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As everyone knows London’s expensive, possibly the most expensive city on earth right now thanks to our pumped-up pound. So it makes sense to cut corners where you can and where better to start than a free walking tour of London.

Be aware that I haven’t tried one myself but the website and the company look reputable so give it a try the next time you visit London. Remember to check out Parkes Hotel if you’re looking for a luxury boutique hotel in London

Parkes won best luxury hotel in London and has an unbeatable selection of luxury suites.

Parkes Hotel, winner of Trip Advisor’s Luxury hotel London award in 2007, is offering some amazing Dollar Rates. Click the link for more details. It just goes to show that if you know where to look it’s still possible to get good rates at luxury London boutique hotels - even though the dollar’s struggling like crazy to keep its head above water.

Time and time again the same names appear at the head of an exclusive London list - luxury boutique hotels in Knightsbridge.

Parkes Hotel - winner of Trip Advisor’s best boutique hotel in London award in 2007 - which should be in everybody’s little black book on account of its spacious suites and ultra-friendly staff.

The Knightsbridge - it’s really more of a funky b&b than a boutique but charming none the less.

Jumeirah Lowndes, little sister to big brother the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, still ab fab after all these years as befits a hotel which backs onto Harvey Nichols.

Plus the Franklin due to re-open in 2008 following an expensive re-furb.

Knightsbridge is one of the best places to visit in London. You should also make time to dip into the local culture. The Victoria & Albert Museum and Natural History Museum are both are well worth a visit. You might also stroll through Hyde Park towards Kensington Palace stopping off at the always interesting Serpentine Gallery and the new Princess Diana memorial.Buckingham Palace and the West End theatres are only minutes away and don’t miss taking a ride on the London Eye whilst you’re in town.

Attractions Victoria & Albert Museum The London Eye Buckingham Palace Kings Road Science MuseumParks Hyde Park St James Park Kensington Gardens Physic Gardens

Eating Out Harvey Nichols Amaya Zuma Maroush Sale e Pepe BibendumShopping Harrods Harvey Nichols Sloane Street Peter Jones Selfridges

Cinemas Kensington Odeon Fulham CIneworld Chelsea Cinema Haymarket Cinema Curzon Mayfair

Rumour has it that a new luxury boutique hotel in Knightsbridge will open in 2008. It’s a competitive market with the title of best luxury boutique hotel in Knightsbridge currently being contested between Parkes Hotel and The Draycott. Watch this space.

“Sassy, noisy and brash, Europe’s biggest city is an eccentric collection of villages, obsessed with celebrity, fame and fortune. London’s buildings, art and street culture have thrilled visitors for generations. Now it’s your turn…”

So says the new site from Frommers called whatsonwhen. If you want to find out what’s on in London or are puzzling over the question what to do in London visit Whatsonwhen. You choose from a worldwide list of cities, only time will tell whether they have the resources to keep it updated, and browse through restaurants, shows and other happenings. Here’s the London link.

As always if you’re wondering where to stay in London here’s a link to a luxury boutique hotel in Knightsbridge

Parkes Hotel is a 33 room gem located right around the corner from Harrods in London’s exclusive Knightsbridge. What sets this boutique hotel apart from the competition are its 14 spacious one bedroom suites - ideal if you’re travelling with the family. Parkes was voted Best Luxury Hotel in London by Trip Advisor in 2007 which speaks volumes about the service and attention to detail. If you’re in the mood to splash out on a luxury hotel in London this is one of the best.

Great rates at Parkes Hotel.