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| The Stafford London by Kempinski |
A fusion of understated elegance and romantic seclusion, The
Stafford London by Kempinski bubbles with English charm. It is an
exceptional find in the capital and that is why I love this hotel.
Nestled in a quiet street, not far from Buckingham Palace,
this discreet establishment, which is celebrating its 100th birthday
this year, is rumoured to be a haunt of members of the Royal Family as well as
A-list celebrities. According to press reports, David Beckham was seen
there having a pre-Xmas drink with Prince William.
The place to
head for is the
American Bar. The walls, covered with
signed photographs of guests who have walked through its doors since it opened
in 1930, will entertain you for hours. Don’t get too engrossed, you may miss
who is sitting at the next table.
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| The courtyard |
If you are looking to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in
style, this is the place. On 3 June, the hotel’s quaint courtyard will be
decked out in Union flags and
bunting. Don’t worry about the weather, there will be a grand marquee to
protect you from too much rain or sun. The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant will
be screened so you can watch it while sipping champagne cocktails, listening to
the sounds of jazz by Rio Trio and savouring a special menu showcasing the
best of Britain including spiced lobster and fennel cocktails and spit roasted
meats.
Tickets to the Diamond Jubilee Party from 12:00pm.-6:00pm
are £100 per person (advanced purchase only) and include all food and beverages.
By Daralyn Danns
The Stafford London by Kempinski (www.kempinski.com)
The Stafford London by Kempinski (www.kempinski.com)
