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For some, Paris is the place for lovers…but right around Valentine’s Day, London gives the City of Lights a run for its money in the romance department. Think London is all about wearing tweed, keeping a stiff upper lip and downing a room-temperature pint? Think again! This winter, England’s capitol is going Eastern Bloc with Smirnoff’s Black Winter Ice Lounge—a cool place to keep each other warm. So rent a stylish New York Habitat vacation accommodation nearby, put on a faux fur Russian hat and find out for yourself just what inspired the Beatles to write “Back in the USSR.”

London Accommodation: 1-bedroom in Tower Hamlets- Canary Wharf (LN-619)

Smirnoff’s Black Winter Ice Lounge is a luxurious, sexy seasonal space set up in the Plateau Restaurant in chic Canary Wharf. The rooftop lounge has a wall of windows, dazzling views of the Thames and the area’s architectural wonders, and Russian-inspired décor that will make you temporarily forget that St. Paul’s is not in St. Petersburg.

The lounge’s white chairs and soft lighting are a perfect complement to the wintry elements outside, and the “fur” blankets (as warm as the real thing) will have you cuddling up close to your traveling companion or squeezing onto a sofa with a few of your closest (or newest!) friends. Of course, you may want to throw off your fake bearskin and head to the bar for some Slavic snacks and vodka cocktails made exclusively for this event. Then again, there’s nothing wrong with simply snuggling up and soaking in the scenery.

The best part of it all? When you leave the lounge, you can trade the caviar for some fish and chips and the chilled glass of vodka for a warm cup of tea. This is London, after all! The way to make the most of it is to stay in a fully accommodated New York Habitat rental that can function as your own private lounge. Some suggestions are:

• A stunning 1-bedroom vacation rental in Tower Hamlets-Canary Wharf (LN-619), only a three-minute walk from the South Quay DLR—which is essential on those wintry nights. Part of a newly constructed, contemporary building development, this apartment is located in a garden setting with canal views on one side and glimpses of Greenwich on the other. Complete with ambiance lighting, double-glazed picture windows and polished wood floors, this accommodation may have you rethinking going out altogether!

London Accommodation 2-bedroom rental in Tower Hamlets- Canary Wharf (LN-625)

• An absolutely striking 2-bedroom vacation rental in Tower Hamlets-Canary Wharf (LN-625) in a stylish, serviced residence with river views (overlooking the iconic Millennium Dome), spacious rooms, a fully fitted kitchen for candlelit dinners, a bathtub for some serious unwinding and a stereo to show off those dance skills. Perfect for two couples.

• Can’t stand to be too far from each other? Stay in this amazing studio in Tower Hamlets-Canary Wharf (LN-610), where you’ll fall in love with all the little details: a pull-down double bed, fantastic furnishings, under-floor heating and a power shower.

Romance, Russia and New York Habitat vacation rentals—just three more reasons to fall in love with London this February.

Check out upcoming articles on London, the City of Love…and share your favorite romantic spots with a comment below. (Don’t worry—we promise not to tell everybody!)

1. Take Me to the River: Along London’s Waterways
2. Winter Wonders in London: The Ice Skating Rink at the Natural History Museum, Kensington-Chelsea
3. List of Top Five Cinematic London—#2: Notting Hill
4. Head for the Slopes…in the Heart of London!
5. Lovers’ Leap at London Bridge

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 29th, 2009 at 9:42 pm in London Events. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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