City Description
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
It has been a major settlement for two millennia, and its history goes back to its founding by the Romans, when it was named Londinium.
London's core, the ancient City of London, the 'square mile', retains its medieval boundaries.
Since at least the nineteenth century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis developed around it.
Today, the bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area, with its own elected mayor and assembly.
London is a major global city and one of the world's largest financial centres.
Central London is home to the headquarters of more than half of the UK's top 100 listed companies (the FTSE 100) and more than 100 of Europe's 500 largest.
London's influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, the arts and culture in general contributes to its global position.
It is a major tourist destination for both domestic and overseas visitors.
London hosted the 1908 and 1948 Summer Olympics and will host the 2012 Summer Olympics.
23 Leinster Gardens, W2 3AN London
Centrally located, Henry VIII is a short walk from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, close to Bayswater and Lancaster Gate Underground stations. Paddington Train Station and Notting Hill are nearby.
Henry VIII hotel boasts a range of complimentary facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, business centre and Wi-Fi internet access.
The Tudor Rose Bar and Restaurant offers a relaxing dining experience in elegant Art Deco influenced
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117 - 125, Cromwell Road, SW7 4DS London, Kensington SW7
With an excellent central London location, next to Gloucester Road London Underground Station the hotel offers friendly, personalised service and air-conditioned en suite rooms at great-value prices.
In fashionable South Kensington, the Park International Hotel is just a matter of metres from Gloucester Road London Underground Station, which offers easy access to all London attractions. It is just a short walk to Harrods and the prestigious
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Mandeville Place, W1U 2BE London, West End
Located in fashionable Marylebone, this stylish hotel offers sophisticated 4-star luxury within walking distance of the exciting shops, art galleries and antiques shops of Mayfair.
The elegant Mandeville Hotel offers a fantastic location in the West End of London, just a short walk away from Bond Street and Oxford Street and within easy reach of major attractions, including Madame Tussauds. Some world-famous auction houses such as Sotheby's and
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15 Eardley Crescent, SW5 9JS London
Sara Hotel is a small, friendly hotel in Kensington, located close to Earl's Court Exhibition Halls 1 and 2, and the Olympia Exhibition Halls.
Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, museums, restaurants and department stores are nearby, and famous London landmarks can be reached in 10 minutes.
Sara Hotel is in a quiet one-way crescent with 2 Tube stations at either end: West Brompton Station (District Line) and Earls Court Station (District and
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20-24 Tavistock Place, WC1H 9RE London
The St. Athans Hotel is family run, simple and clean. In central London, it is within walking distance of the British Museum, the University of London and the New British Library.
St. Athans offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Bloomsbury, an area once home to writers Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf. This individually styled hotel is within several Georgian town houses (Grade II Listed status), with interesting original features.
St.
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30 Princes Square, W2 4NJ London
Vancouver Studios is the original studio styled residence in Bayswater which provide daily maid service, full reception and security services. Originally a series of Grade II listed Victorian town houses, the building has a traditional atmosphere. At Vancouver Studios, our aim is to promote a friendly, home-from-home environment for business and leisure travellers alike.
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35 Ixworth Place, SW3 3QX London
On a quiet street, this boutique hotel is on the doorstep of some of the world’s most fashionable shops, and is minutes from South Kensington and King’s Road.
Opened in 2002, Myhotel Chelsea is a fusion of traditional English style and cosmopolitan urban living; a place where Sex and the City meets Brideshead Revisited. Through the use of feng shui and cutting-edge design by James Soane of Project Orange, the hotel feels like a refreshingly
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12 Temple Place, WC2R 2PR London
This stylish and contemporary 5-star hotel offers superb luxury accommodation in a quiet oasis just off Embankment, with stunning panoramic views of the River Thames.
The superb views across the river take in some of the capital’s world-famous landmarks, from the Houses of Parliament to St Paul’s Cathedral. The superb central London location means the hotel is just a short walk from the city’s West End and Covent Garden, with its bars,
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12 Penywern Road, SW5 9ST London
Our central London B&B in Earl’s Court has affordable double, 3, 4 and 5 bed rooms.
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11-13 Bayley Street, Bedford Square, WC1B 3HD London
Stylish and modern, designed with a contemporary eclecticism, this 4-star hotel has a fantastic location in the bohemian area of Bloomsbury, conveniently close to Covent Garden and Soho.
