A night’s stay in London can be a perfect and easy getaway, with a plethora of world class entertainment on your doorstep. However, sometimes you might want something different to spice up your weekend getaway. Here are five places you can stay in London which will do exactly that.
1. Sunborn London Yacht Hotel
If you are a fan of Below the Deck then this is your ideal hotel in London. This is a five-star yacht hotel and is one of many that are showing up around the world. Situated in the Royal Victoria Docks, this hotel is not short of amazing views.
The hotel has a lounge bar and a restaurant which serves breakfast and evening meals. The décor of this hotel has a chic and classical feel, with chandeliers and marble flooring. If you want to experience yacht life in the Mediterranean, then you can have the next best thing in London. Plus one added benefit is that prices start from £125 a night which is very reasonable for a night on a swanky yacht.
The Yacht London – Luxury Yacht Hotel | Sunborn London (sunbornhotels.com)
2. Natural History Museum – Dino Snores
This is a great place to have a night away if you want to awaken your inner child with this sleepover allowing you to sleep beneath the Natural History’s blue Whale. Whilst staying at the museum you will watch a wide selection of entertainment, which ranges from a monster movie marathon to a pub quiz.
During your stay, you will also receive a three-course dinner and a cooked breakfast. Plus, they have a cash bar which is open until gone midnight. What is not to love about having an amazing entertainment-filled sleepover in a museum? The sleepover costs £166.50 for a member and £185 for non-members. So book your ticket quickly as they sell out pretty fast!
Dino Snores for Grown-ups | Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk)
3. The Treehouse
This hotel is in a perfect location in Marylebone and is close to Oxford Street if you enjoy shopping in London. The Treehouse hotel is inspired by the concept of a treehouse but with a stylish twist on it. The hotel offers two restaurants, a bar and a lounge which has views of the stunning London skyline.
The rooms also feature large bay windows which allow you to see the city lit up. This hotel is perfect if you want somewhere to stay which has a cosy, relaxed feel and beautiful views of the city. Prices start from £300 a night for two guests.
Treehouse Hotel London – Marylebone Hotel (treehousehotels.com)
4. London Zoo Lodges
This is one of the more expensive options on our list, but it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You will get the experience of being on a safari without leaving the city. If you chose to book this for your capital gateway, you will be in close proximity to their Asiatic Lions. During your stay at the lodges, you will receive exclusive tours at sunset and an after-dark tour of the zoo. You will also receive another tour in the morning and meet a zookeeper.
These tours are something which is not on offer with general admission. Whilst staying at your private lodge, you will have a two-course dinner and a buffet breakfast. All the nine lodges have a private terrace which means you can listen to the sounds of the animals after hours. The prices range from £304.50 to £435.00 during peak time. Off-peak time the price for a lodge can range from £269.50 to £395.00. These prices do depend on the time you visit and room requirements.
ZSL London Zoo Lodges – Stay over at the Zoo
5. Stowaway Hotel Waterloo
This hotel is unique and different to the traditional hotels that you will find around London. The hotel is made of shipping containers which can no longer be used. The rooms are on the smaller side, but they are nothing short of luxurious. They are perfect for a weekend away in London which is full of sightseeing and restaurant visits. Talking of restaurants, Stowaway has a restaurant which is called Unwined. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes available to suit your desires. It also serves unusual wines. Unusual wines and an unusual hotel are the best combination. Prices start from £200 a night for two people.
If any of these hotels sound up your alley, then book yourself a cheeky night away in London. You deserve it. With all the hotels being unique and different, you also have a great conversation starter for your next night out. What is not to love?
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