England: London, 51 Buckingham Gate - Conjure Up Childhood Dreams with Hamleys.
Is luxurious urban family vacation possible with young children? The innovative folks at 51 Buckingham Gate think so and to prove the point they have an exclusive partnership with London's finest toy store, Hamleys to create a unique London toy story.
Here’s the scoop. The collaboration offers a number of amenities to families staying in 51's suites, including a Hamleys toy hamper, private store tours, in-store discounts and personal shopping experiences, as well as four tickets to a West End theater production. Upon check in, children will be welcomed with a Hamleys hamper, filled with treats and sweets to ensure they feel like mini VIPs.
The Hamleys experience continues nearby at the flagship Regent Street store, where seven floors of toy heaven await. Here, children can discover the magic of Hamleys, from the latest games to Lego castles and life-sized giraffes and elephants. 51's concierge can also arrange exclusive after-hours visits to Hamleys and even themed sleepover parties in the store.
For guests with budding young chefs the hotel offers cooking or baking lessons in their private suite kitchen with the hotel's chef, complete with a personalized junior chef's jacket. When away time is needed parents may also take a break by calling on the hotel's qualified babysitting service during their stay or make plans for a family theatre night in London's West End.
Located in Central London - just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, St James's Park and the West End's shops and theatres - '51' is positioned around a secluded courtyard garden and offers the largest serviced suites in London. A veritable 'home away from home', its elegant suites come complete with their own separate kitchen and living spaces, and children's amenities, such as junior bathrobes and slippers.
The Hamleys at 51. The package includes: accommodation in a superior suite; Hamleys welcome hamper (includes teddy bear, doll for girls or toy London taxi for boys, coloring books and pencils, lollipops); personal shopping experience at Hamleys with in-store discounts; four theatre tickets; a cooking or baking lesson with 51's chef in-suite, including a personalized chef's jacket; onsite childcare for four hours; full English or Continental breakfast; use of 51's sauna, steam rooms and gym facilities. The package is available from £495 (approximately $805) per night for two adults and two children less than 12 years old sharing the suite. Make it happen. Get the details or reserve your own toy store by calling toll-free 1-866-WOW-1TAJ(1-800-969-1825),
www.51-buckinghamgate.com or
www.hamleys.com About 51 Buckingham Gate. Combining all the facilities and convenience of a luxury hotel with the space and exclusivity of a private home, 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites & Residences consists of three individually designed buildings: Kings, Falconers and Ministers. The buildings have been beautifully restored and 51 now offers 86 elegant suites each with their own separate kitchen and living area. Located in St. James's and just minutes from Buckingham Palace, shops and theatres of the West End, the townhouse hotel is an ideal base for a long weekend visit to London.
About Hamleys. Created by Cornishman, William Hamley, the first Hamleys store opened in London in 1760. Over the years, Hamleys has emerged as an internationally recognized British icon, and prides itself on stocking 'the finest toys in the world'. During the war, Hamleys was bombed five times but still remained open. Famously, the present Queen and her sister Margaret enjoyed toys from Hamleys when they were youngsters. The flagship Regent Street store has more than seven floors full of toys and games, welcoming in excess of five million visitors each year.
Bonus points: In recent years, Hamleys has opened stores in other cities such as Dublin, Glasgow, Jordan and Mumbai. Hamleys ships toys all over the world.
www.hamleys.com About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest groups of hotels, comprising 65 hotels in 45 locations across India with an additional 15 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.
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