Around the corner from Tottenham Court Road, myhotel Bloomsbury is a soothing fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. The simple elegance of Feng Shui harmonises with stylish interior design from Conran & Partners.
The hotel has a 24-hour bar, a
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Piccadilly, W1J 7BX London
The Park Lane Hotel on Piccadilly has a first-class location overlooking Green Park. It is within easy reach of Bond Street, Knightsbridge and West End theatres.
The comfortable, convenient hotel is a short walk from Green Park Tube Station, and many main London attractions are within walking distance.
The Italian Citrus restaurant specialises in pre and post-theatre meals. You can dine alfresco during the summer months. The Palm Court
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20 Chesham Place, SW1X 8HQ London
Sheraton Belgravia rests in a leafy square in the heart of Belgravia. The boutique-style hotel is a 5-minute walk from the fashionable shops of Knightsbridge and Chelsea.
The hotel feels like a private residence, but provides the services of a modern international hotel. Step into Sheraton Belgravia and you will be greeted with a free glass of champagne.
Rooms have a homely and comfy feel, with colourful textured fabrics, plenty of
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60 Hyde Park gate, SW7 5BB London
Overlooking Kensington Gardens and boasting views of Kensington Palace, this hotel exudes an elegant atmosphere, and its well-designed interiors are bright, spacious and stylish.
Enjoy the characteristic traits and charm of the Italian way of life from the hotel’s position in the heart of stylish Kensington, Knightsbridge and Chelsea.
A personal butler service is available on all floors, and freshly cut flowers, bottled water and succulent
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Albany Street, NW1 3UP London
Located next to Regent's Park, Melia White House is a smart and well-located hotel with luxurious rooms. Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus are within walking distance.
L'Albufera restaurant offers fine Spanish cuisine, and The Place restaurant is ideal for a light, informal meal. As well as relaxing, elegant rooms, Melia White House has a fitness centre, 24-hour room service and a business centre.
Melia White House is well served by 3
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Old South Lambeth Road, SW8 1RN London
In London’s South Bank, just 200 metres from Vauxhall London Underground Station and close to Waterloo, Comfort Inn SW8 offers modern accommodation at great-value rates.
Comfort Inn SW8's convenient location makes it ideal for local attractions such as the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, the Tate Gallery, Big Ben, the London Aquarium, Westminster and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
All of the hotel’s rooms are decorated in a simple modern style. Each
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222 Marylebone Road, NW1 6JQ London
In the heart of fashionable Marylebone, this deluxe London hotel has luxurious spa and wellness facilities, and a beautiful 8-storey atrium with towering palm trees.
Within walking distance of some of London’s top attractions, such as Regent’s Park, Oxford Street, Hyde Park and Madame Tussauds, the hotel has an excellent location. It is only 9 minutes from the new Wembley Stadium, and 5 minutes from Lord's Cricket Ground.
The excellent
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17 Belgrave Road, Victoria, SW1V 1RB London
The good value, central Winchester Hotel is walking distance from Victoria Train Station, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Harrods and Tate Britain.
The Winchester Hotel is a city-centre base with clean, comfy rooms with free internet access, and a freshly cooked breakfast.
The hotel is within walking distance of many London landmarks, restaurants and public transport links including Victoria and Pimlico Tube stations. The Victoria Apollo
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18 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TJ London
With wonderful views over the River Thames, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye, this luxury residence has beautiful, modern suites and superb service on London’s South Bank.
Opposite the Tate Britain gallery, the Plaza on the River Club provides a stylish home-from-home feel and more. Each suite is fully self-contained with a fitted kitchen, spacious living area, full-length windows and a bedroom with en suite bathroom.
You’ll
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225 Edgware Road, W2 1JU London
Just 10 minutes walk from Oxford Street and 10 minutes' tube ride from Westfield Shopping Centre, this 4-star prestigious London hotel offers luxury rooms, a health club and swimming pool.
The Hilton London Metropole has a convenient central location. With 2 London Underground stations directly next to the hotel, major attractions like Trafalgar Square, the London Eye and Westfield shopping centre are within easy reach. London Paddington
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101 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RN London
In the heart of fashionable Knightsbridge, close to Hyde Park, Harrods, and Harvey Nichols, this luxurious 5-star hotel offers award-winning dining and stunning views of London.
The building’s circular tower design ensures that each of the 280 rooms has views of London's skyline. All of the rooms offer luxury and modern facilities, including pay TV, internet via TV and wireless internet access at an additional cost.
