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In the summer of 2012, London will welcome millions of people for an unforgettable experience. The eyes of the world will be on London on 27 July 2012 for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. London Olympics will run until August 12. Even if you do not go to London to experience the Olympics there are activities all year round. Its vibrant culture just keeps expanding and developing, and you can feel the buzz as soon as you arrive. Destination: London Publishing date: 1/18/2012

THE CITY eccentric village where some people get the Sunday papers still in their pyjamas. And over the next couple of years, London will see new development on a scale unseen since the days of and will build up even more momentum for regeneration after London’s successful bid for this years Olympics.

Stroll down famous Street where London became, not surprisingly, the host you’ll find Selfridge’s, one of London’s city for the 2012 Olympics. With that, best department stores. Close to Oxford London is the only city that has organized Street is fashionable in three Summer Olympics. The whole city , where more and more interesting will prosper and you could be one of the shops have opened over the last couple millions of visitors during the three weeks of years. New Bond Street boasts a in July - August. Competitions and events concentration of some of the biggest will take place at London’s stadiums and designer shops in the world: Louis squares. A lot of new venues have been Vuitton, Chanel, Donna Karan and Versace built since they were awarded this gigantic to name a few. Bond Street also houses and flattering mission and London, which Sotheby’s auction house and a number of is a mixture of old and new, will charm antique stores. every visitor. Though London may be a city, it’s not at London is changing and it’s changing fast. the price of nature and wildlife—there are Look across the skyline and you will see plenty of green and open spaces to enjoy. not only the familiar landmarks – , With eight Royal Parks, you’re spoilt for St Paul’s and Palace – but choice and can enjoy everything from also extraordinary new buildings such as boating lakes, golf courses, outdoor the Swiss Re Tower, known as the theatres and relaxing on deckchairs. “Gherkin” because of its shape, and the County Hall, quietly gazing over the Some of the bestknown parks are Green Thames. Take a ride on the , Park, between and the world’s largest observation wheel , Park, Hyde Park, offering a spectacular view over the city. , Regent’s Park with Take in over 55 of London’s most famous it’s Open Air Theatre, St James’s Park landmarks. facing Buckingham Palace, and —the former hunting park of King At the heart of London is and its mix Charles I, featuring roaming deer and of narrow streets and alleys, trendy other wildlife. shops, elegant bars, and theatres. Notting Hill, well-known from the movie of the same name, attracts ever increasing numbers of visitors. Despite this, it has managed to retain its character of an

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having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948. On July 27 the sparkling opening will welcome the world’s greatest Olympic Now available on athletes to London. A billion spectators watched as Beijing opened the 2008 your iPhone! Olympic Games in a spectacular fashion and London is now looking to increase the global audience even more. The London 2012 Olympic Games will feature 26 sports, which break down into 39 disciplines.

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Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace has been the London home of the Royal Family since 1837, but it only opened its doors to the public in 1993. The State Rooms contain some of the finest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings, sculptures and Few cities have as many sights as London. some of the finest English and French Big Ben, Tower , The Tower of furniture in the world. Enjoy a walk in the London, Hyde Park, St Paul’s Cathedral to Palace’s 39-acre garden with its superb name a few. They all fit into the tourist views of the Garden, front of the Palace cliché, but they are all worth visiting - a and the 19th-century lake. "must" if you´ve never been to London.

