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March 9, 2010

Ideal Home Show 2010

Filed under: Earls Court, London, London Hotels — Tags: budget London accommodation, Ideal Home Show — admin @ 1:49 pm

BRITAIN’S most loved consumer event; The Ideal Home Show, is to be officially revamped to its former glory in time for the next show, running from the 20th March – 5th April 2010 at London’s Earls Court.

The famous, trend-setting show that made home-making a national passion, will be returning for its 102nd year, with a completely new and revamped format; offering a 17-day long event, packed full of the latest trends, technological advancements, and design innovations; the show embraces social attitudes of 21st Century living.

The new-look Ideal Home Show will explore the world of home interiors and style with a fresh, new inspiring and entertaining show format that combines EIGHT shows in one, offering; Ideal Home Improvements, Ideal Village, Ideal Food, Ideal Gardens, Ideal Shopping, Ideal Woman, Ideal Housewares, Ideal Interiors, as well as expert advice on everything from DIY to fine dining, gadgets and pampering, with a host of celebrity guests across the 17 days; there’s something for the whole family, all rolled into one.

Next year’s show will take visitors through an exciting and spectacular showcase of inspirational living, unveiling a series of industry first, UK product launches, and interactive features, as well as looking at topical issues such as social housing, homes and property trends, interiors, how to go green in the home and save money, offering inspirational living for everyone, helping consumers achieve their ultimate, Ideal Home.

Source: http://www.allinlondon.co.uk

Be sure to check out Kensington West for great quality budget London accommodation.

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Move It in London Olympia

Filed under: London — Tags: Move It in London Olympia — admin @ 1:44 pm

Between 11th – 14th March this week ‘Move It 2010′ is coming to the Olympia Grand Hall Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX.

There will be dance classes, competitions and hundreds of dance professionials from the dancing industry. With a huge variety of dance courses, dance fashion shows and dance styles, be sure not to miss this celebration of dance.

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March 3, 2010

How To Find Budget London Hotels

Filed under: London Hotels — Tags: budget london hotels, Hotels near Olympia London — admin @ 3:47 pm

Travelling to London can be a dream come true if you can locate an inexpensive way to travel. Just about everyone now-a-days needs to travel on a budget. Naturally not everyone’s budget is even remotely the same. Regardless of what your budget might be you can find accommodations in London that will fit your need. There are numerous budget London hotels that can provide quality accommodations at affordable prices.

Whenever looking for inexpensive accommodations it is a good idea to shop around the internet for some good deals. There are many travel services on the internet that will be glad to help you locate a nice place to stay during your visit to London.

The first thing you should consider is what distract you desire to stay in and how much you hope to spend. Then you can shop around the sites on the internet for the best possible accommodations.

Among the many websites that offer ways to find inexpensive accommodations you will find some sites that can actually offer a savings over other sites. Naturally you will need to browse the internet a little to find the best offerings. Many of these sites will have a list of recommended hotels. In many cases these hotels will start well below $100 a night. In fact you may be surprised to find just how affordable these hotels can be.

There are some ways to find budget London hotels that do not involve browsing the internet. The first thing you should consider is when you want to travel. Often if you hold off travelling during the peak season and elect to take your trip during the off season then you may be able to find the some great deals. In the off season you may be able to find rates that are half of what they would be during peak times.

Another way to save money on your accommodations in London is to travel during the week. Many places see a lull in customer traffic during the middle of the week and consequently reduce the price to attract the guest during this time. You may need to browse around a little in order to find who offers mid-week discounts.

You can also consider traveling with a tour group. Many travel agents can provide you a list of tour groups and when they travel. These groups will provide you an opportunity to get a guided tour of the best spots of the city and will stay at some of the nicest budget London hotels. In fact if you can find out where the tours stay you can have a great base of hotels to select from.

By inquiring about tours and getting tour information from your travel agent you can get a list of the hotels that the tours stay at and then inquire with these hotels yourself to see what their regular rates are. While the rates you are able to get form these hotels may not be the same as the tour, they may be reasonable. Chances are if the tour companies use these hotels then they are clean and affordable.

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February 26, 2010

Ideal Home Exhibition

Filed under: Earls Court, Ideal Home Exhibition, Kensington — Tags: Budget Hotel near Earls Court, Ideal Home Exhibition — admin @ 11:39 pm

The Ideal Home Exhibition is back again at Earls Court Exhibition Centre.

