Looking for a convenient and centrally located hotel room in the City of London? Consider the natural light-filled  Deluxe City View Room at Pan Pacific London. 

Here, you will be welcomed with a stunning view of the city from its floor-to-ceiling windows. For added comfort, your accommodation comes with underfloor heating, a luxurious marble bathroom, and a comfortable king bed, making it the ideal place to stay on your London business trip or holiday. 

For some self-care during your trip, the hotel has a level dedicated to wellness experiences such as yoga, singing bowl meditation, and therapeutic massages. You can also find a gym for working out before you embark on your daily adventure, plus an indoor pool stretching 18.5m for a relaxing swim, complete with a gorgeous view of the city. 

Beyond that, the hotel has six food and beverage outlets—two restaurants, three bars and a lovely grab-and-go cafe.

Now that you have settled your accommodation, let us look at the best places to shop, eat and play in London.

Londoners love their markets. From farmers’ markets and fashion markets, to food and antique markets, you will be spoilt for choice. Apart from the bigger ones like Borough Market, Camden Market and Portobello Road, there are many others worth visiting. 

Brick Lane Market is a combination of five different markets with stalls selling anything from fruits and trinkets to quirky antiques. The market operates at its fullest on Sundays — one particular area to look out for is The Team Room, where you will find charming stalls peddling vintage typewriters, maps, and stamps. If you feel peckish, the Boiler House Food Hall features around 30 stalls offering culinary delights from all corners of the world. 

Two streets away from Brick Lane Market is the Old Spitalfields Market, filled with vintage and contemporary clothing, artisan food products, and homeware items. Thursdays come with an extra buzz at the Old Spitalfields Antiques Market, where you can peruse a charming cluster of stalls proffering unusual collectables and rare finds. 

Move on to the Leadenhall Market next — a bright and cheery market that hosts an eclectic mix of boutiques, shops and restaurants. One of the oldest markets in London, it is housed in a beautiful 14th-century structure that has been featured in many movies, including The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and Hereafter.  

Get directions to Brick Lane Market (a 15-minute walk from Pan Pacific London)

Get directions to Old Spitalfields Market (a 7-minute walk from Pan Pacific London)

Get directions to Leadenhall Market (a 9-minute walk from Pan Pacific London)

Being a melting pot of cultures, London’s food offerings are varied and diverse, offering plentiful options to satisfy your palate. 

Treat yourself to a meal with a view at Duck and Waffle, the highest 24-hour restaurant in London which serves a playful take on traditional British cuisine with European influences. The high point of dining is its altitude; the restaurant sits on the 40th floor at the summit of the Heron Tower in London’s financial district. With floor-to-ceiling windows, you can take in breathtaking city sights as you dine on signature dishes such as the Duck & Waffle, a crispy duck leg confit on a mouth-watering waffle. 

Fancy a hearty steak?  Dine at New Street Grill, a modern grill housed in an 18th-century warehouse with a gentlemen's club atmosphere and warm, friendly service. Pair your steaks with wine, remembering to spare some space for dessert after your mains.

Prefer to dine in the hotel? Straits Kitchen on the second floor of Pan Pacific London offers a celebration of the fusion of Southeast Asian flavours and impeccably sourced British ingredients. These elements are brought together beautifully using modern Western cooking techniques, resulting in elevated and elegant plates

Guests can explore an exquisite menu divided into categories such as Small & Raw, Dumplings & Skewers, Larger Plates, and Vegetable, Rice & Noodles. And for those who love to experience a taste of everything, our “Experience Menu” offers a wonderful and comprehensive selection of chef’s signature dishes, designed to be shared and enjoyed by the whole table.

Get directions to Duck and Waffle ( a 1-minute walk from Pan Pacific London)

Get directions to New Street Grill ( a 2-minute walk from Pan Pacific London)

Your visit to London may likely include a checklist of places such as the London Eye, the Tower of London and Piccadilly Circus. Where else can you visit close to London’s CBD that is not on every tourist’s London travel list? 

Try Sky Garden London, the city’s highest public garden with 360-degree views of London’s iconic skyline located on the top three floors of the 38-storey commercial skyscraper 20 Fenchurch Street. The Garden is an eye-opening sight of exquisitely landscaped gardens with an open-air terrace and observation decks. Make it an evening to remember with a dining experience at the Fenchurch Restaurant. You can catch the sun sets over London as you wine and dine in this elegant rooftop restaurant serving contemporary British food. 

From the towering heights of the Sky Garden, head to the ancient temple ruins at the London Mithraeum, seven metres below the street level. The Temple of Mithras, a Roman Mithraeum, was discovered and excavated in 1954. Check out this amazing archaeological site with ancient Roman artefacts, and gain an insight into how temple life was like through an immersive, multi-sensory experience. 

Next, direct your attention to the countless murders committed by England’s most notorious serial killer—Jack the Ripper. Step into 1888 London at the Jack the Ripper Museum and learn all about the gruesome murders of the victims. Details of each murder are on display along the walls of the six-storey building, and notable murder scenes are recreated in great detail — a treat for true crime enthusiasts. 

After the dark experience at the Museum, journey out of this world at War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience. Thanks to a combination of live action, multisensory effects, and virtual reality, you will find yourself in the middle of a Martian invasion as you fight to make it out alive through 23 interactive scenes in an exhilarating almost two-hour adventure.

Get directions to Sky Garden (a 10-minute walk from Pan Pacific London)

Get directions to London Mithraeum (a 12-minute walk from Pan Pacific London)

Get directions to Jack the Ripper Museum (an 18-minute walk from Pan Pacific London)

Get directions to War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience (a 7-minute walk from Pan Pacific London)

Looking for more attractions to visit in London? Take a look at our Destination Insights for suggestions. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the team at Pan Pacific London, who are glad to assist you.