02 Apr 2013

Afternoon Teas in Full Bloom at Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt 0  

As the RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 100th year and London prepares for the abundance of brightly coloured blooms, the Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt, our Georgian-style hotel in South Kensington, marks the occasion with the launch of an exquisite Floral Afternoon Tea. From £29.50 per person, guests can choose from a selection of rich floral…

27 Sep 2012

Free Tickets to the V&A when you stay with us this Autumn 0  

Radisson Blu Edwardian, London a collection of stylish London hotels with unparalleled locations, has partnered with the Victoria and Albert Museum to offer their guests tickets to the Hollywood Costume exhibition, which opens on 20th October, 2012. The Radisson Blu Edwardian, London Hollywood Costume package includes; overnight accommodation and breakfast for two, plus a pair…

17 May 2012

An in-depth look at the Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington 0  

Have you ever thought of taking a trip to the Victoria & Albert Museum? Take a look at some of the fabulous sculptures and art the museum has to offer in this exclusive blog with pictures from the museum itself. The Victoria & Albert Museum is dedicated to being one of the leading museums in the…

11 Feb 2012

Top 5 things to do with the kids this Half Term 0  

Half Term is in sight and with the Siberian cold weather this February, here’s a few ideas to keep your little ones entertained without freezing to death! 1. Head down to the Covent Garden Piazza and take the kids to the London Transport Museum For children, the London Transport Museum has an under-fives play area…

03 Feb 2012

Guest blog: Best of British menu at 68-86 restaurant in South Kensington 0  

We hear from Neil Duffen this week, Hotel Manager at The Vanderbilt hotel in South Kensington, about the exciting new menu at 68-86 Restaurant and Bar. Thanks Neil! We’ve come over all British here at the Vanderbilt in the heart of Kensington as we are about to introduce our ‘Best of British’ set menu. We’ve…

19 Oct 2011

Christmas Party Ideas – private dining in London 0  

We’ve all got Come Dine With Me fever in the run up to Christmas and New Year, but what if you want to entertain without the hassle? We have over 123 private dining rooms of all shapes and sizes – from an intimate dinner for 2 to a 550 guest extravaganza, we’ve got it covered….

12 Jul 2011

Fun things to do in London this week 0  

We have been finding out what’s happening in the capital from our staff in different hotels this week. Here’s a few ideas: – South Kensington, The Vanderbilt hotel ”The Doctor Who Experience is one for all the family! Upon entering you are whisked away in time and space to help the Doctor get back to…

01 Jul 2011

The Vanderbilt: A bit of history and a delicious new cocktail 0  

The Vanderbilt Hotel was originally built in 1874 as one of ten townhouses constructed along the then very fashionable Cromwell Road for some of the wealthiest families in Europe. All ten have now been put forward to create the hotel you see today. The Vanderbilt family is a significant international family with Dutch origins. Highly…

16 Jun 2011

Meet the Hotel Manager: Neil Duffen at The Vanderbilt 0  

This week we met up with Hotel Manager Neil Duffen at The Vanderbilt hotel in South Kensington to find out more about the hotel and his career at Radisson Edwardian. How long have you been with the company for?   I joined in 1995 initially and left in 1998, but rejoined in 2001. I spent two…

11 May 2011

What does luxury mean to you? Notes from the Vanderbilt 0  

Luxury is our business. We want all our guests who come to the Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt to have a luxury experience, to leave the hotel after having a fun time, a relaxing time, to feel refreshed and recharged…but what does luxury mean to us? We asked our guests and staff: “To me, luxury is that…