Reach the dizzying heights of great accommodation in Hillingdon

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Hillingdon is a fantastically-located London borough, with close ties to other key London locations such as Ruislip, Uxbridge and West Drayton.

Not only is this great for experiencing the countless attractions that lie beyond Hillingdon, but it’s ideal for benefitting from the wide array of transport links that London has to offer – infrastructure that is being improved for the Olympics.

Like many London boroughs, Hillingdon is considerably stooped in history, and an interesting fact is that the name of this area was revived in 1965 following a Government act.

The borough is known as quite a leafy area, with over 1,800 acres of expansive greenery for you to enjoy. There’s also a significant business community, with Cadburys and British Airways calling Uxbridge home. If you’re going to be flying in from around the world on short-haul and long-haul flights, London Heathrow, one of Europe’s busiest airports, calls Hillingdon home – meaning that the stunning and affluent suburbs of North Hillingdon aren’t too far away after a punishing flight.

Are you ready to be a part of history?

As well as the opportunity to attend some of the most iconic events that the Olympics has to offer – including the swimming, the cycling and athletics – it’s likely you’ll be able to participate in the run-up to the Summer Games, as 95% of the British population will be just 60 minutes away from the Olympic torch relay during the 10-week journey that is planned around the UK.

All of this begins once the torch has been lit in a traditional ceremony to be held in Greece, the home of the Olympic Games.

The torch relay is an opportunity for us to appreciate Britain’s beauty, and enjoy an array of shows and concerts before the extravagant opening ceremony, a bash that’s going to give us fireworks and the official start to competitions between the finest athletes from around the world. On no other occasion will you see thousands of sporting professionals take place in such diverse events. Not only will you be able to see these events unfold at the Olympic Park in Newham (just a short trek away from Hillingdon), but there’s football matches, archery, sailing and canoeing in venues that span throughout the UK.

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Once a day of sporting fun is over, what does Hillingdon have to offer?

If you’re looking to discuss your favourite events over some great food, Hillingdon has plenty of restaurants to look forward to.

In addition to well-known brands such as Cafe Rouge, there are other restaurants that offer ‘fresh classics’, such as the Auberge restaurant. This restaurant is so sought after, that a number of locations can be found in the region, and not just in Hillingdon. With a menu that’s changed twice a year, it’s clear that the chefs in this restaurant like to use their imagination when planning dishes.

There’s plenty of attractions on offer in Hillingdon, but a super idea might be to venture on the London Underground into Oxford Circus, where the adjoining Bond Street has all of the latest designer clothes for you to admire and enjoy.

Are you attending the closing ceremony? If so, getting your sharpest suit or designer frock and watching the festivities unfold as the Olympics are handed over will be a poignant moment. With great accommodation in Hillingdon and the rare experience of watching the Olympics unfold, you won’t want the holiday to end.

Hillingdon’s enviably located, that’s for sure!

Looking for quick and easy accommodation near London Heathrow? If so, why would you choose anywhere but Hillingdon?

This fantastic borough is really close to the airport, allowing you to save money on transfers. Once you get to Heathrow, there are plenty of bus links that extend throughout London, as well as a Piccadilly line service that will take you right into the capital.

Indeed, you might choose to rent a car, and with a decent choice of hire companies to choose from, you’ll be able to get a very good deal if you book in advance. Not that you need to rely on a car of course, with significant investment to improve National Rail services and the Tube, you won’t be left without quick links to where you want to go in the capital. The only piece of advice you need when using public transport is this: because London will be significantly busier than usual, you should allow extra time to get where you are going.