Knowing what to expect from your hotel and your room ahead of your stay can be a great way to not only get excited about an upcoming trip but also to ensure that your chosen accommodation is able to meet your needs. Whether you are planning a romantic trip and want to organise a small surprise on arrival or you are looking for ways to indulge yourself during your stay, knowing what lies in store can be incredibly useful.

A stay in The Montcalm at The Brewery London City hotel means elegance, innovation and a landmark building in the centre of London which is full of history and which offers easy access to the many popular attractions in the city. But beyond this, each individual room and suite also has something to offer.

A Club Double Room is 25 square metres and has been decorated to tastefully blend the history of the hotel’s building with the modern day. Sash windows look out...

The ritzy area of Kensington is out of the most sought after addresses in London. It offers visitors plenty of dining and shopping options apart from being home to some of the finest museums in the city. While most of them are free some might charge an admission fee (for temporary or special exhibitions). Some of the top museums to visit in Kensington are:

Victoria & Albert Museum:

If you are staying at The Park Grand London Kensington Hotel, it is just a mile away along Cromwell Road from the V&A Museum. It is a part of the Science and Natural History Museums in the area. The Victoria & Albert Museum was set up in 1852 and relocated to its current location in 1909. It encompasses more than 13 acres and comprises of a vast collection of items and exhibits. There are 145 galleries, which contain more than five millennia of art and related items. Some of the items of the eclectic...

The area of Hoxton and is a short stroll from Old Street Tube station. It just takes five minutes on the Underground via the northern line from London Bridge. Shoreditch is a popular haunt for visitors to this part of London with plenty to see and do. Some of the places to explore in Shoreditch are:

The Brick Lane Beigel:

A short distance from the M by Montcalm Shoreditch Tech City Hotel that is renowned for the most sumptuous salt beef bagels in town. There are two fabulous joints Beigal Shop and Beigel Bake to choose from. Both serve equally tempting bagels and you can have a bite at both and decide which serves the best bagels. Both remain open for business 24/7 so you can drop in any time.

Queen of Hoxton:

If you plan an evening out with your friends’ one of the best places in Shoreditch is the famous Queen of Hoxton situated on Curtain Road. You will find something to keep...

These two names are famous: people from all over the world know where they are and what they stand for. It isn’t anything to do with their historical background but their reputations which have been forged from being in the spotlight for decades. Piccadilly Circus is known for being the centre of London, for being the gateway for the rest of the city whereas Leicester Square is known for its part in the film industry and for hosting thousands of star-studded events. Both are iconic and, if you’re a first time tourist in London or even if you’re a London veteran, it is worth taking the time to visit Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus just to see famous lights and to feel the excitement of a film premiere.

The History

Piccadilly Circus is steeped in history and its beginnings are quite unique. The name ‘Piccadilly’ was given to the area in the 17th century in connection with Robert...

Travellers do not often think much about the airport they are heading to when they venture on holiday, but it is actually just as important as any other destination. Baltimore-Washington International Airport is a lovely place to head to when visiting this part of the United States. It is a sleeper airport that is close to downtown Baltimore and just a train ride away to the lovely Eastern Seaboard. It is a wonderful stop-off point that caters well for travellers, who want to feel relaxed during their trip abroad, due to the many amenities available there.

Getting around from the airport

For tourists who want to head to Baltimore they can get the light rail service that leaves from the lower level of the terminal building. The trip takes about 20 minutes to the Inner Harbour area, and MARC and Amtrak trains provide services to Washington and other Maryland destinations. It is also...

The beautiful marine town of Ocean City is a brilliant holiday destination for travellers who will enjoy heading to its many attractions. The great thing about heading there is it will help holiday-makers when it comes to saving money, as there are a range of free things to do in the area. This is one of the top most visited coastal towns in the United States and is a popular part of Maryland, which offers around ten miles of beaches and attractions.

Take a trip to the beach and the boardwalk

The beaches in this part of the US state of Maryland are stunning and attract many families who can relax in the sunshine or take a dip in the pool. One of the most exciting places to visit is the famous boardwalk that is officially known as Atlantic Avenue. It is filled with shops, restaurants and a mini-mall that is ideal for travellers who want to relax during their visit. It is particularly...

Cambridge is a great place to enjoy some shopping with a nice mixture of high street brands and designer stores alongside independent boutiques as well. The shops in the city are also housed in some of Cambridge’s most historic and architecturally impressive buildings too which also adds another interesting element into any shopping expedition.

Independent Shops

If you like to buy unique items or simply want to explore somewhere a little different then streets such as Magdalene Street, Bridge Street, Bene’t Street, Rose Crescent and King Street are the perfect places to head. Not only are they picturesque with their cobbled walkways but they can also boast an array of stores, bars and restaurants.

Grand Arcade

The Grand Arcade is the newest shopping destination in the city and boasts over 60 retailers under one roof including a large John Lewis department store. A number of high...

London is an all time favourite destination for tourists those who want to experience the best of luxury and would want to witness eye catching sightseeing and attractions. Moreover, if you talk about elite shopping the capital city of England is no less. Napoleon referred England as a nation of shopkeepers.

Till today London city is known to be the best for shopping. It is a tourist hotspot which allures travellers by its quirky and upmarket shopping. There are countless local streets that are full of vintage stores, luxury boutiques, flagship stores and all kinds of exquisite jewellers. For those who are here to explore all this will find it actually difficult as from where to start with. From past couple of years it is now not only about where to stay in London for a visitor, but it is now also about from where to shop in London.

So, keeping all this in mind how about a shopping...

One of the most famous and the oldest scientific zoos in the world, London Zoo in Regent’s Park, was opened on 27 April 1828 basically for being used as a collection for scientific study. The zoo’s collection was bolstered with the transfer of the animals of the Tower of London menageries in 1832. Opened to the public in 1847, it is now home to a collection of 698 species of animals with a total population of 20,166 individuals. Also known as Regent’s zoo, it has one of the largest collections of animals in the UK.

The zoo is situated at the northern edge of Regent’s Park with the Regent’s Canal running through it. It is on the boundary line between the City of Westminster and the borough of Camden. The larger animals such as elephants and rhinos have been moved to the more spacious ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. The ZSL London Zoo besides being the first scientific zoo also...

Has the thought of travelling to England ever crossed your mind? There are plenty of places to check out in England. London, the English capital is situated in the southeast corner of England and is known for being the one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. You must visit London city once in your life and this will further make things more wondrous for you to enjoy every bit of your vacation just the way you have always wanted. There is absolutely no doubt in accepting the fact that the city of London is quite magnificent and you are surely going to feel a lot more happening from within. It is all about how brilliantly you get to plan everything that eventually matters the most. While you are here, you should always aim for celebrating every single moment of your London holiday because moments like these do not happen every now and then. The city of London is quite a...