Luna and Simone Hotel - London

Introduction: The Luna and Simone Hotel is located midway between Pimlico and Victoria. There are a large number of bed and breakfast hotels within this relatively small area which are made up from converted terraced houses. Pimlico itself is a mainly residential area with a large number of apartments/flats from what were originally single residences. Its location is right at the start of what would be considered central London proper while being out of the main central areas such as the west end where room rates attract a premium because of the area. It is also served by the tube stop of Pimlico and the mainline railway Station of Victoria from where trains run to locations all over Britain. It also is the start point for the Gatwick Express, which runs non-stop to Gatwick Airport. The hotel is less than half a miles walk to the River Thames which is to the south of the Hotel. The River makes for a pleasant walk along its banks, much of which has dedicated walking paths, there are places to stop and sit and watch the passing ships on this busy river. You can also catch a river bus (nearest stop Millbank Pier). For local type shops there are many on the surrounding roads such as Lupus Street, Vauxhall Bridge Road and Warwick Way, including bars and restaurants. Closest major shopping streets are Victoria Street (0.4 miles) to the east and Kings Road, Chelsea (0.8 miles) to the west. The majority of London's attractions are located to the east of the hotel with nearest including Westminster Cathedral (0.3 miles), Tate Britain (0.5 miles), Queens Gallery (0.6 miles), St James's Park (0.7 miles), Buckingham Palace (0.7 miles), Guards Museum (0.7 miles) and Jewel Tower (0.8 miles).

Hotel:
The hotel is family run and the family atmosphere runs throughout the hotel. The hotel is served by the number 24 bus which stops just outside the hotel and goes into Victoria and central London. The Luna & Simone hotel has proved one of the most popular hotels in the area over the past years for its combination of cleanliness, atmosphere and value for money.
Bedrooms are double glazed and furnished with pale wood furniture. They come with satellite television, hairdryer, tea/coffee tray and safety deposit box. All rooms (except for the two single rooms) have a separate tiled bathroom with powerful shower and toilet. Some rooms have a balcony.
Room configurations include singles, doubles, twins, trips and quads. Daily maid service.
The hotel a breakfast room where a home cooked English breakfast is served daily between 07.00 and 08.30.
WiFi internet access can be picked up on the ground and first floor. There is also an internet room with a computer and complimentary internet access on the ground floor open 07.00 till 23.00. The hotel provides luggage storage facilities (not long term). Iron available from reception.

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Room Numbers:
Check-in: 11.30 am
Check-out: 10.00 am

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Background: The hotel was established by the Desira family in 1970 and it is still run by the same family (twin brothers Peter and Bernard Desira).

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Awards:
Tripadvisor:
2010: Top Family Hotels: 10th in world, 4th in Europe