upgraded rooms provide additional space. originally 2 victorian townhouses built in 1880, this relaxed, 5-storey hotel is less than a 10-minute walk from both the earl's court tube station and the upscale shops of kensington high street. there's a casual cafe/bar, where free continental breakfast is provided. traditional rooms have louis xvi-style furniture, and come with air-conditioning, tvs, minibars, desks and free wi-fi. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Heathrow Airport 27 min
Paddington Station (14 min) Kensington (Olympia) (5 min) Kensington Palace (6 min.) royal palace and gardens with exhibits on former residents like queen victoria and princess diana. The British Museum (21 min.) huge showcase for global antiquities including egyptian mummies and ancient greek sculptures. Tower Of London (25 min.) centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle home to crown jewels and iconic beefeaters. 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. Earl S Court Station (9 min) Natural History Museum (4 min.) landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Trafalgar Square (15 min.) nelson s column rises above this iconic square s led-lit fountains artworks and lion statues. Palace Of Westminster (17 min.) neo-gothic masterpiece and seat of the uk government. guided tours on saturdays and in summer. Tower Bridge (29 min.) panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Marylebone Station (15 min) The National Gallery (15 min.) trafalgar square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of western european painting. Lastminute.Com London Eye (20 min.) huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird s-eye view of the city s landmarks. Buckingham Palace (12 min.) visitors can tour the palace s opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Victoria And Albert Museum (4 min.) blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection with design shop and ornate cafe. Big Ben (16 min.) 16-storey gothic clocktower and national symbol at the eastern end of the houses of parliament. |