Small hotels, big ideas – incentives for Australians at two favourite London hotels.

Handy for Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the V&A!

Knightsbridge hotels The Capital and The Levin have special inclusions for Australians in 2015.

General Manager of The Capital and The Levin, Kate Levin, said Australian guests would be invited to enjoy complimentary:

• Breakfast on day of arrival before 10.00am
• Priority check-in and late check-out subject to availability
• Access to The Peak Health Club & Gym, Knightsbridge and discounts on selected treatments
• Transfers from Heathrow Airport for minimum 3-night stays in a Junior Suite

“Our properties are very popular with the Australian market for brief stopovers and long stays and we  are delighted that a number of these guests have been visiting us over many years,” said Ms Levin.

The hotels are in Basil Street, Knightsbridge close to Harrods and just a few minutes from Knightsbridge Tube Station as well as Harvey Nichols, the Victoria & Albert Museum, Hyde Park and the designer shops of Sloane Street. They are beautifully appointed and offer a range of specially tailored facilities and services including complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Meals can be complemented by impressive wines from Mr Levin’s cellar and organic Levin Wines vineyard in France.

Levin wine.

Ms Levin oversees the operations of The Capital and The Levin, which were established in 1971 and 2007 respectively by her father, esteemed hotelier, David Levin, who has owned both properties since their opening. Few hotels in London can boast of outstanding staff loyalty, family heritage and the ability to remain true to classic British design.

The Capital’s 49 guest rooms and suites feature Luxury Temple Spa amenities whilst exceptional culinary experiences are presented at Michelin-starred seafood restaurant, Outlaw’s at The Capital - the London outpost for acclaimed Chef, Nathan Outlaw who joins with Head Chef, Pete Biggs in serving up a multitude of textures and flavours across its ever changing menu.  Guests can also enjoy wonderful cocktails and one of London's best whisky collections at The Capital Bar.  The Capital is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Pride of Britain – the latter a collection of 50 of the UK’s best independent hotels.

Outlaws at The Capital.

Further accommodation at The Capital is available at The Apartments next door, at which the inclusions are being extended to Australian guests, for stays in the 8 fully and partially serviced studios and one-bedroom flats with their own private entrance. The Apartments present a contemporary style, with parquet wood flooring and clean lines throughout and offers complimentary Wi-Fi.

Inspired by the elegance of the 1930s, The Levin is a charming townhouse featuring 12 rooms with sumptuous furnishings, exquisite eye catching designs and Luxury Temple Spa amenities. A flexible menu of small and large plates is available throughout the day in The Metro wine bar and bistro.

www.capitalhotel.co.uk                     www.thelevinhotel.co.uk
Source: Press release UTC.

David and Kate Levin.

The Athenaeum, London 2014 rates

The steady strengthening of the British Pound Sterling against the Australian dollar brings renewed relevance to The Athenaeum's 2014 AUD$ rates. Enjoy peace of mind and forget about exchange rate fluctuations!

The personable 164-room five-star property is family-owned and family-friendly and ideally located in fashionable Mayfair – opposite Royal Green Park, Buckingham Palace and the best shopping, restaurants in London.

The dollar rate is from $669 per night for a deluxe room and $1,109 for an apartment.  The daily rate includes full English breakfast, all drinks and snacks from the minibar, Wi-Fi, tax at 20%, and kids under 12 eat free.

One -way transfers from any London airport are complimentary for 3 night stay and two way transfers for a 5 night plus stay.

These rates are valid June 9th thru August 31, 2014 and represent, on average, a $150 savings on the most popular room categories.

An added sweetener – for the summer season guests can enjoy a complimentary bowl of delicious strawberries with every purchase of Lanson White Label champagne.  If you are choosing The Athenaeum's gorgeous suites  -- including the Rooftop Suite with sweeping views of London's skyline – enjoy a complimentary magnum of Lanson White Label!

The Athenaeum and its Apartments  -

The Athenaeum is a family-owned and family-friendly five-star 164-room hotel known for its exterior vertical garden wall and the Apartments at the Athenaeum.  The 18 one-bedroom apartments are ideal for business travelers and families, offering overnight and long-term guests the space, convenience and privacy of their own home along with all the five-star amenities of the hotel. The Athenaeum also features the Athenaeum Spa; the Restaurant; the Garden Room, home to an award-winning afternoon tea (voted “Best in London 2012”); and the Whisky Bar, which offers the most extensive selection of whiskies in London and a full-time whisky sommelier.    Other hotel highlights include complimentary Wi-Fi, minibar snacks and all children 12 and under who are staying at The Athenaeum can enjoy one complimentary meal from the specially designed kids menu with each adult meal purchased. Further information can be found at www.athenaeumhotel.com or info@athenaeumhotel.com, 116 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7BJ.  The toll free reservation number is 1-800-335-3300.  Travel professionals may book via GDS (chain code YX).

Source: press release.