One of the most famous shopping streets in London, Regent Street is named after the Prince Regent, who later became King George IV, and is a wonderful, wide, sweeping street with outstanding architectural facades reaching from Piccadilly Circus to Wigmore Street, crossing Oxford Street.
Every building on Regent Street is under Grade 2 protected status to prevent them being torn down for redevelopment.
Most London hotels have excellent restaurants if a hard day's retail therapy or trekking around the tourist trail has left you flummoxed. Eating out anywhere in London is quite an entertaining experience in itself.
If you are not in central London, then eating out locally can usually be decided after a quick chat with the hotel staff. Most areas have the usual Italian, Indian, Chinese and English restaurants/bistros.
Many areas also tend to cater for the local residents; in Bayswater for instance you will find a few good Middle East style restaurants.
If you're looking for great and varied restaurants, soho london is an excellent choice. If you're interested in high-end restaurants, Mayfair would be a delightful choice too, Forbidden London can help make suggestions and bookings for the best restaurants in London.
In London this is known as 'retail therapy' and is mainly a female ailment! However, London being the friendly city it is we provide plenty of outlets for sufferers. It's a great time for London vacations too.
No matter what part of town your London hotel is situated, all the major brand names, designer boutiques and unique shops will generally be within walking distance, or a few stops on the tube.
Knightsbridge and Kensington hotels are within a short walk of such legends as Harrods and Harvey Nichols to name a few.
Get guestlist to the best London clubs or for advice on finding a London bar with Forbidden London on 0845 0945 195.
