| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. above a classic victorian pub, this contemporary hotel is a 4-minute walk from chislehurst common, and less than a mile from both the medieval chislehurst caves and chislehurst train station (providing direct links to central london). other amenities include a function room with a private bar. the cosy, modern rooms have en suite bathrooms, free wifi, flat-screen tvs, desks, and tea/coffeemaking equipment. complimentary english breakfast is provided. the pub also serves classic british fare and cask ales. some have period fireplaces, while others feature private balconies
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 6
St. Paul's Cathedral (44 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. The National Gallery (48 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Trafalgar Square (47 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Palace of Westminster (49 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. lastminute.com London Eye (48 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Tower Bridge (36 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Buckingham Palace (49 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Greenwich Park (21 min)
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum and Meridian Line. Royal Observatory Greenwich (23 min)
Wren's 18th-century astronomical observatory on the Prime Meridian, now a museum with a planetarium. Big Ben (46 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. The British Museum (49 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Tower of London (36 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Hyde Park (56 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. The Shard (41 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. Westminster Abbey (48 min)
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