The Londoner , Leicester Square Why stay there? It’s 8am in one of the most iconic areas of central London and I’m taking an early morning swim before breakfast and a morning of sightseeing. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Bucks Herald, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. The luxurious pool and sumptuous spa forms one of the many underground floors at the ‘super boutique’ hotel The Londoner.
Advertisement Advertisement If you want to explore the West End , it’s perfect. It’s a place to pick for a very special visit. Pop across the square to watch a film at the Odeon cinema; view the art at the National Portrait Gallery, just steps away; feed the pigeons in Trafalgar Square a short walk away; browse hundreds of shops along nearby Regent Street or Covent Garden and in the evening the city’s theatreland is at your feet as are some of London’s top restaurants, including those in Chinatown and Soho.
Download the Visit London app and you’ll also be able to follow the interactive Scenes in the Square bronze statue trail. It’s fun and free. Take selfies with Bugs Bunny, Laurel and Hardy, Mary Poppins, Mr Bean and Paddington.
What’s the hotel like? Modern, upmarket and opulent. The flamboyant design is eye-catching in every direction. There are 16 floors with 350 rooms and suites, six eateries and bars, including a rooftop terrace and The Retreat spa, not to mention meeting spaces and a ballroom.
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