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London, England Hotels and City Guide

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London is a vibrant blend of the cosmopolitan and modern, the historic and traditional, the pioneering and restless. And just when you think you know England’s capital city, you turn your back and it’s suddenly different.

Millions flock to London each year to admire the 'essential' English sights and sounds of Oxford Street, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the London Eye and Royal London. But London is a city that craves exploration beyond the tourist trail; it urges its visitors to delve into its past, to absorb the heritage and culture inherent in its bounty of old streets, lesser-known landmarks, churches, museums and theatres.

History gloriously pervades the city: Roman ruins, ornate Baroque churches, grand government buildings, the architectural legacy of Wren and jingoistic monuments to the British Empire charting 2,000 years of history. And it is a joy to stumble on oases of tranquility and elegance in the beautiful squares and gardens just a short walk from the heartland of London's buzzing West End.

Time waits for no one and the adage is no more applicable than to London – it’s a place with an overall sense of creativity and urgency. Europe’s most thrilling capital offers entertainment on a major scale, seriously avant-garde art, fashion and design, and a famously revived dining scene. Continental Europe has its sophisticated cafés and brasseries whilst Britain is still very much rooted in the tradition of the pub, in all its different forms: it is still possible to enjoy a cosy, fireside pint in a London pub though the number of more boisterous modern bars is undoubtedly growing. Pubs remain focal points for many communities and are great places to socialise.London is a city overflowing with rich traditions that make it instantly recognisable from many aspects. It has the most polite and competent taxi drivers in the world, driving unmistakable black London cabs. There are the mysterious, silent soldiers of Buckingham Palace with their tall, bearskin hats and unwavering concentration. Brilliant street musicians in Covent Garden and famous markets in Camden, Brixton and Petticoat Lane bring the streets alive.

If you haven’t been for a while perhaps it’s time to go back and rediscover what’s new in London.

London City Facts

Greater London Population: 7,615,000 (Source: UN Population Division 2005 estimate)
United Kingdom Population: 59,598,000 (Source: UN Population Division 2005 estimate)
Greater London Area: 1572 square kilometres (32 boroughs)Telephone Area Codes: 0207 (central London), 0208 (outer London)
Currency: Pound sterling (£, GBP)
Time Zone: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October). Eastern Standard Time +5, Pacific Standard Time +8
Language: English
Electricity: 240 volts, 50Hz. Flat three-pin plugs are standard.

London Districts

London's size and stature generally makes a first visit an intoxicating, sometimes bewildering experience. This is Europe's largest, wealthiest and most populated city, which is constantly evolving because it always runs at full tilt.

London is most easily defined by its districts, such as the West End, South Bank and Mayfair, all with their own distinctive character and divided between north and south by the famous River Thames.

The majority of visitors to London remain in the central area, and within that, the West End, a loosely defined region bursting at the seams with theatres, entertainment and shops. Major London streets and districts include:

Soho and Chinatown

Bouncing day and night with its array of nightclubs, restaurants and sheer volumes of people; Chinatown is unmissable during the Chinese New Year festival.

Covent Garden and The Strand

Should be on any shortlist for its smart stores and bars.

Oxford Street and Regent Street

Over a mile of prime shopping.

Leicester Square

One of London's mainstream entertainment hubs.

Trafalgar Square

Replete with churches, galleries and monuments.

Westminster

The home of the British government and royal family.

Holborn

The heart of London's West End Theatre District and epicentre of the legal system.

St James

Exclusive district that encompasses Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Westminster.

Mayfair

Affluent residential area offering quality restaurants and boutique shops.

Bloomsbury

Strong literary links with attractions including the British Library, Charles Dickens Museum and the extraordinary British Museum.

Marylebone

Developing from a long-time residential area into a stylish shopping and dining district.

Paddington

Busy transport hub for the western region of England.

Victoria

Another key transport hub amidst heavyweight attractions such as Buckingham Palace.

South Bank

The London Eye and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre are amongst the attractions in this smartly redeveloped riverside equivalent of Paris's Left Bank.

City of London

London's historical and financial core - buzzing during the week, blissfully quiet at weekends.

Docklands

Regenerated with skyscrapers, luxury apartments and transport links, the Docklands in East London have boomed in the past decade.

Hotels in London, England

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InterContinental Park Lane

1 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7QY, England

Hotel Description: Full Service - Hotel Year Remodeled - 1999 Additional Property Description - With Some of the Finest Meeting and Conference Space in the Capital, It is Not Surprising That the City S Top Restaurants With Highly Professional... More »

Best Western Burns Hotel Kensington

18-26 Barkston Gardens, Kensington, London, England, SW5 0EN, Great Britain

Located in the heart of Kensington, the attractive Best Western Burns Hotel Kensington is within close proximity to many area attractions. The Kensington Palace,... More »

Best Western Corona Hotel

85-89 Belgrave Road, Victoria, London, England, SW1V 2BQ, Great Britain

Ideally located in the heart of London, Best Western Corona London hotel is situated within close proximity to many tourist attractions. The famed More »

Best Western John Howard Hotel

4 Queen's Gate, London, England, SW7 5EH, Great Britain

Nestled in the heart of Central London Best Western John Howard London Hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Beautifully located in a tree lined avenue in London,... More »

Baglioni Hotel

60 Hyde Park Gate, London, SW7 5BB, England

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