星期三, 06, 四月 2016

The London Marathon 2016

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The London Marathon is one of the world’s greatest running events. This 26.2 mile run attracts over 35 thousand participants and an impressive 750 thousand spectators every year. Participants range from amateur to professional, all with the goal of raising money for their chosen charities. The event takes place every spring and this year it kicks off on April 24 at 10am. Kicking off in Greenwich Park or Blackheath, the running route involves some of the city’s most historic and iconic landmarks, finishing spectacularly at Buckingham Palace.

Whether you are visiting London as a marathon participant or spectator, our trio of London hotels provide the perfect base for your marathon break to London. Choose from The Kensington, The Marylebone or The Bloomsbury, each offering exceptional home comforts and the blissful feeling of calm.

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Reasons to choose a Doyle Collection hotel for your London Marathon weekend

Get a silent night between a duck down duvet and crisp cotton linens
Start marathon day the best possible way with a healthy breakfast, like The Kensington’s superfood egg white omelette or healthy granola.
Nourish yourself with fresh, locally sourced and seasonal menus from award-winning chefs. Post marathon, why not allow yourself to indulge in a quintessential English Afternoon Tea?
Recover with the expert goodness of The Juicery’s ‘London Greens’ juice blend
Access the Third Space health club at The Marylebone for warm-ups in the pool or stretch recovery.
Enjoy recovery massages at The Kensington and in Third Space Spa at The Marylebone
There is complimentary WiFi throughout the hotels, so you can keep-up-to date with race news pre and post event.
Doyle Collection’s London hotels are all conveniently located close to the finish line of The London Marathon. The finish line is just a 40-minute walk or 30 minute tube or bus ride from The Kensington to Buckingham Palace. From The Bloomsbury or Marylebone to Buckingham Palace allow a 30 minute walk or 30 minute tube ride.

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Whether you’re participating, supporting or simply spectating, we want to make sure you’re at your personal best. Stay at one of boutique London hotels during the London Marathon to have everything you need from power breakfasts to power naps.

Let us take this opportunity to wish all London Marathon runners the very best of luck on April 24!

Will you be participating in the London Marathon this April? Tweet your training pictures to @DoyleCollection #sliceofthecity