| the industrial-chic rooms feature exposed brickwork, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and rainfall showers. other amenities include a pool table, a library, and a terrace with yoga mats and fitness equipment. its also a 15-minute walk from the bustling shops and eateries of brick lane. theres a trendy steakhouse and a bar with live music, plus a vibrant cafe with an extensive cereal menu. this hip boutique hotel in a former textiles factory is a 4-minute walk from whitechapel tube station. vending machines for tea, coffee and hot chocolate are free. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some also add lofts, private terraces, and indoor or outdoor whirlpool tubs
Heathrow Airport 58 min
Borough Market (17 min)
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods. Hyde Park (27 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. The British Museum (22 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Tower of London (7 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Tower Bridge (7 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Trafalgar Square (19 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Big Ben (18 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Palace of Westminster (19 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Buckingham Palace (21 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. St. Paul's Cathedral (16 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Westminster Abbey (20 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. London Bridge (16 min)
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name. The Shard (15 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. The National Gallery (20 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. lastminute.com London Eye (19 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. | 
