Where to stay in London at Christmas: 5 best areas

London at Christmas is wonderful, but where you stay can make a surprisingly big difference to the trip. Choose Covent Garden and you can walk out of your hotel straight into some of London’s biggest Christmas displays. Stay in Marylebone and you can have the lights and shopping within easy reach, but retreat somewhere considerably calmer at the end of the day. Base yourself on the South Bank and your Christmas London comes with river views and evening walks along the Thames. So there isn’t one single best place to stay in London at Christmas. It depends on what sort of Christmas trip you have in mind. I’ve picked five areas that work particularly well at this time of year, whether you want to be right in the middle of the festivities, within walking distance of London’s famous Christmas lights, or somewhere a little quieter. This guide helps you choose the right part of London. If the hotel itself is part of the Christmas experience, see my guide to the best London hotels for a…