LONDON

Description:

London - is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures.London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who called it Londinium. London%27s ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its square-mile mediaeval boundaries.London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and also England, the largest city on British isles. The global city%27s area contains1706,8 km ². The population is more than 8 million people The city occupies the 21 place in the world because of its population, the 2 place in Europe, both the first in the European Union and Great Britain. London plays the leading part in political, economic and cultural life of Great Britain. There are one of the world%27s largest airport - the international Heathrow airport , river%27s port on the river Thames, many world famous sights: Westminster Abbey, a complex of the Westminster palace with an hour tower, St. Paul%27s Cathedral, a fortress Tower and others. Westminster us an administrative and histirical center of London . The business center of the city settles down in other area — City. Both areas have the status "city".

Climate

London has a temperate marine climate. So the city rarely sees extremely high or low temperatures.Despite this, summers are generally warm, with daytime temperatures above 20 °C (68 °F) on over 90% of days. Winters in London are chilly, but rarely below freezing, with daytime highs around 6 °C (43 °F) – 8 °C (46 °F).Snow is relatively uncommon.

Transport

The London underground consists of 12 lines, the majority of which which connects the city center with its suburbs. Buses serve for local movings. Also in London there is a public sailing charter. The system of city water routes is known as London River Services. Some routes are aimed on tourists, others are used by Londoners as usual public transport, for example for trips to work. In London high-speed lines is usefull and there is an internal ring highway . For entrance of private cars to the city center the payment (since 2003 — 8 ф.ст is raised., about 400 rbl.) In London there are five airports: one of the most loaded in the world is Heathrow, another large air terminal is Getvik, and also the small Stansted and Lutonand London-city which intends for the charter flights of businessmen.

Find hotels in LONDON

Hotels in LONDON


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The Montague On The Gardens

Address: 15 Montague Street, London

$169 - $1,478

Quick description Overlooking private, secluded gardens, this 4-star luxury hotel offers 2 restaurants, an on-site gym and 2 sun rooms. Russell Square Underground Station is a 4 minute walk away.This boutique hotel boasts luxurious, individually decorated rooms, with satellite TV and movies. Some... more

The Rembrandt

Address: 11 Thurloe Place, London

$161 - $278

Location. The Rembrandt is located in London, close to Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall, and London Natural History Museum. Nearby points of interest also include Harrod's and Sloane Square. Hotel Features. The Rembrandt's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A... more

The Mandeville Hotel

Address: Mandeville Place, London

$154 - $988

Location. The Mandeville Hotel is located in central London, close to Wallace Collection, Marble Arch, and London Palladium Theatre. Nearby points of interest also include Royal Academy of Music and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Hotel Features. The Mandeville Hotel's restaurant serves... more

The Strand Palace

Address: 372 The Strand, London

$100 - $212

Location. Located in central London, The Strand Palace is within walking distance of London Transport Museum, Covent Garden, and Royal Opera House. Nearby points of interest also include Trafalgar Square and Coliseum Theatre. Hotel Features. Dining options at The Strand Palace include a restaurant... more

Thistle Piccadilly

Address: Coventry Street, London

$107 - $1,148

Quick description This Victorian hotel excellently located in central London, just 300m from Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. Guests have comfortable rooms each with a flat-screen TV.Each air-conditioned bedroom at The Thistle Piccadilly hotel also has a radio, tea/coffee... more

The Cumberland - A Guoman Hotel

Address: Great Cumberland Place, London

$143 - $839

Quick description This stylish 4-star hotel is in the West End, 100 metres from Marble Arch London Underground Station. It boasts modern, luxury rooms and a Michelin-starred restaurant.The Cumberland - A Guoman Hotel is just opposite Hyde Park and Marble Arch. The famous shops of Oxford Street are... more

The Cavendish London

Address: 81 Jermyn Street, St JamessLondon

$171 - $435

Location. Located in central London, The Cavendish London is within walking distance of Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly Circus, and Her Majesty's Theatre. Nearby points of interest also include Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Hotel Features. The Cavendish London features a... more

The Kensington Close Hotel & Health Spa

Address: Wrights Lane, London

The Kensington Close Hotel & Health Spa

Location. The Kensington Close Hotel & Health Spa is located in central London, close to Linley Sambourne House, Kensington Palace, and Royal Albert Hall. Nearby points of interest also include Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. Hotel Features. The Kensington Close Hotel & Health Spa... more

Comfort Inn Buckingham Palace Rd. Victoria

Address: 10 St Georges Drive, London

Comfort Inn Buckingham Palace Rd. Victoria

Quick description Located within 5 minutes’ walk of London Victoria Rail and Underground Station, this Comfort Inn is just a 15-minute walk from Buckingham Palace and its gardens. Less than 1-mile from the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front... more

Rubens At The Palace

Address: 39 Buckingham Palace Road, London

$175 - $1,464

Quick description This stunning boutique-style hotel overlooks Buckingham Palace and its mews, and provides exceptional comfort and personal service where no request is too large, no detail too small.The deluxe Rubens is a short walk from Victoria train, Underground and bus stations, and is ideal... more


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