Address: The Official Residences of The Queen, SW1 Subway: Victoria, and Phone: +44 20 7766 7300 Internet: www.royal.gov.uk

Tower of London Construction begun in 1078 by . Today, the is one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world. Here you can see the The London 2012 Olympic Games priceless Crown Jewels, the Medieval After seven years of careful planning, the Palace and the infamous Bloody Tower. world’s eyes will be focused on London as the 30th Olympic game starts. London will Address: Tower of London, EC3 become the first city to officially host the Subway: Tower Hill modern Olympic Games three times, Phone: +44 20 7488 5663

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Internet: www.hrp.org.uk The Victoria & Albert Museum The V & A, as it’s commonly known, has breathtaking collections of everything from Islamic art to iconic clothing by The British Museum is regarded as one of Vivienne Westwood. However, it is the the biggest and finest museums in the always stunningly designed exhibitions world. It attracts six million visitors that truly set the V & A apart. yearly. Exhibition highlights are the Assyrian treasures, the Egyptian Address: Cromwell Road, SW7 mummies and the spectacular, light-filled Subway: South Kensington Great Court. Phone: +44 20 7942 2000 Internet: www.vam.ac.uk Address: Great Russell Street, WC1 Subway: , , Russell Square, Goodge St Modern Phone: +44 20 7323 8299 / +44 20 7323 8000 Housed in a former power station, Tate Internet: www.britishmuseum.org Modern is both imposing and impressive even before you step foot inside. Since opening in 2000, TM has become one of Houses of Parliament London’s lead attractions thanks to The neo-Gothic brilliance of the Houses of high-profile exhibitions of artists such as Parliament is impressive. It was built by Andy Warhol, Joseph Beuys and Frida and in Kahlo. 1840. Together with its clock tower Saint Stephen’s Tower, the clock itself, Big Ben, Address: , SE1 is easily the best-known of London’s Subway: , Blackfriars many landmarks. Phone: +44 20 7887 8888 Internet: www.tate.org.uk Address: , SW1 Subway: Phone: +44 20 7219 3000 Shakespeare’s Globe Internet: www.parliament.uk The Globe is a reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre, co-owned by and the theatre London Eye where he first staged many of his plays. It A staggering 137 metres in height, this burned down in 1613 during a smart-looking observation wheel gives a performance of Henry VIII. Now, almost superb view of London. A “flight”, as a 400 years later, it has risen again almost turn is called, is taken in one of the 32 on the same spot. capsules, with each capsule holding 25 people, and lasts for 30 minutes. Address: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 Subway: Mansion House Address: Road. SW1 Phone: +44 20 7902 1500 Subway: Westminster, Waterloo Internet: www.shakespeares-globe.org Phone: +44 870 5000 600 Internet: www.londoneye.com

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EATING Locanda Locatelli Undoubtedly one of the best Italian in London. Locatelli’s culinary style can be described as rustic regional delivered with urban panache. One of their best dishes is the tagliatelle al ragù di capretto, handmade tagliatelle with kid goat ragù.

Address: 8 Seymour Street, W1 It may surprise you to hear that Britain’s Subway: favourite food is - Tikka Masala. Phone: +44 20 7935 9088 Internet: www.locandalocatelli.com The popularity of Indian means that you will find Indian restaurants in practically every neighbourhood in J Sheekey London. Traditional English restaurants Situated in the middle of London’s theatre are much rarer. has, district, this very elegant has however, seen a revival in the restaurants long been the choice for both and of celebrated chefs such as pre-and-post-dinners. It’s also London’s , and best restaurant for seafood. The menu . Between the and includes such delicacies as dressed crab the , just about every other with grated and , delicately cuisine in the world is represented in flavoured sea trout and shrimps with London, and often at a world-class level. brown . J Sheekey attracts a lot of This is particularly true of major A-list celebrities these days, so booking is such as Italian, Chinese, French and absolutely essential. Indian.

Address: 28-32 St Martin’s Court, WC2 inamo Subway: inamo is a pioneering Oriental fusion Phone: +44 20 7240 2565 restaurant and bar where the control of Internet: www.j-sheekey.co.uk the dining experience is placed firmly in your hands. They provide delicious cuisine with charming and timely service in a Shepherd’s warm and vibrant atmosphere. At the core The interior of this power restaurant near of Inamo is their interactive ordering the Houses of Parliament, resembles an system. Diners place orders from an old fashioned club and the food consists of illustrated food and drinks menu projected traditional English dishes such as juicy on to their table surface. Friendly staff marinated lamb, Cumberland , are always on hand to help with whatever fish cakes and an impressive assortment you need. of pies.

