London Hotels and Heritage

London Hotels and Museums:

London is a city where culture and history are revered and as a result of this, the amount and also the quality of wonderful museums here is far higher than in an average city. From tiny and quirky collections bequeathed to the city by individual collectors, to vast and impressive hoards of art and antiquities amassed over centuries, there is something to fascinate all comers. Even the buildings in which these collections are housed are often awe inspiring and it is a great convenience to stay in one of the many high quality central London hotels and explore the collections that call this city home.

London Hotels and Special Collections:

One of the lesser known but still internationally favoured gems of all London’s museums has to be The Wallace Collection. If you are fortunate enough to be in a position to book one of the wonderfully convenient London hotels near Marylebone, Oxford Street or Baker Street then you will be within walking distance of The Wallace Collection. The Wallace Collection houses some incredible treasures which were gathered by four of the Marquesses of Hertford and also by the son of the 4^th Marquess, Sir Richard Wallace. The vast array of art works and treasures here was left to the people of Britain by Lady Wallace and has since become one of our most valued collections as a nation. The museum houses some beautiful Rembrandt’s and also a stunning collection of miniatures which are exquisite to see. Famous paintings are scattered throughout the building and there is also a large collection of armour.

If you are not staying in a central location then you may be wondering what is on offer outside of the city centre. In terms of London hotels and getting around you can’t really go wrong if you ensure your accommodation is within walking distance of an underground station, then the whole of the city is at your fingertips and you can travel to one of the many smaller museums which abound in the outer reaches of the city. One of the most fascinating is The Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green. This is a wonderful museum which holds a huge collection of dolls, games and dolls houses... the largest in the world in fact!  The museum is separated into various galleries each exploring a different aspect of childhood and play. With many different events on at any one time this is a must for the young and the young at heart!

Making the Most of London Hotels:

London hotels are best enjoyed when you have plenty of free time with which to play; as the city is so full of wonderful attractions you will be no doubt keen to cram as much into your time as possible; rushing around the city is often frustrating as some of the best sights and sounds are the unexpected ones witnessed on the way to somewhere else! Take time to plan your days out, ensure that you check which museums and other attractions are en route to your destination so that you can take advantage of the great underground service and hop on and off the tube as you desire. Your most useful guide to choosing from the many London hotels on offer is yourself and your tastes, decide which places you want to visit most within the city and choose a hotel which lies as close to the middle of the areas in question. London has so much on offer and you don’t want to miss any of it!