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Where you sleep shapes the whole trip. Three of London's most popular bases each offer something different. Part of our London, compared series; the full picture is in our where to stay guide.
Mayfair: quiet luxury
For grand hotels, fine dining and a hushed, moneyed calm, Mayfair is hard to beat. Central, polished and pricey.
Kensington: museums and calm
Leafy, elegant and home to the great museums, Kensington suits those who want culture on the doorstep and a quieter evening.
Covent Garden: in the thick of it
If you want theatres, restaurants and the buzz of the centre at your door, Covent Garden and the West End put you right in the middle.
For the deeper rundown, see our guide to the best areas to stay in London and our quick take on choosing your neighbourhood.
