London Vacation & Tourism Guide

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The capital city of the UK and England, London is one of the great "world cities." With a diverse mixture of old world history and modern capitalism, London has so much to offer any traveler. From the Tower of London to its avant-garde nightclubs to a quintessential ride on the red double-decker buses, London is a city that loves to be explored.

Great Recommendations from Real Travelers

1. Renaissance London Chancery Court Hotel Star_rating-4

Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 35 reviews from 6 sources

from $241.57
Renaissance London Chancery Court Hotel
Based on 35 reviews from 6 sources.
Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
  • "Excellent service provided in a beautiful hotel." — source Expedia

    " The lobby always has an impressive floral display and nice baskets of fresh fruit and Toblerone chocolates for the guests.\n\nThe location is excellent, right near the Holborn underground station on the Picadilly line (which is the same line that terminates at Heathrow airport. As such, I would advise taking the Subway from and to the hotel, rather than a Taxi." — source Travelocity

2. Sofitel London St James

Sofitel London St James
Star_rating-5
from $383.43

3. Dukes Hotel

Dukes Hotel
Star_rating-5
from $322.08

4. Arora International G...

Arora International Gatwick
Star_rating-4
from $76.69

5. Ashburn Hotel London

Ashburn Hotel London
Star_rating-4
from $203.21

6. Premier Inn London Co...

Premier Inn London County Hall
Star_rating-5
from $168.71

7. The Montague on the G...

The Montague on the Gardens Hotel London
Star_rating-4
from $237.72

8. Holiday Inn Kensington

Holiday Inn Kensington
Star_rating-3
from $185.58

9. The Parkcity

The Parkcity
Star_rating-4
from $215.99

10. Marriott Grosvenor Sq...

Marriott Grosvenor Square
Star_rating-5
from $136.50
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  • 1. St. Paul's Cathedral

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    Rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666, St. Paul's has been ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to St. Paul's Cathedral

    Linda et al. Linda et al. in Whoa! said

    … are going to an organ concert in St. Paul's Cathedral later today. Well, hope everyone is well and I'll have to tell you about… continue reading »

  • 2. Kensington Palace

    Kensington Palace

    Once the favored home of kings and queens, this royal residence, redesigned by Christopher ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Kensington Palace

    …the highlight of an English afternoon My hen's do was held at the Kensington Palace Orangery and we had such a nice… continue reading »

  • 3. Tate Modern

    Tate Modern

    Referred to as Tate #2, this collection of international modern art includes ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Tate Modern

    Kimmaga Kimmaga in Little Britain said

    … Of course my first stop upon arriving in London was the Tate Modern. And guess who I ran into there? Jared and Allison… continue reading »

  • 4. British Museum

    British Museum

    Founded in 1753, this museum houses the world's greatest collection of world antiquities ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to British Museum

    deadbird deadbird in First bussiness trip abroad said

    … I have been to Greate British Museumcontinue reading »

  • 5. Natural History Museum (The)

    Natural History Museum (The)

    A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Natural History Museum (The)

    … Anna, Agnieska and I caught the bus from Marble Arch to South Kensington to the Ice Skating Rink at the Natural Historycontinue reading »

  • 6. Madame Tussaud's

    Madame Tussaud's

    The famous waxworks, started by Madame Tussaud in 1835, are one of the most popular tourist attractions ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Madame Tussaud's

    Angela's Expeditions Angela's Expeditions in London Dungeon & Madame Tussaud said

    ….  Very life-like.http://www.madame-tussaudscontinue reading »

  • 7. Imperial War Museum

    Imperial War Museum

    ... is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Imperial War Museum

    William Seth William Seth in Tuesday May 29th, 2007 said

    Imperial War Museum Monday was memorial day in the United States, and so on Tuesday I decided to see the Imperial Warcontinue reading »

  • 8. Tate Britain

    Tate Britain

    The national gallery of British art from ... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Tate Britain

    go_girl go_girl in London - the culture trip said

    … of the many museums and galleries that set London apart from every other city in the world.  We went to the British Museum, Tatecontinue reading »

  • 9. Buckingham Palace

    Buckingham Palace

    Official residence of royal family. Major tourist attraction and rallying point. more

     Real Travelers who've been to Buckingham Palace

    Marc & Rose Marc & Rose in London said

    … some touristy things like going to Buckingham Palace.… continue reading »

  • 10. Piccadilly Circus

    Piccadilly Circus

    ... years, Piccadilly Circus - at the junction of five busy streets - has been a major London landmark, seen by many as the capital s center. In the daytime it s a bustling area filled with shoppers, business people and tourist... more

     Real Travelers who've been to Piccadilly Circus

    M&M Anderson M&M Anderson in catch up with Dazza 10/3/09 said

    … Today we meet up with Dazza at Piccadilly Circus for a coffee then we headed to the british museum. Which was ok… continue reading »

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  • 1. Fifteen

    Fifteen

    ... Jamie Oliver, author of The Naked Chef, opened this restaurant, it created a media blitz, thanks to a six-part TV show on the Food Network called "Jamie's Kitchen." Oliver takes "disadvantaged" young people and trains them... more

  • 2. Patterson's

    Patterson's

    A lavish "Urban Spa" in the heart of London’s West End, Sanderson offers a retreat from the ... more

  • 3. Tate Modern Cafe

    Tate Modern Cafe

    Referred to as Tate #2, this collection of international modern art includes ... more

  • 4. Park Room and Library at Grosvenor House - A JW Marriott Hotel

    Park Room and Library at Grosvenor House - A JW Marriott Hotel

    ... in London's revered Mayfair and convenient for the city's international embassy district, Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel enjoys splendid views of the 360 acres of enchanting parkland that make up Hyde Park.The hotel a... more

  • 5. The Palm - London

    The Palm - London

    ... hotel is situated in a quiet tree lined square overlooking private gardens. The hotel aim is to provide the highest standard of service in an atmosphere where guests feel completely at ease. Although traditionlly furnished,... more

  • 6. Cafe Mode

    Cafe Mode

    Referred to as Tate #2, this collection of international modern art includes ... more

  • 7. Meghna Hampstead

    Meghna Hampstead

    ... NEAR REGENTS PARK, THE WEST END AND OXFORD STREET, WITH EASY ACCESS TO EUSTON STATION, AND OFFERS 103 WELL-EQUIPPED ... more

  • 8. Boulevard Brasserie

    Boulevard Brasserie

    We offer great food and drinks at an affordable price and in an informal atmosphere with pleasant smiling service - a very simple but successful formula that has worked very well for us since 1991 when we first opened the Boule... more

  • 9. Montagu

    Montagu

    ... in London The Montcalm sits at the top of Park Lane in the heart of London. The hotel has a fresh contemporary design while preserving its heritage values. The Montcalm offers a superb choice of luxurious accommodation with... more

  • 10. Sirloin Restaurant (The)

    Sirloin Restaurant (The)

    ... Jamie Oliver, author of The Naked Chef, opened this restaurant, it created a media blitz, thanks to a six-part TV show on the Food Network called "Jamie's Kitchen." Oliver takes "disadvantaged" young people and trains them... more

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