The room was comfortable, although the floor had an interesting, quirky slant to close to the outside wall that would have made carpet bowls difficult, if we had a mind to try. The walls are covered with padded fabric, and numerous prints of historical Westminster characters.

When we ate in, we dined in the popular Cavalry Bar, a warm and richly decorated retreat just off the lobby. The food was spectacular and mouthwatering, while the staff were friendly and helpful. The cavalry memorabilia on the walls and above the bar are enough to make a military historian salivate; it is worth a visit just for that.

We sampled breakfast in the sumptuous Old Masters’ Restaurant. Although they have a mouth-watering selection of meats and cheeses, fruits and cereals, which all comes buffet style, we went for the full English cooked breakfast. Apparently they are famous for their breakfasts, and we can see why.

Rates are competitive, and they offer a guaranteed best rate via their website. If you can find for the same room and booking conditions cheaper anywhere else on the day of booking, they will match it and discount it by a further 10%.

We would stay there again, particularly if visiting London for a shopping trip, or for a site-seeing trip.

For reservations call:
from within the UK - 020 7958 7730 (calls charged at local rate)
from outside the UK - +44 (0) 20 7958 7730 (standard call charges apply)

Rubens At The Palace
39 Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, london, SW1W 0PS
Tel: +44 207 958 7730
Fax: +44 207 958 7725
Web: Rubens At The Palace

Although oficially on the island of Oahu, the name Honolul applies to both the City and County, and the city and county is designated as the entire island. The Ilikai Hotel, Honolulu, is located at 1777 Ala Moana Boulavard, which is about a $15 taxi ride from the airport

The Ilikai is a deluxe oceanfront hotel situated on the Ala Wai Yacht Marina at the edge of Waikiki. The famous opening shot of Hawaii Five-O was filmed here, with Steve McGarrett standing on the penthouse balcony of this ocean resort on Waikiki Beach. Check out this great hotel when you visit Honolulu.

1777 Ala Moana Boulavard, Honolulu, HI 96815
Tel: 808 949 3811
fax: 808 947 4523
Web: The Ilikai

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