London Sightseeing
Trains at Paddington Station in LondonThe weather didn't exactly cooperate on the afternoon I'd planned to do a little sightseeing in London. Still, grey and drizzly weather is part of the staid charm of London, and it kept things a bit cooler Free Hotels Suites. Take a look at some pictures from London, from stately Big Ben to the chocolates of Harrod's.
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Checking In: Sofitel St. James
Wednesday November 5, 2008
Sofitel St. James in LondonFrom the Sofitel Heathrow, I took the 21-minute express train into London's Paddington Station. Once there, I checked into a decidedly different hotel, the intimate Sofitel St. James in central London. Housed in the historic building which was once home to Cox's & King's bank, the Sofitel St. James is solidly in touch with its masculine side while consenting to a few feminine touches. The location, a short stroll from Buckingham Palace, St. James's Park and Big Ben, is perfect for London sightseers. Black and white marble floors, vibrant flowers and commissioned art seamlessly blend staid British tradition with French savoir-faire.
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Checking In: Sofitel Heathrow
Trains at Paddington Station in LondonThe weather didn't exactly cooperate on the afternoon I'd planned to do a little sightseeing in London. Still, grey and drizzly weather is part of the staid charm of London, and it kept things a bit cooler Free Hotels Suites. Take a look at some pictures from London, from stately Big Ben to the chocolates of Harrod's.
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Checking In: Sofitel St. James
Wednesday November 5, 2008
Sofitel St. James in LondonFrom the Sofitel Heathrow, I took the 21-minute express train into London's Paddington Station. Once there, I checked into a decidedly different hotel, the intimate Sofitel St. James in central London. Housed in the historic building which was once home to Cox's & King's bank, the Sofitel St. James is solidly in touch with its masculine side while consenting to a few feminine touches. The location, a short stroll from Buckingham Palace, St. James's Park and Big Ben, is perfect for London sightseers. Black and white marble floors, vibrant flowers and commissioned art seamlessly blend staid British tradition with French savoir-faire.
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Checking In: Sofitel Heathrow
Sofitel Heathrow in LondonOnce landed at London Heathrow's Terminal 5, the stress of finding my way to my hotel disappeared as I realized it was a short walk through a sky bridge and an elevator ride away. Sure, the Sofitel London Heathrow is an airport hotel, but once inside, I forgot all about the noisy planes outside. I certainly couldn't hear them taking off for all those exotic locales, although I was close enough to count heads through the windows. As a meeting destination, I can't imagine a more convenient place than Sofitel London Heathrow. For the first or last day of a London vacation, or even as a base of operations, it makes sense; a 20-minute express train puts you in central London.
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If All Airports Were Like This...London Heathrow Terminal 5
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If All Airports Were Like This...London Heathrow Terminal 5
Harrods at HeathrowI'm not a huge fan of flying, and even less of a fan of most airports. Just as British Airways' "Club World Sleeper Service" is the first flight I thought was too short, Heathrow's new Terminal 5 is the first airport I wouldn't mind spending more time exploring.
What makes the different here is the design, both the look of it as well as the layout, which was done with constant forward motion in mind. The terminal is airy and futuristic; I almost expected to see Jetsons-style personal transporters whizzing in through one of the enormous glass walls and gliding to a stop on the suspended floor. Ninety-six check-in kiosks, followed by over a hundred luggage drop desks. I'm told the luggage system is one of the most high-tech in the world, able to handle 12,000 bags per hour.
What makes the different here is the design, both the look of it as well as the layout, which was done with constant forward motion in mind. The terminal is airy and futuristic; I almost expected to see Jetsons-style personal transporters whizzing in through one of the enormous glass walls and gliding to a stop on the suspended floor. Ninety-six check-in kiosks, followed by over a hundred luggage drop desks. I'm told the luggage system is one of the most high-tech in the world, able to handle 12,000 bags per hour.
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