See. Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park Enjoy rides, ice-skating, and circus shows during the festive season. Parliament Hill↗ Climb this 98m hill for sweeping views over London, including Buckingham Palace. St. Mary’s Battersea Visit the final resting spot of Benedict Arnold and see modern stained glass windows. Southbank Centre↗ Browse crafts at the Christmas market, or wander past the London Eye and Tate Modern.
Eat. Napoli on the Road↗ Experience world-champion Neapolitan pizza in West London. Borough Market↗×2 pubs Go hungry to this historic market, especially during Christmas. Eat Momo↗ Enjoy handmade Nepalese dumplings and street food at Borough Yard. Swedish Church in Marylebone↗ Sip glögg at this Christmas market location.
Stay. Waldorf Astoria London↗ Stay in a landmark conversion near Buckingham Palace, opening February 2027. NoMad London↗ Experience luxury in the former Bow Street Magistrates' Court. Raffles London↗ Stay in the hulking Old War Office, now a high-end hotel. Rosewood the Chancery↗ Book a stay in the former U.S. Embassy.
Skift
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National Geographic
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Atlas Obscura
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The Guardian
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Lonely Planet
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National Geographic
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Atlas Obscura
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Condé Nast Traveler
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Lonely Planet
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BBC Travel
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Condé Nast Traveler
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BBC Travel
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Lonely Planet
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Condé Nast Traveler
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Condé Nast Traveler
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Lonely Planet
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The Guardian
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National Geographic
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Condé Nast Traveler
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Lonely Planet
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The New York Times
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National Geographic
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Condé Nast Traveler
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Skift
The owner of The Connaught and The Berkeley has hired the man who scaled Six Senses to build an operating company for luxury lifestyle hotels it owns and doesn't own.
Condé Nast Traveler
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Condé Nast Traveler
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National Geographic
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Condé Nast Traveler
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Condé Nast Traveler
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Condé Nast Traveler
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Lonely Planet
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The Guardian
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The Guardian
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Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet
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The Guardian
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