Did you know there’s a sprawling school building just by Tower Bridge with a pretty mind-blowing Indian restaurant lurking inside and plush rooms to crash in after? Well, I had no idea The LaLiT London existed until a friend tipped me off about it and went to investigate. This boutique hotel is part of an Indian owned luxury chain and the only one outside of India. It is an impressive venue, housed within a red brick Victorian school building built between 1894 and 1896. Think high ceilings, large windows, parquet flooring and period wood detailing. After I finally found the entrance (t...
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A flight layover is never fun but I always try to make the most of it. And if you're looking to make the most of it during a brief stopover in San Francisco, then I present YOTEL as a top option. I had just over 24 hours to burn in the Golden City on the way back to Europe from Fiji and I was recommended the hotel for its central location. On landing into San Francisco I found the BART train, which is an affordable and quick way of getting into the city straight from the terminal. It was just $10 for a ride to the Civic Centre BART stop, which is where the YOTEL San Francisco is located....
Read more →A quick power nap and I was as right as rain. I'd decided to escape the hustle and bustle of Heathrow and check out one of the newest lounges to land at the airport. The Plaza Premium Lounge, at Terminal Two, boasts bedrooms and showers so you can refresh while on the go. I was taking an earlyish flight to Copenhagen before hopping on another flight to the Faroe Islands. I was exhausted and in need of a speedy sleep and the lounge was the perfect spot. Low lights, high ceilings and neutral interiors helped to further lull me into a zen-like state. Plug sockets are rife too, so I plugged ...
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