amenities include 3 chic restaurants and 2 refined bars, including an elegant champagne bar. upgraded rooms have additional living space, sofabeds, crystal chandeliers and/or canopy beds. there are also pet perks such as custom beds and turndown treats (surcharge). the opulent, individually decorated rooms feature flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. room service is offered 24/7. 2 miles from victoria train station and 0. 3 miles from apollo victoria theatre. plush 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with kitchens are also available. opposite buckingham palace, this posh hotel with royal mews views is 0 Heathrow Airport 39 min
St. Paul's Cathedral (14 min) Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Westminster Abbey (11 min) Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Tower Bridge (21 min) Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Natural History Museum (9 min) Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Tower of London (16 min) Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Trafalgar Square (6 min) Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Hyde Park (9 min) Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Big Ben (10 min) 16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. lastminute.com London Eye (9 min) Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Victoria and Albert Museum (8 min) Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. The British Museum (13 min) Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. The National Gallery (6 min) Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Buckingham Palace (6 min) Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Palace of Westminster (12 min) Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. The Shard (19 min) 87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. |