Address: 134-136 , Soho Address: Marsham Court, Marsham Street, SW1 Phone: +44 20 7851 7051 Subway: Internet: www.inamo-restaurant.com Phone: +44 20 7834 9552 Internet: www.langansrestaurants.co.uk

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Haandi discreet glamour with smoked mirrors One of the best and certainly most and walnut furniture, and the dishes are luxurious of London’s many Indian even better than rumoured: hand-pulled restaurants, Haandi’s cuisine is a modern served with minced and sweet take on traditional dishes from the Punjabi bean , or Beijing Chicken with region of North . Conveniently close walnuts, are just a couple of favourites. to ’, , and . Address: 151 , SW1 Subway: Knightsbridge Phone: +44 20 7589 7347 Address: 7 Cheval Place, SW3 Internet: www.mrchow.com Subway: Knightsbridge Phone: +44 20 7823 7373 Internet: www.haandi-restaurants.com The Wolseley Housed in a former car showroom, and Duke of turned into an elegant old-style “Grand At the rustic Duke of Cambridge in Café,” The Wolseley has been regarded by Islington, there are no fast Asian fusion many as the best of the latest crop of dishes – only slow and carefully prepared new restaurants in London. The food is a with organic ingredients. Most mix of modern European and classic dishes go well with a pint of Saint Peter’s brassiere food: omelettes aux fines herbes Organic Bitter. with frites, marinated herring with salad. Address: 30 Saint Peters Street, N1 Subway: Angel Address: 160 Piccadilly, W1 Phone: +44 20 7359 3066 Subway: Green Park Internet: www.dukeorganic.co.uk Phone: +44 20 7499 6996 Internet: www.thewolseley.com

Gaucho A hip and very nice South American Restaurant Gordon Ramsay restaurant. Cool place with classy If the name alone doesn’t sell it, the three atmosphere and nice people. Steaks were Michelin Stars it was honored with great but also try the duck tortillas and should. A combination of elegance and grilled lamb. intimate ambiance welcome you at this restaurant. The food is French with a little Address: 25 Swallow Street extra twist. Subway: Piccadilly , Green Park Phone: +44 20 7734 4040 Address: 68 Royal Hospital Road Internet: www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk Phone: +44 20 7352 4441 More Info: Located close to , W1 Internet: www.gordonramsay.com/royalhospitalroad

Mr Chow Simply the best Chinese restaurant in Dehesa London. So much in fact, it’s pretty much Dehesa is a charcuterie and tapas bar an institution. The interior positively oozes inspired by the cuisine of Spain and Italy.

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It offers an imaginative menu of dishes Bar Italia designed for sharing. Even though the This Soho institution is charming and name Dehesa comes from a unique perhaps even a bit chaotic. Typical Italian woodland area in Spain which is home to and you can tell the barrista exactly how the black-footed Ibérico pigs—said to you want your coffe, he will make it for produce the best in the world—there you. According to people in the know, this is also a good choice of vegetarian dishes. is the best café north of Milan.

Address: 25 Address: 22 , W1 Phone: +44 20 7494 4170 Subway: Tottenham Court Road Internet: www.dehesa.co.uk Phone: +44 207 4374520 Internet: www.baritaliasoho.co.uk

No. 20 Located on the ground floor of Sanctum Riba Café Soho Hotel, this restaurant serves a This hidden gem, situated at the Royal modern , with menus Institute of British Architects, is changing seasonally. The restaurants bar worshipped by its faithful. In the is an ideal place to relax after work, catch summertime, , , and the up with friends, or enjoy a few cocktails light menu are best sampled on the before dinner. roof terrace (make reservations in good time). Address: 20 Warwick Street Phone: +44 20 7292 6102 Address: 66 Portland Place, W1 Internet: www.sanctumsoho.com/restaurant.html Subway: Regents Park More Info: Sanctum Soho Hotel Phone: +44 20 76310467

CAFES Lisboa Patisserie After an early shopping round on , come here for the perfect Portuguese .

