Beaufort Hotel London

Souvenir hunting Beaufort style

beaufort — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:42:33 +0000

If you want to take home a lasting memory of London, we have the ultimate ‘where
to buy’ souvenir guide.

1) Harrods: They make a multitude of nicknacks bearing their logo.

2) London Transport Museum: Here you will find everything from a Union
Jack Oyster card wallet, vintage posters to bespoke London 2012 tea service.

3) Fortnum & Mason: Known for its close ties with royalty, pick up a caddy of Fortnum’s Exclusive Blend Teas to take the taste of London back home.

4) Emma Bridgewater: Favourites include- quirky Union Jack pottery, and the popular limited edition Royal Wedding tea towel.

5) Covent Garden Market: An eclectic range of unique gift shops selling everything from handmade jewellery to hip and trendy clothes.

6) Portobello Road: For those that want to collect an antique keepsake with a London spin.

7) Hamleys: The children’s paradise where you can find a London themed toy on every floor.

8. Camden Market: A trip to alternative London where stalls jostle for prominence in the winding alleyways of Camden Lock.

9) John Lewis: With their ‘Celebration of Britain Collection’ they are the perfect department store to indulge in your souvenir hunt.

10) If you just want something cheap and cheerful then head to The Baker Street Emporium where you can have your photo taken with a beefeater or buy anything from a telephone box to a Union Jack keyring.

Shop til you drop at the January sales

beaufort — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:18:34 +0000

The Beaufort is a great base from which to hit the shops at this all important sale time. London has fabulous discounts throughout high street and designer stores, with markdowns of 50% or more. If you are looking for the ultimate bargain, then look no further.

Harrods January sale is considered the sale to end all sales. With a lavish celebrity opening and shoppers queuing down Brompton Road, often having camped out overnight, this is equivalent to a rugby scrum with a win at the end. If you want to pick up a 16-piece dinner service or that Gucci bag for a bargain price, then the queues and the crowds are worth the effort. Wear your trainers and don’t be put off by the elbows and toe stepping.

Other great sales include Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, John Lewis and Fenwick’s.

A Cracker of a Christmas Offer

beaufort — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:16:38 +0000

We are giving you a great excuse to visit London this festive period with our fabulous offer. With the best shopping on our doorstep and Harrods’ world famous Christmas grotto just moments away, The Beaufort is the perfect base from which to explore the winter wonders of the capital. Stock up on presents, take in a show, admire the spectacle of the West End’s Christmas lights and come home to the comforts that we have to offer.

Enjoy a Deluxe room with King size bed, complimentary Continental breakfast delivered to your room, Afternoon Cream Tea, unlimited use of the bar and Wi-Fi from just £230 per room per night (+ VAT).

If you want to relax in one of our generous Junior Suites you can upgrade for just £40.00 (+ VAT)

Terms & Conditions:
•    Minimum two-night stay
•    Validity 11-29 December 2011
•    Subject to availability
•    Black out dates may apply
•    Cream Tea includes homemade scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream
•    Complimentary bar is open available from 3-11pm

The Great British Cup of Tea

beaufort — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:13:58 +0000

A quintessentially British affair, afternoon tea became a ritual in the 1840s following the 7th Duchess of Bedford’s need to pep herself up in the afternoon as lethargy took hold. The solution was a pot of tea and a light snack and within aristocratic circles this became a popular tradition and intrinsically British.

The Beaufort considers Afternoon Tea a necessary luxury and with that in mind we have taken the unusual step of inviting all our guests to partake in a complimentary Cream Tea each afternoon.

Our pot of tea is served with delicious homemade scones using our own special recipe, with Thursday Cottage handmade jam and thick, dollopable, Cornish clotted cream. We have a choice of teas, including English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, Peppermint, Darjeeling and Chamomile. Served on bone china it really is a scrumptious treat.

Underground Etiquette

beaufort — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:03:48 +0000

While walking the streets of London gives you an amazing feel for the place, sometimes you just need to hop on a tube. London has one of the most complex underground systems in the world, that stretches out like a spider’s web, but if you read our handy tips you’ll be seasoned professionals in no time.

Buy an Oyster card – every Londoner’s favourite accessory. It gives unlimited access to tube and buses within all London travel zones. It’s ‘pay as you go’ and will automatically calculate the best value fare for all the journeys you make in a single day.
Always have your Oyster card to hand when entering or exiting the underground system. Halting to search your pockets is considered a faux pas. Even if the gates are open you must still touch in and out otherwise you will be charged the maximum fare.
Pick up a tube map from The Beaufort or any underground station– an invaluable help in finding the best route, even if at first glance it looks like a mad scrawl of colour.
Avoid scathing looks from hassled commuters by standing to the right hand side of the escalators.
When in doubt ‘ask’. We know we have a reputation for seeming aloof, but actually Londoners are glad to help and are usually pretty savvy on negotiating London transport