Luxury Hotel in Covent Garden

One of London's most famous landmarks. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can  enjoy amazing views from the high-level walkways and learn about the history of the Bridge and how it was built. You can then visit the Victorian Engine Rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the Bridge.

A major tourist attraction known for its cinemas, movies premieres and clubs.

Marvel at Nelson's Column, the four lions beneath it and the fountains in this famous square.

The City of Westminster has a large concentration of London's historic and prestigious landmarks and visitor attractions, including Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey.

Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, England and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers' Corner. The park is divided in two by the Serpentine. The park is contiguous with Kensington Gardens; although often still assumed to be part of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens has been technically separate since 1728, when Queen Caroline made a division between the two.

Green Park is one of the Royal Parks of London. Covering 19 hectares (47 acres), it lies between London's Hyde Park and St. James's Park. Together with Kensington Gardens and the gardens of Buckingham Palace, these parks form an almost unbroken stretch of open land reaching from Whitehall and Victoria station to Kensington and Notting Hill.

Visit this masterpiece by Sir Christopher Wren. The cathedral is one of London's most famous and most recognisable sights. At 365 feet (111m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962, and its dome is also among the highest in the world.

Often referred to as the City or the Square Mile, as it is just over one square mile] in area, the City is the traditional home of the financial services industry.

lies on the south bank of the River Thames close to London Bridge.

is a clipper ship. Built in 1869, she served as a merchant vessel (the last clipper to be built for that purpose), and then as a training ship until being put on public display in 1954. She is preserved in dry dock in Greenwich, London.

The most famous address in Downing Street is 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the residence of the Prime Minister.

Will be the centrepiece of the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The Stadium will be located at Marshgate Lane in Stratford in the Lower Lea Valley and will have a capacity for the games of approximately 80,000 making it temporarily the third largest stadium in Britain behind Wembley Stadium and Twickenham Stadium. Land preparation for the stadium began in mid 2007, with the official construction start date of 22 May 2008, although piling works for the foundations unofficially began four weeks ahead of that date.

is one of London's oldest palaces. It is situated in Pall Mall, just north of St James's Park. Although no sovereign has resided there for almost two centuries, it has remained the official residence of the Sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the UK. For this reason it gives its name to the Royal Court (the "Court of St James's").

is a royal home in London, situated on The Mall, in the City of Westminster. It is attached to St. James's Palace and shares the palace's garden. For nearly 50 years, from 1953 to 2002, it was home to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, but is since then the official residence of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, and, from 2002 to 2009 (when their official residence was moved to Saint James's Palace), the Princes William and Harry. It is open to visitors for approximately two months each summer.

The Lloyd's building is also known as the Inside-Out Building due to it's quirky design. It is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London, and is located at 1 Lime Street in the City of London.

Previously known as London Bridge Tower, this skyscraper is under construction in Southward. When completed in 2012, it will be the tallest building in the European Union and the 45th tallest building in the world. It is the second tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom after the 330m Emley Moor transmitting station.

Lavish window displays and the largest shoe department in the world! Selfridges was opened on 15 March 1909 and is a world famous department store on London's Oxford Street featuring international designer clothing brands, accessories, furniture and food.

This long-established department store on Regent Street is renowned for is exclusive range of luxury gifts, edgy designer fashion and iconic print fabric. A Liberty print silk scarf makes the perfect gift!

Harvey Nichols is an upmarket department store chain on the corner of Knightsbridge and Sloane Square. Founded in 1813 as a linen shop, it now offers many of the world's most prestigious brands in womenswear, menswear, accessories, beauty and food.

Often shortened to just "Fortnum's" this celebrated department store is a Royal Warrant holder. Opened in 1707, Fortnum's is a quintessential English store in a historic building opposite The Royal Academy of Arts. Famous for its Food Hall with delicious confectionery, fresh foods and hampers and its food outlets. The Parlour Restaurant is THE place for a gastronomic ice cream indulgence!

Fenwick is an independent chain of English high-end department stores. The Bond Street store is a baby department store making it a great place to browse the upscale clothing and homeware and enjoy a spot of lunch

is chain of upmarket department stores. operating throughout Great Britain. The flagship store on Oxford Street is a one stop shop for electrical goods, homeware, furniture, toys and clothing.