Address: 57 Golborne Road, W10 Subway: Westbourne Park

Poetry Café Every underground station in London has This café is a combined its little clusters of coffee shops. Costa’s, café/restaurant/bar with regular readings Café Nero and Starbucks are all very well and performances organised every night. for a quick cup of coffee, but if you prefer The menu varies daily, but is always your perfectly brewed cup of java in a vegetarian. Regular poetry and jazz more sober setting these are the spots to evenings are held every Saturday. aim for: Tuesday evenings host the Poetry Unplugged open mic.

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Address: 22 Betterton Street BARS & NIGHTLIFE Phone: +44 20 74209887

The Café on the Square After strolling around the , why not drop in at the Café on the Square? Located at the bottom of the central staircase and to the right as you face the National Gallery, this café offers an all-day menu and fully licensed bar. Londoners are not just into music, the truth is they’re mad about it, and their Address: sheer love and enthusiasm for music has played no small part in creating what is undoubtedly one of the most vibrant club Pret a Manger scenes in the world, with venues ranging When out and about, drop by one of the from mega big, ultra-sleek designed clubs many Pret a Manger bars. Its to small DJ bars. individual style makes the café very

popular with Londoners. The food is all There are trendy and classical bars handmade and without chemicals, everywhere in London. But if you want to additives, or preservatives. The company do a hip barhop Soho, Hoxton/, donates the leftover food to charity, so and Clerkenwell are the areas to visit. there is never any "best-before-dates" on Here are a few selected bars and , the products. both classic and modern:

Address: 47. Great Peter Street Internet: www.pret.com More Info: Also at: 49 Tothill Street, 75B Victoria Yes, that’s right: Selfridge’s department Street, 1 store now has an oasis in the middle of all the shopping hoopla. A place with soothing bubbles for the soul. Is it a day Caffè Nero spa? No. It’s the Moët & Chandon With branches springing up all over Champagne Bar. Festival Hall, Regent Street and Piccadilly, Caffè Nero is an ideal spot to sit after a Address: 400 , W1 hard days work or shopping. Tasteful Subway: Marble Arch decor, an exquisite cup of coffee and a Phone: +44 113 369 8040 fine choice of beverages make for a positive, appealing experience. Drunken Monkey Address: 36a St Martin’s Lane Chinese inspired bar mixing classic details Subway: (Piccadilly) with a futuristic aesthetic. The food here is Phone: +44 20 7836 5110 very good, especially the dim sum dishes. Internet: www.caffenero.com Address: 222 Shoreditch High Street, E1 Phone: +44 20 7392 9606

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Internet: www.thedrunkenmonkey.co.uk intimate ambience. But it’s Fabric’s music that really sets this place apart: underground and left-field dance music. The One of the best pubs in the Oxford Circus Address: 77a Charterhouse Street, EC1 area. Stylish Victorian bar, beautiful Subway: Farringdon windows and a good crowd around lunch Phone: +44 2073368898 Internet: www.fabriclondon.com and after work.

Address: 18 Argyll Street, W1 Subway: Oxford Circus Tavern Phone: +44 20 7734 6117 The history of this can be traced all the way back to 1546. It is mentioned in William Shakespeare’s Richard II, and The Prince Alfred Queen Elizabeth is said to have danced Opened in 1862 and considered to be the here. Small rooms with beautifully aged best preserved bar from the , wood panelled walls and worn oriental The Prince Alfred hasn’t changed a bit. rugs.

