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Park Lane has long been recognised as one of the favourite haunts for the rich and famous of London – but that doesn’t mean that you can’t find some home comfort and welcoming experiences too. And for this, we’d advise you turn to the local pubs. If you’re looking for something that combines luxury with a casual, laid-back atmosphere, here are some of the best pubs to visit around Park Lane and Mayfair. Trader Vic’s A Samoan themed location brimming with carved wood...

You don’t often hear about travelling to London in the autumn, but what you might not know is that it’s one of the best times of the year to visit the city. Sure, summer is great – but with all the bustling crowds of other tourists, it can often be difficult to appreciate the finest parts of this fantastic city. So if you’re a fan of a quieter tourist experience, or just want to see what London’s like when all the...

If you take regular stays in our central London serviced apartments, you may be starting to think that Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London just aren’t quite as exciting as they once were. Wonderful as these attractions may be, we all want to see something new and exciting on our holidays. So here we’ve bought together a few things for you to do during your short stay in Mayfair that you’re unlikely to find in the tourist brochures. Read on...

We love London’s big attractions as much as the next man, but there’s something special about finding a more unusual selection of tourist attractions during your short stay in Mayfair. As many of you may know, London was first established in 43AD as Londinium, a town built by the Romans after their invasion of Britain. Back then, the settlement was barely 2 square kilometres large, and spanned the boundaries roughly covered today by the City of London. Though the original settlement is...

London’s West End is famous for its theatre – and in particular, its musicals. Some of the world’s most famous musicals have premiered in these theatres, and there are few things better to do during your short stay in Mayfair than to go and see one. Conveniently, it just so happens that London’s West End district sits on the doorstep of your London serviced apartments. To give you some inspiration, we’ve compiled here a few of the best musicals playing in...

Whether you’re celebrating Diwali yourself, or just looking to celebrate a bit of culture, there’s a whole host of exciting events going on for Diwali in London. It might not be every day that you hear about the Hindu religious calendar, but there’s no better time to start paying attention than Diwali. The annual festival takes place in the autumn, kicking off this year on the 19th October. As always, it looks set to be a vibrant celebration of colour, light...

There’s something rather compelling about the feeling of visiting a pop-up restaurant or gallery. Perhaps there’s just something about knowing that whatever you’re doing you’ll never be able to do the exact same thing again – there’s just a certain sense of urgency to the whole thing. Whatever the reason is, we know that you’ll be just dying to visit some during your short stay in Mayfair – so we’ve taken the liberty of bringing together a few suggestions of...

Whether you’re looking to complete a full day’s hike, or just looking for somewhere to spend an afternoon’s stroll during your short stay in Mayfair, London is just filled with exciting walkways that you may never have even known existed. The best part about these paths is you can join them and leave them at whatever point you like – meaning you can have as much or as little a walk as your schedule will allow. Here are just a few...

Whether you consider yourself a seasoned art buff, a fly-by culture lover, or just someone who appreciates a bit of classical art, there’s certainly an art gallery for everyone in London. And what’s even better – many of them are right here in Central London – just moments away from your Mayfair serviced apartments. So we’ve bought together this selection of our very favourite Central London art galleries, in case you needed a bit of inspiration for what to get up...

Let’s be honest – nobody wants to be stuck waiting for a taxi outside the airport after a long flight. You want the peace of mind of knowing exactly where, how, and when you’re going to be getting to your serviced apartment in London – without it costing the earth. Your airport transfer to the best serviced apartments in London Here at Park Lane Serviced Apartments, we want to make your stay as effortless, comfortable and luxurious as we possibly can. So...