Travel Recommendations

Travel Recommendations

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Our Favorite hotels

We recommend staying near Chelsea, London. This neighborhood is located between the two main event venues: Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour and The Pimlico Road.

At Sloane

The Sloane Place Hotel

Beaverbrook Town House

11 Cadogan Gardens

Claridge's

The Cadogan Hotel

Number Sixteen

Lime Tree Hotel

The Knightsbridge Hotel

The Goring

The Orange Hotel

The Chelsea Townhouse

Brown's Hotel

The Peninsula

Raffles

Flying In

London-Heathrow (LHR) is the main London airport, and likely the best option for international travelers.

To reach central London, take the underground Heathrow Express Train from the airport to Paddington Station (about 16 minutes) or taxi in (about 35 minutes).

The Weather

London’s weather in January hovers around 4–9°C (that’s about 40–48°F), so don your woolly hat, drink plenty of tea, and be prepared for cold temperatures!

Our Favorite Restaurants

Daylesford Organic

Organic farmshop and cafe located among the antique and interior emporiums of Belgravia

Wildflowers

Elegant yet uncomplicated dishes paired with European wines.

Daphne's

Serving authentic Italian cuisine since its founding in 1964.

Hunan

An ever-changing secret menu curated by the Peng family since 1982

Granger & Co.

Global dishes from an Aussie celebrity chef.

Gymkhana

A chic upmarket Indian restaurant with delightful food.

Sally Clarke's

Deliciously simple, seasonal food with a daily-changing menu.

Rules

The oldest restaurant in London, established in 1798 and serving classic British food.

Our Favorite Cocktail Spots

Vesper Bar

A James Bond-inspired bar at The Dorchester hotel.

Beaverbrook Town House

Perfectly located amongst the chic boutiques of Sloane Street and without any of the pomp of a big central London hotel.

The Goring Cocktail Bar

A lively destination, the menu focuses on British spirits.

Dukes Bar

A London institution, famed for its ice-cold martinis.

Our Favorite Museums

Victoria & Albert Museum

The world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design.

The British Museum

A public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture.

Sir John Soane's Museum

Formerly the home of neo-classical architect John Soane.

Tate Modern

The United Kingdom’s collection of international modern and contemporary art.

Our Favorite Spots for Tea

Fortnum & Mason

A sophisticated venue for afternoon tea, opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Ritz

An opulent afternoon tea experience with freshly baked scones and pastries.

Bluebird

Chic, beautiful, and brimming
with posh London vibes.

Maison Bertaux

Famous cake shop with specialty scones, cakes, teas and coffees.

Our Favorite London Landmarks

Kensington Gardens

Once the private gardens of Kensington Palace, now one of the Royal Parks of London.

Big Ben

Nicknamed “Big Ben,” the Elizabeth Tower is the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster.

The London Eye

An iconic observation wheel, just brilliant on a clear January day.

The Serpentine

A 40-acre recreational lake in scenic Hyde Park.

Can't get enough of London?

After DDL concludes, discover a unique and inspiring collection of antiques and design from a wide range of dealers.

DDL attendees will receive complimentary tickets to The Decorative Fair, valid from Thursday, January 22.

Important: New Travel Requirement

As of January 8 2025, US citizens entering the UK must apply for and receive an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to travel.

If you are attending Design Destination London on January 19-21 2026, you should apply for an ETA.

Learn more on gov.uk and apply using the UK ETA app.