Where to Eat, Stay, and Explore in London

London is a multicultural capital known for its royal landmarks and manicured gardens, alongside modern icons like The Shard. The English city is truly a year-round destination hosting a variety of world-class art, theater, and exhibitions; summer comes alive with events from Wimbledon to festivals like BST Hyde Park.

These days, the dining scene is just as dynamic, spanning everything from classic pub fare to elevated West African, classic Italian, and vegetarian Indian cuisine.

Whether it’s your first visit or one of many, there’s always something new to discover. To help you plan, Amex Travel’s London-based experts, Kelvin and Mandy, share their favorite things to do and places to dine, along with Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection² properties for every type of traveler.

Read on for our picks and the benefits that eligible Card Members can enjoy when booking through American Express Travel®. And once you arrive, keep in mind that you can use your Platinum Card® on purchases without the worry of foreign transactions fees¹.

¹American Express will not charge any foreign transaction fee on the purchases you make outside of the United States with your Card. However, there may be circumstances where ATMs or merchants charge a fee on foreign transactions.
²The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.