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A London Neighborhood for Every Traveler
by Eva ZhuLondon captivates with its big-city energy and never-ending things to do, see and eat. But with a city this great, deciding on where to stay is no small task. We break down the best neighborhoods to stay in London, including our favorite hotels in each.
A London Neighborhood for Every Traveler
Covent Garden is one of London’s busiest areas and yet it exudes an undeniable charm, thanks to cobblestoned streets, flower boxes and covered markets selling local foods and crafts. Its central location puts you within walking distance to many attractions, such as Seven Dials, Trafalgar Square and the riverfront. Stay at One Aldwych London, which occupies an iconic triangular building on The Strand. With over 400 pieces of art and an in-house florist, it’s one of London’s prettiest addresses.
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Soho and London’s West End is often compared to New York’s Times Square and Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing. The flashing lights of the theatre district, shopping on Carnaby Street and dining in and around Kingly Court are all here for your enjoyment. Add the Philippe Starck-designed Sanderson into the mix. Inspired by Jean Cocteau’s theatres, this fairy-tale hotel’s whimsies include a Japanese-inspired garden and an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea.
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The South Bank, defined by the pedestrian-only Queen’s Walk along the River Thames, is arguably the most photogenic and best areas to stay in London. This scenic path starts just after the Borough Market, taking you past Shakespeare’s Globe, the Tate Modern and London Eye, and ending across the water from Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster. Start your journey at Shangri-La at the Shard; occupying top floors inside London’s tallest building, it affords an equally spectacular view.
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South of Hyde Park, Knightsbridge’s tree-lined streets offer the perfect mix of residential tranquility and city bustle. It’s home to Harrod’s department store and borders the museum district, where some of London’s most prestigious cultural institutions live. For a sophisticated hotel with 1920s flair, stay at The Wellesley Knightsbridge. There’s a jazz lounge and all guests enjoy 24-hour butler and luxury chauffeur service.
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With upscale boutiques and department stores lining Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street, Mayfair is a shopping mecca. This always-happening area is the place to stay for entertainment, including acclaimed restaurants and nightlife. Recover at the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane. Overlooking Hyde Park, this boutique hotel offering plush rooms is perfectly placed for enjoying the best of both city life and green space.
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Shoreditch in London’s creative East End is experiencing a revival. Decorated in colorful graffiti, this edgy neighborhood is alive with some of the city’s most buzz-worthy restaurants and communal dining halls bursting with weekend patrons. In the midst of all this action is the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch. This sleek, boutique hotel boasting London’s newest Nobu restaurant offers modern, loft-style suites akin to having your own flat in the city.
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Once a major transport hub, canal-side Camden is now a maze of market vendors that occupy former industrial buildings surrounded by an abundance of restaurants and pubs. It draws a unique mix of both tourists and an alt crowd. Escape the throngs and stay south of the town at the Great Northern Hotel. Overlooking King’s Cross rail station and dating back to the Victorian era, this boutique hotel’s glamorous interiors transport you to the golden age of steam travel.
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With Buckingham Palace on one end and Trafalgar Square on the other, St. James’s is one of the finest neighborhoods to stay in London. Peruse The National Gallery’s masterpiece art, picnic at St James’s Park or stroll to Westminster. However you choose to spend the day, end it at the St. James Hotel and Club Mayfair. Tucked in a quiet cul-de-sac, this Victorian townhouse offers a homely abode elevated with five-star service and Michelin dining.
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West of Kensington Gardens, with the royal palace as its backdrop, Kensington offers a slower pace away from London’s busy core. This exclusive neighborhood is home to the Royal Albert Hall and museum district, where the Victoria and Albert Museum sits adjacent to the Natural History Museum and Science Museum. For a quintessentially British experience, stay at The Gore London. Outfitted with period furnishings, each unique room at this eccentric hotel is a step into London’s ornate past.
VIEW HOTELCovent Garden is one of London’s busiest areas and yet it exudes an undeniable charm, thanks to cobblestoned streets, flower boxes and covered markets selling local foods and crafts. Its central location puts you within walking distance to many attractions, such as Seven Dials, Trafalgar Square and the riverfront. Stay at One Aldwych London, which occupies an iconic triangular building on The Strand. With over 400 pieces of art and an in-house florist, it’s one of London’s prettiest addresses.
VIEW HOTELSoho and London’s West End is often compared to New York’s Times Square and Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing. The flashing lights of the theatre district, shopping on Carnaby Street and dining in and around Kingly Court are all here for your enjoyment. Add the Philippe Starck-designed Sanderson into the mix. Inspired by Jean Cocteau’s theatres, this fairy-tale hotel’s whimsies include a Japanese-inspired garden and an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea.
VIEW HOTELThe South Bank, defined by the pedestrian-only Queen’s Walk along the River Thames, is arguably the most photogenic and best areas to stay in London. This scenic path starts just after the Borough Market, taking you past Shakespeare’s Globe, the Tate Modern and London Eye, and ending across the water from Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster. Start your journey at Shangri-La at the Shard; occupying top floors inside London’s tallest building, it affords an equally spectacular view.
VIEW HOTELSouth of Hyde Park, Knightsbridge’s tree-lined streets offer the perfect mix of residential tranquility and city bustle. It’s home to Harrod’s department store and borders the museum district, where some of London’s most prestigious cultural institutions live. For a sophisticated hotel with 1920s flair, stay at The Wellesley Knightsbridge. There’s a jazz lounge and all guests enjoy 24-hour butler and luxury chauffeur service.
VIEW HOTELWith upscale boutiques and department stores lining Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street, Mayfair is a shopping mecca. This always-happening area is the place to stay for entertainment, including acclaimed restaurants and nightlife. Recover at the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane. Overlooking Hyde Park, this boutique hotel offering plush rooms is perfectly placed for enjoying the best of both city life and green space.
VIEW HOTELShoreditch in London’s creative East End is experiencing a revival. Decorated in colorful graffiti, this edgy neighborhood is alive with some of the city’s most buzz-worthy restaurants and communal dining halls bursting with weekend patrons. In the midst of all this action is the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch. This sleek, boutique hotel boasting London’s newest Nobu restaurant offers modern, loft-style suites akin to having your own flat in the city.
VIEW HOTELOnce a major transport hub, canal-side Camden is now a maze of market vendors that occupy former industrial buildings surrounded by an abundance of restaurants and pubs. It draws a unique mix of both tourists and an alt crowd. Escape the throngs and stay south of the town at the Great Northern Hotel. Overlooking King’s Cross rail station and dating back to the Victorian era, this boutique hotel’s glamorous interiors transport you to the golden age of steam travel.
VIEW HOTELWith Buckingham Palace on one end and Trafalgar Square on the other, St. James’s is one of the finest neighborhoods to stay in London. Peruse The National Gallery’s masterpiece art, picnic at St James’s Park or stroll to Westminster. However you choose to spend the day, end it at the St. James Hotel and Club Mayfair. Tucked in a quiet cul-de-sac, this Victorian townhouse offers a homely abode elevated with five-star service and Michelin dining.
VIEW HOTELWest of Kensington Gardens, with the royal palace as its backdrop, Kensington offers a slower pace away from London’s busy core. This exclusive neighborhood is home to the Royal Albert Hall and museum district, where the Victoria and Albert Museum sits adjacent to the Natural History Museum and Science Museum. For a quintessentially British experience, stay at The Gore London. Outfitted with period furnishings, each unique room at this eccentric hotel is a step into London’s ornate past.
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