most have en suite bathrooms, while some share facilities. the no-frills rooms feature free wi-fi, tvs, minifridges, and tea/coffeemaking equipment. a minute's walk from acton town tube station (providing direct links to both central london and heathrow airport, which lies 10. 5 miles from ealing broadway shopping centre. 7 miles away), this family-run hotel is also 1. there are also apartments with kitchenettes. complimentary perks include continental breakfast, airport shuttle service and limited parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Heathrow Airport 23 min
Tower of London (40 min) Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Westminster Abbey (31 min) Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Buckingham Palace (26 min) Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Natural History Museum (17 min) Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Trafalgar Square (29 min) Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. St. Paul's Cathedral (37 min) Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. The British Museum (27 min) Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Palace of Westminster (32 min) Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (8 min) Trees and flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses and Treetop Walkway. Hyde Park (23 min) Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. lastminute.com London Eye (34 min) Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Victoria and Albert Museum (17 min) Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. The National Gallery (30 min) Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Big Ben (31 min) 16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Kensington Palace (19 min) Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana. |