| dvd players and ipod docks are available on request. surrounded by boutique shops and hip restaurants, this sophisticated hotel is housed in a grand victorian building that's 4 minutes walk from both the bond street tube station and the bustling shops of oxford street. room service is available 24/7. there's also a contemporary meeting room. the stylish rooms have en suite marble bathrooms, and come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the hotel has an on-site grill and a lively cocktail bar inspired by british gentlemens clubs, which also serves afternoon tea. suites add extra living/dining space, and one has a private terrace
Heathrow Airport 42 min
Tower Bridge (26 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Palace of Westminster (11 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Big Ben (9 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Trafalgar Square (11 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. St. Paul's Cathedral (16 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Natural History Museum (13 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Buckingham Palace (8 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Tower of London (22 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. The British Museum (9 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Hyde Park (8 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. The National Gallery (11 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. The Regent's Park (11 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. Victoria and Albert Museum (12 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. Westminster Abbey (12 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. lastminute.com London Eye (16 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. | 