This iconic toy shop is named after William Hamley who established Hamleys in 1780. Hamleys is said to be the finest toy store in the world selling an eye-boggling array of toys and games. Every day is a magical day at Hamleys with a programme of children's activities. Hamleys holds a Royal Warrant. .

A shopping Mecca! Topshop Oxford Street is the world's largest fashion store and is also the home of the brand's flagship store. Features include a nail bar, a one hour tailoring service, a hair salon by famed catwalk hairdresser Daniel Hersheson, and a one hour delivery service - One Aldwych falls within the delivery zone!

The world's most famous and largest department store in the world with over one million square feet of retail space and over 330 departments. The UK's second largest store, Selfridges on Oxford Street is half the size! This iconic store sells everything but is especially well known for its luxury gifts, themed departments such as The Egyptian Hall and its 32 restaurants.

See the world's biggest Apple store - 300 staff and three floors of every Apple product under the sun, workshops and even a kid's area. The Apple store is based in a beautiful Grade II listed building on The Piazza which has been restored using English oak and York stone.

Paul Smith is a leading English fashion designer, whose business and reputation is founded upon his menswear and iconic London look. Paul Smith's signature striped scarves and socks are the perfect gifts for men.

Everyone knows Shoreditch rules when it comes to cutting-edge style. Now the formerly shabby Redchurch Street has sharpened up its act and has become the epicentre of a new luxury quarter, with stylish boutiques, quirky independent shops and coffee houses.

Holborn is the centre of London's legal district. Home to Gray's Inn and Lincoln's Inn and lots of legal eagles. Lots of trendy bars, restaurants and quirky entrepreneurial business have popped up in this area.

Old fashioned sweet shop, selling retro sweets and traditional sweets. Take a trip down memory lane with rhubarb and custard boiled sweets and liquorice wheels.

is a small alley in Covent Garden between Shorts Gardens and Monmouth Street which opens into a courtyard. Just a short walk from One Aldwych, it contains several health food cafes and new age retailers such as Neal's Yard Remedies, Neal's Yard Dairy and the World Food Cafe.

is an English perfume house founded in 1860. The Covent Garden store is a beautiful boutique filled with classic English scents including perfume extracts, cologne and grooming sets. Penhaligon's has a Royal Warrant. The classic fragrance Blenheim Bouquet was created in 1902.

Called simply Foyles, this bookshop at 113-119 Charing Cross Road, was once listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest bookshop in terms of shelf area (30 miles/50 kilometres) and number of titles on display. Well worth a browse!

A haven for the vintage fashionistas created by singer Lily Allen

is mainly associated with the former fruit and vegetable market located in the central square which is now an Italian-style piazza packed with restaurants, bars, fashionable boutiques, street entertainers and of course, its market - The Apple Market.

is mainly associated with the former fruit and vegetable market located in the central square which is now an Italian-style piazza packed with restaurants, bars, fashionable boutiques, street entertainers and of course, its market - The Apple Market. is a small but well-known road crossing in Covent Garden where seven streets converge. The immediate surrounding area is known as Covent Garden's 'hidden village' filled with wonderful independent fashion focused shops and quirky restaurants.

From the stylish and eclectic shopping streets around Marylebone High Street, to the world renowned medical destination of Harley Street, Marylebone truly is a delight of London.

From Gucci and Louis Vuitton to Bulgari, Bond Street is home to the most elegant designer shops in London. Fenwick is a boutique department store well worth a visit.

Visit the world's greatest tailors in Mayfair.

is one of the largest food markets in London This gourmet food lovers paradise sells delicious street food, cheeses, artisan bakery goods and fresh fruit and vegetables. Open: Thursday to Saturday

is a restaurant in West Street which first opened in 1917 and is popular with celebrities and theatre goers. In 2000, the restaurant was awarded the Moët & Chandon London Restaurant Award for excellence

This award-winning two Michelin star restaurant offers a choice of counter and table seating and exquisite French cuisine.

is an iconic restaurant on 160 Piccadilly. In the Grand Café tradition The Wolseley serves breakfast, morning pastries, afternoon tea, and an all day menu with sandwiches, salads, crustacea and plats du jour.

