Corinthia London, Trafalgar Square
A storied heritage stay modernised with luxury comforts
City Guide
London
London shows no sign of relinquishing its status as one of Europe’s most alluring cities. It truly has something for everyone – a packed cultural calendar, history on practically every street corner, a thriving culinary scene and various green spaces that provide welcome respite from the busy centre. While major tourist sites like Big Ben and the London Eye steal the spotlight, visitors who venture off the well-worn track will be duly rewarded.
When to go:
London’s weather is notoriously unpredictable and drizzly, but there’s enough to do indoors for that not to matter too much. Temperatures start to become pleasant from April onwards, peaking in August. The cultural calendar is most lively from September to December.
How to get around:
The London Underground and the city’s extensive bus network will get you almost everywhere, but within Zone 1 of the transport network it’s sometimes quicker to walk. Santander bike-shares are also a great option, costing £1.65 for single journeys up to 30 minutes. But beware: the city’s narrow, winding roads and traffic congestion mean that travelling on two wheels is not for the faint-hearted.
Where To Stay In London
St Pancras London, Autograph Collection
A refined British landmark steps away from King’s Cross Station
Henrietta Experimental
Parisian chic in London’s West End
Claridge’s
The grand dame of London’s hotel scene
The Hoxton, Southwark
A South London outpost of the hip Hoxton brand
Where To Eat In London
Pophams Bakery
Cosy London Fields hangout for artisanal pastries and locally roasted coffee
Fallow
A sustainable, low-waste Haymarket spot for vegetarian and nose-to-tail offerings
Kricket Shoreditch
An inviting café serving up Indian flavours throughout the day
Oma
A 21st-century Greek taverna
The Devonshire
The sexiest pub in Soho
Where To Drink In London
SOMA Canary Wharf
Modern, minimalist speakeasy inspired by the Indian subcontinent
A Bar with Shapes for a Name
Bauhaus whimsy and classic cocktails with a twist
Satan’s Whiskers
A devilishly good watering hole
Tayēr + Elementary
A cocktail bar of two halves
The Grapes
An iconic institution in a 19th-century building
What To Do In London
Little Venice
A pretty canalside neighbourhood
The V&A
Spanning 5,000 years of human creativity
Highgate Cemetery
The final resting place of famous figures
Richmond Park
A verdant sanctuary with free-roaming deer
Saatchi Gallery
A hotspot for discovering emerging artists
Where To Shop In London
Kitchen Provisions
Precision kitchen tools and curated small-batch spices in outposts around London
Know & Love
Eco-friendly gifts and lasting crafts in the heart of north London
Nook Shop
A north London neighbourhood favourite for unique home goods
Labour and Wait
Homewares never looked this good
Present & Correct
A treasure trove of stationery