The award-winning One-O-One
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53 Upper Street, N1 0UY London
In fashionable Islington, outside the London Congestion Charge Zone, this hotel sits next to the Business Design Centre, just a 5-minute ride from the Eurostar Terminal.
The Hilton London Islington is ideally placed for exploring local boutiques, theatres and bars. You can enjoy dinner on site at the Axis Restaurant.
Within 90 minutes of all major airports, the Hilton Islington is within a 10-minute drive of Arsenal Football Club. All of
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South Quay, Marsh Wall, E14 9SH London
Perfect for the Docklands, O2 Arena and public transport, this stylish new Hilton is a great East London base and only minutes from superb shopping and entertainment.
Hilton London Canary Wharf is on the doorstep of South Quay DLR, with a footbridge to Canary Wharf Underground (Jubilee Line). Regular river taxis also head to central London.
Cinnamon Bar & Restaurant is a vibrant and stylish place in which to enjoy innovative international
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5 More London Place, Tooley Street, SE1 2BY London
Perfectly located in the heart of London, Hilton London Tower Bridge has a striking, contemporary exterior, a short walk from London Bridge Train Station and Tower Hill Underground Station.
Next to Tower Bridge, this hotel offers modern, stylish rooms. Each room has a satellite plasma-screen TV and en suite facilities.
Guests at Hilton London Tower Bridge have access to the mini gym, with weights and cardio vascular equipment.
The Larder
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265 Rotherhithe Street, SE16 5HW London
On the south bank of the River Thames with stunning views across to Canary Wharf, the Hilton London Docklands Riverside is superbly located for all your business and leisure requirements we are just 20 minutes from London City Airport.
From one of the 365 beautifully appointed bedrooms combined with, Traders, an 18th century sailing barque resting in one of London's only dry docks, it is easy to forget that you are only minutes away from the
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202-220 Cromwell Road, SW5 0SW London
Ideally situated, 4-star NH Kensington has an elegant Victorian façade and a stylish interior, a short walk from Earl's Court Underground Station and close to Earl's Court Exhibition Centre.
NH Kensington offers sleek, contemporary rooms, with satellite TV, en suite facilities and a unique shower relaxing system. Some rooms have a spacious separate seating area.
There is a range of dining options at the hotel including The Garden Lounge Bar,
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Cadogan Place, SW1X 9PY London
In a superb location, in the heart of fashionable Knightsbridge, this exclusive 5-star hotel offers unparalleled hospitality, stunning facilities and luxurious, elegant accommodation, within easy reach of London’s most celebrated landmarks.
As you would expect from a hotel of this calibre, all of the 220 rooms and suites are luxuriously appointed and feature contemporary décor, enhanced with the finest amenities.
The stunning facilities
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Lowndes Street, SW1X 9ES London
This first-class boutique hotel is in the very heart of Knightsbridge, just off Sloane Street and Cadogan Gardens, a few minutes’ walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Hyde Park.
Completely refurbished in 2006, Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel has been updated throughout to include the latest technology and the ultimate in style and comfort.
Each room and suite has been designed to provide a haven of relaxation with a contemporary boutique essence.
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9-13 Clapham Road, SW9 0JD London
Convenient for Oval Cricket Ground, this bright, clean and homely hotel is well-located for Waterloo Station and Victoria Station, and is walking distance from Oval Tube Station.
Belgrave Hotel offers great value for money in a Central London location. The hotel is comfortable and has friendly staff who are happy to assist.
Oval Underground Station (Northern Line) is 2 short stops from Waterloo Station. A few short stops can bring you to
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65-67 Queen’s Gate, SW7 5JS London
The hostel is located near Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, the Royal Albert Hall and Harrods. All major attractions are easily accessible via the nearby bus and Tube connections.
Gloucester Road and South Kensington Tube stations are close by (Piccadilly, District and Circle Lines).
Meininger Hotel London Hyde Park offers private and shared rooms. The breakfast room and rooftop terrace offer a wonderful view and can be used for
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South Way, Wembley, HA9 6BA Brent, London
In front of Wembley Stadium and less than 500 metres from Wembley Arena and Wembley Stadium Railway Station, the hotel offers great-value air-conditioned rooms.
The Ibis London Wembley has a great location, with easy access to Wembley and to the heart of London. Trains run regularly from Wembley Stadium Railway Station to London Marylebone, with a journey time of just 12 minutes.
Wembley Park and Wembley Central London Underground stations are
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