Elegant and sophisticated, Les Deux Salons provides French brasserie-style cuisine in a sophisticated setting. On William IV Street, Les Deux Salons is a short walk from One Aldwych.

In the heart of Covent Garden, J Sheekey is a fish and seafood restaurant offering the finest fish, oysters, shellfish and other fruits de mer.

The philosophy of Terroirs is simple: great food and great wine sourced with an eager eye for provenance. Delicious artisan style products and menus in a relaxed environment.

Take a ride on the world's highest observation wheel and witness some unforgettable views of London. The London Eye the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom

is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. It is the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world.

The Queen's official residence is a magnificent building which opens up during the summer months (23 July to 3 October 2011) giving visitors a peak into the lives of the Royal Family. Don't miss The Changing of the Guard ceremony that happens every day in the summer and every other day in the winter at 11.30am.

The Big Bus Company stops right outside One Aldwych and offers an open-top bus tour of London's famous landmarks and colourful 2,000-year history.  The hop-on, hop-off facility will enable you to get on and off the bus at many places of interest and the 24-hour ticket will give you plenty of time to explore London's popular attractions.

See the colourful Beefeaters and the crown jewels at this 900 year old palace that was once a zoo! This historic castle was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England.

Madame Tussauds was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud. It is a major tourist attraction in London, displaying waxworks of historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars and famous murderers.

is a popular London tourist attraction which explores 1000 years of the capitals horrible history. With 13 shows, live actors and 2 hair-raising rides, it transports you back to the bleak times of Black Death and Jack the Ripper…. Are you brave enough?

A leisurely cruise down the River Thames is a great way to see London. Take the hop-on and hop-off options to visit London attractions along the way. Our Concierge would be delighted to arrange tickets as well as a picnic lunch.

Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, England and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers' Corner. The park is divided in two by the Serpentine. The park is contiguous with Kensington Gardens; although often still assumed to be part of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens has been technically separate since 1728, when Queen Caroline made a division between the two.

One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. Free for children under 15. Ship ahoy!

Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Meridian Line. Places to visit include the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, and Sir Christopher Wren's Old Royal Naval College.

St James's Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is surrounded by three palaces. Westminster Palace, which has now become the Houses of Parliament, St James's Palace and of course, the best known, Buckingham Palace. Enjoy a picnic by Duck Island with its many wild breeds of ducks and bird life.

Green Park is one of the Royal Parks of London. Covering 19 hectares (47 acres), it lies between London's Hyde Park and St. James's Park. Together with Kensington Gardens and the gardens of Buckingham Palace, these parks form an almost unbroken stretch of open land reaching from Whitehall and Victoria station to Kensington and Notting Hill.

Regent's Park is one of the Royal Parks of London. It is in the north-western part of central London, partly in the City of Westminster and partly in the London Borough of Camden. It contains Regent's College and the London Zoo.

One of Britain's best loved art galleries is home to a remarkable Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection.

Explore over 160,000 portraits of famous men and women from Henry VIII to Kate Moss.

is an art gallery situated on Millbank and is part of the Tate gallery network which includes Tate Modern. It is the oldest gallery in the network, opening in 1897, and houses a substantial collection of the works of J.M.W. Turner.

Based in the City, this gallery presents international artists with a dynamic mix of art, architecture, design and fashion.

is based in Burlington House on Piccadilly. The Royal Academy of Arts promotes the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate. Don't miss the annual Summer Exhibition; the world's largest contemporary art competition.

Discover the wonderfully eclectic Shoreditch and East End art galleries including the Electric Blue Gallery, a new concept gallery, and street art.

Hosts an impressive collection of over 2300 paintings including masterpieces by Renoir and Van Gogh. With the exception of some exhibitions, the National Gallery is free of charge.

The Hayward is an art gallery within the Southbank Centre. Discover works displayed by the world's most adventurous and innovative artists.

Home of The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Just five minutes walk from One Aldwych, The Royal Opera House is a magnificent venue to experience a ballet or opera. This year sees everything from old  favourites like Aida to the new opera, Anna Nicole.

is a 2,900-seat concert, dance and talks venue within the Southbank Centre. The London Philharmonic Orchestra performs the majority of its London concerts in the hall.

