Club Quarters, Gracechurch
(7, Gracechurch Street) is a decent 4 stars hotel just in less than 5 minutes walk from Monument Tube Station. Although the hotel has no frills, and its interior might bring up the recollection of your auntie’s frumpy dress, it’s tidy, well presented, just as a typical business hotel should be.Each floor is provided with a sort of cupboard, stocked with blankets, pillows, irons, iron boards. You can also just help yourself and pick up extra tea, coffee or a bottle of water from there, without being bothered to call for the room service.
Needless to say that, having been located in the City, London’s historical core, Club Quarters Gracechurch hotel has some worldly renowned sites pretty much on its doorstep. St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and Tate Modern are just in a distance of short walk from the hotel.
Leadenhall market in the City of London (photo by Herry Lawford)If you have a bit of time to spare, pop into charming Leadenhall market that is just off Gracechurch Street. The realm of poulterers and cheesemongers in the Middle Ages, today it’s become the area of upmarket shops, restaurants and cafes. With the history that dates back to the 14th century, Leadenhall market has that special ambience of old England. No wonder that this landmark was featured in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” as Diagon Alley.
