Overview
Get ready for the most anticipated grand slam tennis tournament of the year!
As millions of envious fans are glued to their TV screens, you'll be enjoying the action from the vantage point of the stands. This fully customizable experience is yours to tailor - all the add-ons you wish, all the luxury you could hope for. With this opportunity, London's doors will be opened for you. This is your chance to truly explore the wonder, prestige, and finest luxury international sports travel has to offer.
You'll be invited to take in matches between the world's top players at Centre Court, experience the culture of some of the finest theatre and ballet you could possibly bear witness, and tour the city of London with your own private guide. Your days in London will offer an opportunity to take in an expertly crafted meal by Michelin starred chef, Albert Roux, at the Gatsby Club Hospitality Lounge; tea at the Wimbledon Experience Club; or a behind-the-scenes admission to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. These add-ons will only complement your immersion into the elegance and superiority of the top-notch service of your 3, 4, or 5 star English hotel - a hotel which will be conveniently located adjacent to all the best London has to offer.
Customize your 2012 Wimbledon Getaway package by contacting one of our sports travel experts at 1-800-465-1765 or submitting a Custom Trip Quote.
2012 Wimbledon Getaways Include:
- Reserved seating at the Wimbledon Championships (court of your choice)
- First class accommodations in your choice of 3, 4, & 5 star hotels
- Full English breakfast daily
- Commemorative Wimbledon Championships souvenir pack
- Expert travel & concierge services of the Roadtrips At-Your-Service Desk
- All taxes and service charges
Optional Add-Ons and Possibilities:
- Admission to The Wimbledon Experience Club, including:
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and Danish pastries
- Televisions to keep guests informed of play
- Garden area
- Air-conditioning
- Exclusive membership to The Gatsby Club VIP Hospitality Lounge, including:
- Champagne reception
- 3-choice, 3-course menu designed by Michelin Star Chef, Albert Roux, with a choice of specially selected wines
- Traditional Wimbledon afternoon tea with strawberries and cream
- Complimentary bar
- Televisions to keep guests informed of play
- Garden area
- Air-conditioning
- Roundtrips shuttle bus transfers from Southfields Underground Station to The Wimbledon Experience Club
- Admission to The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
- Extra nights
- Extra sessions
- Suites and room upgrades
- Private guided city tours, Windsor Castle tours, shopping tours
- Theatre tickets, ballet tickets, opera tickets
- Dinner reservations
- Spa treatments
- Private transfers (sedan, limousine, luxury motor coach, helicopter)
- Airfare (economy, first class, private jet)
2012 Wimbledon Getaways Standard Packages available from $1,064 (per person based on double occupancy)
Your Hotel
Your Accommodations at the 2012 Wimbledon Championship
The Savoy Hotel London | The Connaught | The Landmark London | Sheraton Park Tower | Le Meridien Piccadilly | Mint Hotel London Westminster | Hotel Ibis
Our experienced Product Development Team meticulously researches first class hotels so you don't have to! Our distinctive accommodations are chosen for their excellent service, great value, amazing amenities, and convenient location.
The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Strand, London, England
Located on The Strand in the heart of the West End theatre district, The Savoy offers spectacular views of the River Thames. This landmark hotel opened in 1889 and is still considered to be one of the best places to stay in London. The hotel's 268 rooms and suites, with Art Deco and Edwardian touches throughout, are elegantly appointed while still offering an extensive array of modern amenities. It recently underwent a £100 million restoration which was the most ambitious hotel restoration in British history. The Savoy looks forward to once again offering travelers the ultimate in gracious luxury, attentive service and an incomparable location.
- Located in the heart London's West End
- Named to Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List
- Recognized as one of Travel & Leisure's 500 World's Best Hotels
- One of London's most iconic establishments, The Savoy Grill, managed by Gordon Ramsay, is a Michelin starred restaurant
- Several options for dining onsite including (but hardly limited to) American and Beaufort Bars, The Thames Foyer, and River Restaurant
- All rooms outfitted with Mascioni bed linens, the best lcd televisions, and bathroom amenities by Miller Harris
The Connaught
Carlos Place, Mayfair, London
The Connaught's contemporary design and chic style embraces its 5 star description. Oozing style from it's sleek guest rooms and Michelin starred restaurant, the ideal location in central London welcomes guests into the world of luxurious sophistication. Whether one is experiencing the cooking of one of France's most celebrated chefs, Helene Darroze, or taking in one of the two best bars in London, The Connaught's dedicated staff ensure a memorable experience. Classic, contemporary, beautiful; these rooms will dazzle and invigorate.