The O2 is a state-of-the-art concert arena including an indoor arena, a music club, a Cineworld cinema, an exhibition space, piazzas, bars and restaurants.

is a major performing arts venue located in Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell.
Just 10 minutes by taxi from One Aldwych, see anything from contemporary dance to flamenco and ballet to hip hop.

The Coliseum is a 10 minute walk from the hotel and presents a fantastic programme of ballets and opera performance in a beautiful building. Home of the English National Opera.

The BFI has regular film seasons, premieres, previews, talks, interviews, special screenings. The place for film fans!

is the UK's national library and one of the world's largest holding over 150 million items from every country in the world, in virtually all known languages and in multiple formats, both print and digital. A researcher's dream.

Climb aboard a Victorian horse drawn bus and find out about London's transport heritage. Just five minutes walk from One Aldwych.

This fascinating museum comprises the Cabinet War Rooms, a historic underground complex that housed a British government command centre throughout the Second World War, and the Churchill Museum, a biographical museum exploring the life of British statesman Winston Churchill.

This is the diosyncratic house-museum of the great Neo-Classical architect Sir John Soane whose best-known work is the Bank of England. This private collection includes antiquities, furniture, models and paintings as well as over 30,000 architectural drawings by Sir John Soane and a fine Library.

Somerset House is a large building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, England, overlooking the River Thames. The central block of the Neoclassical building, the outstanding project of the architect Sir William Chambers, dates from 1776-96. It was extended by classical Victorian wings to north and south. A building of the same name was first built on the site more than two centuries earlier. The East Wing of Somerset House forms part of King's College London.

Enjoy an an unforgettable journey through the capital's turbulent past. Discover prehistoric London, stroll in a recreated 18th century pleasure gardens and marvel at the magnificent Lord Mayor's Coach

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Mayfair is one of London's most exclusive districts. Many top hedge funds, architects, law firms, international fashion headquarters and upmarket consultancies are based here.

Often referred to as the City or the Square Mile, as it is just over one square mile] in area, the City is the traditional home of the financial services industry.

is a major business and contains many of the UK's tallest buildings, including the second tallest, One Canada Square. Canary Wharf is home to the world or European headquarters of numerous major banks, professional services firms and media organisations including Barclays, Citigroup, KPMG, Clifford Chance, HSBC, Skadden and Thomson Reuters.

Long established as an entertainment district, Soho is London's media hub.

This is one of four Inns of Court, the others being Middle Temple, Inner Temple and Gray's Inn. London's legal district.

The district is divided by the main thoroughfare of Long Acre; north of which is mainly given over to independent shops centred on Neal's Yard and Seven Dials, while the south contains the central square with its street performers, and most of the elegant buildings, theatres and entertainment facilities. Known as Theatreland, many PR and Marketing agencies are now based here.

For East bound trains including Norwich and Cambridge, as well as the Stansted Express with its fast link to London Stansted Airport.

Holborn is the centre of London legal district. Home to Gray Inn and Lincoln Inn and lots of legal eagles. Lots of trendy bars, restaurants and quirky entrepreneurial business have popped up in this area.

The area has already been dubbed "silicon roundabout" for the number of internet firms in the area.

Ideally located, One Aldwych is a luxury 5 star hotel near Waterloo station. Situated within walking distance (10 minutes) to the station, the hotel is easily connectable by bus, tube and taxi.

Ideally located, One Aldwych is a luxury 5 star hotel near Charing Cross station. Situated along the Strand, the station is within walking distance (8 minutes) to the hotel and easily connectable by bus, tube and taxi.

Ideally located, One Aldwych is a luxury 5 star hotel near Covent Garden station. Situated within walking distance (4 minutes) to the station, the hotel is perfectly placed for weekend leisure breaks in London and pre/post theatre dining.

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Ideally located, One Aldwych is a luxury 5 star hotel near St Pancras Eurostar station. The hotel is perfectly situated within a short taxi ride (10 minutes) from the station. For East bound trains including Norwich and Cambridge, as well as the Stansted Express with its fast link to London Stansted Airport.