London City Guide

Welcome to "The Best of London," Gayot's city guide featuring top restaurants, luxe hotels and spas, hot attractions, cool, new events and other important information for sophisticated travelers and diners. Whether you are a local resident or tourist, our destination guide will steer you to the hippest highlights in London and surrounding areas.

FLOWERING IN WINTER
Tropical Extravaganza
The Kew Gardens' newest showcase features a comprehensive collection of orchids and bromeliads, where visitors can learn about these strange and sometimes sinister plants.

WORK & PLAY
London Business Travel Guide
One of the world's key financial centers and home to many top global companies, London is a bustling business city. Learn how to navigate this town with our travel guide.

CATHEDRAL TO WATERCRESS
72 Hours in Winchester
This delightful British city is wonderful to stroll around, featuring historical landmarks from Winchester Cathedral and Jane Austen's tomb, to the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside.

MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER
Irving Penn Exhibition
The National Portrait Gallery unveils a gallery featuring the extraordinary work of this late renowned photographer, whose career spans more than 60 years.

10 BEST CELEBRITY HOTELS
Metropolitan Hotel
This sleek contemporary London hotel, with its members- and guests-only Met Bar, is one of the city's key places to catch glimpses of stars like Johnny Depp and Jude Law.

MEDIEVAL TIMES
Amberley Castle
Built in the 14th century, this medieval stone castle offers an idyllic getaway with luxurious accommodations, landscaped gardens and tranquil lakes.

A room at Amberley Castle in West Sussex, England

TOP 10 EXTREME HOTELS
The Lighthouse
Built in 1862, this limestone castle located on a cliff in Wales was a functional lighthouse until 1985. It has since been changed into a charming bed and breakfast.

Explore Great Britain
• Find out more about restaurants and travel around the U.K. here.
• Looking for a quick getaway? Check out our guide to Wales.

(Updated: 02/09/10 NH)

72 HOURS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

America's capital city might have started out a swamp, but now it's a destination for tourists and heads of state alike. Whether you're here to inspect the Constitution or to check out artifacts from the first Apollo mission, we'll help you fit it all in.

BUSINESS IN SEATTLE

Once a relatively isolated provincial town, Seattle is now recognized worldwide as the home of high-tech and as a gateway to Asian trade centers. From the charm of its 100-year-old Pike Place Market to its striking steel-and-glass central library, the city lures many a business visitor back as a tourist.

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