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 Autumn is a beautiful season in London, and a very busy one. At the end of the day it fills the heart with pleasure to retreat to the luxury and warmth of a nice hotel and curl up in front of a fire. The city is blessed with scores of comfortable, well-served hotels, perfect for hibernating humans.
 LondonTown.com have fantastic rates across the board this season. We offer discounts of up to 75% on hotel rooms. Now that really is something to make us all feel warm inside. Click here to browse our full hotel section.  Dorset Square Hotel39/40 Dorset Square, Marylebone, NW1 Get in touch with centuries of London's rich traditions in this London institution. Dorset Square is a small but perfectly formed town house hotel that's been welcoming folk since 1787. A short, picturesque walk from Regent's Park, the hotel is ideally situated for those who want to take autumn strolls without venturing too far from their room. The square itself is enchanting and no more so than this time of year when the abundance of trees gently change colour and leaves delicately float to the ground. The Dorset Square Hotel is a real gem, decorated in an exquisite English country style with genuine antiques and original art. Excellent, discreet service and comfortable luxury make this a perfect autumn retreat. Book this Hotel Address: 39/40 Dorset Square, Marylebone, NW1 Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Marylebone Tube / Rail   The Eton Colonnade2 Warrington Crescent, Little Venice, W9 This autumn, why not snooze in a bed where JFK once slept? With such a prestigious customer history this hotel promises both luxury and real inimitability. The essence of English sophistication, located in leafy north-west London just minutes from Paddington, this elegant Victorian hotel is in a class of its own. Each bedroom has been meticulously and individually designed with a wonderful spray of lavish fabrics and ornate, intriguing antiques. At the Eton Colonnade every room is a heady mix of elaborate historic relics and really interesting touches. Little Venice is an absolutely exquisite part of London. Criss-crossed by magical waterways and striking white terraced mansions the area is just dazzling. On bright autumn mornings a stroll down the canal affords a magnificent insight into yet another astoundingly beautiful part of London. Book this Hotel Address: 2 Warrington Crescent, Little Venice, W9 Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Warwick Avenue Tube  The Millennium Baileys140 Gloucester Road, SW7 Nestled in the heart of Kensington, the Millennium Baileys is a refreshing retreat away from the hectic city. An exclusive hotel for an exclusive area, the Baileys provides flawless service in a really upmarket location - the tree-lined avenues with their elegant stark white mansions make for a beautiful autumn walk. Housed in a stately Victorian town house, all the rooms are lavishly adorned with period features. The original fireplaces, delicate stained glass windows and grand staircase are all very striking tokens from the 19th century. It’s a wonderfully nostalgic place to stay. Cosy, homely and just so traditional, retreat from the windy autumnal streets and sample a little fine old English hospitality. With the Science, Natural History and Victoria and Albert museums just minutes away, you can have an action-packed autumn break at this hotel. Book through LondonTown.com and you can access some of the best discounts in town. Book this Hotel Address: 140 Gloucester Road, SW7 Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Gloucester Road Tube  The RookeryCowcross Street, EC1M A wonderfully quirky little hotbed of history, the timber beams and slanting ceilings of this charming old hotel make for a very cosy autumn stay. Created from two Georgian houses, this hotel occupies a uniquely peaceful location in the city. Come weekends the city area shuts down and becomes a beautifully undisturbed historical place, free of the tumult that blights other parts of the capital. Just near Smithfield Market, the Rookery is quiet, unpretentious, flagstoned and furnished with real antiques. It strikes just the right balance – refreshingly unelaborated without pandering to the minimalist tendencies that have taken hold of other hotels in the capital. The bathrooms are such a treat. They have filled them with carefully sourced, original bathroom fittings. Retreat from the autumn cold and sink into a bubble-filled, steaming hot traditional roll-top bath. It's just so exquisite. The whole place has the feel of an antiquated country house. It’s the perfect way to escape the city without actually leaving. If you want to catch a show the dazzling lights and sounds of the West End are just a short Tube journey away. Otherwise you're free to step out of the door and stroll to St Paul’s Cathedral or down to the Thames for a bracing autumn stroll. Book this Hotel Address: Cowcross Street, EC1M Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Farringdon Tube / Rail  The Langham Hotel1c Portland Place, Regent Street, W1B This autumn retreat to this boldly lavish sanctuary of sophistication. Elegantly fitted with indulgent modern luxuries, The Langham Hotel is top of the range. The rooms have been decked out in an attractive contemporary décor that is both vibrant and stylish. Kitted out with every modern convenience going, the Langham screams