A London getaway is always exciting—take it from someone who has lived here for a decade—but first, you must decide the best area to stay in London for you. Do you want to be in the center of the capital, close to the action and the best things to do in London, or a little further out in a more peaceful location? Is it important to be close to public transport options, major train stations such as King's Cross, or iconic cultural landmarks like the Natural History Museum? Or perhaps you'd rather stay in one of the best neighborhoods in London to get under the skin of life like a local? Thankfully, whatever version of London you're interested in experiencing—foodie London, arty London, cultural London, or iconic London—there'll be world-class hotels to book as your base. But we get it—as one of Europe's biggest and busiest cities, it can be overwhelming when you need to decide where exactly to stay. Below we've listed our favourite areas of London for every type of traveler.
In London's West End, Covent Garden's central square was once a fruit and vegetable market. These days, it's home to shops and restaurants that draw in tourists every day of the week – but that's not the only draw here. This is the heart of theatreland, making it an ideal choice for those hoping to catch a show while in town, as well as where you'll find the Royal Opera House. Once a bit of a culinary wasteland, the food scene here is thriving these days—we especially like The Barbary, with its Mediterranean sharing plates concept, and Toklas, a bakery-meets-restaurant.
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The best tube stations are Covent Garden and Leicester Square.
Many come to London just to shop—if that's you, Mayfair is your best bet for a base. In this affluent neighborhood right in the centre of London, you're within walking distance of Bond Street, where you'll find all the big-name designers, as well as close to Regent Street and Oxford Street for a more casual shopping experience. Mayfair is home to some of London's best hotels, and, in recent years, restaurants too—book tables at Michelin-starred HUMO, Japanese spot KOYN or the arty Mount St. Restaurant to sample the best of it.
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The best tube stations in Mayfair are Green Park and Bond Street.
If you had to ask us which neighborhood in London had the best food and drink scene, it'd be a tough decision between Soho, in central London, and Shoreditch, out east. In this neighborhood, you'll find some of London's very best restaurants, such as Brat, The Clove Club, and Lyle's. We'd choose Shoreditch as a base not only because of its thriving restaurant scene but also because of the excellent hotel options and
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People who've traveled with me a lot will tell you that I can be guilty of trying to do too much. To be honest, I didn't fully figure out how to take a proper beach vacation until well into adulthood, because I'd always worry that I wasn't being active enough. By now I've mastered the art of a trip designed expressly for relaxation, but in a city there's still the urge to go, go, go.
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There's good news for Star Alliance travelers departing London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal 2: Two refurbished lounges are opening their doors at the airport.
Left-wing anti-racism protesters rallied in London on Wednesday to counter far-right agitators amid concerns of another night of violence across the country.
School was out, and we were in holiday mode. Buzzing with excitement, we headed to Heathrow Airport, our destination, Dallas, where my sister, husband, and three teenage daughters live.
Rocco Forte Hotels has proudly partnered with The Polizzi Collection to create a joint itinerary, celebrating the many advantages of visiting the Great British coastline. With a flexible starting point and two nights recommended at each hotel, the tour invites guests to experience both Rocco Forte Hotels UK properties, The Balmoral in Edinburgh and Brown’s Hotel in London, and two of The Polizzi Collection Hotels, Hotel Endsleigh in Devon and Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall.