London hotel says g�day to Aussies and Brits alike!

As the 73rd series of The Ashes approaches, base2stay in Kensington welcomes cricket fans from England and Australia to support their respective countries and engage in some friendly competition. The hotel staff will be fully up-to-date on the match scores throughout the series as they welcome guests from international cricket�s most celebrated rivalries to stay and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the game.

The second test match, held at Lords from 16 to 20 July, is only 15 minutes away from Kensington�s base2stay and can be easily accessed via the District Line from Earls Court. Fans can head back to the hotel for the final test match of the series, held at The Oval from 20 � 24 August.

For guests booking a room at base2stay during The Ashes, quoting �Ashes Package� when making the booking, will ensure they receive the following:

� A lunch-size cooler bag for two in the room � guests can make use of the mini-kitchens complete with fridge and microwave and can pack up lunch for a day out � An England or Australian national flag (as requested) � provided in each room to take along to matches or the local pub � Reduced rates on some drinks with a voucher at local pub �Prince of Teck� � in honour of the cricket base2stay has formed a partnership with the local sports themed pub for guests to sit back and enjoy the game

By editing out many of the unnecessary extras available at traditional hotels, base2stay is able to offer excellent standards of accommodation from just �91 per room including VAT. The deluxe rooms can sleep up to four people and as the hotel charges per room, it can be a great-value option for groups.

Reception staff are extremely knowledgeable about the local area and will be able to direct cricket fans to the best local bars and pubs to watch the matches and soak up the atmosphere as England try and reclaim The Ashes from the claws of the Aussies after an embarrassing 5-0 whitewash during the last series!

For a quick bite to eat after a long day out, the hotel has also arranged exclusive offers with numerous nearby restaurants:

� 20% off your meal at popular Italian Restaurant Strada � 10% off your meal at delicious Lebanese Restaurant Orjowan � 30% off your meal at the best burger place in town � Gourmet Burger Kitchen � 15% off your total bill at Bar Asia � one of London�s Best Indian Restaurants � 20% off your meal at contemporary noodle bar Wagamamas � 10% off breakfast from 8am to 12pm at Balans � 15% off your meal at As Greek As It Gets

Located in the heart of Kensington, base2stay affords easy access to some of London's most famous sites, for those taking a break from the cricket. Attractions include Earls Court & Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, Harrods, Kensington Palace and the Albert Hall. The hotel also offers excellent transport links into central London, which include the Piccadilly, District & Circle lines at Gloucester Road & Earl�s Court underground stations.

Single rooms from �91 Double rooms from �105 Deluxe doubles, which sleep up to 4 people, start from �193 All prices inclusive of VAT on a per room basis �Ashes Package� subject to availability and not to be taken in conjunction with any other offer For further information, please visit the website at www.base2stay.com

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Notes to editors: base2stay opened its first property in Kensington in April 2006, unveiling its evolutionary �luxury limited service� accommodation concept offering exceptional value for money in strategic city locations. By concentrating on stylish, comfortable, air-conditioned rooms that feature state-of-the-art communications and kitchenettes, and editing out many of the frequently unused extras available at traditional hotels, base2stay is able to offer excellent standards of accommodation from just �91 per room including VAT.

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