May 29, 2012, 1:15 pm -- /EPR NETWORK/ -- The annual House of Lords versus House of Commons Tug of War is set to return on June 12 th . Once again, the competition will be in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The charity netted £110,000 from last year's event.
For those lucky enough to have a ticket to the event and are looking for an affordable hotel in London, the city's premier events and booking website LondonTown.com is offering special discounts on selected rooms.
The tug of war takes place on the greens of the Westminster College Gardens as around 600 invited guests look on with champagne and canapés. Last year's face-off was won by the Commons, after a 2-0 victory. The House of Commons also won in 2010.
As the MPs attempt to score a hat-trick over the Lords, broadcaster Jeremy Vine will provide witty commentary for the assembled crowd and BBC2. Other matches will be played out between local firefighters, military and city firms.
Among the hotels on offer from LonddonTown.com, St. Ermins Hotel London is providing double rooms at a 54% discount on the standard cost, bringing the nightly rate down to just £160. The St Ermins is a five minute walk from Westminster College Gardens.
The Grange Rochester Hotel London in Vincent Square is a mere ten minute walk from the Gardens. Book through LondonTown.com and you can take advantage of a 66% discount on the standard rate, bringing the cost of a double room down to £85.
Visit LondonTown.com for more information on the House of Commons vs. the House of Lords Tug of War, and to find your own discounted hotel in London this summer.
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