{"id":30863,"date":"2019-01-28T11:45:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T11:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=30863"},"modified":"2023-09-01T09:57:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T08:57:48","slug":"the-perfect-girls-weekend-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-perfect-girls-weekend-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"The perfect girls weekend in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally it\u2019s payday and after the long 5 week wait after Christmas, it\u2019s now time to treat yourself and your besties to a break away. Have a look at our perfect girls weekend in London for some great inspiration.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Beat the traffic and travel to the Capital early to save some cash. More time means more fun and what better way to kick off a weekend in London than going to see a West End show? Whether you chose to defy gravity with Wicked or be a dancing queen with Mamma Mia, there\u2019s the perfect show in London for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the matinee madness, it\u2019s time to check into your hotel. With many great Travelodges in Central London, there\u2019s always one right at the heart of the action and at a purse pleasing price. If you want to get to your hotel first before starting your weekend activities, select our early check in (12pm) when you book.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Central+London&amp;lat=&amp;long=&amp;action=search&amp;source=l&amp;checkIn=&amp;rooms%5B0%5D%5Badults%5D=1&amp;rooms%5B0%5D%5Bchildren%5D=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Check out our Central London hotels<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30865 size-full\" title=\"picture: City Cruises\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/City-Cruises-fleet-at-night-e1547721296621.jpg\" alt=\"picture: City Cruises\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the evening draws in and the bright lights of evening life start to shine, take in the illuminated beauty of London on the Thames. What better way to experience the city at night than on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citycruises.com\/london-thames-experiences\/evening-cruise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Cruises river cruise<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? With complimentary wine or soft drink on arrival, a live music performer and tasty nibbles to snack on throughout your 2 hour journey, you can relax with the girls while learning all about London\u2019s rich history- keep your ears open for some top secrets too!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Saturday<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be a girls\u2019 weekend without a little retail therapy, would it? It\u2019s also your last chance to bag a bargain in the winter sales too. Whatever your style, London has it all, whether it\u2019s the unique and vintage finds of Camden, the high street favourites at Westfield or the more edgy and \u2018out there\u2019 finds of Carnaby Street.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30866 size-full\" title=\"picture: Cahoots\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cahoots_pic.jpg\" alt=\"picture: Cahoots\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cahoots_pic.jpg 750w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cahoots_pic-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cahoots_pic-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cahoots_pic-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/cahoots_pic-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whilst you\u2019re at Carnaby Street, why not take the weight of all those bags off your feet and head to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cahoots-london.com\/squiffy-picnic\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cahoots for a \u2018squiffy picnic\u2019<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Venture down to the Cahoots tube station and transport yourself back to post-war 1940\u2019s where swing, sing-a-longs and smashing food and cocktails are firmly on the menu. Every Saturday from 1pm, you and your chums can tuck into a good old fashioned picnic with a cocktail twist surrounded by 40\u2019s charm and an atmosphere that\u2019s hard to beat.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Sunday<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30867 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/spa.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/spa.jpg 750w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/spa-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/spa-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/spa-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/spa-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Why not extend your weekend and take a day to relax and recuperate with your pals before getting back to reality? A trip to the spa is the perfect way to unwind and treat yourself and your body to a little bit of luxury away from the hustle and bustle. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porchesterspatreatments.co.uk\/treatments\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porchester Spa<\/span><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a wide selection of treatments from massages and facials, to manicures and gel nails that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready and raring to take on the next week back at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Planning a weekend for a larger group? Book your stay through our group bookings team where one of our friendly and helpful advisors will be able to guide you right through the booking process with ease, and even offer you a great bespoke price.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/about\/group-bookings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Group bookings<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Finally it\u2019s payday and after the long 5 week wait after Christmas, it\u2019s now time to treat yourself and your besties to a break away. Have a look at our perfect girls weekend in London for some great inspiration. Friday Beat the traffic and travel to the Capital early to save some cash. 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