| set in a stately art deco building dating from 1926, this luxe hotel is a 7-minute walk from both shopping on bond street and hyde park. there's a 1-bedroom suite designed by artist sir antony gormley. other amenities include free local transport in a vintage daimler car. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. chic, art deco-style rooms feature marble bathrooms, flat-screens and nespresso machines, plus free wi-fi and soft drinks. there's a 1930s-style grill restaurant, plus 2 elegant lounge bars, a private dining room, and a spa with a hammam. upgraded rooms and suites add plush sitting areas; some have balconies
Heathrow Airport 40 min
St. Paul's Cathedral (16 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. lastminute.com London Eye (15 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Victoria and Albert Museum (10 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. Tower of London (20 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Big Ben (9 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Westminster Abbey (11 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. The Regent's Park (12 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. The National Gallery (9 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Tower Bridge (25 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Natural History Museum (10 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Hyde Park (7 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Buckingham Palace (6 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. The British Museum (12 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Trafalgar Square (9 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Palace of Westminster (11 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. | 
