How to Find Luxury Hotels in London, England

London is the most famous and loved city in England. This world-class English capital city is sure to satisfy travelers with a blend of ancient sights and modern, hip culture.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Know Your Destination

1. Save up for souvenirs. London is known for having the best boutique shopping in England. The famous shopping district is home to the boutiques of designers from all over the world.

2. Understand that the city of London is broken up into 32 local boroughs. The city of London is the central borough and the historic core of the city.

3. Know that the metropolis of London accounts for over 14 million people. Enjoy being in the middle of one of the most sizable and important cities in England and in the world.

Choose Your London, England Lodging

4. Decide where to book your luxury accommodations in London. There are many accommodations to choose from in the center of the city, as well as on the city's outskirts. There are luxury hotels spread all over the city as well as in outlying areas. To book accommodations, contact Visit London at [phone] or [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).

5. Stay in one of the many fully serviced apartments offered for short stays in London. These luxury apartments often have a 7-night minimum stay requirement, so keep this in mind when booking.

6. Find luxury accommodations in one of the small towns of west London. Kensington is a popular choice for luxury travelers.

7. Book rooms near the River Thames, one of the most beautiful parts of the typically urban city.

Organize Transportation in London, England

8. Fly into one of London's six airports. London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted and the London Luton airports are all international flight options.

9. Take a cab, a train, or a bus to one of the stations in London. The London Paddington Station, the London Victoria Station, and the London Liverpool Station are all stations that connect to the different airports via direct links.

10. Enjoy utilizing public transportation to and from your luxury accommodations while you are visiting London. London has one of the best and most extensive public transportation systems in the world.

11. Understand the cab system in London is different from the rest of the world. Black cabs are taxis that can be hailed from the street and are available all over the city, while mini-cabs are pre-booked cars that usually charge a flat rate for the trip.

Tips & Warnings

• Familiarize yourself with 'The Tube,' London's large underground train network. The London Underground is the biggest underground rail network in the world.
• Avoid the London Heathrow Airport, if possible. Heathrow is the busiest airport in the world, and experiences frequent delays.