Crystal Hotel London

... British Isles. We start out on the Magna Carta, http://www.magna-carta.co.uk/ , a luxury barge that travels the Thames river. We then stay at the famous Goring Hotel prior to embarking on the Crystal Symphony for a 5 star cruise of the British Isles.

... the company. We ate in the Grand Divan on the ground floor eating area, with a classically British décor featuring crystal chandeliers and French-polished paneled walls. Similar to Lawry's in Chicago, it serves roasts carved from the trolley, ...

... 't last too long since clouds and fog were in the forecast. Last night we made plans with our friend from London to go visit him in his suburban town, Crystal Palace. He provided us with a guided tour of his town, something quite fascinating to say the ...

... . There was this memorial of sorts to those that lost their heads in the courtyard, like Anne boleyn. It was marked by a crystal pillow monument. Just yesterday some tourists stole two of the crystal tassels off the pillow. The beafeater was still out of ...

... . On landing we caught the Piccadilly train into Victoria Station then transferred to another line to make the 15min trip out to our Hotel in Crystal Palace. Not exactly sure where we are in the layout of the city but I'm sure we'll figure that out today. ...

... was Windsor, I didn't realize how large it was or how close Heathrow was to it. On our way to our hotel, the Hilton London Metropole Hotel, we went by a few very ornate and beautiful gilded monuments and memorials along the way. Driving through London was ...

... rabbit warren street layout. Actually I do believe we were in one of the sections that is almst block like but I'm still blaming London for our confusion. Anyway, finally at the restaurant and we were seated in a cosy and warm sections where on ...

... was started by a husband and wife team Tim and Kit Kemp, together they own six hotels in London and are opening another in New York.  Each hotel is unique and every room is completely redesigned every two years.   The hotels are ever ...

... rhubarb panna cotta.   The restaurant had just been redesigned by Linley in 2005 and was extremely elegant with Swarovski crystal petal chandeliers.  The chairs each had a different color stripe down the back, and the waiter’s vests ...

... replica of a Blue Whale.  Then we made our way upstairs, mainly for photo opportunities and found a gallery full of colourful crystal and mineral samples, which we had to force ourselves to leave. We then went right next door to the Victoria & ...

After a night trying to rest up in a seedy hotel in Crystal Palace, that we learn (unsurprisingly) in the morning  is due to be demolished this year, the challenge begins bright and early from London heading south on route to the coast. It's very ...

... played rugby and supports Millwall football team) and Peter (a handsome Glaswegian who looks quite a bit like Billy Crystal). Had a really lovely time chatting with them, and made promises to meet up with them on another ...

25th Hovercraft in gale-force winds - terrifying crossing! Took 1 hour instead of 40mins Crystal Palace for 4 nts. Met up with Bill & Sue again 26th National Gallery, Theatre Royal at Drury Lane - Chorus Line Re-met Pete & Trish (from Fez) at ...

... was a different experience and amazing to see that part of my nation's history. We finally made it back to the Royal National Hotel in London, where we left from 11 days before. A few hours later, those who were still around all went to the pub right ...

... both facing each other -Phonebooths are really red and what you imagine them to be -stores similar to US -London similar to NYC -Swarski crystal stores everywhere -Pizza places and starbucks everywhere; even more close to each other than in the US ...

... had no idea.  It is immaculate, extravagant and over-the-top.  We spent a good two hours gawking at designer dresses, crystal vases, pink washing machines and 22.99 pound/kg peaches.  I'm glad we went, but I'm much more of a market ...

... Once we got to the hotel we had about 2 hrs of rest then had to head to the track.  The travels to the track (Crystal Palace) were through quant little roads very lush with greens with lots of curves.  It was about a 30min ride, but very scenic. ...

... famed Dickenson Bay, situated on the north-west side of the island. The beach was fantastic – the water was calm and crystal clear. We stayed on the beach till early evening everyday to witness the amazing sunset. That was like the icing of the ...

... that I would share my findings with you. The Quest for Harry Potter's London When we first got to London, Julien went off to work and I checked into our hotel, the Radisson in Covent Garden.  Here I tried to sketch out a plan of attack for ...

... dinner took so long that we only saw the last band perform. Danced and had a great time then headed back to the hotel in a taxi. Day 4...London to Paris Left early in the morning for our first long coach drive. Took about two hours to get to Dover, ...

... that fast. Upon arriving at London disaster struck, our itinerary from Flight Centre said we were arriving in London on the 5th (today) but our hotel reservation was for the 6th.  After several calls to the Flight Centre after hours number (I'm ...