If you are going to visit London you should think about staying in one of the hotels in the following places…
The West End – This is London’s theater district, so you will be close to all the great shows as well as some of the best attractions, including the Globe Theater (home to Shakespeare in his day), Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Leicester Square and the London Zoo. This lively part of London has plenty of hotels to choose from, with everything from the bare basics to utmost luxury available, so you should be able to find that perfect hotel very easily. The boundaries of the West End are set by four important London roads – The Strand along the southern end, Oxford Street along the north, Regent Street to the west and Kingsway to the east.
Bayswater / Paddington – Paddington and Bayswater are also both very attractive destinations. Bayswater is essentially a residential area located near the Paddington district. A lot of the hotels here are converted from older houses and can give a genuine homely atmosphere. The underground in the Bayswater area includes several connecting lines, so you will have quick and easy access to most of London, including the city centre. An upscale neighborhood to visit in Bayswater is Notting Hill, which received a lot of fame due to the film of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. If you choose to stay there, you can easily traipse over to the Portobello Road Antique Market and find some great treasures. This is usually held every week on Saturday.
Kensington – The place to stay if you do not want to pay for the high cost of a hotel in the city centre, but still want access to all the sites. Kensington has many of its own green areas such as parks and gardens, but it is also connected to mass transit so you can go to anywhere you would like. Kensington Palace, where Princess Diana lived, is also naturally in Kensington. The atmosphere in the Kensington district is very cosmopolitan and exclusive, and you can experience this first hand if you choose to stay in a Kensington hotel. If you are looking to be spoiled, this is definitely the spot for you.
Westminster – The historic seat of power, located in the center of London. It is home to one of the most recognized buildings in the world – the Palace of Westminster, which serves as the meeting place for the English parliament. The palace shares Westminster Square with the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the always popular Big Ben. Near to Westminster Square is Buckingham Palace, the place where Queen Elizabeth II lives. You can watch the world famous ‘Changing of the Guard’ there every day just before noon. You can also find Downing Street in this District. This area can easily be traveled to thanks to the various subway and transit systems that frequent it daily so this makes it an ideal spot to stay in when you are in London.
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