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1. The Goring Hotel, an unofficial annexe to Buckingham Palace, hit the headlines when it hosted the Middletons for last year's Royal Wedding. Jubilee packages start at £1,900 per room* for two nights in a Delightful King Bedded room with Coronation flowers, bottle of Champagne, Jubilee gift and OXO Tower Vantage Point Experience for the 3 June River Pageant. thegoring.com
2. The 'Be a Queen for the Jubilee Weekend' package at The Rubens at the Palace, opposite the Royal Mews, includes a designer tiara, three nights in the Royal Wing — where rooms are named after monarchs — a Royal Champagne tea for two, unlimited bubbly, canapés and caviar, 24-hour butler service and a gift from royal warrant holders Penhaligon's. Corgis will enjoy the doggy menu — there's even a pet concierge. From £1,392*. rubenshotel.com
3. The Z in Soho is probably the best value in central London (doubles from £107). To celebrate the Jubilee, if your name's Elizabeth and you book a queen room for a night you'll receive a bottle of Lanson Champagne; book two nights and you'll enjoy a bottle of Lanson Champagne and a Royal Afternoon Tea for two (subject to availability, quote 'Jubilee' when booking, valid ID required). thezhotels.com
4. Onefinestay (onefinestay.com) lets you live like a local, staying in someone's house while they're out of town. But all the comforts of a hotel are thrown in too (think fluffy towels and bathroom goodies), and there are pre-loaded iPhones to use during your stay with tips from the owners on all their favourite haunts. From £150 a night. Online community Airbnb (airbnb.com) connects those looking for accommodation with those who have a spare room, a second home or are out of town. Choose an area to suit your needs
and budget.
