London is a top destination for business travellers. As a bustling centre of international trade, it’s no wonder companies from around the world choose London as the location of choice for their conferences, as well as flying their employees to the city for meetings. Whatever the reason you’re visiting London on business, these top tips should help you make the most of your trip!
Pack for all weathers
The weather in London can be temperamental, so ensuring you’re kitted out to handle the chill, sunshine and rain is essential to having a great time. While you can always return to the Montcalm Hotel London if you’re stuck in a deluge, it can be lots of fun to explore the city come rain or shine – and simply packing a few items like an extra jacket and an umbrella will make all the difference.
Bring ‘sensible’ shoes
There are many ways of getting around London and the city has one of the best public transport systems in the world. However, whether you’re navigating the Tube while staying at boutique hotels in London or opting for a bus or one of the city’s famous London cabs, you’ll still benefit from being able to move quickly and with ease. Be sure to bring comfy shoes you can slip into for walking around.
Book your hotel in advance
Knowing the area of London you’ll need to be in will help you to book your accommodation in advance. Doing this is an absolute must, particularly with the better hotels in the city – rooms sell out quickly. You can also take advantage of some superb hotel deals with online booking at venues such as the Montcalm Hotel London. Choose a centralised hotel with the facilities you need to make your trip as relaxing as possible in your downtime, as well as helping the all-important business-side of your trip run smoothly.
Buy a guide book
This will help you plot any areas you’d like to see and arrange a travel itinerary. If you don’t want to buy a guide, then you can find plenty of great information for tourists on the web, including the official London city guide at Visit London, packed with things to do, places to see and details on how to get there along with our own Montcalm Hotel London blog.
Travel ‘Off Peak’
Travel in London can be pricey, particularly at peak times when you’re likely to find yourself in a crowd. While it may be unavoidable at times to travel within the usual hours, where possible it’s well worth it going for the alternative. Arriving a little early to your business venues can help you see a bit more of London and get into the right frame of mind for work – and leaving a little later ensures you don’t have to endure commuter traffic on public transport. Take a camera and venture around on foot while you wait; there’s lots around every corner to surprise you in this historic and active city.
