Local Insight & Information
The City of London is one of the oldest and most extraordinary areas of London as well as having the highest density of businesses and office space throughout the whole of the wider city. Everything within this area, from the architecture to the restaurants and hotels are admirable and there is certainly nowhere comparable to the City. St. Paul’s Cathedral, having been rebuilt four times due to damage over the years, is one of the most iconic sights in the area and working close to this magnificent structure is highly desirable; the nearby square filled with places to eat and relax add to the attraction of the location.
Within close proximity to St. Paul’s Cathedral is the City’s newest and most on trend fashion destination One New Change. However, the centre is not only a favourite of fashion lovers with many people frequenting the roof top bar and restaurant for post work drinks or dinner with colleagues. Madison is as fashionable as its surrounding stores and is certainly the place to be seen within this locality. The establishment provides stunning views of the area’s iconic skyline including that of the striking St. Paul’s dome, the London Eye and the Shard. The unique attraction of Madison involves the fact that it offers so much all in one place. As well as presenting one of Europe’s largest public open air roof terraces, Madison is a restaurant, roof terrace and al fresco bar. The focus of the menu which offers mainly European dishes is that of hearty meat based meals with a light inclusion of seafood, pasta and sandwich meals.

Hotels close to the St. Paul’s area also provide guests with a touch of luxury and there is something to suit everyone from tourists to business types. Grange St. Paul’s Hotel is a luxury 5 star hotel offering an impressive 433 guest bedrooms, an array of bars and restaurants, a stunning Ajala Spa, and a private Health and Fitness Club inclusive of a gym and an 18m swimming pool. The interiors are just as luxurious as its facilities with the indulgent silk and velvet materials as well as a considered colour scheme of black, red and cream providing a lavish feel to each room. Being within this highly business orientated area the hotel is equally well equipped for work requirements and the hotel offers two floors of meeting and event space as well as a business centre inclusive of a PC, telephone, fax and internet facilities for guests who request Club Service.
Key Transport Links
The area known as the Square Mile is rife with transport links assisting the thousands of people who commute to the area daily. St. Paul’s tube is only a two minute walk from the Cathedral itself and offers direct links to the Central line. Mansion House tube is also only a five minute walk from this landmark offering connections to both the Circle and District lines. Liverpool Street mainline station is also accessible within a 17 minute walk from this location meaning that those who travel from wider London or indeed the wider country are provided with a convenient link to the office. The station offers services including Greater Anglia, TfL Rail and c2c trains as well as bus links and tube services via the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Overground lines.
More on Location
Clearly the most famous part of this wonderful area of the City is that of the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral. The architecture, with its spectacular detailing featuring sculptures and symbolic figures along with its wonderful domed roof and grand pillars, is simply majestic. This building is extremely memorable and the regular tours around the iconic structure are definitely worth your time when in the area. Tours are either interactive with a touchscreen multimedia guide or personally guided to suit your preference and both allow guests to explore everything from the crypts to the gallery and the cinema. You will be able to discover the tombs of great heroes such as Admiral Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington, indulge in a winning 270° immersive film experience as well as venture 111 meters up to witness the stunning panoramic views from the Golden Gallery.