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Claridge's
A Mayfair landmark shaped by Art Deco design and a history dating to 1856, Claridge's offers a distinctly personal approach to London luxury.
The Savoy
In the heart of London, The Savoy combines rooms and suites, including river-view accommodation, with restaurants and bars in a setting rich in character.
The Ritz London
On Piccadilly in Mayfair, The Ritz London brings historic interiors, afternoon tea and formal dining together in one of the capital's enduring hotel landmarks.
The Dorchester
On Park Lane in Mayfair, The Dorchester combines renewed rooms and suites with restaurants, bars and the character of a historic London address.
The Connaught
In Mayfair's Mount Street neighbourhood, The Connaught pairs traditional and contemporary rooms and suites with distinctive dining and a discreet residential atmosphere.
The Peninsula London
Beside Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London offers contemporary accommodation in a purpose-built hotel designed to complement Belgravia's historic surroundings.
Eat
Restaurants Worth Discovering
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay (Chelsea)
3 Michelin stars. Why famous: London's longest-held three-star; the Ramsay flagship.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
3 stars, contemporary French. Why famous: Ducasse's London crown.
Core by Clare Smyth
3 stars. Why famous: the first British woman to hold three Michelin stars.
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
3 stars, wood-panelled Mayfair classic. Why famous: Darroze's London legend; half the reason to stay at the Connaught.
The Ritz Restaurant
1 star; Louis XVI dining room with pianists and dancers on weekend evenings. Why famous: the grandest dining room in London.
Wiltons (St James's)
280+ years; the white-jacketed old-school seafood institution. Why famous: unchanged since forever; the City's power lunch.
Culture
Things to See and Do
The Tower of London
The 11th-century fortress on the Thames; home of the Crown Jewels. Why visit: a thousand years of English history.
Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks
The palace, the guards, and the green sweep of Hyde Park and St James's Park. Why visit: London's ceremonial heart.
St Paul's Cathedral
Wren's great dome over the City. Why visit: the city's most famous silhouette.
The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square's collection of European masters. Why visit: free, and one of the world's great collections.