The West End of London attracts millions of people to its theaters, shops and restaurants each year. Visitors throng upmarket West End stores in Regent Street, Bond Street and Oxford Street. Tourists and Londoners alike flock to see plays and musicals in West End theaters. They have a choice of many luxury West End hotels.
The five-star Langham Hotel stands in Regent Street, one of London's most exclusive shopping areas. It was opened in 1865 and claims to have established the tradition of afternoon tea. Today, visitors can choose from more than 30 blends of tea served with cakes and sandwiches in the hotel's Palm Court. There are 378 guest rooms, and all of them offer satellite television, Wi-Fi, a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities. Suites offer extra space with relaxed seating and writing desks. The Infinity Suite has a fully-equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and overlooks the neighboring All Souls Church. Theatergoers can dine early or late at special theater sittings in the hotel's Landau restaurant. Guests enjoy cocktails in the Artesian bar and the hotel has 11 private dining rooms that can seat up to 230.
The Langham
1c Portland Place
Regent St
London W1B 1JA
United Kingdom
011-44-0207-636-1000
london.langhamhotels.co.uk
The Radisson Edwardian Hampshire stands in the middle of Leicester Square, at the heart of London's theater district. The five-star hotel has 127 guest rooms. Guests see panoramic views of the city from the hotel's 22 suites. All bedrooms have a minibar, safe, air-conditioning and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests in deluxe rooms enjoy bathrobes and a turndown service. Residents can use the hotel's business and fitness centers. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Diners sit under animal prints and mahogany panels in the hotel's restaurant and bar. Visitors enjoy a choice of in-room spa treatments that include manicures, massages and reflexology.
Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel
Leicester Square
London WC2H 7LH
United Kingdom
011-44-0207-839-9399
radissonedwardian.com
The Covent Garden Hotel is within walking distance of Soho. All 58 guest rooms have bespoke decor. Guests have a rooftop view of London from some of the rooms. All rooms have a safe, minibar, flat-screen television and Wi-Fi. Meals are served in Brasserie Max. Guests start the day with a choice of full English, continental, healthy, vegetarian, vegan or champagne breakfasts. If none of those appeal, they can peruse a separate "porridge menu" with numerous oats, milks and fruits on offer. Visitors can view a private movie show in the hotel's screening room, exercise in the gym or pamper themselves in the beauty room.
Covent Garden Hotel
10 Monmouth St.
London WC2H 9HB
United Kingdom
011-44-0207-806-1000
firmdale.com