Dates: 20/03/10 – 05/04/10

Times: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am – 6pm Thur 10am – 9pm.

Prices from �10 for an adult, �5 after 5pm on a weekeday.

Web: www.idealhomeshow.co.uk/

Why not make a weekend of it and stay at the Kensington West while visiting the Ideal Home Exhibition. For prices and availability please fill in the reservation box above.

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Carnaby Street

Filed under: Carnaby Street, London — Tags: budget london hotels — admin @ 11:28 pm

Carnaby Street’s 50th this weekend 26th – 28th February. �Lots of events happening on the street such as a unique time line showing the street from 50 years ago when it was just a green site to present. �Carnaby Street is near Oxford Circus is open 7 days a week. �From today Friday 26th February there will be a free admission exhibition up until the beginning of April. �It is worth checking out. �For more information please visit www.caranby.co.uk. �Budget London Hotels – Kensington West hotel has a few rooms left for Saturday the 27th of February at budget prices. �Please call us on 020 7602 9954 for prices and availability.

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February 23, 2010

London Fashion Weekend

Filed under: London — Tags: budget london hotels, London Fashion Weekend — admin @ 4:08 pm

So who is up for shopping……

This one is for the girls, sorry guys.

Essential�Designer Shopping at 75% off RRP wow what a bargain.

Girls I think we all need one of those girly weekends with a sleep over.

Dates: 25th February – 28th February

Venue: Somerset House,Strand, London, WC2

URL: http://www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk/

Why not make a night of it and stay at London Budget Hotel – Kensington West. Please check availability and prices by using our reservation box above.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Kensington West.

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Historical Westminister

Filed under: London, Westminister — Tags: Historical Westminister — admin @ 2:20 pm

Every time we switch the television on to watch the news, we are more often then not looking at the Houses of Parliament in the background.� Westminster is famous for its architecture, and the history that surrounds it.

Take Westminster Abbey, for example.� It stands on the site of an old church and Benedictine foundation of the 7th century.� It was rebuilt under Edward the Confessor, then again by Henry III.� Important additions were made by Edward II, Edward III, Richard II, Richard III and Henry VII.� Henry VII was responsible for erecting the beautiful eastern chapel in the perpendicular style which bears his name.� The western tower and the front was rebuilt by Wren in the 18th century.� The Abbey contains many tombs of sovereigns, the unknown warrior and many other illustrious men are commemorated by monuments.

Written by Carolyn Clayton

Close by, is Westminster Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster.� It was designed by J.F. Bentley, and built between 1895 and 1910.� It is of red brick and built in the early Byzantine style with a domed campanile, 282 feet high.� The interior is highly decorative and very ornate.

Westminster Hall, adjoining the Houses of Parliament, was originally built as a banqueting hall by William Rufus, and many courtly festivals were held there in succeeding centuries.� King John established the Law Courts there.� It now forms a gigantic hallway leading to the Houses of Parliament.� Charles I, Sir Thomas More and Warren Hastings were tried there.

The Houses of Parliament also have a long history.� It is the name given to the supreme legislature of the United Kingdom.� It consists of the Queen, the House of Lords (the upper or second chamber) and the House of Commons.� Over the years the balance of the three parts of the legislature has changed, such that the Queen’s role is now only formal. The architecture and the history of Westminster is of interest world-wide, and for anyone who has only seen it fleetingly on the television, it is well worth visiting.� Not only is it educational, but it can be awe inspiring and extremely enjoyable.� Fortunately, there are many budget hotels not far away, offering good value for money and excellent service. One day is just not enough to take in all the sights and history of Westminster.� Is it any wonder that it is one of the most popular tourist destinations for our overseas visitors.� London has links to most parts of the country,� making it easy for us to spend a couple of days improving our knowledge.

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Budget London Hotels Are Not Impossible To Find If You Know Where To Look

Filed under: Kensington, Kensington hotels, London, London Hotels — Tags: budget london hotels — admin @ 2:18 pm

Travel abroad does not have to be expensive if you know the right places to stay and how to save money. There are numerous budget London hotels that can save you money and still provide quality accommodations. The list of options below should help you locate something that you like.

When traveling anywhere it is always a good idea to get a good feel for the are you intend to visit ahead of time and determine where you intend to spend most of your time. You will also want to consider how close to the attractions you want to be. In the case of traveling to London it is a good idea to decide what neighborhood you want to stay I and then try to find budget London hotels in that area.