- Centrally located
- Creative, Michelin starred cuisine in the hotel's fabulous restaurants
- AA Hotel of the Year 2009-2010
- 5 star luxury hotel
- The intricacies of guest room design captured in the solid nickel taps, damask silk curtains, and bathrooms of Grecian Thassos marble
- Freshly cut flowers, complimentary magazines, high-speed WiFi, and the twice daily maid service are just a few of the examples demonstrating the care taken to ensure guests enjoy themselves sans worry
- Butler and concierge service
- Restaurant, bistro, and designer bars all offering memorable times
- Aman Spa offering luxury and tranquility
The Landmark London
222 Marylebone Road, London
The Landmark London is a 5 star landmark London hotel located in the city's center. The elegantly furnished rooms designed for guests' comfort and satisfaction, are amongst the largest in London. Not only a hotel, here you'll find some of the finest dining experiences the city has to offer. Just one of the four eclectic restaurants and bars the Landmark makes available, the Winter Garden Restaurant sits at the heart of the soaring eight-story glass roof atrium. The luxury lifestyle spa cares for its guests all-over wellbeing. This award winning hotel offers guests the chance to experience the best of London as well as the best of international travel!
- Located near London's best shopping and theater
- Connected by a glass canopy to Marylebone railway
- The Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Status 2011
- Travel & Leisure Award for the World's Best Business Hotel 2009
- Three times winner of Best Hotel in London
- Four delightful options for dining and relaxing in the hotel's fine restaurants and bars
- An unparalleled range of fitness and spa facilities, including their 15m chlorine-free PoolSan treated pool
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Sheraton Park Tower, London
101 Knightsbridge, London
Sheraton Park Tower is located in London's stylish and beloved district of Knightsbridge. Overlooking Hyde Park, it exemplifies the spirit of contemporary luxury. The circular design of the tower ensures grand, sweeping views of London's glittering skyline; the lavish bathrooms offer deep, marble tubs to soak away the days' stressors; and the divine, 200-thread count sheets piled high atop the plush Luxury Collection beds effortlessly transport you into the land of slumber. The opportune locale offers you a world of culture, fine-dining, and premium shopping the moment you step out the front door; and the unrivaled culinary experience delivered in their One-O-One restaurant manages to turn your meals into memories. Sheraton Park Tower sets the bar for international travel, and warmly invites you to experience everything they have to offer.
Hotel Features:
- Located adjacent to Hyde Park, you're offered easy access to some of London's best shopping, dining, and nightlife
- A member of the elite Luxury Collection of hotels
- Nominated in 2005 for Europe's Leading Casino Hotel
- One-O-One voted Best Fish Restaurant by Harden's Guide for the past five years
- A certified destination expert, the concierge proudly displays the gilt insignia of the celebrated international concierge society, "Les Clefs d'Or"
- You'll have access to in-room spa services and a 24-hour fitness center
- Constant connection: Wi-Fi, desktop portals, and wireless keyboards connected to each room's flat screen television
- Plush, Luxury Collection beds in each room, featuring 200-thread count cotton sheets, with plump Arctic down or hollow fibre pillows
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Le Meridien Piccadilly
21 Piccadilly, London
More than a hotel, Le Meridien Piccadilly embodies a true fusion of culture, art, design, and cuisine. Recognized as a landmark hotel in Piccadilly Circus, the ingenuity in every detail of this hotel offers a lesson in sophistication. Situated in one of the most fashionable locales in London, a locale which stimulates and inspires, guests are able to truly embrace the heart of London's West End. High above Piccadilly, under glass and sky, guests are invited to discover one of the largest venues in London, the Terrace Restaurant. The classic yet contemporary surroundings of the hotel's fashionable restaurant and lounges offer a beautiful blend of old and new world charm.
- Ideally located in the best place to discover London, Piccadilly Circus
- The new cocktail bar, Longitude 0°8', and the favorite restaurant and lounge, the Terrace, create refined dining experiences and a happening nightlife
- Complimentary access to the superbly equipped health club which includes jacuzzi, steam room, squash court, and one of London's largest indoor swimming pools
- All guest rooms share contemporary furnishings, marble baths, and all the necessary modern amenities
Mint Hotel London Westminster
30 John Islip Street, London
The airy, modern rooms of this ideally situated hotel blend perfectly with the offerings of the award winning City Café where chefs use only the best, locally sourced food to produce choice and quality at exceptional value. Each guest room is equipped with its own Apple iMac and free, high-speed WiFi access with Skype to keep in touch with those who mean the most. With guests' rooms offering soaring views over London, and its location offering easy access to the West End, Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey, you'll be certain to get the full taste of London's beauty and culture.
