A luxury London treat for Mother’s Day

Treat your Mother to a night of luxury this Mother’s Day –  Sunday 10^th March

 We have put together a lovely five star treat for you to delight your mum this Mother’s Day.  Let’s face it, she is special and you only have one, so why not have a night or two’s accommodation in this luxury London apartment.

Cadogan Gardens, Knightsbridge
How about this.  You start with a Starbucks coffee and a wander down the Kings Road whilst deciding where to go for lunch.  A good choice maybe San Lorenzo on Beauchamp Place? After lunch you head to Sloane Street to take in some designer shops and possibly a quick glass of something cold.  Mid afternoon, you return to No 11 Cadogan Gardens and into the warm where a sumptuous afternoon high tea will be awaiting you in the drawing room and will be complimentary, unless of course you would prefer to give your mum some complimentary flowers instead?

The only decision left to make is, do you want to go out for dinner or would you prefer to stay in your luxurious apartment and order room service?  Just make sure that whatever you decide, you leave room for your full English breakfast the next morning which will be yours with compliments.
Tempted?

We are delighted to offer and exclusive J&K rate of £245.00 per night inclusive of VAT and inclusive of breakfast, afternoon tea or flowers.

Please contact us today to reserve and we will ensure you and your mum have a day and night to remember.  Call +44(0)1797 253 823  or e-mail us at enquiries@jandkapartments.com

Sir Michael Caine - London's Favourite Londoner

Sir Michael Caine

London’s Favourite Londoner

It sounds unremarkable to say that Maurice Mickelwhite turns 80 this year. Even if it’s actually Sir Maurice and he was once voted London’s favourite Londoner.

Maurice is of course better known by his stage name. His name is Sir Michael Caine and he will celebrate his 80th birthday in March. The man and the occasion are to be recognised with an Exhibition at The Museum of London and special screenings at The Museum of London Docklands. Both promise to be well worth a visit.

The exhibition intends to celebrate the influence of London on the life and career of Sir Michael. From humble working-class beginnings to celebrated international movie star. Visitors will have the chance to see a number of photographs including iconic portraits from acclaimed photographers David Bailey and Terry O’Neill to be exhibited for the first time. Also part of the exhibition will be both audio and video footage from some of his best known films including The Italian Job, Get Carter, Educating Rita and Hannah and Her Sisters. The exhibition runs from 8th March – 14th July and The Museum of London can be found at 150 London Wall in The City, just a short walk from either St. Paul’s or Barbican underground stations.

Around the same time and to complement the exhibition, The Museum of London Docklands will be hosting “Caine on Screen” from April to July. The film series will show the top 4 Michael Caine films as voted for by the public. There are certainly plenty of titles to choose from in a diverse career including over 100 movies. From leading men to voiceovers, from Alfie to Alfred in a collection that now spans 6 decades.

He is quoted as saying, “First of all I choose the great roles, and if none of these come, I choose the mediocre ones and if they don’t come, I choose the ones that pay the rent. I haven’t seen Jaws:The Revenge but by all accounts it’s terrible. I have seen the house it built though and that’s terrific!”
Not forgetting of course that Michael Caine has a multitude of awards and nominations to his name. Golden Globes, Emmys, BAFTAs and of course 2 Oscars for Best Supporting Actor and 4 further Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. He was also awarded the BAFTA Fellowship in 2000.
It might take some consideration but anyone can cast their Top 4 vote via the Museum of London Docklands website with the results to be announced on 14th March.

It has been a long, colourful and distinguished career for one of London’s favourite sons.   The exhibition titled – ‘Michael Caine’ at The Museum of London and ‘Caine on Screen’ at the Museum of London Docklands both offer a fitting celebration of the man, his life and his career. So far! We’re looking forward to it and what’s more, admission to both is free.

J&K of course have some lovely apartments in Canary Wharf at Discovery Dock so do contact us on +44(0)1797 253 823 or e-mail enquiries@jandkapartments.com

London Serviced Apartments - THE BIG FIVE 5* Luxury London Apartments

Our guide to a five star summer in London with your family

Here are THE BIG FIVE!

London is one of the finest cities in the world to visit and the summer months always get so booked up in advance.  Many guests come with their families and require larger apartments of two, three and four-bedrooms.  These apartments types are popular and demand for such certainly outweighs supply, so we thought that the following guide may be useful if you are planning to stay in a larger apartment in London this summer.   To ensure our clients have first refusal, here are five of the best luxury serviced apartments in London for the five star guest;

51 Buckingham Gate Apartments
Located minutes from Buckingham Palace, 51 Buckingham Gate serviced apartments offer five star accommodation in prestigious surroundings. On site you have all the facilities of a five star hotel including butler service, 24 hour room service and the excellence you would expect from a Taj hotel.  On site is the Michelin starred Quilon restaurant which is the sister restaurant to the famous Bombay Brasserie.  Buckingham Gate also has beautiful courtyard gardens with fountain, a spa, private dining and grand  banqueting facilities.
There is no minimum stay period in the summer, but this property is extremely popular so we do advise booking early.  J&K have exclusive rates that are guaranteed to be at least 5% cheaper than anybody else either online or by booking directly.  51 Buckingham Gate apartments offer one, two, three, four and five bedroom apartments.

