"The Regent Palace Hotel is the perfect central London location for a holiday vacation or business trip".The Regent Palace Hotel is truly in the very heart of London traditional starting point for many a London tourist trip. Within a few minutes stroll from the hotels entrance a wealth of major tourist attractions await you – world-class restaurants, West End theatres, bars, cafes, nightclubs and famous stores – they’re all right here in London.The Regent Palace Hotel welcomes you to the most vibrant and cosmopolitan area of central London.

The area directly around Piccadilly, with Piccadilly Circus at its centre, is commonly considered to be the centre of London. Indeed, in its heyday in the 17th century this area was one of the most fashionable and exclusive parts of the city. As the constant crowds testify, it is as popular today as it was then.Piccadilly Circus was formed in 1819 by the intersection of Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue and the Haymarket. The unusual name comes from the word "pickadill" which was a type of stiff collar, fashionable in the 17th century.At its heart is its most famous landmark – known as the statue of Eros. However, it is neither a statue, nor the figure of Eros! It is actually a memorial fountain commemorating the Victorian philanthropist the Earl of Shaftesbury, and the figure is not the Greek God of Love, but the Christian angel of Charity. Eros has become one of the most famous landmarks in London so expect the area to be busy (and bring your camera!).Wandering along Piccadilly today you will find yourself amongst some very famous shops, such as Hatchards and Fortnum and Mason, as well as some of London’s most glamorous hotels. However, the heavy levels of traffic makes shopping in the various arcades that lead off from Piccadilly nicer. The Burlington Arcade is particularly worth visiting.The other main tourist attractions that draw the crowds to the area are the Rock Circus – a rock music museum where you listen to recorded simulations and see wax reproductions of rock stars – and the Trocadero – a haven for video game and cinema lovers.Nearby are Leicester Square, Soho (home to Chinatown) and the shops of Oxford Street and Regent Street.

Follow the signs for Central London, and then to Piccadilly Circus. Then follow the signs to the nearby NCP pay car park on Brewer Street. Click here for a map. Alternatively, there is limited meter parking space available outside the hotel.


From Heathrow Airport - Take the Piccadilly line 19 stops directly to Piccadilly Circus. Allow approximately 50 minutes for this journey. Heathrow to Paddington train station takes 15 minutes on the Heathrow Express. From Paddington, either take a taxi, or get on the southbound Bakerloo (brown) line six stops to Piccadilly Circus. All Black Taxi drivers will know the Regent Palace Hotel in Piccadilly.

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