The Chelsea Flower Show, an annual event since 1852 and ten minutes from our hotel.

Royal Ascot, a parade of exquisite thoroughbreds both human and equine, buy a hat, and Wimbledon Tennis, which needs no introduction.

The Proms, a wonderful festival of classical music in the magnificent Royal Albert Hall just five minutes from our hotel.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, adjacent to the Tate Modern gallery on the Southbank is an atmospheric restoration of the original theatre. The productions are high quality; all plays of course are by Shakespeare.

Location - 20 Minutes/4.1 Miles

The National Theatre, further along the Southbank, houses three theatres offering performances of contemporary and classics.

Location - 20 Minutes by taxi/4.1 Miles

The Royal Court Theatre located in Sloane Square, is the nearest venue to our hotel; it is dedicated to the exploration of emerging talent and is a recognised force in the development of world theatre.

Location - Around 1 Miles

This is a very pretty theatre, surrounded by swaying trees and creeping ivy. During the summer months, you can see contemporary productions which frequently includes a magical ‘Midsummer Nights Dream’, with fireflies dancing about you in the midnight blue sky.

Location - 10 Minutes by taxi/5 Miles

Location - 15 Minutes by taxi

Location - 10 Minutes by taxi/2 Miles

It is free for entry but has a rotation of major exhibitions in the Sainsbury’s wing, which you may wish to ask our concierge about.

Location - 15 Minutes by taxi/1.9 Miles

It is in Piccadilly, some can be extremely popular, so this is rarely an intimate experience. From mid June to mid August the Summer Exhibition is simply the world’s largest open contemporary art exhibition. It has been running for over 230 years. Most work is offered for sale.

Location - 10 Minutes/1 Miles by taxi

Location - 20 Minutes by taxi

Location - 10 Minutes/0.6 Miles

This is one of the finest private collections of art ever assembled by one family. The collection holds some wonderful old masters including important Van Dykes, porcelain, furniture and a quite fabulous armoury. There is also a light and airy courtyard restaurant in the centre of the house.

Location - 12 Minutes by taxi

Sir John Soane was a distinguished architect in London. He designed this house as a home and quite specifically for his collection. You can view works of art by Canaletto and Hogarth, fascinating 19th century domestic furniture, a superb timepiece collection of great interest to horologist.

Location - 15 Minutes

Champagne and speed on the River Thames. You can zip from London to Greenwich in twenty minutes or if you prefer you can take a slow cruise and a more leisurely view of the main sights including the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral. Please ask our concierge to make arrang

If you are with the right company and feel like some energetic fun, this is a rare chance to do it in style. Martha Lane Fox, long time favourite of the dot com city boom with Last Minute.com has launched this electrifyingly modern bar, where you can do Karaoke with cachet. Perhaps one for you and a few colleagues.

London is a major centre for the making of contemporary art and there are over 150 commercial galleries from which you might select work. Our concierge can arrange for a leading art expert to introduce you to a selection of cutting edge galleries, offering informative advice for possible purchase or simply to further your knowledge of art.

The Serpentine Gallery is within the park, one of the most avante garde exhibition spaces in London and the Albert Memorial conversely a golden monument to tradition. The recently constructed Princess Diana Memorial Fountain is an interesting stream of undulating water, pretty on a hot summer’s day.

Kensington Palace in nearby Kensington Gardens offers tours of the State Apartments, which were once home to Queen Victoria and latterly Princess Diana.

Location - 40 Minutes walk or 10 Minutes by taxi/1.5 Miles

A leisurely stroll from the hotel through the park and you are at Number One London, the prominent address of the first Duke of Wellington. Built in 1778 this fine property was bought by Wellington in 1817 when he was the most powerful commander in Europe and required a home fit for a Duke. Having earned the gratitude of many world leaders he received valuable gifts from all around the world, these and his personal collection are on display. Painting works include Velazquez, Dutch and Flemish masters, Goya, Rubens and Brueghel. The Sèvres Egyptian service on display was commissioned by Napoleon for his Empress Josephine.

Location - 10 Minutes walk

Dennis Severs restored and lived in this Georgian property, then maintained it as an occasional museum. Visitors’ imagination was his canvas; it is not so much what you see, but an entire experience. Ten rooms vividly recreate life as it was in differing periods between 1724 to 1914. Open every Monday evening for tours, by candlight of course.

