DK Travel : London

A city of infinite colour and variety, London is both richly historic, tracing its roots back over 2000 years, and unceasingly modern, at the forefront of fashion, music and the arts. There is a fantastic amount to interest and entertain the visitor here: a selection of the best of the best is explored here.

Christmas Greenwich

Although as much fun and as scenic a venue, the Christmas Ice Ring at Greenwich is less busy than it's central London counterparts. Located at the historic Old Royal Naval College.

Visit on a Saturday or Sunday and you can combine your trip with some Christmas shopping at the local market as well as a trip to a multitude of welcoming Pubs (The Trafalgar & Union to name but two).
Christopher's

Slick bar and restaurant combo in Covent Garden. The restaurant is pretty nice but really you come here for the bar with its cool little booths, great cocktails and fab bar food. Its not cheap but after much research this is the best mojito I've found in Covent Garden!
Churchill Arms

Filled with intriguing bric-à-brac and Churchill memorabilia, this is a large, friendly Victorian pub. Inexpensive Thai food is served in the conservatory at lunchtime and for dinner until 9:30pm.
City Hall

Designed by Foster and Partners , City Hall has a unique shape reminiscent of a motor cycle helmet. Located on the South Bank near to Tower Bridge, the design contrasts with the historical buildings nearby.
City Hotel

Just off Whitechapel High Street, at the bottom of Brick Lane, this hotel is ideal for business travellers who wish to be close to the City.
City Inn Westminster

Ideally located next to the River Thames, the Tate Britain and the London Eye, this award-winning 4-star hotel combines stylish, contemporary design, luxurious modern accommodation and superb facilities.

The City Inn Westminster combines a passion for modern design and innovation with an understanding of the needs of contemporary living. Each room has a newly installed iMac in-room multimedia entertainment system. This stylish and innovative system is both an entertainment system and a computer, allowing you to work or play. Surf the web; watch digital TV; listen to digital radio; play CDs and DVDs; or use it like an ordinary iMac.

The stunning facilities include a critically-acclaimed restaurant, offering innovative European cuisine in stylish surroundings, and boasting an attractive open-air terrace. There is a well-equipped fitness room
Clarence House

Designed by John Nash in 1827 for William, Duke of Clarence who lived here after he became king in 1830. This royal residence sits beside The Mall. It was the home of the Queen Mother, who died in 2002.
Clarke’s

The menu consists of whatever chef Sally Clarke decides to cook for the evening meal. Whatever it is will be excellent.
Clarke’s

A steady favourite since it opened in 1984, the food here is wonderfully fresh, and basically Mediterranean, with roast and baked dishes to the fore. Set menus mean you have to go with the patronne’s taste, but she will take you to places you have not been before. The wine list favours California.

Clarke’s
Cleary Garden

Just up Queen Victoria Street from the Millenium footbridge linking Tate Modern and St. Paul’s Cathedral, sunken Cleary Garden is easy to miss. That would be a pity, because it is a wonderfully relaxing and quiet enclave in a particularly busy part of town.

Facing busy Queen Victoria Street, the benches on the northern side of Cleary Garden give little hint of the green terraces and vine-hung trellises just behind them. Heading down the stairs next to the benches, you come to a secluded garden of climbing roses and leafy vines. There are more benches in the shade of the vines, and a pleasant patch of south-facing lawn if you prefer to catch a bit of sun.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes, and extra charges.
- under £15
- £15–£25
- £25–£35
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- over £50
Hotel price categories

Prices are for a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under £70
- £70–£100
- £100–£150
- £150–£200
- over £200