The secret of a great hotel, regardless of history or aesthetic, is the ability to pluck the casual visitor from the street and tuck her into a cocoon so transportive that the outside world sublimates. The Beaumont in Mayfair is every bit the afternoon off the grid you deserve. For lunch, melt into a delicious benedict or a salad that seems to replenish itself every few bites. Hours will pass – don’t bother resisting. In the evening you’ll be back for a nightcap and tea sandwiches, the perfect midnight snack.
The Beaumont Restaurant and Lounge:
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We love afternoons at the Tate Modern and champagne tea at Harvey Nichols. Nothing so heart-racing you can't keep yourself away, but a couple days here is like visiting a childhood friend.
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A brief walk from The Mondrian will land you at the sensational Tate Modern. A visit to the atrium alone is worth it, but the recent renovation completed in 2016 has gifted rooftop enthusiasts with a 360 degree viewing deck atop the new 10-storey Switch House building. Sure, come for the art, but you absolutely won't want to miss the view.