The cosmopolitan city of London is the capital of England and its very name suggests history and grandeur. It's the leading city in Europe when it comes to size, population and per-capita wealth. What strikes visitors most importantly about London is the utter size of this city, dispersing over a huge area from its core on the River Thames, which meanders through the city centre, splitting it into northern and southern halves.

The central region and the key sights, theatres and restaurants are while in the London underground train Circle Line on the north bank of the River Thames. The stylish and tourist-ridden West End of London lies within the western part of the loop and includes Soho, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Regent Street.

Those without local roots will find this huge metropolis remarkably diverse, and aside from English, around 200 various languages are spoken within its confines, and many types of major religions are represented. At times, London can seem more like a country than a city.

Visitors might be reassured that there's an enormous choice of London hotels, with lodging ranging from five-star luxury accommodation to the smaller sized hotels and bed and breakfast lodgings. Earl's Court is a key centre for reasonably priced hotels, but there are other very good centres in Bloomsbury, Fulham Notting Hill.

Less cheap alternatives are Paddington, Bayswater and Pimlico. London Hotels are usually in short supply throughout the months of July and August, so tourists should always book hotels in this capital city well ahead of time. To see our full range of Hotels in Fulham, visit Hotels Near Fulham