St. Paul's Cathedral Hotels

The most extraordinary feature of the London skyline is the world-famous dome of St. Paul's Cathedral. The masterpiece is one of London's must-see sights. St. Paul's Cathedral is an architectural beauty; the sparkling mosaics, the beautiful stone carving, the magnificent view down the nave towards the Quire are just a few reasons why you must go and see the churchl.

St. Paul's has been giving London its spiritual focus since its first service in 1697. While most royals marry at Westminster Abbey, Prince Charles of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer were married here. Visitors ca view The Light of the World by Holman Hunt, which is an extraordinary work of art.

The internal areas have been redone and the light that now floods the space puts life back into the once dead luminescent stone, mosaics, carvings and sculpture. In the Dome, notice the beautiful 18th century paintings by Sir James Thornhill showing scenes from the life of St. Paul.

Other nearby attractions include the Museum of London, the Globe Theatre, the London Dungeon and the Tate Modern.

If you wish to stay in a hotel nearby, try the very charming Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park.

Despite the fact that modern office towers abound in London, the magnificent dome and two towers of St Paul's Cathedral are still dominant features in the City. The late 17th century religious edifice is one of the English capital's instantly recognisable tourist sights.

The interior of the cathedral does not disappoint; it boasts sparkling mosaics, sculptures and carvings. Paintings such as the Light of the World and still lifes depicting the life of the building's patron saint are added attractions.

St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most recognisable buildings in the whole of London, and is ideally located close to the River Thames in the city centre. The cathedral itself is built on London’s highest point, so after a guided tour through the cathedral, visitors can ascend to the top to see the Golden Gallery and admire an amazing view of the city. Hotels near St Paul’s Cathedral accommodate visitors on both business and leisure trips, and there are also a range of apartments available, which could be ideal for family holidays. The closest attractions included the Tower Bridge, the Tate Modern, and London Dungeon. The closest tube station is St. Paul’s, but there are several in the area, so transport is incredibly easy and convenient. Additional methods of transport are available. The standard of hotels in this area ranges from 3-star to 5-star.

Address: St Paul's Churchyard London, EC4M 8AD

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7236 4128

Tube Station: St. Paul's

URL: http://www.stpauls.co.uk