in london's west end, with its renowned theatres, shopping and dining, this collection of modern apartments is a 3-minute walk from leicester square tube station and 9 minutes' walk from trafalgar square. wi-fi is available for a fee. airy 1- or 3-bedroom apartments have fully equipped kitchens with washer/dryers and breakfast essentials, as well as separate bedrooms and living areas with flat-screen tvs. . the penthouse apartment has a private terrace. they also feature ipod docks and designer toiletries Heathrow Airport 44 min
Palace of Westminster (19 min) Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. The National Gallery (6 min) Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. lastminute.com London Eye (13 min) Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Westminster Abbey (7 min) Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. The British Museum (9 min) Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Trafalgar Square (6 min) Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Tower Bridge (18 min) Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Tower of London (13 min) Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Big Ben (16 min) 16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Buckingham Palace (7 min) Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Natural History Museum (14 min) Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. The Shard (18 min) 87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. The Regent's Park (13 min) Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. Hyde Park (8 min) Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. St. Paul's Cathedral (9 min) Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. |