michel’s son, Alain. It was listed in the top twenty of Restaurant magazine’s 2005 survey of the UK’s best restaurants.

The Waterside Inn
Ferry Road
Bray
Berkshire
SL6 2AT

Tel:+44 (0)1628 620691
Fax:+44 (0)1628 784710

Waterside Inn Website

Acorn House Restaurant

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006

London’s first truly eco-friendly training restaurant, Acorn House is set to alter the image of the restaurant industry.

With fresh seasonal menus, a dedication to healthy eating, environmental responsibility and a premium, glamorous appeal, this revolutionary and pioneering new concept offers a unique dining experience in London’s Kings Cross.

Acorn House
69 Swinton Street,
London
WC1X 9NT
Tel: 020 7812 1842
Acorn House Website

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006

The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is situated in Knightsbridge, London. Perfectly poised for shopping, the Mandarin Oriental backs onto Hyde Park. So this large, 223 suite, luxury hotel is ideally located for a spot of London sightseeing with many famous London icons on it’s doorstep.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
66 Knightsbridge
London
England
UK
SW1X 7LA
Tel:+44 (0)20 7235 2000
Mandarin Oriental Website

The Butchers Arms

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Situated in the village of Priors Hardwick, Warwickshire, this Portugese restaurant offers a lovely warm welcome and the finest cuisine and wines.

Full of character and set in a 14th century alehouse, where soldiers once drank on the eve of the Battle of Edgehill in 1642.

Period features, nooks and crannies, a lovely garden and signed photographs of celebrity diners help give the Butchers Arms Restaurant it’s special atmosphere. The art on show in the restroom also helps make dining at the Butchers Arms a pleasant and memorable occasion.

The Butchers Arms
Church End,
Priors Hardwick,
Southam.
Warwickshire.
CV47 7SN.

Telephone: 01327 260504
Website

Grosvenor House, London

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Positioned in Mayfair, overlooking Hyde Park, Grosvenor House is well situated for some London sightseeing and a spot of retail therapy. With a classic British character, this large five star hotel has 374 rooms, 72 suites over 8 floors and 33 meeting rooms.

Grosvenor House
Park Lane
London,
W1K7TN
United Kingdom

Phone: 44 207 4996363
Fax: 44 207 4933341
Official Site

City Inn Westminster

Monday, November 13th, 2006

London’s largest new hotel in 40 years opened in 2003. With an award winning design it has become a favourite for business travellers in particular. It features 18inch thick walls to help you get a good nights rest and a minimal feel but making good use of natural light.

City Inn Westminster,
30 John Islip Street,
London SW1P 4DD
Tel: 020 7630 1000
Fax: 0207 233 7575
Website: City Inn Westminster