Stay and Skate at Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel
We’re already at the holiday season and as Oxford Street recently came alive with the glimmering ‘12 Days of Christmas’ lights, the festive spirit seems to have captured the hearts and souls of our nation’s capital. Windows are laden with jovial gifts, the forecast for snow is ever approaching, and Christmas Markets across London are appearing left, right and centre. Here at Your Coffee Break, we believe that the best way to get into the season mind-set is with an age-old Christmas classic pastime: outdoor ice-skating.
Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel – a contemporary retreat set amidst the timeless style of Belgravia Village and located just yards from Knightsbridge’s most fashionable stores, including Harrods and Harvey Nichols – is offering a ‘Stay and Skate’ package which is guaranteed to uplift everyone’s holiday cheer. Situated in a serene London square, the 87-room boutique hotel serves as the perfect establishment to explore the wonders of London, while enjoying superior service and facilities. Having partnered with the Natural History Museum for the third consecutive year, guests receive two skating tickets, including a one night’s accommodation and a full English breakfast, with the ‘Stay and Skate’ combination.
Your Christmas in London can be magical, as you embark upon an adventure within luxurious shopping districts, world-famous museums and galleries, to magnificent parks and renowned theatres, each of which offer a plethora of opportunities to relax and embrace the holiday spirit. After an exciting day exploring the sights and wonders of the city, wrap up warm and get your skates on – taking a short walk from Jumeirah Hotel to the museum – for an unforgettable outdoor experience. While surrounding trees twinkle over the heads of enthusiastic skaters, the spectacular Christmas tree is the centrepiece, completing the enchanting atmosphere.
After the experience of outdoor ice skating, you can later refuel at the Lowndes Bar and Kitchen, boasting a modern British menu with plenty to choose from. If you are more clumsy than graceful on the ice, guests have full access to the facilities at The Peak Health Club & Spa – one of London’s most exclusive health clubs – at the nearby Jumeirah Carlton Tower. Open seven days a week, The Peak Health Club & Spa boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a fully equipped gym with a stunning view, overlooking the city, an aerobics studio, a golf simulator, a 20-metre indoor stainless steel swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and award-winning Spa to elevate those aches and pains after a busy day.
Following a restful night’s sleep in a room of your choice, guests are treated to a complimentary breakfast at the Lowndes Bar and Kitchen. The ‘Stay and Skate’ package is the essential way to unwind and appreciate the Christmas season.
Whether you dance on ice like Jayne Torvill, or impersonate Disney’s beloved Bambi, London boasts some of the most magical outdoor ice rinks, with fairy lights and Christmas trees set to the backdrop of London’s stunning attractions. It is a Christmas tradition for all the ages, and one that is not to be missed this season.
The Stay and Skate package at Jumeirah Hotel is available until 3rd January 2014. For more information or to book, visit their website: https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/london/jumeirah-lowndes-hotel/
If you’ve already experienced the joy of Jumeirah’s ‘Stay and Skate’ package and are looking for more options, here is a selection of some of the capital’s most exquisite destinations:
Winter Wonderland
From the Bavarian village, whirlwind of exhilarating fairground rides and the enchanting Magical Ice Kingdom, to the extensive Christmas market, Zippos Christmas Circus and Giant Wheel, experience the essence of Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. Glide around the glittering ice rink, set around the Victorian bandstand and illuminated with over 100,000 lights.
TO BOOK: http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/tickets/
Somerset House
The grand eighteenth-century courtyard transforms into a 900-metre-square ice rink, with one of the most striking backdrops in the capital. With a variety of skating packages to accommodate for the whole family, from beginners to experts, as well as late-night session and club nights with DJs, Somerset House is an remarkable choice for outdoor skating.
TO BOOK: call 0844 847 1520 or visit their website http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/ice-rink (booking with Ticketmaster)
Canary Wharf
With nearly 1100-metre square of ice and a unique skate path, which leads skaters under trees lit with fairy lights, the Canary Wharf ice rink offers an innovative approach to the timeless tradition. Just 15 minutes from Bond Street, 13 from Green Park 5 minutes from the O2, 9 minutes from Waterloo, and 15 minute from The City, it is the ideal location for all this Christmas.
TO BOOK: Book online now (http://icerinkcanarywharf.com/index.php)
Hampton Court Place
Henry VIII’s picturesque favourite Palace opens its gates once again and unearths the 900-metre-square rink. The beautiful Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink provides a unique venue to celebrate special occasions, from anniversaries and birthdays to Christmas parties, with an unrivalled royal backdrop.
TO BOOK: Book online now (https://hcir.pwrtickets.com/tickets2013.aspx)
Broadgate Circle London Eye
London’s longest-running ice rink has moved to a new location in Exchange square, but at just a two-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station, City workers can still slide across the ice on their lunch breaks or for a post-work skate with friends, family and colleagues.
TO BOOK: Book online now http://www.broadgate.co.uk/Event/Detail/192 or at the box office (0845 653 1424)
