London, England

London, England

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Guidebook: Introduction

Welcome To London!


The Quintess Collection’s residences in London are situated right in the heart of the action!

Whether on your first or umpteenth visit, one of the best ways to explore London’s hidden gems is with a private Blue Badge Tour Guide; explore the history of the Royals in Westminster and the Tower of London, strut along Abbey Road and other famous haunts of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, or trace the steps of Jack the Ripper in the back alleys of Whitechapel. Further afield, day trips to Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge and other major English cities and historical attractions can be easily arranged by train or driver.

With classic restaurants such as Rules flying the flag for excellent British cuisine, London has also gained a well-deserved reputation as a mecca for international dining. West End restaurants such as Dishoom, Hakkasan, Polpo and Barrafina have developed a modern take on traditional Asian and European cuisines, while the understated restaurants and street vendors of Brick Lane and Exmouth Market provide authentic Asian, South American, European and African flavors.

London’s long history and international population are reflected in the amazing range of special events and exhibitions hosted in the capital. Recurring events include the wonderful Notting Hill Carnival, the Mayor’s Arts Festival, the London Mela (or ‘Asian Glastonbury’ as it is affectionately known) and the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race along the River Thames.

More fun things you may not have tried:

  • Enjoy a wine tasting in the vaults of the Berry Bros & Rudd Wine Shop on the corner of St. James’s Street, where Napoleon in exile once plotted his return to France!
  • Explore the Fox Cigar Shop Museum on St. James’s Street, featuring Churchill’s smoking chair and the world’s oldest box of Havanas!
  • Listen to some amazing classical music or jazz in the crypt of the St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church on Trafalgar Square.
  • Visit the beautiful Neasden Hindu Temple in North London, the largest working temple outside India and a terrific example of traditional building methods.