Address: 5a Formosa Street, W9 Address: 1 Ely Court, EC1 Subway: Warwick Avenue Subway: Farringdon Phone: +44 20 7286 3287 Phone: +44 20 7405 4751 Internet: www.theprincealfred.com

Absolut Icebar London Made of crystal clear ice from the Torne Ministry of Sound is much more than a river in Sweden and maintained at a club. It’s a brand, producing dance constant minus-five degrees year-round, compilations, tours and T-shirts, etc. Absolut Icebar London is literally the UK’s Snobby clubbers tend to sneer at the very coolest bar. The bar is re-designed every mention of it, but this is one of the few six months with a completely new theme. clubs with enough financial muscle to Everything in the bar is made from ice consistently be able to hire the best DJs, including the walls, tables, chairs and and it boasts the sound system in London, even the glass that the cocktails are which is why MoS is always packed. served in to ensure a completely cool experience. Address: 103 Gaunt Street Subway: Elephant & Castle Address: 31-33 Heddon Street Phone: +44 870 060 0010 Phone: +44 20 7478 8910 Internet: www.ministryofsound.com Internet: www.belowzerolondon.com

Fabric Gordon’s Fabric is loved and known throughout the Gordon’s is reported to be London’s oldest world as something truly special. Housed bar. Duck into the darkened cellar, in a former market, and divided into lit only by candles in old wine bottles, and three spaces, it has a rough look but you step back to Victorian times. The bar

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sells a wide selection of from with English customized tailoring. It is no around the world. It also offers and longer the old-fashioned gentlemen’s club sherry decanted from barrels above the it used to be, thanks to a new generation bar. of innovative tailors, including Richard James (number 29) and Ozwald Boateng Address: 47 Villiers Street, (number 12a). For shirts, ties, hats and Phone: +44 20 7930 1408 handmade shoes, head for Internet: www.gordonswinebar.com in St. James behind Piccadilly.

SHOPPING Soho and Covent Garden Soho is a maze. You never exit where you think you will, and you never really know where you’ve been. The area has many fun shops so prepare to shoulder an ever-increasing number of shopping bags. Many of the stores around Covent Garden cater to teens, especially those interested in skate and street fashions. On Neal Street, the sneaker shops line up, and the Shopping in London means being Seven Dials shopping mall houses even strategic. It is easy to wear yourself out more of the same. trying to take in the large number of

shops and boutiques. Two good tips: focus This area is also home to high-class on one area at a time and wear jeweller Laura Lee and Paul Smith—by far comfortable shoes. the most successful British fashion designer—opened the first shop in Floral Oxford Street and Mayfair Street in Covent Garden in 1979. Now he Oxford Street is the street of retail chains, has a whole string of shops there. Another with one exception: Selfridges. This is the shop worth mentioning is Aram (110 largest department store in London which Drury Lane), which has five floors with after many transformations has emerged furniture classics by names such as Eileen as the quintessential London luxury Gray, Charles & Ray Eames and Alvar department store (see the paragraph Aalto alongside the latest pieces by Ron about department stores). Near Oxford Arad, Jasper Morrison and Philippe Starck. Street in Mayfair, you will find the fashionable Bond Street where an increasing number of interesting Chelsea, South Kensington and boutiques are opening up. If you are Knightsbridge searching for shoes by luxury brands like This is the area mostly known for its Gucci and Sergio Rossi, make sure you high-end fashion shopping. On Sloane visit 15 Old Bond Street. Street in Knightsbridge you’ll find Prada, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Dolce et Gabbana, Fendi and many more. But in recent years Savile Row it has also attracted a lot of excellent Savile Row has long been synonymous furniture and interior design shops.