Keep in mind that some areas will be more residential than others and that you may be able to save money by staying a little out of the high cost district. One area that is predominantly residential is the neighborhood of Bayswater. This neighborhood is just north of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, which makes it a great location.

Baywatch has numerous inexpensive accommodations well within a reasonable distance to the park and gardens. Not only is this close to the main attractions of the city but it is also a quiet area, which makes it a great destination when travailing with children.

One such place is the Central Park Hotel; this hotel is located on Queensborough terrace, which is a strip just north of Kensington square. While this hotel is not a historic building it does offer reasonable rates on its rooms, which are all en-suite. This place has over 25 rooms and tends to be offering reasonable rates even during the busiest travel times.

If you are looking to stay in Victorian era hotel and still save money then you should consider the Queen’s park Hotel. This facility is housed in a large Victorian era structure and is also located in Queensburough terrace. This place will provide you a Victorian experience at a budget, but it is not going to provide you luxury or grandeur. However if you are more interested in a good night’s sleep than if there is a fancy chandelier in the lobby then you should feel right at home here.

Kensington is perhaps one of the most popular areas of the city it is also one of the most affluent areas. Although this is the home to Kensington palace the former home of Princess Diana it is not impossible to find an affordable hotel nearby.

Written by Carolyn Clayton

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Lookin at the Past – Today!

Filed under: London — Tags: budget london hotels, Hotels near Olympia London — admin @ 12:32 pm

What is it about man that thrives on nostalgia? We are all driven by the past – remembering how things were, hoping that we can all make changes for the better. History is what made us all as we are today, and maybe that is why we cannot let go of it.

We are all fascinated with our roots, and even more fascinated with how generations before us coped with life. Luckily there are many reminders carefully preserved in our museums. There are museums on practically every aspect of life, and the vast majority can be found in London.

The British Museum holds a massive collection of world art and artefacts, while the Tate Museum Art Gallery has the largest collection of British art dating back to 1500, and a collection of international modern art. Modern artists can learn a lot by visiting them.

There are still many people who survived the Second World War, and we never tire listening to their experiences. To feed our appetite, The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms will bring to life all the experiences that have been related to us. If we want to go back even further, then the Imperial War Museum is a national museum of war and wartime life since the First World War.

For those interested in science, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum are a must. Those interested in art and design, would be delighted with London`s Museum of International and Contemporary Design. For more historical art and design, then the Victoria and Albert Museum would be more to your taste.
People interested in transport would love London`s Transport Museum, and there is even a Museum of Garden History for avid gardeners. Nurses would be amazed at the Florence Nightingale Museum, and Arsenal supporters could visit Arsenal Football Club Museum. There is even a Bank of England Museum.
The list of museums in London is endless, but they provide much education and understanding and are well worth visiting. When visiting London, it would be wise to make a list of your interests and visit them all, making your visit truly memorable.

It may be impossible to get round them all in one day, but fortunately there are many budget hotels close at hand. These offer good service and excellent value for money. After spending a comfortable night, you will be fresh and revived and ready to continue wallowing in nostalgia.

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On a budget? Feel like you need a day out?

Filed under: Kensington, London — Tags: budget London accommodation, budget london hotels, on a Budget — admin @ 9:28 am

I have some great ideas for you�.

Why not treat yourself to a weekend away.� Go on you deserve it after all the stresses of last year, with Christmas and New years all over.

How about a one night break away with the kids or a loved one or both.� You don�t have to spend vast amounts of money.

Here are 2 free places to go to in London.

Kensington Gardens (No entrance Fee)

This one is an adventure for the kids, at Princess Diana�s Memorial Playground the kids can let their imaginations soar in the huge wooden pirate ship.� There are numerous toys and trails where your kids can play and explore.

There are numerous free events in the park throughout the year. �For more information please visit http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington_gardens/events.cfm

Science Museum (No entrance Fee)

Why not take the kids to the science museum. They can explore all the science of the world. �You can also view a 3D film at the IMAX theatre however there is a small price for the ticket.�For more information go to�http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/

We all like those free offers, why not take advantage of the stay for 3 nights and pay for only 2 nights special offer.� (Stay Friday and Saturday night and get Sunday night completely free, based on 1/2 kids sharing with 2 adults in a triple or family room.) For this special offer you can call us on 020 7602 9954 and quote SKB342. (Prices for Friday, Saturday night are from our online prices on kensingtonwest.org)

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