London, UK - September 2009

London is the capital and largest city of both the United Kingdom and of England, and is the largest city in Western Europe. Situated on the River Thames in southeast England, London is historically one of the great world cities and remains a global capital of politics, culture, fashion, trade and finance. London will serve as the host city for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

London boasts a vast number of attractions for the traveler. Among the most famous are Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster (including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament) in Westminster. Shoppers can head to Portobello Road, which claims to be the world’s largest antiques market, for antiques, souvenirs and other knick-knacks or simply a walk through time.

London has a large variety of shows from fringe to Broadway-like musicals and productions. The West End district is where you’ll find the last type, with famous imported Broadway shows and some very good local productions.

Located in the middle of it all in Covent Garden, the One Aldwych is within walking distance of all the theaters, museums and city sites.The property amenities include elevators, wheelchair accessible elevators, meeting room, high speed Internet access, fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, spa, restaurant, coffee shop, lounge, and parking facilities.The hotel rooms are equipped with amenities like air conditioning, am/fm alarm clocks, satellite TV, telephones, radios, Internet access, refrigerators, safes, minibars, desks, irons ironing boards, and hairdryers.

Alan Yau, creator of Hakkasan, has blended both classic style and contemporary colours to create this impressive cafe. Specialising in authentic Chinese cuisine, the restaurant offers a dim-sum speciality in the afternoons. Further highlights from the menu are Roasted Silver Cod with Champagne and Chinese honey and Roasted Mango Duck with lemon sauce. However, rumour has it that the waiters are a bit snooty.

First you have to know why it is called The Wolseley. The premises were owned by the British car firm Wolseley Cars in the 1920s. Sample delicious cosmopolitan fare here instead of vintage cars. For instance, savor the Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon or the Roast Chicken with Tarragon. They are better than driving off in one of the Wolseleys.

Ever since its establishment in October 2004, Amaya has been receiving praises and flattering reviews from its visitors as well as the press. The restaurant's decor boasts a blend of Indian and western styles - sandstone panels, flowers on tables and elegant glass cutlery. Experience the exciting taste of India through a wide variety of seafood and grilled vegetables from the northern and southern parts of the country. Most desserts are sugar free, so calorie conscious eaters can heave a sigh of relief.

After pleasing patrons in Las Vegas, Paris, New York and even Tokyo, Joël Robuchon has now graced the capital of England. This fantastic French restaurant in the Soho district is elegant, expensive and the perfect example of a fine-dine eatery. With two dining rooms and a bar, acquiring a table here is easy on weekdays, but can be quiet a struggle on weekends. The red and black décor and the efficient waiters in crisp uniforms are enough to prove that this is not a tacky “fish & chips” place. Choosing from the colossal menu can be baffling sometimes, so take the guidance of the waiters, and watch the expert chefs as they whip up your orders in the open kitchen. Upstairs, the scene is a tad laid-back, so once you are satiated, you can head there for a couple of drinks. Carry enough dough, and do not dress too casually if you want to avoid embarrassment.

The River Cafe, the former kitchens of TV chef Jamie Oliver, is positively bursting with life. It's lively, chic and dotted with celebrities - ensuring its place on London's A-list. Order your favourites from the cook books, like roast grouse, risotto and other brilliant renditions of the modern Italian repertoire.

Combining contemporary Japanese cuisine with an decor based on Eastern philosophy, the Zuma restaurant has an "open-plan" kitchen so patrons can watch culinary masters in their element. At the Zuma, the environment is as important as the food, giving patrons a zen-like experience. The restaurant features a main dining room, 2 private dining rooms, a sushi bar and counter service and the menu fuses traditional flavors with contemporary flair. The lounge and saki bar caters to a sophisticated clientele, providing different types of saki and tempting cocktails with Japanese liquors. The lounge is the perfect place to rub elbows with the bold and the beautiful of London.

Situated in London's residential Knightsbridge with chic shops and stores like the famous Harrod's on it??s doorstep, the 214 room Berkeley is a testament to luxury, service and haute cuisine. Two independent houses of gastronomy make their home at The Berkeley, Gordan Ramsay??s Boxwood Cafe, led by head chef Stuart Gillies bringing an upscale New York-cafe style bill of fare, and the newly relocated Petrus by Marcus Wareing, offering fine dining in a sophisticated venue. In addition, The Blue Bar, designed by David Collins, is London's new hippest 50-seat bar, and breakfast, coffee and doughnuts to go and formal afternoon tea are served in The Caramel Room. Hotel facilities include the Berkeley Spa featuring a pampering array of treatments, a rooftop pool with a sliding ceiling, and a state-of-the-art gymnasium with views of Hyde Park. Guests can take advantage of a 24-hour concierge, chauffer driven cars, luggage unpacking and valet, room service, babysitting and children's services, and laundry, dry cleaning and pressing. .