September 8, 2022 was a sad day for the British, Elizabeth II, the sovereign who had reigned the country for seven decades, died. The good news was that her son Carlos was going to succeed her on the throne. That’s how it was, but the pompous coronation event will take place on May 6, and it is, without a doubt, one of the most anticipated events of the year. A celebration that will last three days and that will begin with “the King’s procession”, in which the monarch and the queen consort will walk through the streets of London until they reach Westminster Abbey for the coronation. Then the royal entourage will return to Buckingham, in an 18th century golden carriage, where the famous greeting from the entire royal family will take place from the palace balcony. On the afternoon of Sunday the 7th, there will be a concert on the grounds of the castle of Windsor where musicians and artists from various disciplines will perform, and on Monday The Big Help Out will take place, dedicated to charitable works.
What is clear is that people will go out to have fun, and in many towns and districts popular festivals are prepared for this occasion. So it is a very special and very opportune moment to travel to London, and be direct witnesses of a part of history, or simply to discover and enjoy one of the most desirable destinations for coconer. Also, many hotels, in an ingenious way, offer exclusive experiences to experience this event.
In one of the corners of the busy Leicester Square, for lovers of the most current, The Londoner, opened in 2021, is your option. A 16-story building, half of them underground so as not to exceed the permitted height, it represents the elegance and style of the West End. It is a super boutique hotel that has been awarded several times for its design and lighting to sustainability. For this very special occasion, they have transformed their bar, The Stage, into a martini pop-up, in honor of the new king’s favorite drink.
In addition to toasting Carlos III, the Royal Coronation Experience proposal offers the possibility of staying at the hotel, taking a tour with a guide through the places where the royal entourage will pass: from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, as well as enjoying of all the emblematic places of the capital. Upon your return, a Martini cocktail awaits you in your room, along with some exquisite Fine de Claire oysters. They will also have access to The Retreat, the spa to relax in the pool, sauna or steam bath, and also to three of the exclusive spaces for residents only where there are complimentary drinks and food: The Y Bar, The Drawing Room, and The Whiskey Room. Approximate price 1,200 euros/night
In one of the most central and touristic places in London, on the corner of Regent Street overlooking the iconic Piccadilly Circus, this luxury hotel with a long tradition is located. A legendary establishment that began its journey in 1863, and by the 1890s it had already become the hotspot in the city. Artists like Mick Jagger or Brigitte Bardot, legends like Muhammed Ali, as well as presidents like Wiston Churcill or princesses like Diana of Wales have passed through its interior. Everyone wanted to be there.
And for the king’s coronation they have created two proposals: the first is The King Charles III experience in which, in addition to staying in one of the splendid rooms, a tour is included with a royal expert and a chauffeur, aboard a Daimler – which once belonged to the Queen Mother – for places associated with the royal family, St James Palace, Buckingham Palace and Guildhall Gallery. Upon returning to the Hotel Café Royal, you can enjoy afternoon tea with champagne in the historic Grill Room’s Est 1865. Approximate price 3,000 euros/night.
The second experience, The Crown Jewels, is even more luxurious. Accommodation includes an overnight stay in the opulent two-bedroom Royal Suite with a breakfast fit for a king, plus transfer by limousine for a private tour of the Tower of London, led by a Beefeater, one of the tower’s wardens. , with champagne and with access to the Crown Jewels room and the Royal Collection in the House of Jewels. Approximate price 14,000 euros/night.
Directly opposite Kensington Palace, where Diana of Wales used to reside,The Milestone Hotel
In anticipation of the coronation of King Charles, the establishment has prepared a five-star experience through a historical journey, guests, accompanied by an expert guide, will take a driving tour of the city of London, visiting the most emblematic places associated with the three King Charles, from Clarence House to St. James Place, Buckingham Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral. And it is possible to travel in the Jaguar Daimler of the Queen Mother. The tour covers the most important royal monuments, as well as some more peculiar and lesser-known aspects of the history of the royal family.
This experience can be accompanied by other proposals, such as “Sleeping like a king” in one of the hotel’s designer suites, where a royal breakfast will be served the next morning. In addition, the possibility of having afternoon tea will be offered, with cakes and sandwiches, in a proposal called Royal Coronation Afternoon Tea, served in the Park Lounge. And for visitors seeking the ultimate dining experience, The Milestone has prepared a six-course tasting menu to commemorate this historic moment, to be served in the Chapel Room or Cheneston Restaurant. Approximate price (experience plus accommodation) 3,000 euros.
Just a few steps from the famous Westminster Bridge, this building, which now houses the London Marriott Hotel, was opened in 1922 by King George V and Queen Mary as the seat of local government in London, and within its walls are kept the secret of many historical facts of the city. As a curiosity and to remember its past as City Council, in each suite there is an orange armchair, a tribute to the upholstered seats that were used in the old London Council debating room. But the best are its views of: the House of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye.
Among its proposals is that of taking a walking tour, for two hours, with an expert guide through the most emblematic real and political places in the city: Elizabeth Tower, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street… available on the 4th, 5th, May 7, 8 and 9. And to celebrate the coronation properly, Gillray’s Bar has created a limited edition cocktail called the King Charles cocktail, made with Laphroaig whisky, the monarch’s favourite. And all those whose name is Carlos will be able to taste a cocktail at the bar for free. Approximate price 405 euros/night.
