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54SleepingSt Martins LaneThe Colonnade2 Warrington Crescent, LittleVenice, W9 1ERWarwick AvenueT: +44 (0)20 7286 1052E: rescolonnade@theetoncollection.comwww.theetoncollection.comOn a cute-as-a-button street insuper-swanky Little Venice, TheColonnade is everything you wantin a boutique hotel, plus somemore (Frette Egyptian sheets,Molton Brown bathroom products,tapas and cocktails in the e-bar…)that make this a pull for thediscerning visitor as well as thelocal glitterati.The CumberlandGreat Cumberland Place, MarbleArch, W1A 4RFMarble ArchT: +44 (0)870 333 9280F: +44 (0)870 333 9281E: enquiries@thecumberland.co.ukwww.thecumberland.co.ukFrom its art deco exterior tothe mad installations in thebeyond-vast lobby to its location(perched on the Hyde Park end ofOxford Street with views acrossMarble Arch), the recentlySponsored byre-swished up Cumberland issuper-stylish accommodation,with the clientele to match.Grim’s Dyke HotelOld Redding, Harrow Wield,Middlesex HA3 6SHT: +44 (0) 20 8385 3100F: +44 (0) 20 8954 4560E: reservations@grimsdyke.comwww.grimsdyke.comThis Grade II listed country househotel on the outskirts of Londonwas once the home of Gilbert ofGilbert and Sullivan fame, whichwould explain the many G&Srelatedevents.The restaurant isgrand and gorgeous, the lushgrounds a delight.Park Plaza Sherlock HolmesMalmaisonCharterhouse Square,Clerkenwell, EC1M 6AHBarbicanT: +44 (0)20 7012 3700F: +44 (0)20 7012 3702E: london@malmaison.comwww.malmaison-london.comEasily the best ‘chain’ hotel groupon a contempo-luxury hip, London’sonly Malmaison outpost is hushedelegance meets cutting-edge designflourishes, deep in super-trendyClerkenwell.Park Plaza SherlockHolmes Hotel108 Baker Street, London W1U 6LJBaker StreetT: +44 (0)207 486 6161www.parkplaza.com/londonuk_sherlockholmesA design-led hotel thatflawlessly combines traditionwith a contemporary styleoffering 119 air-conditionedluxurious guestrooms and suitesand beautifully decoratedprivate meeting rooms thatprovide the ideal venue forcorporate meetings and stylishprivate events; then there’sSerenity, the recentlyrefurbished Health Club.The Portobello22 Stanley Gardens, Notting Hill,W11 2NGNotting Hill Gate/Holland ParkT: +44 (0)20 7727 2777F: +44 (0)20 7792 9641E: info@portobello-hotel.co.ukwww.portobello-hotel.co.ukHoused in a gorgeous convertedneo-classical mansion in the thickof chi-chi Notting Hill, this is thetype of hotel that makes charmseekers(and celebrities) moist.Lush furnishings, lavish perioddetail, four-poster beds in roomsyou’ll want to ship home – and thedeliciously eclectic PortobelloMarket on your doorstep.The ZetterSt. John’s Square, 86-88Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell,▼
56Sleeping57EC1M 5RJBarbican/FarringdonT: +44 (0)20 7324 4444E: info@thezetter.comwww.thezetter.comHotter than hot, the Zetter becamethe hangout du jour for cocktailsippers and trendsetters in one fellswoop of its retro-heavy cool-ness(floor-to-ceiling windows in therooftop studios, and hot waterbottles for chillier London nights).On a budgetSometimes you just want tosave those extra pennies forshopping benders…!Admiral LincolnHouse Hotel33 Gloucester Place, W1Baker Street/Marble ArchT: +44 (0)20 7486 7630F: +44 (0)20 7486 0166www.lincoln-house-hotel.co.ukAdmiral Lincoln HotelA delightfully hospitable gay-friendlyB&B hotel providing English andvegetarian breakfasts, in the heartof the West End, offering Georgiancharm with modern comforts,and en-suite rooms with fast, freewireless internet connection. Closeto Oxford Street’s shopping, theatreland,London’s diverse lesbian andgay scene and on airports’Air busroutes. For special offers anddiscounts visit the website.easyHotelSouth Kensington/EarlsCourt/VictoriaSouth Kensington/Earl’s Court/VictoriaOnline booking onlywww.easyhotel.comThe hotel arm of budget airline‘easyJet’ offers exactly what it sayson the bright orange packaging –an affordable ‘sleep and shower’ inunpretentious surroundings. Andwhen we say affordable, one nightis the price of a