Westminster

London

An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK (Oct 2014).
Westminster Abbey is one of the most well-known churches in England. It is notable as being the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs. The abbey cloisters contain the burial locations of many well-known Britons, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Alfred Tennyson, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, David Livingstone, and William Wilberforce.

Photography is not allowed inside the abbey. Pictures are allowed outside the building, in the cloisters and the College Garden.

#architecture
I would not like a king who could obey. 

- Pierre Corneille

Then,  you would love Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart for he didn't obey anything but his own desires.  In the words of Steven Runciman: "he was a bad son, a bad husband, and a bad king, but a gallant and splendid soldier."   

Perfect!  We need more men of questionable character running industry and county in our time of need...I would ask heaven to help us, but I am afraid Richard and his brethren have laid siege upon the pearly gates leaving it in tattered ruins.

#London

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England
The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom. 

- William Blake

I suppose, David Cameron could find comfort in this quote, believing, as only a politician could,  that he is merely trying to navigate his way to the palace of wisdom.

#London

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/12/frankie-boyle-tax-havens-panama-papers
The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom. 

- William Blake

I suppose, David Cameron could find comfort in this quote, believing, as only a politician could,  that he is merely trying to navigate his way to the palace of wisdom.

#London

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/12/frankie-boyle-tax-havens-panama-papers

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Top hotels in Westminster

Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey

Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey

3 out of 5
21 Tothill Street London England
The price is HK$875 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
HK$875
HK$1,050 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (627 reviews)
Great location! Walkable to all many historical locations and close to the St James tube. Check-in was simple. We opted for the Superior or bigger room and although smaller than what we’re used to, was quite sufficient with a king bed. Room was a little dated but comfortable. Breakfast was affordable ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster

Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster

4 out of 5
30 John Islip Street London England
The price is HK$874 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$874
HK$1,049 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,411 reviews)
Quiet and clean room, very friendly staff; restaurants in walking distance.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster
The Rubens at the Palace

The Rubens at the Palace

5 out of 5
39 Buckingham Palace Road London England
The price is HK$1,875 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
HK$1,875
HK$2,251 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Disappointed for the price. Water was scalding making it impossible to use overhead shower. Turning taps did not make it better. No place to stand kettle on to boil. I expected better for the price

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Rubens at the Palace
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is HK$1,256 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$1,256
HK$1,508 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,996 reviews)
Very helpful staff. Great location and hotel.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is HK$1,217 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
HK$1,217
HK$1,460 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,578 reviews)
Staff Brilliant nothing to much for them Breakfast very good Some room renovated Some room not but clean and tidy

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is HK$1,663 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
HK$1,663
HK$1,996 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,536 reviews)
The room itself was fair. The check in process was horrible. I paid to upgrade my room and have a high floor. Upon arrival (check in @3pm) they had me and my wife waiting for 2 hours to get our room. They said they would call when it was ready, they didn’t. I was sitting right next to the reception ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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Other neighbourhoods around Westminster

Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(2,589 area reviews)

Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

City of Westminster
Carnaby Street featuring a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

London City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

London City Centre
London featuring a bridge, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Waterloo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Royal Festival Hall, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
Mayfair featuring street scenes

Mayfair

Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street.

Mayfair
London featuring signage, heritage elements and markets

Covent Garden

The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden
Soho featuring street scenes

Soho

Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.

Soho


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