| A trip to England's capital is often top of the list for many travellers as it is a city that has something for everyone. Whether you are a sightseer wishing to visit some of the oldest and most monumental buildings in the world, or you want to enjoy a taste of luxury, then a stay in a London hotel is definitely for you. |
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| London is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world and is home to over eight million people, over half of whom are from countries other than the UK. |
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| As Shakespeare once wrote; "What is a city if not its people?". Well, if you apply that maxim to London, then the UK capital is a vibrant diverse multicultural haven, with a touch of old-fashioned Englishness thrown in for good measure. |
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| Not many cities in the World can boast such a varying range of sights and people. If you take a trip to Portobello Road Market in West London or Brick Lane in the east, you'd be forgiven for forgetting which country you are visiting as market traders and stall holders from around the world sell their goods here. |
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| Of course you'd know exactly where you were if you took a trip to Buckingham Palace or perhaps an open top bus tour through central London, where you can see sights such as Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament and some of the other famous monuments that make up London's appearance. |
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| When staying in London, you don't just want to experience luxury outside your hotel room, you want to be able to relax and enjoy the finer things even when you're simply bedding down for the night. Fortunately there are literally hundreds of luxurious hotels situated all over London to offer even the most particular guest the standard they demand. |
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| The great thing about London is that it offers a wide range of attractions, so whether it's a family trip, a romantic weekend away, a night out with your friends or a relaxing holiday, you won't be disappointed with what the city has to offer. |
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| For the shoppers among you, there's the world famous Oxford Street, Bond Street and who could forget arguably the most well-known store on the planet; Harrods. |
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| If shopping is not your thing and you'd rather experience a bit of history and culture, then you are spoilt for choice in London, with museums such as the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert amongst many others. If you want to visit the house of a famous Londoner then fear not, as you can visit the former homes of figures such as Charles Darwin, Florence Nightingale and even Benjamin Franklin; he may not be British but like many Americans he loved staying in London and made a home here. |
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| It's not just museums that offer cultural experiences for visitors to London. There are some of the world's most famous galleries here, such as the Tate Modern and the National Portrait Gallery which houses some of the most exclusive art anywhere in the world, including many famous royal paintings. |
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| London is a famous sports city and it will be host to the 2012 Olympics. If you're the sporty type then you may want to take a look at one of the many sports venues around the city which include football stadiums and the site of the Olympic Park. |
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| Sometimes though, walking around to see attractions can leave us a little tired and if you'd rather just sit down and see the sights that way then you are in luck, as the London Eye offers you the chance to witness many of London's top attractions from the comfort of a glass booth. |
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| For any would-be detectives among you why not try the Jack the Ripper tour, or perhaps a visit to the home of the world's most famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, which is both entertaining and intriguing? |
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| No trip to London would be complete without a visit to the famous West End where the musicals of men such as Andrew Lloyd Webber keep millions of people entertained each year. |
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| If comedy or cabaret is more to your liking then there are so many venues to choose from you can spend night after night in the West End being entertained by some of the world's top performers. |
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| It's no surprise that nearly every famous actor or actress on the planet has performed on the stage at the West End during their careers as it really does live up to its reputation as being at the forefront of theatre. |
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| One of the great things about staying in London is its diverse set of visitors, and the city's accommodation is reflective of this. There are luxurious five star hotels for those of you that wish to really be pampered and experience London in a decadent and high-class way. Then there are the cheaper hotels, which despite not being five star still offer the kind of service that is the envy of many cities around the world and helps to keep the vast majority of London's visitors coming back. Indeed, many even decide to move here. |
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| For those on a really tight budget, there are many cheap hotels in London, such as bed and breakfast accommodations which, although they may be cheap in price, are anything but cheap in style or level of service. |
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| London prides itself on being one of the most welcoming and highly maintained cities in the world and a stay in a London hotel will only help to enforce that view. |
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| So whether you want to party in one of the many trendy bars and clubs in London, experience a bit of shopping on Oxford Street or take in one of the many attractions, there's something for everyone. |
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| You may not be able to stay at Buckingham Palace, but when you stay in a London hotel there's no doubt that you'll feel as though you have experienced a taste of luxury. |
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