Milton Keynes is a city in southeast England, around an hour's drive north of London, making it a wonderful base from which to explore the surrounding countryside. Cycle along the banks of the Grand Union Canal that runs through the city. Hike in Aspley Woods. Go canoeing on Caldecotte Lake. Milton Keynes has more than 4,500 acres of parkland, including Campbell Park, an ideal place for a stroll or a picnic. The city itself has boutiques, medieval abbey ruins, art galleries and village pubs as well as several hotels for short- or long-term stays.
Hilton Hotel Milton Keynes
The Hilton Hotel in Milton Keynes is located just a few miles outside the city center. With three levels of rooms (guest rooms, deluxe rooms and junior suites), the Hilton Hotel has accommodations for many tastes. Each guest room boasts an en suite bath, free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet, 32-inch TV, coffeemaker, iron and ironing board and hairdryer. The hotel has a restaurant and a cafe where you can order breakfast, lunch and dinner or just enjoy a snack. This property is strategically located for a walk on the banks of the Grand Union Canal or canoeing on the River Ouse.
Hilton Hotel
Timbold Dr.
Kents Hill Park
Milton Keynes MK7 6HL
011 (+44) (0) 1908 694433
hilton.co.uk/miltonkeynes
Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn is located in the center of Milton Keynes, close to city shopping malls, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The hotel features 166 guest rooms all with en suite bath, satellite TV and DVD player, hair dryer, mini bar and individually controlled heating and air conditioning. The hotel's The Junction restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, concentrating on a contemporary British menu. The Holiday Inn is a great base from which to explore the town's medieval abbey or go hiking in Aspley Woods.
Holiday Inn
500 Saxon Gate
Milton Keynes, MK9 2HQ
011 (+44) (0) 8719 429057
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/MLKBK/welcome?start=1&rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/6c/1/en/hotelsearchresults
Hotel Novotel
Located close to one of Milton Keynes' shopping centers, the Hotel Novotel is only 3 minutes from the center of town by car. The hotel boasts 124 rooms---all with an en suite bath, TV with cable, Internet access, hair dryer, radio, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The hotel's restaurant, The Elements, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxing atmosphere with a choice of light snacks or several course meals. The Hotel Novotel is in an ideal location for a walk in Campbell Park or a bike ride around Willen Lake.
Hotel Novotel
Saxon St.
Layburn Court
Milton Keynes, MK13 7RA
011 (+44) (0) 1908 322212
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-3272-novotel-milton-keynes/index.shtml
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