St George's Hotel, London

Advantages: Vibrant cosmopolitan city. Lots of celebrities to see
Disadvantages: Expensive

...in the shooting. The Madness of King George, which starred Helen Mirren and Nigel Hawthorne, dealt with the kindly King George who was ill and his mental instability led to intrigue in the royal court. Scenes were shot at Syon House, Brentford, St. Paul's Cathedral and in the Painted Hall at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Monica Potter, Rufus Sewell, Tom Hollander and Joseph Fiennes all starred in the 1999 movie, Martha - Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence. This thoroughly charming British comedy was set in London and sites used included Blakes Hotel, Roland Gardens, the Livebait seafood restaurant and the Battersea Park Café. The widely acclaimed movie, Mrs Brown, which dealt with the quite extraordinary relationship between the then world's most powerful woman, Queen Victoria, and John Brown, a simple but very loyal Scottish Highlander starred... Read review

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Advantages: Style, service, attention to detail, discretion
Disadvantages: Some rooms are small

...Blakes Hotel is a perfect London base for those seeking style and substance. Some of the rooms might be small, but the unique and amazing taste of perfectionist Anouska Hempel has created a boutique hotel that just cannot be beaten. For those on an extravagant budget, the well run restaurant serves an excellent evening meal that is perfect for those seeking to impress. With a pan-Asian menu that changes daily, be sure to try the lamb or curry if available. The extensive wine list also offers some superb options across a wide price range. The bar and Chinese Room are the perfect places to entertain over drinks and having held a party there, I cannot fault the impeccable service from George and Octavio. If looking for a hotel in West London and especially if you seek discretion and style, Blakes should be your number one choice.... Read review

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Advantages: Very much convenient, expert and friendly staff help you to get the most
Disadvantages: Ticket price is little bit higher than other

.... -------Royal London Walking tour starts at 10.00am, everyday Walk through historic Royal London from St. James's Palace, former official residence of Prince Charles, to Buckingham Palace, celebrated home of the Queen. You can see famous the Changing of the Guard at Palace when you reach there. -------The Big Bus Beatles Walking Tour starts at 2.30pm everyday This tour take you to Soho and Mayfair, where the Beatles based themselves throughout their rise in the Swinging Sixties and where Paul McCartney still has his London office today. Beatles' famed Apple headquarters where they played their last rooftop gig in 1969. It includes walking through the world of John, Paul, George and Ringo. -------Ghosts by Gaslight Tour starts at 6.00pm everyday Some part of West End of London at night you find there more chilling London of gas-lights and ghosts... Read review

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