vodka-tonic insome joints.The Hoxton81 Great Eastern Street, Hoxton,EC2A 3HUOld StreetT: +44 (0)20 7550 1000F: +44 (0)20 7550 1090E: info@hoxtonhotels.comwww.hoxtonhotels.comWith its roaring fires, flat screentellies, duck-down duvets, free ‘lite’The Hoxtonbreakfasts and fancy-pants restaurant(The Hoxton Grille), this ‘urbanlodge’ in cutting-edge Shoreditchjust seeps class at every turn.Theprices – considering the levels ofservice and high-end design ethic –are staggeringly good.Philbeach30 Philbeach Gardens, Earls Court,SW5 9EBEarl’s CourtT: +44 (0)20 7373 1244F: +44 (0)20 7244 0149E: reservations@philbeachhotel.co.ukwww.philbeachhotel.co.ukGay-owned, gay-run, in oldschool-gayEarls Court, Philbeach isa bit of an institution. With itstheme nights in Jimmy’s bar and alfresco dining come the summermonths, the emphasis is verymuch fun, friendly and, well, gay!PiccadillyBackpackers12 Sherwood Street, Piccadilly,W1F 7BRPiccadilly CircusT: +44 (0)20 7434 9009www.piccadillybackpackers.comAmongst the most centralback-packing accommodation inLondon, this is your basic needscovered, from £12 per night. Andwith 700 beds, it’s the perfectplace for meeting like-mindedmoney-savers/friends/lovers.Come with mates and take over asleeps-six room.Unilet, University ofWestminsterVarious central London locationsT: +44 (0)20 7911 5181F: +44 (0)20 7911 5037E: uniletvacations@wmin.ac.uk/uniletwww.wmin.ac.ukYep, student accommodation.Obviously restricted to universityvacation periods, but for not muchmoney you get good sized rooms,basic amenities, all in a centralLondon location.YHAVarious central London locationswww.yha.org.ukThe internationally recognisedhome of hostelling,YHA has sixLondon outposts, each offeringexactly what you’d expect – awhole bunch of up-for-it holidaymakerson a thrifty budget.HOUSING ADVICE FOR ALL LESBIANS,GAY MEN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLEMONDAY10am - 1pm on the phone020 7359 57672pm - 3.30pm in personLondon Friend, 86 CaledonianRoad, N1WEDNESDAY2pm- 7pm on the phoneTUESDAY2pm - 5pm onthe phone020 7359 5767020 7359 57675.30pm - 7pm in personDean Street Hostel, 91 Dean Street,W1 (entrance on Diadem Court)THURSDAY10am - 1pm on the phone020 7359 576710am - 1pm on the phone - every 1st and3rd Thursday of the month specialistadvice about housing and domestic abuse@ Broken Rainbow on 08452 60 44 602pm - 3.30pm in person,St Giles Centre, 64-68 Camberwell ChurchStreet, SE55pm - 7pm in person - every 2ndThursday of the month specialist advicefor black and minority ethnic LGBT peoplePeckham Pulse, 10 Melon Road, SE15FRIDAY10am - 1pm on the phone020 7359 5767SPECIALISTSERVICES INCLUDE:BLACK & ETHNICMINORITY PEOPLEYOUNG PEOPLEDOMESTIC ABUSEHATE CRIMEALL SERVICES ARE FREE ANDCONFIDENTIALMINICOM: 020 7359 8188www.stonewallhousing.orgTHERE'S NOTHING GRIMABOUT GRIM'S DYKEThe country air, to wander amongst tranquil gardens and on a whimventure into the woods, stop to feed our rescued ducks swimming abouton the moat and then maybe return to your garden suite or balconygarden room. Freshen up for a gourmet experience in Gilbert's awardwinning restaurant or camp it up in a unique Gilbert and Sullivan OperaDinner on a Sunday evening, or even a Murder Mystery Dinner. SpoofWacky Weddings are new and just as hilarious.The grounds are stunning, the house charming, the bedroomscomfortable discreet and quiet. Perfect for that get away from Londonbut not too far, no risk of steaming on the M4 in a traffic jam.Civil Partnership Ceremonies and receptions are very welcome also.All this and only 30 minutes from Marylebone or a little longer on theJubilee and Metropolitan lines!!! Its London’s retreat by tube!!!THERE'S NOTHING GRIM ABOUT GRIM'S DYKEIT’S ALL VERY ENTERTAININGGRIM’S DYKE HOTELOld Redding, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6SHTel: +44 (0) 20 8385 3100 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8954 4560Email: reservations@grimsdyke.comWeb: www.grimsdyke.comAARestaurant RosetteSponsored byvisitlondon.com
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