Hotel review: The Rubens, London
The Inspector checks in to The Rubens, a hotel around the corner from Buckingham Palace, no less. With a prime position, a century of history and welcoming staff, will it live up to the Inspector's...
View ArticleWimbledon tennis afternoon teas: The best London hotels for scones and jam
Wimbledon is almost upon us - and the sound of tennis balls on rackets is making us hungry. So where are the best places for afternoon tea? Helen Nicholson picks six London hotels.
View ArticleHotel review: An inspector calls at... Red Lion Freehouse, Wiltshire
Fat chips that would give more slender ones an inferiority complex, a walk-in shower and a drink with the master of hounds... this pub with rooms ticks all the boxes for our man.
View ArticleCool for kids: Six ways to keep the children entertained in London this summer
Looking to keep children entertained as the summer holidays kick in? London has plenty of options for junior visitors. Anna Melville-James picks out the best capital options.
View ArticleFamily-friendly festivals: Great weekends for kids and parents
Festivals do not have to be about noisy bands and mud. This summer will witness a series of gatherings that are great for children (and parents too). Anna Melville-James picks the best.
View ArticleA Room For London: A night in the 'boat' marooned above the Thames
Anyone who has walked London's South Bank lately may have spotted a 'ship' on the roof of the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Chris Leadbeater spends a night in A Room For London.
View ArticleThe Great Northern Hotel review: Style, home comforts and lots of cake at...
London's latest railway hotel revamp manages to combine timeless elegance with up-to-the-minute comforts, but Paul Oswell is mainly dazzled by the limitless cake...
View ArticleWeekends in London: Tales of treachery, torture and treason on a ghoulish...
When Mark Nicholls asked his children what they'd most like to see on a short break to the capital, their list resembled a mad axe-man's away-day tour. Would he have the stomach for 1,000 years of...
View ArticleLondon flat once owned by Jimi Hendrix to be turned into permanent museum to...
The Heritage Lottery Fund is to offer a £1.2m grant to restore the London flat once lived in by Jimi Hendrix into a permanent museum.
View ArticleSix things to do in London's borough of kings, Kingston-upon-Thames
Perched on the River Thames, Kingston's strategic position has made it an important market town for centuries. Bridget Batchelor finds six great experiences you shouldn't miss.
View ArticleThe dream tickets for 2014: The top spots to visit this year, from Mauritius...
Santa Monica? Certainly. Thailand? Of course. But there are some 2014 holiday gems that are much closer to home, says Mail on Sunday travel editor Frank Barrett.
View ArticleAfternoon tea at The Sanderson: Falling down the rabbit hole for Alice in...
The Sanderson injects some literary fun into afternoon tea with cakes, jellies and teas all using Lewis Carroll's famous book as a muse.
View ArticleBest websites for booking a UK restaurant
It is that time again when thoughts turn to romance. And if you are thinking of taking your other half out for a Valentines dinner, Fred Mawer has a few helpful hints.
View ArticleThe top 10 UK events for Mother's Day 2014
From snorkelling with sharks and swinging across Snowdonia, to a luxury spa retreat or a day at the races, you’ll win brownie points by booking one of these days out...
View ArticleArcelorMittal Orbit: London's Olympic Park sculpture comes alive at last
It was the giant red sculpture which reared over the Olympics. Now the ArcelorMittal Orbit is opening to the public. Chris Leadbeater takes in a new view of London.
View ArticleHow to live like a millionaire for just £250 a night
The plush Cheval Three Quays allows visitors to enjoy the most picturesque part of London at surprisingly reasonable prices.
View ArticleAsk Frank: Will it be too hot to visit Dubai in the summer?
This week, the Mail on Sunday's Travel Editor answers queries on a trip to Dubai and apartments to rent in London during Wimbledon tournament.
View ArticleHotel review: Bloc, Gatwick Airport
Aimed at travellers who have to go to Gatwick at an early hour and want to stay overnight, Bloc is a convenient bolthole. But is it cosy? Our Hotel Inspector checks in.
View ArticleHotel Review: Great Northern Hotel, King's Cross, London
It was one of the accommodation dames of London in an era when the railway ruled. Since then, the Great Northern Hotel in King's Cross has seen better days.
View ArticleIn the dog house! The Arch London is the perfect inner-city hotel for travel...
If you're looking for a cool central London hotel that caters for your dog, then you might just want to check out The Arch. Simon Glazin (and pooch Dhillon) reports.
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