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Conduit Street and Bruton Street Among the best are B & B Italia’s Just around the corner from Bond Street, cathedral-like shop at 250 Brompton Road both these streets have emerged as new in South Kensington, designed by the contenders. Among those who have famous minimalist architect John Pawson. opened stores here are Vivienne Nearby is The Conran Shop at 8 Westwood, Stella McCartney, Yohji Road, founded by Sir Terence Conran and Yamamoto and Matthew Williamson. Also, one of the first lifestyle shops in London. do not miss the seriously hip Dover Street If you’re feeling hungry, have some Market. oysters in the Bibendum Oyster Bar, located to the left of the main entrance. Harrods Make sure to visit David Gill at 60 Fulham You can buy virtually anything here: Road. He’s the first stop for London’s furniture, home electronics, pets, books, leading interior designers and displays etc. Londoners tend to concentrate on two exquisite pieces such as ceramics by Jean things though – food and clothes. The Cocteau and Pablo Picasso, mirrors by food hall is legendary, with its old style Line Vautrin, and silver furniture by decor and its enormous sections of , Bonetti. A bit further down the road, at No sweets, , , coffee and 175-177, you will find Kelly Hoppen, . The fashion departments are some of currently Britain’s leading interior design the best in town, with clothes ranging guru with several books to her name. from traditional to distinctly cutting edge.

There are also plenty of markets in Address: 87 - 135 Brompton Road, SW1 London, some of the most known being Subway: Knightsbridge Camden Market, Covent Garden Market Phone: +44 20 7730 1234 Internet: www.harrods.com and Old Spitalfields Market. If you have time to spare, you should definitely visit one of these local markets, you won’t Harvey Nichols regret it. The emphasis here is on fashion, so it’s no small surprise that it’s a favourite among London’s fashionistas. Harvey Nix as it’s Greenwich Market known locally, stocks not only the best of Packed with unique arts and crafts, this the well-known designer labels but also market is well known for items that collections from new, young talent. cannot be found anywhere else. Browse any of the 120 arts and craft stalls, enjoy Address: 109 - 125 Knightsbridge, SW1 the continental food court and take in the Subway: Hyde Park, Knightsbridge music performed by students from nearby Phone: +44 20 7235 5000 Trinity College of Music. Internet: www.harveynichols.com

Address: Colleage Approach Phone: +44 20 8293 3110 Selfridges Internet: www.greenwichmarket.net Selfridges has gone through many transformations over the years and has

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now emerged as the quintessential visiting, now is the time to think about London luxury department store, where you want to stay. Here are a few combining tradition with innovation. Don’t suggestions. miss Superbrands, the new menswear department on the first floor, with clothes No 5 Maddox Street from all the leading brands and with a A very chic hotel right in the heart of football-inspired interior. London with an entrance so unassuming that you would hardly think it is a hotel! Address: 400 Oxford Street, W1 The rooms—or rather apartments—are Subway: Bond Street decorated in an elegant East-meets-West Phone: +44 113 369 8040 style with subdued colours, bamboo floors Internet: www.selfridges.com and beautiful porcelain.

Address: 5 Maddox Street, W1 Liberty Subway: Oxford Circus, Picadilly Circus This fashionable department store can be Phone: +44 20 7647 0200 found on Regent Street and offers toys, Internet: www.no5maddoxst.com jewellery, furniture, oriental rugs and much more. The lavish department store has recently launched a new boutique and Portobello Hotel luxury brand. Liberty of London is housed Portobello has long been a favourite for in Liberty’s newly redesigned central actors, musicians and artists, all enticed atrium and is stocked with leather by the bohemian but charming take on accessories, scarves, jewellery and more. old-style colonial elegance— oriental antiques, potted plants, ceiling fans and Address: Regent Street wooden shutters. Phone: +44 20 7734 1234 Internet: www.liberty.co.uk Address: 22 Stanley Gardens, W11 Subway: , Notting Hill Gate Phone: +44 20 7727 2777 SLEEPING Internet: www.portobello-hotel.co.uk

Sherlock Holmes Hotel You would probably expect this hotel to be a throwback to Victorian times. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. This is a chic boutique hotel with a great lobby and bar and the rooms are decorated in brown and beige, with pinstripe sheets and beds In the summer of 2012, hundreds of with leather headboards. thousands of people will come to London and the UK for the Olympic and Address: 108 , W1 Paralympic Games – whether they are Subway: Baker Street, Marble Arch, Bond Street Phone: +44 20 7486 6161 ticket holders or are simply looking to Internet: www.sherlockholmeshotel.com soak up the atmosphere. If you will be

