Ditch The Pounds In London With The Met And The Halkin
In times of economic certainty, what we like best is insanely cheap hotel offers. But if they’re not around, a fixed exchange rate will do us nicely.
COMO’s London properties, The Halkin and Metropolitan, are appealing to our economically conservative instincts by fixing prices in dollars from now until September 6, so you don’t have to think about paying in pounds, and know exactly what you’re shelling out upfront.
They ain't bad prices either. Rooms at The Met start at $199, and $299 at the Halkin. Rack rates are normally £375 ($548) and £390 ($570) respectively. You’ll also be paying a fair whack less than those paying in pounds. We just popped in some dates for a stay in April at the Met, and it came up with $199 or £199 per night. £199 is $289.
Not bad, considering you’ll get access to celeb fave The Met Bar, which unassumingly dubs itself “London’s byword for cool and sophistication.” (We haven’t ever been - just call us uncool and unsophisticated - so we can’t verify this one.)
The one thing that’s making those of us who are not dollar purveyors feel better is that rates do not include VAT (15%) and are room only. You have to book a minimum of two nights, pay at the time of reservation, and book it at least a week ahead. No cancellations allowed.
A word of friendly advice, though – don’t brag about your deal too loud. We in London are still a little sore that the pound has wimped out of its $2 glory period last year, and that the days of the two bag Brits are gone. So keep it on the d-low, yeah?
[Photo: Guidebook.Se]
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