
London's best views —
For London's most breathtaking views, you can't go wrong with the Shangri-La at The Shard, in the city's tallest building.

Shangri-La at The Shard —
Shangri-La at The Shard's Iconic City View room has views across the Thames to St. Paul's Cathedral and Big Ben.

Ham Yard —
The Ham Yard hotel in Soho is known for quirky designs and eccentric English style. Room 302 has views over the bohemian party district.

Claridge's —
Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant have looked glamorous amid Claridge's art deco interiors. Some Deluxe King rooms have views of Brook Street, lined with restaurants and boutiques.

Gymkhana —
Anglo-Indian is almost an adopted national cuisine in the UK. You can get a high-end taste at Michelin-starred Gymkhana.

Duck and Waffle —
What to order at Duck and Waffle? Hint: the restaurant name is its signature dish -- crispy duck confit on a fluffy Belgian waffle with a fried duck egg and mustard-infused maple syrup.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal —
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal serves English cuisine with a twist. Its Meat Fruit is a tangy layer of fruit jelly encasing chicken liver and foie gras parfait shaped like a mandarin.

Albam —
You can nail the British minimalistic men's style with a pair of New Slim Jeans from Albam in Soho.

Paul Smith —
British institution Paul Smith is renowned for immaculate tailoring and eccentric touches.

Liberty —
Liberty is like a large high-end boutique. The department store sells sunglasses, jewelry, vintage handbags, home wares and cosmetics from an impressive selection of designers.

Snowden Flood —
Snowden Flood specializes in well-designed souvenirs. Highlights include Regent Park's scented candles, perfumed with oak, bay and rosemary oils, and Tower Bridge dinner plates.


