London City Guide

Despite going several times when I was young, London was still on top of my list of places I wanted to visit. Like many, I had heard of the the multitude of must-go restaurants, amazing art museums, lush parks and history, and I wanted to see it all again as an adult. Needless to say, the city exceeded my (high) expectations to the point where I found myself engaging in some very touristic sightseeing, which I hadn't done in years. Let's deep dive into this timeless wonder.

The Rosewood Hotel, London

Where to stay:

• Rosewood London

  Occupying a restored Edwardian mansion and entered via a carriageway and courtyard, this luxury hotel is 2 minutes' walk from Holborn Tube station and 11 minutes' walk from the Royal Opera House.

  Fora Perks:

  • $100 beverage / food credit

  • Free breakfast daily

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability

• The Stafford London

  Established in 1912 and set in a stately 17th-century buildings and a former carriage house, this refined hotel is a 3-minute walk from Green Park tube station and a 7-minute walk from Buckingham Palace.

  Fora Perks:

  • Food & Beverage or Spa credit

  • Breakfast daily

  • Breakfast and extended check-in/out when possible

• The Rookery

  Set across what were originally separate 18th-century houses, this quirky boutique hotel in hip Clerkenwell is 2 minutes’ walk from Farringdon tube station. The ornate rooms feature period furniture, pictures and antiques, and each has either a 17th-century carved oak or a Victorian 4-poster bed.

The British Museum, London

Things to do:

• Tate Modern and Tate Britain

  The Former focuses on exhibitions of international modern and contemporary art, the latter on British art from 1500 to the present day. Both excellent.

• The Photographer's Gallery

  Located in the heart of Central London, by Soho, this gallery exhibits a curation of amazing photography from international artists.

• Victoria and Albert Museum

  The V&A is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design with a permanent collection of almost 3 million objects.

• The British Museum

  An institution displaying artifacts from around the globe.

• Walk in St. James Park

  If you are heading to Buckingham Palace after Westminster, walk through St James Park sit for a bit. This park is wonderful.

• Shop at Liberty London

  The most charming department store with an incredible selection of skin care brands among others. Also home to the famous floral print "Liberty".

• Wallpaper dreams at De Gournay

  Possibly the most beautiful place to look at wallpaper (and shop, if you can).

• Take a day trip to Petersham Nurseries for an afternoon tea

  Located in Richmond, about 50-min west of London, this lovely and charming nursery allow its visitors to enjoy and afternoon tea in their teahouse. A very romantic break from the city.

Sweetings Restaurant, London

Where to eat and drink:

• St. John (Smithfield)

  Famous for a reason, this restaurant opened in 1994 might be one of my favorite ever. In the perfectly designed dinning room, you will enjoy "nose to tail" dishes year round.

• Kiln

  Excellent Thai food spot, perfect for solo dining. If you do not book in advance, expect a bit of a wait.

• Brat

  It is not by accident that Chef Tomos Parry got a Michelin star only six months after opening. There you can enjoy Basque inspired food cooked on wood fired ovens and grills.

• Gunpowder

  There is no shortage of excellent Indian restaurants in London. Gunpowder is one of them and has three locations around the city.

• Compton Arm

  Casual local pub serving excellent small bites and drinks in North London.

• Sweetings

  A City Of London institution serving great seafood from Monday to Friday at lunchtime.

• Mangal 2

  Excellent modern Turkish restaurant in Dalston (East London).

• The Lamb and Flag, Covent Garden

  Historic and iconic pub that will offer its visitors a very British experience.

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