| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. spanning 3 georgian townhouses on a tree-lined street, this low-key hotel is a 3-minute walk from underground and heathrow express trains at paddington station, and a 5-minute walk from hyde park. kids 17 and under stay at no extra charge with an adult. on-site parking and complimentary continental breakfast are available, and there's a casual lounge bar. classic rooms feature complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus work desks, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Heathrow Airport 22 min
lastminute.com London Eye (18 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Tower of London (24 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. The British Museum (14 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Westminster Abbey (14 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Natural History Museum (13 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Buckingham Palace (10 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Big Ben (15 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Victoria and Albert Museum (13 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. Trafalgar Square (14 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Tower Bridge (28 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. The National Gallery (14 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Palace of Westminster (15 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. The Regent's Park (8 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. Hyde Park (9 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. St. Paul's Cathedral (21 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. | 
