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 To really relax come Mother’s Day, some mums just need to escape to a luxury hotel to be thoroughly pampered. London boasts a raft of elegant hotels wonderfully suited to busy mums in need of a little peace and quiet. We have recommended some of our best Mother’s Day hotels and don’t forget, book through LondonTown.com and you can get a 75% discount off the room rate.
 The Rookery A wonderfully quirky little hotbed of history, mums will love the timber beams and slanting ceilings of this charming old hotel. 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, unpompous, 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. Mums adore sinking into a bubble-filled, steaming hot traditional roll-top bath. It will make them feel very special. 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 throw in a show for your mum too, the dazzling lights and sounds of the West End are just a short tube journey away. Otherwise she’s free to step out of the door and stroll to St Paul’s Cathedral or down to the Thames. Information and Bookings Address: Cowcross Street, EC1M Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Farringdon Tube   The Langham HotelWhisk your mother away 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 mums can slowly sink into. The fully-equipped gym offers state-of-the-art cardio-vascular equipment as well as free weights. Most mums have little time for toning up at home, so a few precious hours in a posh gym will no doubt be very much appreciated. The hotel even has a solarium, a separate female sauna and a beauty salon providing a whole raft of indulgent treatments. The location is great for mums who like to shop. A Mother's Day weekend has to include some well-earned hours browsing the racks of Selfridges for a new look. Located just off Regent Street, your mum 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 retreat for frazzled mums. Information and Bookings Address: 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, W1B Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Oxford Circus Tube  Hazlitt'sA night at this appealing little hotel is quite the loving gesture and an exceptional Mother's Day 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. Mums 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 superb hotel. As one of London’s most historic hotels, it’s a great place for mum 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 spoil mum this Mother’s Day. Information and Bookings Address: 6 Frith Street, Soho, W1D Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Tottenham Court Road Tube  The Rockwell HotelSometimes mums need a bit of five-star treatment and there is no better time to lavish luxuries on them than Mother's Day. Set on the Cromwell Road, in the hotel-rich Earls Court area, The Rockwell Hotel stands out from the many and varied types of accommodation on offer thanks to its boutique style and excellent customer service. Each room is individually and tastefully decorated in a way that mums will just love. With room sizes ranging from small singles to suites, garden rooms with their own patios are particularly lovely if you want a real treat. The secluded, landscaped garden is a peaceful spot, ideal for an al fresco breakfast when the sun shines. Character features including original bay windows mingle with modern luxuries: bespoke oak furniture, merino wool blankets and strategic lighting that extends into the garden. The Rockwell has an intimate, homely feel to it - a wonderful haven of respite for busy mums. Address: 181 Cromwell Road, SW5 0SF Phone: 020 7437 4370 Nearest Station: Earl's Court Tube Information and Bookings  Did You Know?- Mother's Day was officially invented in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe, an American pacifist and prominent abolitionist who was appalled by the horror of the American Civil War. The special day was originally intended to celebrate the peaceful, protective nature of mothers. The date was enshrined in American law by Congress in 1914. - Mother's Day in Britain (or Mothering Sunday) came to be officially celebrated again after World War II, when American servicemen brought the custom over. |
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