Location - 20 Minutes by taxi 

The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are icons of the London cityscape. Sprawling and grand, they are one of the city’s finest examples of Victorian architecture, quite magnificent when seen lit up at night. The Strangers galleries within the building are open to the public and enable visitors to see British politics at work.

Location - 40 Minutes walk or 10 Minutes by taxi/2.5 Miles

The City or the ‘Square Mile’ is London’s financial district. In Medieval times it used to be all of London but now it is the financial centre; the business of banking and law has expanded so greatly that only 9,000 of the 300,000 daily population remain as residents. This means the evenings and weekends leave the area extremely quiet. It is however a fascinating area to look at, with some monumental architecture, most famously of course St Paul’s Cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1710.

Location - 20 Minute by taxi/4.5 Miles

Right opposite our hotel is London’s chicest department store, Harvey Nichols. Personal shoppers are available and our concierge will be pleased to make arrangements for you. Five minutes away is Harrods, world famous for fine luxury shopping and its food hall. Sloane Street runs perpendicular to our hotel; a line of exclusive boutiques including Jimmy Choo, Prada, Gucci and Graff.

Location - 5 Minutes walk

Should you require a hat for Royal Ascot or other society engagement Philip Treacy is ten minutes from our hotel. Whilst much of his work is bespoke, his studio does hold seasonal collections. 69 Elizabeth Street, SW1

Location - 10 Minutes walk

These areas have long since been synonymous with fine tailoring. Gentleman can find the perfect cloth and cut, the highest quality shoes and bespoke shirts.

Location - 10 Minutes by taxi

For over 200 years Purdey’s has been making hand crafted guns and rifles for discerning customers including members of the Royal Family. The Oxford Street firm has an irrefutable reputation of high craftsmanship. They produce hand made pieces, with precision and to personal requirements.

An entirely upscale shopping experience, an extensive line of exclusive labels; flit between Cartier and Hermes. Also home to London’s two leading auction houses, Sothebys and Christies. Best reached by tube, visitors take the Piccadilly line and change to the Jubilee line at Green Park, alighting at the Bond Street tube station.

Location - 15 Minutes/3 Miles

Oxford Street is Britain’s busiest high street, lined with all the main chains, including TopShop, famous for providing extraordinarily well priced versions of the latest catwalk fashions; perfect for your teenage companions. Oxford Street is Britain’s busiest high street, lined with all the main chains, including TopShop, famous for providing extraordinarily well priced versions of the latest catwalk fashions; perfect for your teenage companions.

Location - 15 Minutes by tube/3 Miles

A bohemian experience with over 2,000 stalls offering an enormous range of goods from silver candlesticks to cartography; jewellery and vintage clothing. Open on Saturdays from 8am-5pm.

Location - 20 Minutes by tube/3 Miles

Chef de cuisine, Chris Staines is one of London’s most highly rated chefs. Serving seasonal, modern European cuisine, Foliage boasts not only unrivalled views of Hyde Park but also spectacular food and a calm and intimate atmosphere. Foliage is located within the hotel on the first floor.

Average Price Per Person :

Price: GBP 50 (Approx. USD 85)

Wine: GBP 19.5 (Approx. USD 35)

The Park restaurant is an ideal venue for breakfast, lunch or dinner with beautiful views over Hyde Park. Relaxed and friendly ambience with an eclectic menu. The Park restaurant is located within the hotel on the first floor.

Average Price Per Person:

A la carte:

Price: GBP 40 (approx. USD 70)

Wine: GBP 19.50 (approx. USD 35)

Post modern Chinese food in highly stylish, creative scene. The Ling Ling bar is a trendy spot for an aperitif.

Average Price Per Person:

Price: GBP 65 (approx. USD 115)

Wine: GBP 24 (approx. USD 42)

Located in Covent Garden.An institution for celebrity dining right by the main West End theatres. Impeccable service, excellent cuisine.

Location - 15 Minutes/2 Miles

Reflecting the Japanese high interest in aesthetics, this is a carefully designed interior with underlit bar and contemporary feel. The menu is a selection of Japanese cuisine including Robata grill, sushi and sashimi.

Location - 0.1 Miles

Location - 20 Minutes by taxi

Named after the 1919 prohibition act this is a sophisticated bar and dance club where there is in fact no prohibition on anything so long as it is of the finest quality from luxury mixed cocktails to chips with caviar. 9 Swallow Street W1, Mayfair, W1R7HD

Location - 2 Miles

A new private members club offering exclusive invitations to our guests. This is a highly fashionable bar, lounge slash restaurant in Soho. Please ask our concierge to make a reservation.