And
speaking of dinner, if you want to try one of the “hot” restaurants in town, it
is a good idea to make reservations way ahead of time…probably right after you
book your hotel with us. London 's top dining spots are always quite busy and
you don't want to miss out on some great places because you didn't plan ahead. Pubs
are a great choice when you want a quick lunch, to hang out and relax, or a more
informal dinner…and they can be found all over town. In fact, the Citadine's
London Holborn hotel is literally surrounded by pubs including the sixteenth-century
Lamb & Flag and the seventeenth-century Ye Olde Cheshire House which are definitely
worth a look. Pubs are also an incredible way to meet the locals, hang out, enjoy
a pint, and just soak up the ambiance…just take note that smoking in bars is still
allowed here. As mentioned in the shopping section, many
of the department stores like Harrods and Fortnum & Mason, have Food Halls
which are a great place for a snack or lunch — while it's not the spot for ultra
fine dining the quality of the food is extraordinarily good…it's just the ambiance
that is a bit more of a market than a restaurant. Nearly
every neighborhood in London has its share of great restaurants that are within
walking distance of your hotel. The
Grange Strathmore, Plaza
on Hyde Park, Gainsborough
South Kensington, Swissotel
London – The Howard, and Crown
Moran Hotel are all in great dining areas where you can find Continental,
French, Hungarian, Chinese, Japanese, Asian Fusion, American, Russian…you get
the picture. Finally, one of the great things about the
hotels in London is that they get it when it comes to morning coffee. Many of
the hotels offer coffee and tea making facilities in your room, so you can brew
a cup without having to call room service. The Hyde
Hotel and Radisson
SAS Portman both have this. Additionally, The
Caesar Hotel and the Royal
Norfolk both include either an English breakfast or a Continental breakfast
in the cost of your room. It doesn't get any better than that! Previous | 
