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ABOUT PICCADILLY
Piccadilly, one of London's most famous streets in the West End, runs from Hyde Park Corner to Piccadilly Circus and is 800 metres south of Oxford Street . Many decadent and famous buildings and sites line this street and it runs along several luscious parks.
The name Piccadilly derives from the work of a tailor named Robert Baker. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Baker made a living from designing, making and selling ´picadils´- the fashionable stiff collars worn is this era. His line of work made him a very wealthy man and the mansion he built with most of his fortune is known as Piccadilly Hall.
Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park Corner and Green Park underground stations all have entrances on Piccadilly and it really is a lovely walk up and down this street if the weather is good and you have time on your side.
Fortnum & Mason department store is located on Piccadilly and is renowned for its upmarket food-hall. Here you can take afternoon tea in famous and very traditional surroundings. Also along the road is the Royal Academy art institution and the famous English Teddy Bear Co. For book lovers, the infamous Waterstone´s bookstore is located at 203-206 Piccadilly, in the old Simpson clothing store building, and is not too far from Piccadilly underground station. With almost 6 floors of books, a gift shop, coffee and juice bar and an art gallery, Waterstone´s on Piccadilly is more like an exclusive library and is the largest bookstore in Europe. Many hours to be lost in here!
And then there's ´The Ritz´, this glamorous hotel of splendour is located at 150 Piccadilly, overlooking Green Park, and is one of London's most famous landmarks. If you can't fit an overnight stay here into your budget, although they do often have special deals, you HAVE to pop in for tea and scones. It is so beautiful inside and the scones are delicious. Just a few minutes walk away is the Radisson Hampshire Hotel in Leicester Square, a long established 5 star in the heart of the action.
Another hotel which you might choose to stay at is Le Meridien Hotel at 21 Piccadilly. A great location and close to everything you need, especially the best London's shopping strips and nightlife.
For something a little different and very relaxing is the Piccadilly Markets in the gardens of St James's Church. It is a small arts and crafts market from Wednesday to Saturday including treats such as handmade greeting cards, knitwear and other little souvenirs, and Tuesday is antiques day. The Wren Coffee House in St James's Church serves drinks and homely vegetarian food.
Piccadilly is part of the A4 road therefore it is very busy. But there are so many great places to spy, parks to rest in, treats to taste and books to read that the hustle and bustle is just part of the trip.
Piccadilly is mainly a tourist area and as such is noisy and busy 24 hours a day. It affords easy access to Leicester Square ( 200m), Soho (200m), Covent Garden (900m), Bond Street (900m) and the London Eye (1900m) however hotel prices are high and you may want to consider South Kensington as a better priced alternative which is only one mile to the west and has a direct underground link from Gloucester Road.
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RADISSON HAMPSHIRE HOTEL LONDON
 Located just 200 yards away from Piccadilly Circus in Leicester Square, the Radisson hampshire is a true British traditional luxury hotel in the very heart of the West End and walking distance to Theatreland and Covent Garden.
All Rooms Feature Air Conditioning, Cnn, Minibar, Work Desk Area, Modem Hook-Up, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Full
Valet Service, Shower and Bath.
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THISTLE PICCADILLY HOTEL LONDON
 The Thistle Piccadilly is located at the eastern end of Piccadilly almost in Piccadilly Circus and just 2 minutes from Leicester Square. Originally built in 1900, the Thistle hotel was renovated in 1996 and offers around 100 bedrooms. This traditional Victorian hotel provides a warm welcome and offers elegant and modern facilities. Within easy access of many tourist attractions including the London Eye and Theatreland, the hotel is ideal for both business and leisure guests. The ground floor bar offers the ideal place to relax and watch the world go by.
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STRAND PALACE HOTEL LONDON, West End, London
 The Strand Palace is of the best located hotels in London for leisure breaks being in the heart of theatreland and within walking distance of many of London major attractions such as Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, BA London Eye, and St Paul's Cathedral. Ideal for those wishing to experience some of the best shopping in the world with Covent Garden, Oxford Street and Regent Street all within walking distance.
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CLARIDGES HOTEL LONDON, West End, London
 Claridges Hotel in London is a 5 star hotel which is ideally located in the area of Mayfair, a very upmarket central district and just a few minutes walk from Regent Street. Within easy walking distance are many attractions and landmarks, in particular, the US Embassy, Park Lane, Oxford Street, Bond Street, Harley Street and Theatreland.
Claridges is a British Institution. In the 1930's, there was a major redesign which resulted in half of the rooms being art deco and the remaining ones Victorian. In saying that, now all 200 rooms offer 21st century facilities and leading designers have been recruited to ensure that this leading London hotel is a perfect place for the discerning traveller to stay.
Claridges is also home to the world famous chef Gordon Ramsay who manages and oversees the main restaurant "Gordon Ramsay at Claridges". This Michelin Star chef, regularly featured in the media, offers some of the finest dining in London.
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BROWNS HOTEL LONDON, Mayfair, London 
 Browns Hotel, lies between Mayfair and Piccadilly (300 metres) on Albemarle Street. This luxury 5 star London hotel was totally refurbished in 2005 and opened December 2005 as a full blown luxury hotel. Local attractions are plentiful and include Bond Street, Cork Street, St James's, Garrard,, Asprey, Sketch, The Wolseley, Royal Academy of Arts, Fortnum & Mason, Burlington Arcade, Green Park, Buckingham Palace and Knightsbridge.
All of the air-conditioned 118 bedrooms rooms at Browns, offer dual-line phones with voice messaging, broadband Internet and digital flat-screen LCD televisions with interactive video on demand, minibar and safe.
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A serious London luxury hotel in an amazing afluent location where you can experience the very best of Londons culture, shops and restaurants.
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SELFRIDGE HOTEL LONDON, West End, London
 The Selfridge London Hotel is very central for all aspects of London being on a side street of Oxford Street. Within walking distance you have the US Embassy, Harley Street, Mayfair, Regents Street and Soho and of course right next door the famous Selfridges Department store.
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Great central location is the biggest advantage of the Selfridge hotel however it is overdue for a refurbishment and therefore discerning clients may be not satisfied with the quality of this 4 star product.
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ASCOTT MAYFAIR APARTMENTS LONDON, Mayfair, London
 The Ascott Mayfair apartments are located just off Park Lane and only a few minutes walk from Bond Street, Oxford Street, Regent Street,Piccadilly and Hyde Park. This 1920's art deco building combines all the comforts and amenities of home, with the range of facilities and highly personalised service of a luxury hotel.
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The location can not be beat. Close walk to 3 tube stations and great resturants, shopping, and pubs all in the neighborhood. A very personal service in an upmarket accommodation.
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