Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel

31-36 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LH,

Reservations: 800 333-3333 US - Toll Free
0800 37 44 11 UK - Toll Free

Telephone: + 44 (0)207 839 9399 Fax: + 44 (0)20 7930 8122

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Leicester Square is one of London's most exciting and dynamic areas. In London's equivalent of Times Square, you're within walking distance of theatreland, China Town and a myriad of hip bars and restaurants. On a more mellow note, there are dozens of pavement cafes in the square itself where you can muse with a cappuccino and soak up the atmosphere. You may also be lucky enough to catch A-List Celebs gliding down the red carpet, as Leicester Square is home to some of the hottest film premieres in London.

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Getting to/from the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire 5 Star Hotel

Because of our commitment to responsible business practices, we encourage the use of public transport. Our hotels are central, convenient and close to underground or mainline stations, so it’s easy to minimize the impact of your journey on the environment.

By train:

Leicester Square on the Piccadilly and Northern lines. Plan your journey with London Underground's tube planner.
Fast track trains can be used for a quicker journey to or from the following airports into London: Heathrow Express from Paddington Station.
Gatwick Airport Express from Victoria Station

Travelling by bicycle:

There are communal bicycle parking facilities in St. Martin's Court

By car:

Distance to and from the hotel

Airports	Miles	Minutes
Gatwick	28	60
Heathrow	18	45
London City	9	30
Luton	35	60
Stansted	37	70

The nearest NCP car park to the Hampshire 5 star hotel is situated on Whitcomb Street
London Congestion Zone
If you are driving to this hotel between the hours of 7.30am - 6.30pm Monday-Friday, you must pay the appropriate charge by midnight that day or risk being charged a penalty fee.

Attractions and Local Landmarks
Leicester Square, West End theatres, Chinatown, Soho clubs, bars and music venues, Royal Opera House, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Covent Garden, Parliament, London Aquarium, British Airways London Eye, Cabinet War Rooms, St. James' Palace, Pall Mall clubs, Piccadilly Circus and Eros.

Insider London
Morning: Avoid the tourists and slip into the National Gallery via the Sainsbury wing - go up the stairs and turn left. Pause at the Leonardo cartoon before strolling through to the Pollaiuolo brothers' spectacular Martyrdom of St. Sebastian. Around you are four or five of the best rooms that any gallery in the world has to offer.

Noon: Enter Chinatown and make for the New World on Gerrard Place for immaculate dim sum drawn around the room on trolleys. When you've drunk all the tea, invert the lid of the pot and more tea will arrive.

Night: Bar Italia on Frith Street remains the hippest street bar in London without even trying. Grab a table outside and enjoy London's best coffee while the nightlife unfolds before you.

About London

Each period of England's past, punctuated by monarchs, wars, fires and other disasters, has made an indelible imprint on the capital city. Yet even while embracing its history, London is a forward-looking, modern city. Witness the Millenium's London Eye, which joins Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament as world-recognized icons of the city. Another obvious example is the culinary scene New British cooking, as envisioned by renowned chefs such as Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Antony Worrall Thompson, Marcus Wareing, Fergus Henderson and Tom Aikens, uses the best of regional ingredients in innovative, globally influenced ways; London also has outposts of celebrated restaurants like Nobu and Joël Robuchon. A profusion of cutting edge clubs and stylish bars like Tantra, Absolut IceBar, Bacchus and Lost Society Nightlife assure a high "hip" factor. Shopaholics thrill to know that London has stayed on top of the fashion game since the swinging '60s. Stop at venerable Harrod's of course, but then hotfoot it over to Sloan Street for trendy boutiques, or visit an eponymous shop Stella McCartney, Amanda Wakely, Bruce Oldfield and many other designers maintain retail space here. Dozens of art galleries exhibit the most recent works by emerging artists, and if contemporary art is your thing, the Tate Modern is the best in Europe. Not surprisingly, London, balancing old and new with ease, is regarded as one of the world's most intriguing cities.

Did you know?

The renowned British Museum houses one of the world's finest - and most varied - collections of art and artifacts. It's also quite massive and somewhat daunting to first-time visitors. Since it's impossible to see everything in one trip, your best bet is to buy a museum guide and take a "Greatest Hits" tour. This tactic lets you focus on those particular exhibits you're most eager to see. Crowds tend to be heaviest on Sundays or holidays, so you may want to plan accordingly.