| surrounded by cafes, pubs and restaurants, this contemporary hotel is a minute's walk from lambeth north tube station, an 8-minute walk from the imperial war museum and a 9-minute walk from the london eye, a giant observation wheel. minimum-stay rules may apply. in-room massages are available. theres a cosy bar, in addition to 9 meeting rooms. studios come with sofabeds and kitchenettes. some have nespresso machines and minibars. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the unfussy rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as sitting areas and designer toiletries. the 1-bedroom apartments add separate living areas
Heathrow Airport 46 min
The Shard (11 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. St. Paul's Cathedral (10 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. The National Gallery (8 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Tower Bridge (12 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Westminster Abbey (7 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Borough Market (10 min)
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods. Buckingham Palace (9 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. lastminute.com London Eye (8 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Tower of London (12 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Big Ben (11 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Palace of Westminster (8 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Hyde Park (15 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Trafalgar Square (7 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Natural History Museum (16 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. The British Museum (8 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. | 
