Hey everyone,

I'm looking to book the Zedwell Capsule Hotel at Leicester Place (7 Leicester Place), but recent online reviews claim it’s still an active construction site and completely closed, despite accepting bookings.

Please note: I am not talking about the nearby Zedwell Piccadilly Circus, which is fully open.

Has anyone been to the Leicester Place location recently? Can anyone confirm if it is actually open and hosting guests now?

I am wanting to spend a day going to beautiful departmental stores and get things for myself and my family. I have already visited Harrods so any other recs for it. I am thinking of Liberty but I am not sure apart from that. I am also want to visit some local markets; I will be in Notting hill for a stroll and richmond for a play. Any markets near those areas that I can visit?

Going to the Darkness in the O2 in December and staying in best western Highbury

I want to do the post show Uber Boat as it looks amazing but what is the best pier for me regarding getting back to my hotel (near Finsbury Park Station)

Seeing the lights turned on outside the 'Churchill Arms' is sadly out of my reach given ill be in Ally Pally for the afternoon

Visiting London weekend before Christmas with mother in law (75) and teenage daughters (15 & 16)
Everyone is keen to see the Regent Street & Oxford Street festive lights but I am apprehensive about crowds and overwhelm. One of my daughters is autistic and can struggle with crowded places.

We have visited London before and she is able to cope if we plan ahead and have breaks.

Are there any times of day which are likely to be less crowded, or is this area best avoided completely?

Hi yall! I posted a few weeks ago looking for recommendations and yall were so helpful! With all your help on recommendations for things to see/do, I’ve just pretty much finished my daily itinerary and wondering what y’all think. Does it seem do-able? Should I change anything? A lot of evenings are pretty free, considering going to a show of some sort one night, and just random exploring, maybe some pubs and etc. But if you have any idea what areas are best for evenings and nightlife, I’d love to hear them! Otherwise I’m going to just roam around and find things as I go. I’m a night owl so unless I’m SUPER exhausted, I’ll probably be out pretty late most nights, especially so I can get pictures because there will be less people and I get shy 😅

Arriving October 18th, leaving October 25th- solo trip
Staying in Notting Hill

Day 1: (Sunday)
Noon-3pm: arrive, check in Airbnb
Local grocery for snacks
Get food
Explore walk-by sights: Big Ben, London eye, Westminister Abbey, Tower Bridge, Kensington Palace
Open evening

Day 2:
930am: Buckingham palace
11:00: changing of the guards
12:00: St James Park, Duck Island cottage
(Undecided on touring inside Westminister Abbey)
Afternoon tea at Sanderson
Airbnb to rest for an hour-ish
5:00/6:00: Piccadilly Circus, China Town
Food
Evening exploring SoHo and/or Covent Garden

Day 3:
9:00 Tower of London
12:00 quick stops to see All Hallows by the Tower, St Dunsten in the East
1:00/1:30: Leadenhall market, food
2:30: St Paul’s Cathedral
St Bartholomew the Great if time allows.
Airbnb to rest for an hour-ish
Night open— explore Camden or soho

Day 4:
10:00: national gallery
12:00 Covent garden, Neal’s yard, food
3:00 British museum
Airbnb for an hour-ish
Night free- maybe soho, china town, Camden
Food

Day 5:
10:00 Kyoto garden
11:00 afternoon tea
4:00 Airbnb rest
5:30– open evening

Day 6:
10:00: highgate cemetery
12:30 St Pancras Old Church
3:00 kings cross area
Airbnb to rest
Open evening

Day 7:
10:00 Portobello market
1:00 Airbnb rest
3:00 shoreditch, whitechapel, self guided Jack the Ripper walk
Food
Open evening

Day 8 leaving

Heading to london for the first time in November. Which hotel would you choose and why?

shangri la shard
langham london
londoner
hotel cafe royal

Is it worth it to pay for a tour that bypasses the line?

Hey,

I have been to London twice and seen all the touristy places. Objective for this visit is seeing a playing at Richmond theatre, adore the halloween displays at Notting hill and do some shopping at Oxford street. Also want to experience some fall in London. I am not able to decide which area I should stay in. I have a budget of 250-270 for 2 nights. And I am travelling solo and would like a safe neighbourhood. Pls suggest hotels only.