| there's also a plush cinema screening room with a bar where a monthly film club takes place. all come with air-conditioning, plasma tvs, wii consoles and minibars. converted from 2 grand victorian townhouses, this trendy boutique hotel is 100 metres from the shops of regent street, 4 minutes on foot from piccadilly circus and 6 minutes from oxford circus tube station. the roof terrace features a 24-hour bar, a lounge with a fireplace, and a hot tub. the modern british restaurant and bar is open all day and also serves afternoon tea. stylish contemporary rooms range from compact-size with wet rooms to suites with circular beds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Heathrow Airport 41 min
Tower of London (16 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. St. Paul's Cathedral (14 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Westminster Abbey (9 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. lastminute.com London Eye (12 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Tower Bridge (20 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. The British Museum (19 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Buckingham Palace (16 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Natural History Museum (11 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Trafalgar Square (7 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Hyde Park (8 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Palace of Westminster (9 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. The National Gallery (8 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Victoria and Albert Museum (11 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. Big Ben (8 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. The Shard (20 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. | 
