Hotels Near Westminster London

The area of Westminster can be reached easily from Park International Hotel.

Westminster includes many top London tourist attractions such as Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London Eye & Westminster Abbey.

Big Ben

Big Ben is one of the best known landmarks of London. The name Big Ben actually refers to the bell hung within which was named after Benjamin Hall who was a commissioner of works.

Big Ben looks particularly spectacular at night when the clock is illuminated. It's a London must-see.

Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament is otherwise known as The Palace of Westminster. It contains the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons is where MPs meet to propse and discuss new legislation.

When parliament is in session, visitors are admitted to the House of Commons Visitors' Gallery. Long queues are sometimes encountered. The House of Lords Visitors' Gallery has free entry and is worth a visit.

When parliament is in recess there are guided summer tours of both chambers and other historic buildings.

For more information please visit their website: http://www.parliament.uk

London Eye

The London Eye at Westminster (see photo top right) is 135m high and is the tallest observation wheel in the world. The London Eye is also known as the Millenium Wheel as it was opened to the public in 2000.

The wheel rotates at a rate of 0.26 metres per second and a full rotation takes approximately 30 minutes. The London Eye offers great views of London.

For more information and to book online please visit the official website: http://www.londoneye.com

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is one of the most symbolic and sacred sites in England. Practically every sovereign has been crowded at the abbey since 1066 and it is where the top political and artistic figures are commemorated. In addition, most of the monarchs from 1272 to 1760 are buried here.

Top sights include the Poets' Corner, Cloister, Chapter House, Coronation Chair and Henry VIII Chapel.

For more information please visit their website: http://www.westminster-abbey.org

Directions from hotel

Public Transport (Tube)

Take the District Line (Green) eastbound or the Circle Line (Yellow) towards Victoria. Alight at Westminster.

Average journey time: 15 minutes.