extravagance. The swimming pool is just beautiful, while the stunning spa has a wonderful little hot pool of water that weary folk can slowly sink into. The fully-equipped gym offers state-of-the-art cardio-vascular equipment as well as free weights. The hotel even has a solarium, a separate female sauna and a beauty salon providing a whole raft of indulgent treatments to soothe your chapped winter skin. The location is great for those wishing to check out London's autumn fashion in the shops. You can while away the hours browsing the racks of Selfridges for the essential autumn look. Located just off Regent Street, guests can nip out to the wealth of shops and head back to the hotel for a bit of respite when it all gets a bit much. It’s a world away from home and the perfect hideaway for an autumn break. Book this Hotel Address: 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, W1B Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Oxford Circus Tube  Hazlitt's6 Frith Street, Soho, W1D A night at this appealing little hotel makes for a lovely little autumn treat. Emanating traditional sophistication, Hazlitt’s strikes a wonderfully English tone. Furnished with fine Georgian and Victorian furniture, every bedroom has been decorated individually, with meticulous attention to historical detail. Grand four-poster beds, scented candles and little cosmetic goodies all add to the wonderful ambience. Located amid the literary haunts of Bloomsbury, the hotel is proud of its erudite roots. Named after the 19th century writer, William Hazlitt, who once lived there, many leading literary figures graced the premises as his guests and the 23 bedrooms bear their names. Jonathan Swift and Lady Frances Hewitt are the namesakes of two particularly delightful rooms. These days with Bloomsbury publishing just down the road, contemporary writers often stay in the hotel. JK Rowling, authoress of Harry Potter, has a great affection for the place. Theatreland is just round the corner so autumn visitors can catch a show then dine in a swanky, candle-lit restaurant before retreating back for an early night within the eminently elegant quarters of this superbly cosy hotel. As one of London’s most historic hotels, it’s a great place to sit back, relax and soak up the unique and intimate charm of this beautiful establishment. Distinctive and distinguished, a memorable night at this striking establishment really is an exquisite way to spend an autumn break. Book this Hotel Address: 6 Frith Street, Soho, W1D Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Tottenham Court Road Tube  The Gore190 Queen's Gate, SW7 A heady mix of ancient tapestries, old mahogany furniture and English tradition, this hotel is a wonderfully cosy spot to spend a cold autumn night. An opportunity to sample a little decadence, this superb luxury hotel is nestled among the grand English mansions of exclusive Kensington. A rainbow of autumn colours, the tree-lined avenues are so scenic this time of the year. The hotel itself is a truly lavish retreat and exudes the genteel grandeur of a private house. Every inch of the place is decorated with rich oil paintings and antique furniture. The effect is of spending the night in the house of an eccentric Victorian explorer. A visit to The Gore is something special. It's a unique opportunity to enjoy a little old-fashioned comfort in truly mellow surroundings. Curl up beside the fire on a large armchair with a glass of fine red wine and really soak up the rich, warm heritage of this beautiful little place. Book this Hotel Address: 190 Queen's Gate, SW7 Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Gloucester Road Tube  Jury's DoyleFor a welcome autumn break and prices you can afford, we can't recommend Jury's hotels enough. Central London now boasts five Jury’s establishments, each one is individually designed and offers accommodation of a good standard. Book through LondonTown.com and you will have access to some of the best discounts in the capital. Jury's Russell Street is an excellent hotel and is very central. London’s wealth of shopping and autumn nightlife are within minutes of the property. The comfortable are furnished with every modern convenience while the impeccable hospitality makes for a pleasant stay. Jury's Kensington boasts a rather exclusive postcode. An elegant Edwardian hotel, customers are invited to relax in a warm environment. Despite its chic location, the hotel still retains that warm and welcoming ambience so unique to the Jury's brand. For a little pampering head to Jury's Clifton Ford. This flawlessly tended this hotel offers a fine health club. After a heavy day of autumn sightseeing, unwind in the comfort of this hotel. Wash off the London grime with a soak in the Jacuzzi, stretch your legs in the pool or simply lay back and truly relax. Jury's Chelsea is one of the brand's more affordable options, ideal for autumn visitors on a budget. Located in this increasingly glamorous area, staying in Chelsea will be a welcome escape from London’s central furore. Jury's Islington is another reasonably-priced hotel ideal for those looking for somewhere to stay on a budget. Comfortable and tasteful, the hotel boasts well-designed rooms with modern furniture. Islington itself is a vibrant area that bustles with life especially when the cold autumn streets drive everyone into the raft of cosy pubs and bars. |
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