- Covent Garden Hotel, 10 Monmouth St., WC2 (tel. 800/553-6674 in the U.S. and Canada, or 020/7806-1000; www.firmdale.com): Once a hospital, this deluxe citadel of fine living is one of London's most charming boutique hotels, lying in one of the West End's hippest shopping districts. Travel + Leisure has pronounced it one of the 25 hottest addresses in the world.
- One Aldwych, 1 Aldwych, WC2 (tel. 800/745-8883 in the U.S. and Canada, or 020/7300-1000; www.onealdwych.co.uk): Once the headquarters for the London Morning Post at the turn of the 20th century, this luxe hotel, granted five stars by the government, attracts the fashionistas of London to its noble precincts. You're coddled in comfort here.
- St. Martins Lane, 45 St. Martin's Lane, WC2 (tel. 800/697-1791 in the U.S. and Canada, or 020/7300-5500; www.stmartinslane.com): This Covent Garden hotel was once a dull 1960s office building -- now it's on the cutting edge, with its eccentric, irreverent design and whimsical touches. Refugees from New York or Los Angeles will feel at home in this ultra-sophisticated environment with state-of-the-art amenities.
- The Sanderson, 50 Berners St., W1 (tel. 800/697-1791 in the U.S. and Canada, or 020/7300-1400; www.sandersonlondon.com): Deep in the heart of Soho, this winning choice provides a hip New York-style scene: Its owners call it an "ethereal, transparent urban spa." Everything is here, from a lush bamboo-filled roof garden to a restaurant under the general supervision of Alain Ducasse, hailed by some as the world's greatest chef.
- 41, 41 Buckingham Palace Rd., SW1 (tel. 877/955-1515 in the U.S. and Canada, or 020/7300-0041; www.41hotel.com): Admittedly an offbeat choice in this category, this well-placed gem offers a touch of class and one of the most prestigious addresses in London (even the queen uses the road as her mailing address). Evoking the atmosphere of a private club, it offers individually designed bedrooms with luxurious touches, modern amenities, and spoil-you-rotten service.
- The Milestone, 1 Kensington Court, W8 (tel. 877/955-1515 in the U.S. and Canada, or 020/7917-1000; www.milestonehotel.com): In the Royal Borough of Kensington, this boutique hotel of charm and grace is installed in a converted Victorian town house across the street from Kensington Palace, where the late Princess Diana used to live. From luxurious beds to marble bathrooms, The Milestone is richly imbued with luxury.
London Travel Experiences
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London Adventures
Thursday, August 31, 2006We arrived Thursday morning about 8 AM after an 8 hour flight from Dallas. That would be midnight Wednesd... Continue reading »
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This Train is for Cockfosters
London is, I have to admit, just as fantastic and exciting as any of its North American counterparts, despite its UK-quirkiness, a fact I... Continue reading »
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Brit for a Day!
July 25th, 2006. Departure Day.As I packed my bag for the airpor in Montréal, I couldn't believe it was finally time to go. I'd been at a... Continue reading »
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Walking around London
After arriving in London on Saturday afternoon, we went and had an early dinner, and wandered along Gloucester Road, and looked at all th... Continue reading »
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Tower of London
We weren't sure what to expect of the Tower of London, but we were so impressed with what we did see, it was probably one of our highligh... Continue reading »
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