A Hedonist's guide to… is an exciting new series of guides that explore the finest restaurants, the most stylish hotels and the chicest bars in each of our six cities. Designed to be the quintessential 'little black book' A Hedonist's guide to… has all the best addresses in town. This is the ultimate weekend break guide helping you optimise your weekend away; all the restaurants, hotels, bars, cafés and clubs are photographed so you know what to expect before you go.
A Hedonist's Guide to London
Our 2nd edition of Hg2 London takes readers out of the West End tourist traps and into the chic streets of Westbourne Grove, the increasingly sophisticated fun of Hoxton and, of course, slick Mayfair restaurants. Our excellent team of in-the-know London-based journalist's prove why there is more to London than the traditional tourist icons.
'Buses, bobbies and Buckingham Palace - Is London really a contemporary fashion capital?, I hear you ask
Although these tourist icons live on in London, they remain rare constants in a city that embraces progress and chases the Next Big Thing. London has always nurtured independence and idiosyncrasy and its liberal, progressive outlook makes for a modern, dynamic metropolis happy to adopt a new set of icons – namely, the London Eye, Chelski Football
How long should I stay for?
It depends on your agenda: to eat, drink and party, a long weekend would suffice, all be in a little manic. But to include some shopping and sightseeing you may be inclined to stay for a week.
When should I go?
During the spring and summer months the mood in London is noticably uplifted, in comparison to the winter months that surroud Christmas. Replacing grey skies and dirty rain is fresh - and hopefully sunny - mornings which lead into warmer afternoons, and bright, clear evenings. Hyde Park - any park, infact - becomes buzzing with groups enjoying picnics, while riverside bars are a wonderful place to enjoy an early evening drink before supper. Spend some time strolling through Portabello and Spittalfields market, which is decidedly less stressful in these dry(er) months.
Where should I stay?
From the contemporary luxe-style hotels, to the traditional Grand-Dame Classics, London has an enormous variety of wonderful hotels to offer. If Palacial grandeur is your thing, try the glitz of The Ritz on Piccadilly or perhaps Mayfair's most prestigious venue - and London's most-loved luxury hotel - Claridges. Enjoy chic-design at the Covent Garden Hotel as well as it's wonderful location in the West End, or perhaps the stylish Baglioni overlooking Hyde Park may suit. If partying in chic Hoxton is more your game, try the Conran-designed, Great Eastern Hotel, where style and sophistication come together in this trendy area of the city.
Booking couldn't be easier, just click here! As an added incentive, many of our hotels offer Hg2 guests special offers and we will also send you a free Hg2 guide to the city when you book through us.
What do I need to take?
* Flat shoes for lots of walking and an umbrella - unfortunately rain in London
is not rare.
* A healthy budget - chic restaurants and sophisticated bars can come at a price
* Some fabulous outfits
* Of course - your own copy of Hg2 London!
Now all you need to do is book your flight and enjoy!
'Buses, bobbies and Buckingham Palace - Is London really a contemporary fashion capital?, I hear you ask
Although these tourist icons live on in London, they remain rare constants in a city that embraces progress and chases the Next Big Thing. London has always nurtured independence and idiosyncrasy and its liberal, progressive outlook makes for a modern, dynamic metropolis happy to adopt a new set of icons – namely, the London Eye, Chelski Football
How long should I stay for?
It depends on your agenda: to eat, drink and party, a long weekend would suffice, all be in a little manic. But to include some shopping and sightseeing you may be inclined to stay for a week.
When should I go?
During the spring and summer months the mood in London is noticably uplifted, in comparison to the winter months that surroud Christmas. Replacing grey skies and dirty rain is fresh - and hopefully sunny - mornings which lead into warmer afternoons, and bright, clear evenings. Hyde Park - any park, infact - becomes buzzing with groups enjoying picnics, while riverside bars are a wonderful place to enjoy an early evening drink before supper. Spend some time strolling through Portabello and Spittalfields market, which is decidedly less stressful in these dry(er) months.
Where should I stay?
From the contemporary luxe-style hotels, to the traditional Grand-Dame Classics, London has an enormous variety of wonderful hotels to offer. If Palacial grandeur is your thing, try the glitz of The Ritz on Piccadilly or perhaps Mayfair's most prestigious venue - and London's most-loved luxury hotel - Claridges. Enjoy chic-design at the Covent Garden Hotel as well as it's wonderful location in the West End, or perhaps the stylish Baglioni overlooking Hyde Park may suit. If partying in chic Hoxton is more your game, try the Conran-designed, Great Eastern Hotel, where style and sophistication come together in this trendy area of the city.
Booking couldn't be easier, just click here! As an added incentive, many of our hotels offer Hg2 guests special offers and we will also send you a free Hg2 guide to the city when you book through us.
What do I need to take?
* Flat shoes for lots of walking and an umbrella - unfortunately rain in London
is not rare.
* A healthy budget - chic restaurants and sophisticated bars can come at a price
* Some fabulous outfits
* Of course - your own copy of Hg2 London!
Now all you need to do is book your flight and enjoy!