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Mayflower Hotel The Fox Club Following a complete renovation, the Just off Piccadilly is the former home of Mayflower Hotel has taken a top spot the 18th-century courtesan Elisabeth among London’s budget hotels. The décor Armistead. Mrs Armistead was the is minimalistic, with hints of the Far East mistress and later wife of Charles James including wooden floors, teak furniture Fox, but also entertained many and ceiling fans. prestigious gentlemen at her home. The nine individually designed bedrooms at Address: 26-28 Trebovir Road, SW5 the Fox Club are named after her famous Subway: Earl´s Court lovers. Phone: +44 20 7370 0991 Internet: www.mayflowerhotel.co.uk Address: 46 Clarges Street Phone: +44 20 7495 3656 Internet: www.foxclublondon.com Generator The Generator Hostel offers young budget travellers a unique guest experience in ESSENTIAL INFORMATION European mayor cities - such as London. Female dorms are also available. The hostel facilities include the famous Generator bar, which is open daily a restaurant for and dinner, internet café with free wi-fi chill out area luggage room, laundry service, awesome parties and much more.

Address: 37 Tavistock Place, WC1 Subway: Russel Square Phone: +44 20 7388 7666 Internet: www.generatorhostels.com

The Hoxton Owned by Pret a Manger founder Sinclair Beecham, this hotel works on budget airline principles: the earlier you book, the less you pay. If you’re lucky the price will be only £1/night! The hotel itself opened September 2006 and is close to Old Street tube and the . Airports Address: 81 Great Eastern Street London is served by five major airports: Phone: +44 20 7550 1000 Internet: www.hoxtonhotels.com Heathrow www.heathrowairport.com Gatwick www.gatwickairport.com Stansted www.stanstedairport.com

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The high-speed Heathrow Express train is Taxi £18 and takes 15 minutes to Riding in one of a London’s famous black Station. Gatwick is 28 miles from London, cabs is a must. They are excellent with and a 30-minute train ride on the Gatwick lots of space for legs and shopping bags. Express gets you to Victoria Station for Minicabs are another alternative. £18.90. The Stansted Express connects Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street Black Cabs +44 20 7272 0272 Station with a single journey costing Mini Cabs +44 20 7387 8888 £21.50. London City Airport is located in Lady Cabs +44 20 7272 3300 the city itself and is served by the DLR which easily connects to the Underground. Luton Airport is 34 miles from the city Post and is served by several coach companies. Stamps are available from post offices and The cheapest is Easybus newsagents. Post offices are generally (www.easybus.co.uk), offering tickets open Monday-Friday 9.00-17.30. Larger from £2. post offices are open Saturdays 9.00-12.30.

Public transport Public mainly consists Pharmacy of buses, the vast underground system There’s always one neighbourhood with 11 lines and the DLR (Docklands chemist that’s open 24 hours. Since all Light Railway). The ”tube” (underground) medication is readily available, either over is legendary and the quickest and easiest the counter or on prescription, there’s no way to get around, especially during rush need to stock up. Apart from individual hour. The underground runs until 12.30 chemists, Boots the Chemist is the main Mon-Sat, and until 11.30 on Sundays. point for anything pharmacy related, but the Superdrug chain is also a good option. If you’re not in a hurry, buses are a pleasant and interesting way to get If you need urgent medical and dental around. Viewing the city from the top of a care, call NHS Direct, tel. 0845 4647. red double-decker is a classic London They can give you free medical advice and experience. More and more of London’s direct you to the nearest hospital with buses run at night. 24-hour accident and emergency departments. A smart idea is to buy a London Travelpass that will give you unlimited travel on London’s buses, underground Telephone trains, national rail trains, Docklands light Country code: +44 rail and Tramlink, for the dates and Area code: 020 duration you require.

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