Residents of London�s trendy Notting Hill are preparing for Europe�s biggest street party, which will take place this Bank Holiday weekend the 28 and 29 August.

Last year�s carnival saw more than a million people flock to the streets of west London to see over 150,000 costumes covered in shiny ribbon, sequins and feathers. The Notting Hill Carnival � which this year takes �Unity and Diversity� as its theme � is a must-see event for anyone with the party spirit and the perfect way to end the summer.

Make sure you don�t miss out on the party this year by booking a carnival break this Bank Holiday. Hotels.com, the world�s most visited hotel website has put together the top five Carnival crash-pads to suit every budget.

For further information on Bank Holiday carnival breaks visit www.hotels.com or call 0800 169 94 17 1. Four Star � K West Hotel: from �81.00 per room per night The stylish K West Hotel is a beautiful, deluxe property situated just across from Holland Park providing a perfect post-carnival escape. Sooth those tired feet with a rejuvenating massage in the relaxing K SPA where you can enjoy a range of dreamy spa treatments.

At the end of a long day of partying kick back and put your feet up and select a DVD from the hotel�s extensive collection. If all that dancing has given you an appetite, enjoy a tasty meal from the hotel�s extensive room service menu.

2. Four star � Hyde Park Paddington Hotel: from �49.00 per room per night The Hyde Park Paddington is a first-class boutique hotel close to Notting Hill. The hotel has recently been refurbished to an extremely high standard and provides a luxurious post-carnival retreat once you are partied out. When you�re done dancing sip a long cool cocktail in the hotel�s Player�s Bar.

3. Three Star � Comfort Inn Notting Hill: from �66.00 per room per night The Comfort Inn Notting Hill is a charming, first class hotel comprising of five inter-linked Victorian Town Houses, in a quiet street in the heart of Notting Hill. The hotel provides a perfect home from home atmosphere with comfortable and spacious guest rooms, which have all been newly renovated.

If the carnival all gets a bit too much, the hotel is close to Notting Hill�s wide range of bars, shops, cafes, cinemas and restaurants

4. Three Star � Best Western Paddington Court Hotel and Suites: from �49.50 per room per night The Best Western Paddington Court is set in a peaceful location close to the carnival centre of Notting Hill and Paddington Station. All guest rooms are comfortably and tastefully appointed, all conducive to post carnival relaxation.

Why not take in some authentic British culture at the same time and take a trip into the nearby West End and enjoy a show, visit one of London�s many museums and art galleries or simply enjoy a spot of sightseeing.

5. Two Star � Hyde Park West Hotel: from �48.00 per room per night The Hyde Park Hotel provides an ideal carnival base. Situated in the heart of West London, the hotel is a short walk from Bayswater and Queensway Underground Stations, meaning that you won�t have far to roll home once the carnival is over. Why not enjoy a meal in one of the many bustling cafes and restaurants in nearby Notting Hill and Queensway. If you fancy a bit of retail therapy, Whiteley�s Shopping Centre is close by as well as London�s West End.

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