Wish you were here: Five star Knightsbridge hotel launches exclusive package celebrating V&A's The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains   

This Saturday, the Victoria and Albert Museum opens its doors to a brand new exhibition, chronicling the musical, artistic and cultural journey of iconic British rock band, Pink Floyd. The boutique, five-star Egerton House Hotel in Knightsbridge is situated just a short walk from the V&A and has launched an exclusive two night package coinciding with the opening of the V&A's The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains which includes entry to the V&A's popular new exhibition plus tickets for an Evan Evans Rock Tour, taking in a host of London sites that are connected to the musical icons.

For Pink Floyd fans and music aficionados, this city break package, jam-packed with London rock 'n' roll history and monumental landmarks, is the ultimate hotel stay. Beginning with a bottle of champagne on arrival at The Egerton House Hotel, guests' musical London getaway begins in style. The package includes two tickets to the V&A's The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains on a day of the guests' choosing, plus a copy of the glossy V&A Magazine. With 30,000 tickets already sold before the exhibition's opening on 13 May, the V&A's major retrospective is set to be a huge hit, featuring never-before-seen concert footage as well as more than 350 objects and artefacts, including instruments, handwritten lyrics, posters, architectural drawings and psychedelic prints.  

Guests will also have the chance to explore six decades of London rock 'n' roll history with the inclusion of two tickets for a London Rock Tour with Evan Evans, London's longest established and largest sightseeing company. The tour features a host of iconic Pink Floyd sites including the studios that the band recorded at, the venues they performed in and the London apartments where they composed their hits, as well as many other musical sites of interest. Guests can choose from a full or half day group tour, departing in the morning, afternoon and evening. Alternatively guests can embrace the lifestyle of the rich and famous and opt for a privately-guided Evan Evans Chauffeured Tour, choosing from a prestigious fleet of Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar motorcars.  

The package also includes two nights' accommodation in a beautifully appointed room and a daily full English breakfast for two. The five-star Egerton House Hotel boasts an enviable location, situated just a five minute walk from the V&A and close to the Natural History and Science Museums, Harrods and the Royal Albert Hall.

This exclusive offer is available for the duration of the V&A's exhibition (running from 13 May - 1 October 2017) and is priced from £403 per room per night, based on two adults sharing a double room. To make a booking, please call 02075 892 412 or email bookeg@rchmail.com. For more information about The Egerton House Hotel, please visit www.egertonhousehotel.com. The package is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.

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ABOUT THE V&A PINK FLOYD EXHIBITION:

To mark 50 years since the band released their first single Arnold Layne, and over 200 million record sales later, The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains is be an immersive, multi-sensory and theatrical journey through Pink Floyd's extraordinary world. A story of sound, design and performance, the exhibition will chronicle the music, iconic visuals and staging of the band, from the underground psychedelic scene in 1960s London to the present day, illustrating their ground-breaking use of special effects, sonic experimentation, powerful imagery and social commentary. The exhibition marks the first collaboration in decades of Pink Floyd's remaining members and is promoted by Michael Cohl and Iconic Entertainment Studios. The exhibition is curated by the V&A by a team led by Victoria Broackes alongside Aubrey 'Po' Powell of Hipgnosis, the Creative Director of Pink Floyd, and Paula Stainton.

ABOUT THE EGERTON HOUSE HOTEL:

Situated in exclusive Knightsbridge, The Egerton House Hotel is a five star family run boutique hotel feels more like a homely private residence. Discover immaculate attention to detail and impeccable service at every turn, with 28 beautiful rooms and a warm and inviting lounge and bar, perfect for indulging in Afternoon Tea. The Egerton is enviably situated on the doorstep of major attractions including The Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History and Science Museums and The Royal Albert Hall. www.egertonhousehotel.com.

ABOUT THE RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION:

Red Carnation Hotels are a collection of family-run, award-winning boutique hotels in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Switzerland and the USA. Each hotel is a landmark of history and tradition, with an exceptional reputation for exquisite fine dining, leading spas and sumptuous surroundings. Great pride is taken in delivering warm, thoughtful and highly personalised service. www.redcarnation.com.

ABOUT EVAN EVANS:

Evan Evans is the longest established and largest sightseeing company in London and has been accompanying visitors on city tours and out-of-town excursions since 1930. Our exciting range of tours brings you the best Britain has to offer, from majestic palaces and castles and quaint country villages to the historic cities of Bath, Oxford and Canterbury. All tours are operated to the highest quality standard on our new fleet of luxury, air-conditioned coaches and are escorted by professional local guides, whose wealth of knowledge and experience will ensure you have a day out to remember www.evanevanstours.com.