361-363 Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3JP +44 (0) 207 474 2227 reservations@princeregent-hotel.com

For those wishing to take in London’s finest attractions we are located a short stroll away from Prince Regent DLR station which provides easy access into central London.

Beefeaters, Buckingham Palace, red double-decker buses trundling down Oxford Street. Crowded streets dotted with old-fashioned pubs and bright red post boxes. Harrods, Hamleys and Hyde Park. Just some of the associations that ‘London’ revives.

But the United Kingdom’s capital city, housing around 7 million residents, is much more than a postcard city. It leads the world in politics and finance. From Westminster’s iconic Houses of Parliament in the shadow of Big Ben to the so-called Square Mile of the historic City of London and Canary Wharf’s newly gleaming skyscrapers. Its shopping scene is second to none and its many parks and gardens provide respite and picnic opportunities galore. Spend the afternoon in Hyde Park. Stroll through St James’s Park or visit the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, arguably the most important collection of plants and trees in the world. And although London’s weather has a reputation for being grey and grisly, its bright lights more than make up for the odd rainy day.

Take a trip on the London Eye big wheel for a bird’s-eye view of the city, it’s particularly spectacular by night. You’ll see the different areas spread out before you. The West End with its many theatres and restaurants. Covent Garden’s market area filled with pedestrians and street performers. Leicester Square’s neon-lit buildings. Soho’s hip (and slightly seedy) streets. Posh Chelsea and Kensington. The River Thames snakes its wide, leisurely way through the urban sprawl, take a boat trip for the best views.

London was the host of the 2012 Olympic Games. Stratford has being redeveloped with the new Olympic park, but many sporting events will take place in London’s excellent existing stadiums, Wembley for soccer, Wimbledon for tennis, The O2 in Greenwich for basketball and gymnastics.

London is huge and sprawling, so you’re best off travelling around on the world’s first underground railway, known locally as the Tube. Buses are another good option, although the old-fashioned red Route master buses with open backs and conductors are being phased out. Black cabs are everywhere, and their chatty drivers (‘cabbies’) know their way around the city like the back of their hands. Since the introduction of a Congestion Charge limiting traffic in the city centre, it’s now also safe and pleasant to scoot around by bicycle and, in many areas, by foot.


 

 

EXCEL EXHIBITION CENTRE: 0.27 Miles

The Excel Exhibition Centre is a world renowned exhibition and international convention centre famous for hosting Miss World 2014, World Trade Expos and more.
 

Emirates Cable Car: 1.0 Mile

Emirates Cable car offers a spectacular view of the River Thames as it travels between the Greenwich Peninsula and Royal docks.  
 

CRYSTAL BUILDING: 1.0 Mile

The Crystal in London is home to the world’s largest exhibition on the future of cities and office space for Siemens.
 

LONDON CITY AIRPORT: 1.5 Miles

London City Airport is the UK’s leading business airport serving over 40 destinations across the UK, Europe and the USA.    
 

WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY: 3.0 Miles

Westfield Stratford City is the largest urban shopping and leisure destination in Europe, offering high street favourites, the latesst catwalk fashions, home and lifestyle brands.
 

O2 ARENA: 4.2 Miles

See the world’s most popular events. Enjoy the best live experiences and concerts. Pick a seat. It doesn’t matter where.
 

ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH: 4.6 Miles

The Royal Observatory Greenwich is the historical home of British astronomy and London’s only planetarium.
 

TOWER BRIDGE: 5.3 Miles

The Tower Bridge Exhibition allows you a look inside this iconic structure, spectacular views and glass floor, modern exhibitions and magnificent Victorian Engine Rooms!
 

LONDON EYE: 7.4 Miles

The London Eye has won over 85 awards and is the UK’s most popular paid for visitor attraction.
 

THE BRITISH MUSEUM: 7.6 Miles

The Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artefacts and is free to all visitors.
 

WESTMINISTER: 7.7 Miles

The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London’s most iconic landmarks.
 

BUCKINGHAM PALACE: 8.4 Miles

One of the most iconic royal buildings in any country. Buckingham Palace is the current residence of her Majesty the Queen.
 

MADAME TUSSAUDS: 9.6 Miles

Madame Tussauds is the world famous celebrity wax museum and one of the major tourist attractions in London.
 

THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL: 9.6 Miles

One of London’s most famous art venues not only for its distinctive shape but also its seating capacity of 5,500.
 

HARRODS – 9.6 Miles

Harrods has been a luxury shopping destination in London’s Historic Knightsbridge for more than 160 years.
 

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM: 10.2 Miles

The Natural History Museum cares for more than 80 million specimens spanning billions of years and welcomes more than five million visitors annually.