Must-Visit Spots around Regency House Hotel London

Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, Regency House Hotel London is one of the best places to stay at Greater London. Located in Bloomsbury, it is a traditional Georgian Grade 2 listed Terrace Hotel. It is known for being one of the finest Oxford Street Hotels.  

One of the many great things about this hotel is that it is ideally located in the part of the city where there are lots of famous attractions. If you want to see the wonderful sights that London has to offer, then all you have to do is ride the tube near the hotel or walk around.  Check out some of the tourist attractions that are only a few minutes away from Regency House Hotel London:

 

• Covent Garden

 

If you have a penchant for history, culture and shopping, then you’ll surely enjoy Covent Garden. Set in London’s West End, Covent Garden is a great place to explore. There are plenty of things to see there such as the Royal Opera House, London Transport Museum and St. Martin’s Courtyard.  

 

• Theatreland

 

London’s Theatreland, also known as West End, is heaven for any theatre-enthusiast. It is home to over 40 theatres, most of which are privately owned and features Victorian or Edwardian architecture. Performances staged here are usually, classic and modern plays, musicals, and comedy. The largest theatres here are Coliseum Theatre, The Apollo Victoria Theatre and the London Palladium.      

 

• Soho

 

Known as London’s entertainment district, Soho offers plenty of fun and exciting activities. It is a great place to find live entertainment, good food, and exciting nightlife. You can shop in the boutiques, unwind in Soho square, and explore Chinatown. There are interesting bars and pubs like Blind Pig and Bar Termini.  

 

• Oxford Street

 

Oxford Street is popular among locals and tourists because of the department stores and designer outlets in the area. Over 300 retailers are situated here, making it the most visited shopping street in Europe. Signature boutiques and luxury brands can be found all over the district. But, aside from shopping, there are also plenty of other things to see here, like restaurants, pub, and live music venues. Shopping can be best enjoyed while staying at oxford street hotels.    

• British Museum

The British Museum is another must-see place around Greater London. Housing over 8 million artworks and artifacts, it is considered as one of the greatest museums in the world. There are so many things to see here, including iconic objects like the Rosetta Stone, Ancient Egyptian mummies and Parthenon sculptures. Best of all, entrance to the museum is free.

London’s Happy Hour District

A tour in London sounds conservative and boring for many youngsters probably because of the heavy reference to sophistication and class, but what most people don’t know is that the place also offers hundreds of fun and exciting places for those who love the nightlife. Bloomsbury and Soho is highly flocked districts in London, because both offers an atmosphere of enjoyment and relaxation through their loud lively music, delectable food, live entertainments, clubs and drinking stations.

Enjoy happy hours by staying in hotels gower street London.  Regency House Hotel is a traditional Georgian Grade-2 listed terraced hotel.

Read this article, for detailed information of top spots to enjoy happy hours’ on London tour while staying in Hotels near Bloomsbury London.

Royal Sites near Hotels in Bloomsbury London You Need to See

London is the world’s most desired tourist place due its royal attractions. There are so many royal attractions located near Bloomsbury London like: Eltham Place, Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Place, Tower of London. No doubt, staying in hotels near Bloomsbury London will be convenient to explore Royals sites.

Tourist also prefers to bed and breakfast in Gower street, at Regency House Hotel and enjoy true central London Living as like local.

Read this article, about the top Royal sites to visit in London and grab the opportunity to meet with Royal families.

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Covent Garden – the place for theatre, food, culture, just a few minutes stroll from Regency House Hotel

Enjoy a theatrical play or musical, get inspired by the world-class artworks on display, find out about the Underground, or simply relax and enjoy the fun of Covent Garden – all within a few minutes walk of the Regency House Hotel in Gower Street.

Covent Garden is one of the prettiest and most fascinating areas of London. There is always so much to do and it is so close to hotels near Oxford Street that you can quickly return to drop off shopping.

