Local Area
Discover Piccadilly
Hotels
The Ritz
One of the most prestigious hotels in the UK. Afternoon Tea at The Ritz is an institution in itself and is served in the spectacular Palm Court. www.theritzlondon.com
The Mayfair Hotel
The Mayfair is a luxury London hotel, set in exclusive Mayfair in the heart of the capital. The contemporary interior boasts creations from some of the world’s top design houses including sofas and chairs by Fendi, chandeliers by Baccarat and paintings from St Petersburg. www.themayfairhotel.com
St James’s Hotel and Club
The St. James’s Hotel and Club has been known for providing the highest standards of hospitality and service since it first opened its doors as a gentlemen’s chamber for the English aristocracy. The hotel is situated in an elegant luxury townhouse in a quiet cul-de-sac just off St. James’s Street.
www.stjameshotelandclub.com
Shopping
Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum & Mason, the Piccadilly store famed for its luxury food, wine and hampers.
www.fortnumandmason.com
Dover Street Market
Dover Street Market is a new type of retail concept with 6 floors featuring a host of international designers. www.doverstreetmarket.com
Jermyn Street
Parallel to Piccadilly, off St James’s Street to the left, Jermyn Street sets the tone for the shops that cater for the area’s clubbable gents.
Cafe / Restaurants
Richoux
Around since 1909 Richoux started out as a patisserie but have today evolved as stylish, French style cafés, which serve food all day. www.richoux.co.uk
The Wolseley
The Wolseley is a café-restaurant in the grand European tradition located in St James’ on London’s most famous of boulevards, Piccadilly. 160 Piccadilly is a Grade II Listed Building.
Impressive surroundings, simple but excellent dishes and great cakes to eat in or take away.
www.thewolesley.com
The Ritz
Afternoon Tea at The Ritz is an institution in itself and is served in the spectacular Palm Court.
www.theritzlondon.com
Arts & Culture
Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts, founded in 1768, is the oldest fine arts institution in Britain. It is universally renowned for hosting some of the capital’s finest temporary and touring exhibitions. Its annual Summer Exhibition, running since the institution first opened, displays select works from up and coming artists and by academicians. www.royalacademy.org.uk
Green Park
http://www.royalparks.gov.uk. Laid out by Henry VIII, the 53-acre park’s name is self-explanatory enough, kept free of formal flower beds out of respect for the lepers from the Hospital of St James’s buried beneath. Nowadays the plane trees, crocuses, daffodils and deck chairs make it a charming spot to wile away an afternoon in the spring.
St James’s Palace
At the bottom of St James’s Street is the red-brick Tudor gatehouse of St James’s Palace. Now used as offices for various Royals, the palace is closed to visitors, although the Chapel Royal inside is open for Sunday services from October until Good Friday.
The Piccadilly Arcade has grand entrances on both Piccadilly and Jermyn Street and offers an attractive walk between these two historic streets.