the basic rooms all have washbasins and shared bathrooms, as well as tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. free wi-fi is available in the lobby. children under age 6 stay at no extra cost with parents. set in a victorian townhouse, this budget hotel is a 3-minute walk from earl's court tube station, with direct links to heathrow airport, and a mile from the victoria and albert museum. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Heathrow Airport 28 min
Westminster Abbey (16 min.) protestant abbey hosting daily services and every english and british coronation since 1066. St. Paul S Cathedral (23 min.) churchyard and gardens outside saint paul s cathedral with a floor-plan of the original building. Marylebone Station (16 min) Tower Of London (26 min.) centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle home to crown jewels and iconic beefeaters. Lastminute.Com London Eye (21 min.) huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird s-eye view of the city s landmarks. Big Ben (17 min.) 16-storey gothic clocktower and national symbol at the eastern end of the houses of parliament. Victoria And Albert Museum (5 min.) blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection with design shop and ornate cafe. Palace Of Westminster (18 min.) neo-gothic masterpiece and seat of the uk government. guided tours on saturdays and in summer. Kensington (Olympia) (6 min) The British Museum (21 min.) huge showcase for global antiquities including egyptian mummies and ancient greek sculptures. Earl S Court Station (4 min) Paddington Station (15 min) Buckingham Palace (12 min.) visitors can tour the palace s opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Tower Bridge (29 min.) panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Natural History Museum (12 min.) landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Kensington Palace (6 min.) royal palace and gardens with exhibits on former residents like queen victoria and princess diana. Trafalgar Square (15 min.) nelson s column rises above this iconic square s led-lit fountains artworks and lion statues. The National Gallery (15 min.) trafalgar square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of western european painting. |