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OT: Staying in London

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by raygr, Jun 5, 2004.

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  1. raygr

    raygr Karting

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    #1 raygr, Jun 5, 2004
    The family and I are going to be vacationing in London this August for about a week, seeing the sites. Can anybody recommend a good (say 4 or 5 star) hotel that is near a tube and in a "nice" area.

    Any automobile museums or anything around there I should see?

    Thanks!
     
  2. ninja_eli

    ninja_eli Karting

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    #2 ninja_eli, Jun 6, 2004
    Hope when you say "nice" area you dont mean somewhere quiet?

    I'd say if you are on holiday the usual suspects in West End of London would probably be more your cup of tea, so I'd say one of the hotels along the Park Lane stretch

    Four Season
    Hilton Metro
    Metropolitan
    Dorchester

    All good hotels, although I would say that myself I think Knightsbridge is a little more classy so I'd say aim for the Berkeley.

    Lots to do in London to be honest, so it depends what cooks yer goose, as it were.

    Madame Tasauds?
    London Dungeons?
    Tower of London?
    Buckingham Palace?

    I dont know about motorcar related museums to be honest, I know there is an RAF museum in Hendon, North London.

    Enjoy your stay, and if you want anything more specific just say.

    regards
     
  3. noony

    noony F1 Veteran

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    #3 noony, Jun 6, 2004
    The Grosvenor(sp?)...what a nice place
     
  4. exiges

    exiges Karting

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    #4 exiges, Jun 7, 2004
    I quite like the Savoy myself.. not as expensive as you'd think.
     
  5. snj5

    snj5 F1 World Champ

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    #5 snj5, Jun 7, 2004
    Across the street from the Savoy is the Strand Palace.. not too bad, great location.
     
  6. Ferrari_UK

    Ferrari_UK Formula 3

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  7. 360RPS

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    #7 360RPS, Jun 7, 2004
    Mandarin Oriental, very nice!
     
  8. mark_b

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    #8 mark_b, Jun 14, 2004
  9. djaffrey

    djaffrey Formula Junior

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    #9 djaffrey, Jun 14, 2004
    Make sure you pop into Coys of Kensington showroom. Always have a nice selection of classics and there is a 250 LWB California in there at the moment that has an "interesting" history (its a rebodied Boano).

    Hall and Bradfield are also always worth a visit (also near Kensington). Lots of pre war Formula 1 cars and occasionally a 250 SWB on the premises.

    Darren.
     
  10. raygr

    raygr Karting

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    #10 raygr, Jul 4, 2004
    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Looking forward to my visit. -Ray
     

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