Traditionally this was the site of London’s flower and vegetable market. This has now moved out to New Covent Garden at Battersea. It was in the seventeenth century that architect Inigo Jones created the wonderful buildings that make up the Covent Garden Piazza. Now they are home to a fantastic selection of top name brands such as Fred Perry, Burberry, Barbour, Aspinall and Ben Sherman as well as fun activities for kids like the Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Fancy some refreshments? There is plenty restaurants in Covent Garden from to which choose. Try Indian meals at Masala Zone, Mexican street food at Wahaca or a coffee at Andronicas where you can choose from 50 different types of ground beans. If you want something stronger, why not try the Marquess of Anglesey – a traditional pub dating back to 1663 when Covent Garden was first built.

Having rested your feet and enjoyed a meal, it is time to return to your hotel near Oxford Street to leave your purchases before embarking on some culture.

There is always lots of street entertainment underway at Covent Garden. Buskers, singers and dancers offer an enjoyable way to see up and coming talent.

The London Transport Museum is an essential destination for anyone interested in transport or art. It has a brilliant collection of poster art dating back to the 1920’s when people were first encouraged to get out and about on the Underground visiting places like London Zoo and Wimbledon. The big red buses and horse drawn trams fascinate young and old alike.

The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House, St Martin in the Fields and of course St Pauls, Covent Garden (better known as the Actor’s church) are all close at hand. Stand outside the Actor’s Church and think of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, selling flowers and wanting to speak ‘proper’. Inside it is a lovely place to enjoy a few minutes peace and quiet.

A trip to the theatre is another essential ‘must do’ when in Covent Garden. As it is only a short walk back to your hotel in Oxford Street, even late night West End theatrical and musical performances become very accessible. Why not enjoy a night at the opera or ballet at the world famous Royal Opera House; or try a musical like The Lion King at the Lyceum. Other favourite include Stomp at the Ambassadors, The Woman in Black at the Fortune theatre, War Horse at the New London theatre and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Savoy.

Afterwards, relax with a post show meal or drink in Covent Garden or begin the walk back to the Regency House Hotel near Oxford Street, only a short distance away.

Gourmet Journeys from Hotels Near Oxford Street

Fancy a Gourmet Odyssey or a Gourmet tour? London has the perfect answer in October. The London Restaurant Festival is ideal for foodies wanting to explore new foods and tastes. Best of all, it is close to Oxford Street hotels which means that you never have far to travel. There are events all over London and every one of them are just one or two tube stops away.
The London Restaurant Festival has become one of the highlights of London, attracting ever increasing numbers of people keen to visit new restaurants and discover new foods. It has, quite simply, become a city wide celebration of food.

Try a first course in one restaurant, then move to another for your main course, and yet another for dessert. Three very different tastes and cooking styles in one meal!

One of the most spectacular events of the London Restaurant Festival is the exclusive screening of Cinema Paradiso at the Princess Anne Theatre in Picadilly, only 20 minutes walk or couple of minutes tube ride from Regency House, one of the finest Oxford Street hotels. A complimentary cocktail is given on arrival, before you sit back and enjoy gourmet popcorn while watching a food inspired film. With appetites whetted, it is time to enjoy a three course dinner based on a menu created by photographer Rankin and BAFTA 195 Picadilly’s Head Chef, Anton Manganaro.

If your tastes run to global food, then do not miss the Cichetti or Japanese trails. Guided by a special Cicchetti or Japanese Journey passport; participants visit six of the best Italian restaurants or Japanese Ramen bars to try out different menus, dishes and drinks. Venues include the House of Peroni, La Polentaria, Snowflake Gelato, Kurobuta, Kanada-Ya, and Tonkotsu.

A perennial favourite is the Tapas Tour exploring the spirit of Spanish food. This year it has been joined by the new Chinatown Tour which offers the opportunity to try not just food from the regions of China but also Malaysia and Singapore.

Having tried the food, it is worth spending a little time exploring the extensive range of delicatessens to found just south of Oxford Street and buying some authentic produce to take home. After all, you do not have far to carry it since the hotel is close by – and it still leaves time to take in a show at the London West End or another restaurant before the night is over.

Find out about ongoing and upcoming London food festivals and other events on Regency House Hotel blog.