Travel offer: The Hempel
Anouska Hempel's Zen five-star, The Hempel, is one of the capital's most romantic design hotels. Set close to Hyde Park, it's a perfect base from which to sample London's newest cultural events.
CHECK IN: Minimalism rules. 50 bedrooms and suites are virtually monochrome, with heavily textured fabrics and stone bathtubs. Find the in crowd at the new-look No.31 Lounge Bar.
WHAT TO DO: The London Film Festival runs public screenings between 14 and 29 October (bfi.org.uk). For an insight into Swinging London, drop by The Beatles To Bowie: The 60s Exposed, a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery (from 15 October; £11; npg.org.uk).
EAT AND DRINK: The Hempel's Restaurant has a modern European menu, or settle into Soho's den-like eateries. Try regional Italian treats such as Ligurian squid at Bocca di Lupo (boccadilupo.com), around £40pp.
HOW MUCH: From £135 per double room.
FIND OUT MORE: the-hempel.co.uk; visitlondon.com
WOMAN AND HOME EXCLUSIVE OFFER: The Hempel is offering our readers two nights accommodation in one of their individually designed guestrooms, including a lavish breakfast buffet and a complimentary bottle of Champagne, for just £299 per person (a saving of £100).
Valid from 1 October to 23 December 2009. Subject to availability and inclusive of VAT.
Please call the hotel direct on (020) 7298 9000 and quote 'Woman and Home Offer' when making a booking.
