This weekend I went to London's East End to stay in a four-star hotel called, The Hoxton, for just one pound! That's approximately $1.60! Every four months the hotel has a 1 pound room sale. I managed to nab one in January. The catch is you'll like your stay so much that you might return again or perhaps even spread the word to your friends. Really.
There were many perks such as free continental breakfast from Pret A Manger delivered to your room in the morning, consisting of yoghurt with fresh fruit compote and granola, a banana, and freshly squeezed orange juice! The room's mini fridge is stocked with free bottled water courtesy of Pret A Manger, and fresh milk for coffee and tea. Downstairs in the lobby, you can get a dental kit, shaving kit, international plugs, and candy bars for just 50p. or 1 pound!
On top of that you get FREE phone calls for one hour to the US, Europe, and Australia. Free wifi is also included and if you didn't bring your laptop/computer, you can log on from your room, using the television flat screen and the wireless keyboard provided to check your emails.
The lobby has TWO giant fireplaces to keep my freezing little body WARM! Considering that it was 32F/0C degrees outside, I sat beside one in a comfortable, plush crimson leather sofa, as D and I ordered a bottle of white wine, a dish with scallops, and calamari from one of the many merry wait staff milling about to serve guests!
The only thing keeping this hotel from its fifth star, I believe, are extra little perks such as 'free' room slippers, bath robes in each room, and 24 hour room service (they only offer it until midnight).
Great hotel with a very vibrant, urban, and young feel. It felt like a lovely 'get-away' even though it was in the heart of the East London. This place is a bargain without the 'bargain' feel.
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