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Review: Lost Property St Paul’s London

2023-09-202025-04-01

A dear friend from Japan came to London for the first time in four years, and I recommended a stay at Lost Property St. Paul’s London. If you use the Elizabeth Line, which opened last year, you can get to Farringdon Station near the hotel, which is very convenient. The hotel is just a stone’s throw from St. Paul’s Cathedral. Perhaps because it is a designated building, it has an unassuming exterior, but once you step inside, you’ll be captivated by the wonderful interiors. One of the most beautiful features is the lighting made from Murano glass. The chandelier hanging over the restaurant has many birds layered on top of…

Review: The Caledonian Edinburgh (2023)

2023-06-102025-04-03

I decided to spend the weekend visiting a friend living in Edinburgh and, when I searched for a last-minute hotel room, I was lucky enough to be able to reserve a room at the Waldorf Astoria (Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, the Caledonian was rebranded to The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton in 2024). In Scotland the number of tourists greatly increases in the summer, so walking along Princes Street from the station to the hotel was already very crowded. From the window of our upgraded guest room, we could see the impressive Edinburgh Castle up close. Princes Street Gardens lies at the foot of Castle Rock, whose trees have grown…

Review: The Caledonian Edinburgh (2023)

2022-10-012025-04-02

From London, it takes four and a half hours by Azuma train to arrive in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. As if coming out of nowhere, the sound of bagpipes seems to constantly drift through the hustle and bustle of the city, stirring feels of travel and discovery! I’ve been to Edinburgh many times, but it’s a city so full of charm that I always want to visit again. This time, I stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh again (Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, the Caledonian was rebranded to The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton in 2024). During my stay, I spent most of my time at the hotel’s ‘Peacock Alley’….