Are you looking for the ultimate luxurious destination to visit? Do you want to go to a place that can relieve you off your stress? Then, London could be the place you’re dreaming to set foot in.
London is one of the most prestigious cities in the world. Anyone longing for a luxurious holiday may always be advised by any top travel advisor to go and spend some time there. Additionally, London has so many breathtaking places to visit, such as restaurants in Mayfair, and interesting activities to do that can’t be matched anywhere else. Despite having so many lovable places around the world, London still stands exceptional.
Here are some reasons London is the ultimate luxury destination:
London is known to have hotels with incomparable hospitality and outstanding services. In fact, the hotel that topped the Travel and Leisure 2021 survey on the world’s best hotels is located in London.
Take a look at the first London luxury hotel that’s believed to be the best accommodation:
Its location above the river on an island can already give you an ineffable feeling of impression. Then, come to the premium services that make The Savoy attract people and persuade them to stay.
In this hotel, all clients are being recognized by their names. Every room is allocated an optional butler, and if you get a suite, you’ll have a 24-hour full butler who acts as an ‘alarm’ accompanied with morning tea or coffee. It’s also inclusive of packing services. In addition, there’s a full-time business center equipped with Mac computers, printing services, and free Wi-Fi coverage for new guests—particularly beneficial for professionals.
The Savoy is full of modern luxurious amenities. Every en-suite has iPod docks, two-telephone lines, and LCD TVs with a variety of international channels. A pool in light-filled atrium that’ll pamper you after a long day of traveling across the city and its environs. It’s also designed with a gym and treatment rooms.
Apart from The Savoy, other great London hotels include the 19th century brick-faced hotel, The Connaught, the Dorchester, Rosewood London, and many more.
Be sure to pick a hotel that’ll suit your needs.
Once you’ve got a place to lodge in, you’ll definitely want something to eat. London is known for its diverse culture, including food, because every community passing through the place always leaves traces behind. To start off your day, you may have an English breakfast, comprising of bacon, eggs, sausages, black pudding, tomatoes, baked beans, mushrooms, and a toast with an option of being served with tea or coffee.
During lunchtime, you can’t miss the batter-coated fish served with chips, which has become the most famous and delicious meal in London. Moreover, you may choose to have an afternoon tea that’s considered a light meal when accompanied with snacks. Lastly, don’t leave London if you haven't tried the Sunday Roast, a mouthwatering dish served only on Sundays. It’s composed of roasted meat, mashed or roasted potatoes, mint sauce, and Yorkshire pudding.
For those who love the nightlife, the city has a wide range of extraordinary pubs, clubs, champagne bars, and cocktail bars—The Savoy Hotel being lauded to house the world’s best. You can also have 360-degree view of the city on top of some clubs.
Apart from the wonderful food and drinks, your experience won’t be complete without visiting the popular places of London. What’s more exciting is that some places can be visited free of charge. The London Eye and the Tower of London are a must-see, among the top spots.
The wonderful Christopher Wren’s dome-shaped cathedral, St Paul’s Cathedral, is considered London’s opulence space. If you visit Millenium Bridge before going to St. Paul’s cathedral for the first time, you might take it for granted. But soon, you’ll realize you shouldn’t because the place is a perfect framework of the St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Last but not the least, you may visit the Victoria & Albert Museum and see its magnificent architecture. This museum has the world’s greatest collection of decorative arts, housing 2.27 million objects.
If you want to visit friendly places with your family, you can try exploring science museums with historic pieces, such as the Diplodocus skeleton, ancient fossils, and stuffed animals like a dodo replica. You may also go to the SeaLife London Aquarium that has over 3000 species of fish and water plants.
Lastly, don’t forget to go to Buckingham Palace and the Big Ben, which are some of the coveted, iconic places to visit in the city.
Even if you’ve visited London several times already or you’re going for the first time, you’ll never lack something new to do. If you want to have one of the best experiences, be ready to consider following:
The Tube is one of the best transport systems that won't get you exhausted as you move around the places you want to visit. It’s less time-consuming, interesting, and hassle-free.
As you ride around the city, your eyes would be captured by good-looking shopping stores and you’d want to splurge some cash on those high-end stores.
Your trip around the district will always land you to this iconic region where you’ll catch a show in its famous theatres. This place isn't only famous for theatres but also for the city’s biggest restaurants, shopping malls, and other tourist attractions.
As mentioned earlier, the city of London is full of surprises. The Shard is one of the newest attractions no one would want to miss and enjoy. It’s an astonishing 95-storey skyscraper that will give you a wide range of beautiful views of the capital.
From hosting more than 100 nationalities to having a fascinating history, attractive tourism sites, high-end shopping centers, wonderful activities, and tasty food and drinks, London is a dream city you should visit for a luxurious holiday. All these things combined will bring you a lively and fun vacation that you won’t find anywhere else.