- Within easy reach of the best London has to offer
- Award winning chefs at City Café continuously serving up new dishes
- Millbank Lounge offering an informal, yet stylish, setting
- Fitness studio
- Each guest's room is outfitted with floor-to-celing windows, Luxury White Company toiletries, and its own iMac with complimentary WiFi
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Hotel Ibis London Earl’s Court
47 Lillie Road Earl's Court, LONDON
The Hotel Ibis London Earl’s Court is a comfortable, modern hotel located in West London. The cozy, inviting guest rooms are equipped with all the amenities needed to ensure a pleasant stay and the ideal location allows for easy access to London's best neighborhoods and attractions. The hotel has a restaurant and traditional English pub onsite which offers snacks 24 hours a day. Located near Earl’s Court underground station, London’s best shopping and attractions are just a short tube ride away.
- Located five minutes from Earl’s Court underground station, and near London's best culture and theater
- George & Dragon Pub onsite offering snacks 24 hours a day
- Gourmet dishes offered at La Table
- Pet friendly
- WiFi offered in all guest rooms
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Your Tickets
Your Preferred Seats at The All England Lawn and Tennis Club
The All England Lawn and Tennis Club, or the All-England Club as it is often referred, is based in London's suburb of Wimbledon. Home to the famous Wimbledon Championships, the club boasts 19 tournament grass courts, including dozens of other courts - some of which are hidden under temporary stands during tournament play.
The Centre Court, which seats 15,000 and is used for many top seed matches and finals matches, has a new retractable roof, which was used for the first time during the 2009 Wimbledon Championships. The All-England Club also operates as a members tennis club, and many of its courts are played on all year round.
Based on your selection, reserved and debenture seats are available at the Centre Court; the No. 1 Court, which seats 11,500 spectators; and the new No. 2 Court, which seats 4,000 spectators. A map of the the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, and seating charts for both the Centre Court and No. 1 Court are featured at right.
Add-Ons
Optional Add-Ons
Helicopter Airport Transfer | Private Local Hosts | Private Local Guide | Private London City Tour | Private Tour of Windsor Castle | Private Guided Shopping Tour of Bond Street | Culinary | West End Theatre Show and Dinner | Ballet and Dinner | Opera and Dinner
Helicopter Airport Transfer
One-way heli transfers between the airport and your hotel.
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Private Local Hosts
A local, professional host at your disposal for eight hours. Host services available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Russian.
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Private Local Guide
A local, professional guide at your disposal for eight hours. Guide services available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Russian.
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Private London City Tour
Your own private sedan and driver with professional guide gives you access to the London Eye, Tower, Bridge, and so much more.
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Private Tour of Windsor Castle
Private sedan and driver with professional guide will give you an insider's view during this private tour of Windsor Castle.
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Private Guided Shopping Tour of Bond Street
Tour the premier shops of London on the historic Bond Street. Your private guide will show you only the best shops as they help you select the perfect outfit for Ascot.
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Culinary
Enjoy your place at the Chef’s table at a top London restaurant.
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West End Theatre Show and Dinner
Enjoy top quality VIP seating, round-trip transportation from your hotel, and a three course dinner at a top London restaurant.
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel by private, chauffeur-driven sedan
- Fine dining experience (your choice of before or after the show) at one of our specially selected restaurants, including: Criterion Restaurant*, Langan’s Brasserie, L’Escargot*, The Ritz*, Incognico, Green’s*, Christopher’s*, Orso, or Joe Allen
- Welcome glass of champagne upon arrival to the restaurant
- Full, three course dinner finished with coffee
- Choose from favorites like 'The Sound of Music,' 'Joseph,' 'Phantom of the Opera,' 'Jersey Boys,' 'Chicago,' 'Spamalot,' 'Mamma Mia,' 'Oliver,' 'The King and I,' 'Wicked,' 'Billy Elliott the Musical,' 'La Cage aux Folles,' 'Dirty Dancing,' 'Hairspray,' or 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' (all shows subject to availability and scheduling)
- VIP theatre seating
- Host/red coat to look after you during your evening at the theatre
- Official show program
- Pre-show and interval champagne and nibbles
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Ballet and Dinner
The Royal Ballet House is based in the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, and is the leading ballet company in the United Kingdom. To make your experience even more special, we provide VIP hospitality packages to include dinner at one of London's top restaurants or in one of the superb restaurants within the Royal Opera House. The company's wide-ranging repertory showcases the great classical ballets including The Royal Ballet's own heritage, alongside new works by the foremost international choreographers of today and choreographers from within the company's own ranks.