Beaufort House Apartments
Beaufort House serviced apartments is a small five star property located in the heart of Knightsbridge.  Not only are the apartments lovely and spacious and of great quality, the location is perfect!  Literally a 3 minute walk to Harrods – you can’t ask for much better.  The apartments are serviced daily and have 24 hour concierge.  Each apartment has been designed to the highest specification with deluxe bathrooms and fitted kitchens.  An added benefit in the larger apartments is that they have a separate dining room as well as the reception room – a bonus that many other apartments do not have.  Beaufort House Apartments achieved a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor last year and prior to this achieved a Gold award in 2010/2011 from Visit England for the exceptional quality or their accommodation. The staff on site are excellent and our guests return time and again to Beaufort House apartments.
They do have a minimum stay of 4 weeks in June, no minimum stay in July and 2 weeks in August.  Beaufort House apartments offer one, two, three-bedroom apartments and they do have a four-bedroom apartment also.

Cheval Gloucester Park Apartments
A really good block of apartments from the Cheval Group who, across the board, have an excellent range of luxury London serviced apartments suited for all types of traveler be it on business or pleasure. Cheval Gloucester Park deserves a feature as they have a real home from home feel and are located in a quiet, residential area.  The staff on site are excellent and really look after their guests and you also have a gym and parking on site too.

The minimum stay in the summer is normally 4 weeks, however this can be flexible subject to availability.  Cheval Gloucester Park apartments offer one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Cheval Knightsbridge Apartments
These well established five star London apartments have and excellent reputation and they have recently refurbished their apartments on Cheval Place so have even more to offer guests.  They do get extremely busy for the summer months and have a minimum stay of 6 weeks.  Having said that, if you are coming for a long summer stay, book an apartment at Cheval Knightsbridge and you will certainly not be disappointed!  Excellent standard and unbeatable location.  Do always contact us for shorter stays too as we can always recommend some of their sister properties such as Cheval Gloucester Park Apartments or Cheval Thorney Court Apartments.

The apartments at Cheval Knightsbridge are all two and three-bedrooms.

The Grosvenor House apartments by Jumeriah Living
After many years of waiting by patient guests, the five star Grosvenor House apartments by Jumeriah Living are finished, available and extremely popular.  Opulent, distinguished and very well appointed as you would expect, these stylish apartments offer luxury living in Mayfair.  Full five star hotel facilities are available such as a gym, 24 hour concierge, room and butler service.  The location is perfect being in the heart of the West End with all the stylish shops and boutiques in Mayfair, along with Park Lane and Oxford Street and Mayfair’s array of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Currently the minimum stay is one week in the summer.  The Grosvenor House by Jumeriah Living offer one, two, three, four and five-bedroom luxury serviced apartments.  Of course J&K have exclusive rates with The Grosvenor House apartments for our clients.

AND ONE FOR LUCK…..

Arlington House Apartments
Arlington House Apartments we feel are probably more four star than five, however this is only in terms of the onsite facilities and those five star finishing touches.  We still feel that they deserve to be featured in ‘The Big Five.’ You have a porter on site and you have maid service daily, but it is the space that is excellent and you would have trouble finding such spacious accommodation in the heart of the West End. Many apartments overlook Green Park and have balconies or terraces and if you are travelling with your family, you cannot beat the room sizes offered at these apartments.  In terms of location, Arlington House apartments are literally right next door to The Ritz Hotel and the famous Le Caprice restaurant, so an excellent location.

The minimum stay in the summer is 3 weeks.  Arlington House apartments offer studio, one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

Please do contact us as early as you can for your summer requirements and we will ensure that we secure the best possible accommodation for you.  You can e-mail us at enquiries@jandkapartments.com or call us on +44(0) 1797 253 823.

Beaufort House, Knightsbridge

Arlington House

Cheval Gloucester Park

Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living

51 Buckingham Gate

Cheval Knightsbridge

Cheval Knightsbridge

Cheval Knightsbridge

London Apartment of The Week

  Basil Street Apartments, Knightsbridge

If you are looking for the perfect Knightsbridge location, look no further than our serviced apartments at Basil Street Apartments, Knightsbridge.  Situated just around the corner from the famous Harrods department store and moments from Sloane Street and Harvey Nichols, you really couldn’t ask for a more wonderful location in the heart of Knightsbridge.

Basil Street Apartments offer a range of spacious serviced apartments including studios, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom apartments.   There is also the option of a wonderful 3 bedroom penthouse apartment with roof terrace.  All of the apartments are fully furnished and equipped to a high standard and benefit from excellent amenities and services.  Whether you are in London for business or for a vacation, these apartments are perfect for short breaks, vacation rentals, corporate accommodation or longer term stays.

Features in all the apartments at Basil Street Apartments include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, Satellite TV and DVD player.  Maid service is of course included.  If you are travelling with your family and young children, extra beds are available on request.  The 3 bedroom apartments are particularly spacious and they also have lovely terraces, which means that on a balmy summer evening, you can enjoy dining al fresco.  A wonderful end to a day in London is to pop into Harrods Food Hall, pick up some mouth watering delicacies which you can then enjoy in either in the dining room of your own apartment or on your private terrace.  Pure luxury and indulgence!

We have already mentioned the wonderful location of Basil Street Apartments.  As well as Harrods and Harvey Nichols, you also have some world famous designer boutiques on your doorstep, such as Chanel, Dior, Prada and Gucci.  This is a real shoppers paradise!  There are also some wonderful restaurants and bistros within easy walking distance including San Lorenzo, one of the most famous restaurants in Knightsbridge.  This wonderful restaurant was founded in 1963 by Mara and Lorenzo Berni and soon became one of the most important restaurant destinations in London.

So, if you are looking to stay in one of the best locations in Knightsbridge, choose Basil Street Apartments.  You can contact us for availability and the very best discounted rates at enquiries@jandkapartments.com or call us at +44 (0)1797 253 823.  We look forward to hearing from you