London Hotels In Summer
Posted by myarticlenetwork on September 9, 2010
Like many places around the world, London locals and visitors alike come out to play during the summer months. Everyone wants to soak up the warm weather, spirit of summertime and sunshine. For the best of summertime entertainment, look no further than London hotels, restaurants and shops, who all open their doors in the summer. There are many options for fun in the sun when getting out in the London summer, whether you are looking for al fresco dining, outdoor play or both.
For al fresco dining in London with outdoor patios and balconies for your dining pleasure, there are many London hotels such as the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Located in London’s renowned Hyde Park, the Mandarin is a luxury hotel that offers several restaurants, a great pool and luxury spa. For maximum comfort on each and every individual floor you can locate a concierge. When dining al fresco, you can enjoy your meal in comfort while overlooking the activity around.
Another ever-popular al fresco summertime dining spot in London is The Summerhouse. The Summerhouse boasts seating directly on the water along the canal banks, and is located in Little Venice amid such great London hotels as the Hilton Metropole and The Colonnade. Serving fresh fish centred foods in a nautical themed setting; this restaurant is definitely a summer experience to remember.
Inn the Park – a corny named restaurant is located in St James Park overlooking the lake and Duck Island and is a wonderful restaurant. Created to combat the all-too-often reality of soggy, tasteless picnic foods, this place proudly offers fantastic takeaway picnic ideas to be enjoyed elsewhere in the park as well as classic indoor or patio dining. The simple, seasonal British fare is a welcome respite after a summer’s walk through the lush green gardens.
You can’t talk about summer holiday fun in London without mentioning the iconic Hyde Park. The two-fold Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens offer just about every summer pursuit you can think of to visitors who pass some time there. A great live music venue, there are always music shows coming up on stage in Hyde Park featuring bands such as Kings of Leon and rock legends like Bruce Springsteen—just to name a couple. You can probably find all kinds of fun things to do in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, including rollerblading and tennis. Guided tours and catered organized activities all in full swing right along with any spontaneous games of frisbee or cricket that might pop up. The list of events for Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens is rich, varied and quite heavy.
For tourists taking a holiday in London and visitors in the summer season, London hotels are more than just a luxury sleeping accommodation. Many of them, including the Mandarin and the Hilton mentioned above, have swimming pools, spas, guided tours, shopping opportunities and fantastic restaurants all available on site for your summertime enjoyment.
