Don’t Miss “People On The Plinth” In London This Summer And Autumn

Until October 14th this year, the Fourth Plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square (traditionally reserved for Kings and Generals) is transformed into a space for living art, with the artist Antony Gormley’s amazing One and Other project.

The artist has invited UK residents to stand on the “plinth” for a full hour in front of the world. There is a live webcam and tv recording the action.

Thousands have applied for 2,400 spaces – chosen by luck. There is someone standing on the plinth 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Each person is free to do anything at all on the plinth, though it must be a legal activity. Many applicants consider it a great opportunity to show the world what they’ve got!

The way the artist himself describes the idea is presented on the London Hotels Insight blog, which also carries a link to the project’s official website with its live webcam.

The project breaks new ground and gives visitors to London an amazing spectacle. It will provide a flavour of the diverse talents of people living in the UK and provide great entertainment. Don’t miss it if you’re visiting London!

To stay as close as possible to the action, we’d like to recommend a couple of nearby hotels which come up pretty high on TripAdvisor. There’s both a luxury and a budget option below:

A highly-rated luxury hotel

If you come to London with someone you wish to impress, you would be wise to consider One Aldwych. This is a hotel with amazing contemporary design (later copied by many others) but which also thrives on friendly and down-to-earth service.

As soon as you step into the hotel’s beautiful lobby, you’ll receive a warm welcome from the staff.

When I personally interviewed the hotel’s founder, Mr Campbell Gray, he told me that he wanted every guest to have a stay which was “as exquisite as possible”.

There is more on One Aldwych at the London Hotels Insight blog, where you can also get the best rate from more than 30 different travel websites with a single click.

A value for money hotel

If you have a limited budget but do not want to compromise on location, then we recommend the Travelodge in Covent Garden: less than 10 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square and right in the centre of London’s wonderful “Theatreland”.

You’ll feel smug about getting a functional, clean room in an amazing location for much less than other tourists with accommodation in the same area!

According to guest reviews on TripAdvisor, people love the location and value offered by Travelodge Covent Garden.

The location of either of the above hotels is handy for checking out the Tate Modern gallery or to take a ride on the London Eye.

Another plus point is that you can enjoy all the fun markets and street life of Covent Garden, right outside your door!

So if you are visiting London this summer or autumn, please don’t miss the folks on the plinth!

Enjoy Brilliant “Live Art” In London This Summer And Fall

The Fourth Plinth is located in Trafalgar Square, London and is traditionally used to display statues. This year it is being transformed into a space for living art as Antony Gormley shows off his ground-breaking “One and Other” project (until October 14th 2009).

The artist has invited UK residents to stand on the “plinth” for a full hour in front of the world. There is a live webcam and tv recording the action.

Thousands have applied for 2,400 spaces – chosen by luck. There is someone standing on the plinth 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Each individual is free to do as they please on the plinth, providing it’s legal. A lot of participants are taking the opportunity to show the world everything they’ve got!

The artist has described this project in a rather unique way (you can find a full explanation on the blog linked at the bottom which will also connect you to the project’s official site).

The project breaks new ground and gives visitors to London an amazing spectacle. It will provide a flavour of the diverse talents of people living in the UK and provide great entertainment. Don’t miss it if you’re visiting London!

To stay as close as possible to the action, we’d like to recommend a couple of nearby hotels which come up pretty high on TripAdvisor. There’s both a luxury and a budget option below:

A highly-rated luxury hotel

If you come to London with someone you wish to impress, you would be wise to consider One Aldwych. This is a hotel with amazing contemporary design (later copied by many others) but which also thrives on friendly and down-to-earth service.

The staff who greet you as you enter the stunning lobby exude a natural warmth and friendliness.

When I personally interviewed the hotel’s founder, Mr Campbell Gray, he told me that he wanted every guest to have a stay which was “as exquisite as possible”.

You can read more about One Aldwych and search for the best rate from 30+ hotel booking sites at the blog linked below.

A value for money hotel

If you have a limited budget but do not want to compromise on location, then we recommend the Travelodge in Covent Garden: less than 10 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square and right in the centre of London’s wonderful “Theatreland”.

It will bring a smile to your face to know how much less you’ll be paying than other London visitors staying in a similar area!

Recent TripAdvisor guest reviews suggest that people love Travelodge Covent Garden’s location and value for money.

By staying at either of the above recommended hotels, you’ll also be in a position to hop across the River Thames and visit the Tate Modern or the London Eye.

A further advantage of staying in this area is the fact that you’ll be so close to all the wonderful street markets and performers of Covent Garden.

So if you are visiting London this summer or autumn, please don’t miss the folks on the plinth!

Rajul Chande edits a website about London and has authored a book about London hotels. Discover more about Trafalgar Square hotels and the One & Other spectacle at the London Hotels Insight website

Get A Front-Row Seat To Witness Living Art In London This Summer And Autumn

The Fourth Plinth is located in Trafalgar Square, London and is traditionally used to display statues. This year it is being transformed into a space for living art as Antony Gormley shows off his ground-breaking “One and Other” project (until October 14th 2009).

The artist is inviting anyone living in the UK to come and stand on the “plinth” for one hour each, to be seen by the whole world on a live webcam and television.

Thousands have applied for 2,400 spaces – chosen by luck. There is someone standing on the plinth 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Each individual is free to do as they please on the plinth, providing it’s legal. A lot of participants are taking the opportunity to show the world everything they’ve got!

The way the artist himself describes the idea is presented on the London Hotels Insight blog, which also carries a link to the project’s official website with its live webcam.

The project breaks new ground and gives visitors to London an amazing spectacle. It will provide a flavour of the diverse talents of people living in the UK and provide great entertainment. Don’t miss it if you’re visiting London!

To allow you to stay as near to the event on Trafalgar Square as possible, here are a couple of suggested hotels that rate highly on TripAdvisor. They cover all possible budgets:

A 5 star hotel with great reviews

If you come to London with someone you wish to impress, you would be wise to consider One Aldwych. This is a hotel with amazing contemporary design (later copied by many others) but which also thrives on friendly and down-to-earth service.

As soon as you step into the hotel’s beautiful lobby, you’ll receive a warm welcome from the staff.

When I personally interviewed the hotel’s founder, Mr Campbell Gray, he told me that he wanted every guest to have a stay which was “as exquisite as possible”.

You can find out more on One Aldwych through the link below, where you will also be able to get the best hotel deal from more than 30 different websites.

A highly-rated value hotel

If you’re on budget but still want to stay in this amazing area in the heart of Theatreland, you might want to consider the Travelodge in Covent Garden. It is only 10 minutes walk to Trafalgar Square.

You’ll be especially pleased with yourself for bagging a clean room where everything works in a superb location, paying less than what most others are paying to stay in this area!

Recent TripAdvisor guest reviews suggest that people love Travelodge Covent Garden’s location and value for money.

The location of either of the above hotels is handy for checking out the Tate Modern gallery or to take a ride on the London Eye.

A further advantage of staying in this area is the fact that you’ll be so close to all the wonderful street markets and performers of Covent Garden.

So if you are visiting London this summer or autumn, please don’t miss the folks on the plinth!