Live Like Royalty With Our Luxury London Travel Guide
London offers a remarkable history, a rich culture, many upmarket shopping options, and some of the top fine dining establishments in the world. On top of all that, the nightlife is unique and boasts nearly unimaginable variety.
Join us on the ultimate luxury trip to this amazing city with its roots deep in the past and its head firmly in the 21st century.
Arrival
Chartering a private jet must be the ultimate way to arrive in London completely relaxed and ready for whatever the city has to offer. In our opinion, the top five airports in London for private jet charter are Luton, Biggin Hill, Stansted, Gatwick, and if all else fails, good old Heathrow.
Tip: Booking an empty leg flight could save you quite a large amount of money.
Once your charter flight has touched down at a London airport, why not continue being pampered in absolute style and luxury by proceeding to your hotel in a stretch limo? Sit back, relax, and watch the city streets silently floating by without even a hint of stress.
Accommodation
London has a plethora of luxury hotels. How do you choose the best one?
Location is important. If you want to explore the city’s many sights and sounds, make sure to choose a place that’s centrally situated. There are many great luxury accommodation options around central London that will allow you to easily get to wherever you want to go.
The accommodation style you choose depends on personal preferences, but if the range of services is important, why not opt for a classic luxury hotel? For something more unique in architecture and style, a design hotel is a good option. And if you prefer a more personal touch with a homely, intimate ambience, a boutique hotel is probably your best option. You will enjoy a level of personal service and attention to detail that is hard to duplicate in bigger establishments.
What to do
Upmarket shopping: Whether you want to buy an exotic and unique gift for someone back home or simply want to spoil yourself with something really special that will forever remind you of the UK, London has the answer. Of course, you should start with Harrods, but don’t forget Fenwick, Selfridges & Co, Liberty, and Harvey Nichols.
Helicopter tour. London’s’ traffic is notorious. If you have neither the time nor the inclination for that, why not go on a helicopter tour of the city? This is a great way to see major sights such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Hyde Park without the crowds and the cars.
West End Show: The West End is where you will find many of the city’s most iconic theatres. Attending a show here is an experience so uniquely London that you will treasure it for many years to come.
The Shard. This 95-story skyscraper with its many restaurants and fine hotel rooms offers amazing views of the city and beyond.
Food and Drink
Enjoying the city’s fine cuisine should be a crucial part of any luxury London break. Fortunately, at last count, there were 72 Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK’s capital. With three stars Gordon Ramsey in Chelsea stands out from the crowd, but there are many more. The Glasshouse, Aquavit London, The Dining Room at The Goring, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, and Atelier Robuchon are among our personal favourites.
As far as bars, clubs, cocktail bars, and champagne bars are concerned, London has an ample supply of the finest out there. Often heralded as the best cocktail bar on earth, the American Bar in the Savoy Hotel is bound to satisfy even the most refined tastes. For stunning views, the SkyLounge at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel can’t be beaten.
For sunset cocktails and late-night drinks, however, our top choice is GŎNG Bar, located on level 52 at The Shard. This is Western Europe’s highest hotel bar and it offers lovely views across the city.
The bottom line
London is indeed a glamorous destination, a place where one can enjoy the finer things in life in a way that few other world cities can match. We hope this introduction to luxury London travel will help our readers to get the most out of their visit to this vibrant metropolis.