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel by private, chauffeur-driven sedan
- Fine dining experience (your choice of before or after the show) at one of our specially selected restaurants, including: Criterion Restaurant*, Langan’s Brasserie, L’Escargot*, The Ritz*, Incognico, Green’s*, Christopher’s*, Orso, or Joe Allen
- Welcome glass of champagne upon arrival to the restaurant
- Full, three course dinner finished with coffee
- VIP seating for ballet (performance subject to scheduling, in 2009, 'Jewels' was performed during Royal Ascot week)
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Opera and Dinner
The Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden is home to the United Kingdom’s most famous operatic performances and is the only British opera company which regularly features the world's most famous opera singers. It performs operas in their original language, and relies on guest artists to play the principal roles in all performances. Over the last twenty years, the Royal Opera House has gone from strength to strength exceeding its strong reputation with an imaginative range of award-winning new productions. These have included the British première of Berio's 'Un re in ascolto,' the first productions at Covent Garden of Borodin's 'Prince Igor,' Janácek's 'The Cunning Little Vixen,' and many more.
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel by private, chauffeur-driven sedan
- Fine dining experience (choice of before or after the show) at one of our specially selected restaurants, including: Criterion Restaurant*, Langan’s Brasserie, L’Escargot*, The Ritz*, Incognico, Green’s*, Christopher’s*, Orso, or Joe Allen
- Welcome glass of champagne upon arrival to the restaurant
- Full, three course dinner finished with coffee
- VIP seating for opera (performance subject to scheduling: in 2009, 'Lulu' and ‘La Traviata’ were performed during Royal Ascot week)
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Schedule
2012 Wimbledon Championships Schedule
The All England Lawn Tennis Club Grounds are open daily from 10:30 AM until one hour after close of play. Play is scheduled to start on Centre and NO.1 Courts at 1:00 pm for the first eleven days of the championships, and 2:00 pm on finals days. On all other courts the start of play will be at noon for at least the first eight days and 11:00 AM for Junior matches in the second week.
Schedule of Matches
Mens and ladies singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles, will be played on all courts during the first week of early round play. Top seed matches will be played on the show courts. On the outside courts, as well as some of the show courts, veterans and junior events will be played, commencing on the middle Saturday.
| Date |
Competition |
| Mon, June 25 |
Men’s Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court
First round matches - Men's & Ladies' Singles
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| Tues, June 26 |
Ladies Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court
First Round Matches - Men's & Ladies' Singles |
| Wed, Jun 27 |
Second Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
First Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies' Doubles |
| Thur, June 28 |
Second Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
First Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies' Doubles |
| Fri, June 29 |
Third Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
Second Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies' Doubles
First Round Matches - Mixed Doubles |
| Sat, June 30 |
Third Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
Second Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies' Doubles
First Round Matches - Mixed Doubles |
| Mon, July 2 |
Fourth Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies’ Singles
Third Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies' Doubles
Second Round Matches - Mixed Doubles |
| Tues, July 3 |
Quarter-finals - Ladies' Singles
Fourth Round Matches - Men’s Singles
Third Round Matches - Men’s and Ladies' Doubles
Third Round Matches - Mixed Doubles |
| Wed, July 4 |
Quarter-finals - Men’s Singles
Quarter-finals - Men’s and Ladies' Doubles
Third Round Matches - Mixed Doubles |
| Thu, July 5 |
Semi-finals - Ladies’ Singles
Semi-finals - Men’s and Ladies' Doubles
Quarter-finals - Mixed Doubles |
| Fri, July 6 |
Semi-finals - Men’s Singles
Semi-finals - Men’s and Ladies' Doubles
Quarter-finals - Mixed Doubles |
| Sat, July 7 |
Final - Ladies’ Singles
Final - Men’s Doubles
Final - Mixed Doubles |
| Sun, July 8 |
Final - Men’s Singles
Final - Ladies’ Doubles |
Area Map
Wimbledon Area Map
Rates
2012 Wimbledon Semis and/or Finals Rates
Rates based on a standard package including two nights hotel stay and tickets for one day. Customize your package with extra nights, extra tickets, and other add-ons.
| Hotel Level |
Program Hotels |
No. 1 Court |
Centre Court |
| 3 Star |
Hotel Ibis Earl's Court |
from $1,064 |
from $1,844 |
| 4 Star |
Mint Hotel Westminster |
from $1,549 |
from $2,159 |
| Le Meridien Piccadilly |
| Sheraton Park Tower |
| 5 Star |
The Landmark London |
from $2,419 |
from $2,939 |
| The Savoy Hotel London |
| The Connaught |
| Contact our sports travel experts for your custom trip quote. |
| *Rates are per person in USD based on double occupancy (single and triple occupancy available). A 35% deposit will hold your spot. A second 35% payment is required by January 1, 2012. Final balance is due 60 days prior to travel. Rates include all local and state taxes. |
| Rate Exceptions |
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Requirements |
| Child Occupancy Rates: |
Deduct 20% for up to 2 children under 17 years of age (when accompanied by 2 full fare adults) |
| Triple Occupancy |
Deduct 5% for all 3 room occupants. |