| it's a 3-minute walk from hammersmith tube station and 7 miles from the british museum. complimentary breakfast is served in a genteel dining room that features a fireplace and views of the garden. there's a cosy vegetarian restaurant in the artist's former studio, and a library, as well as a courtyard with seating. the low-key, tv-free rooms with hardwood floors and traditional furnishings offer desks, wi-fi (surcharge), and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. set in a georgian house, this tranquil hotel was once the home of artist frank brangwyn. most have shared bathrooms, and upgraded rooms add en suite facilities
Heathrow Airport 24 min
The British Museum (24 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. The National Gallery (23 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Kensington Palace (13 min)
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana. Victoria and Albert Museum (10 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. Westminster Abbey (23 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Natural History Museum (10 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Tower Bridge (38 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. lastminute.com London Eye (27 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Tower of London (33 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Big Ben (24 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Hyde Park (15 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Palace of Westminster (25 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Trafalgar Square (22 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Buckingham Palace (19 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. St. Paul's Cathedral (31 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. | 
