I've Lived in London for 10+ Years-and This Is My Insider's Guide to the City

"It's a perennial favorite among travelers, offering a little something for everyone. There's legendary architecture, a storied history, regal green parks filled with swans and flowering trees, and a multicultural food scene that is the very definition of world-class. "London has global appeal," says Nicola Butler, one of Travel + Leisure's A-List travel advisors and owner of NoteWorthy, a company specializing in travel to the U.K., Ireland, and France."

"A shiny, relatively new construction perfectly located at the intersection of Hyde Park, sophisticated Belgravia, and blingy Knightsbridge (Harrods is a 15-minute walk away), The Peninsula London is the very definition of quiet luxury-despite the fact that it reportedly cost over £1 billion to build. Named one of the best new hotels of 2024 by T+L editors in the annual It List,"

London is a global capital offering legendary architecture, storied history, expansive parks filled with swans and flowering trees, and a world-class multicultural food scene. Strong infrastructure, cultural diversity, and safety contribute to a welcoming reputation and make London a common introduction to Europe. A recent surge in luxury hotels has raised standards alongside classics such as Claridge's and The Savoy. New properties include The Peninsula London, a high-end 190-key hotel located between Hyde Park, Belgravia, and Knightsbridge. The Peninsula reportedly cost over £1 billion to build and features automotive and aeronautic tributes, including a Concorde replica on the rooftop restaurant ceiling.

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