Home to nearly 8 million inhabitants with visitors from around the world, London is truly the crossroads of the world. From business to art to sport, it’s global in reach, but with distinctly English traditions.
Our Concierge Recommends
We asked our Concierge Manager, George Murray, to gather the savviest sight-seeing suggestions he could find—not just his own, but also those of some locals...
This famed high-end shopping street is home to designer stores, precious jewellers and auction houses Sotheby's and Christie's.
The Changing of the Guard
One of Europe’s most colourful displays of Royal pageantry, the Changing of the Guard takes place in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, lasts about 45 minutes and is free to watch.
The National Portrait Gallery
At the world’s first portrait gallery, you’ll encounter historically important and famous British people, based on the importance of the sitter, not the artist.
Hyde Park
Walk, jog, stroll, or horseback ride past Speaker’s Corner and the Serpentine Gallery in one of London’s largest parks.
