"The Ham Yard Hotel is an eccentrically British hotel in Soho adorned with mesmerizing art installations and punchy details. The work of designer Kit Kemp, who owns and runs the boutique Firmdale hotel brand with her husband, Tim, the hotel has a sunshiny and soothing vibe that regularly beckons celebrities and fashion designers."

"The dimly-lit and heaven-scented London EDITION is another smart choice for creative types, having hosted many of Fashion Week's most exclusive parties over the years."

"Housing a favored hangout spot of Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill, and Kanye West, Hotel Café Royal is the stately option, primely located on the south end of Regent Street. Dating back to 1865, the property has a history of bridging Soho's creativity with Mayfair's regality—a legacy which endures in the arty, posh vibes immediately felt upon walking into the lobby today."

"Isabel Mayfair is the place to see and be seen—literally, as the space’s 300 polished brass lamps by Stileman Lighting Group are designed to enhance, and figuratively as the staff wears uniforms by designer Johanna Ortiz. The Argentine restaurant by Juan Santa Cruz triumphs in décor, ambience, and mouthwatering artisan dishes."

"For something less wallet-slimming, Opso is a Greek tapas restaurant located off Marylebone High Street loved by locals. Essential plates to order include the Dakos salad, which I daydream about every day, the yellow fava bean dip, and the beetroot carpaccio."

"For a shopping break in Covent Garden, Henrietta Bistro is a trendy spot with retro Parisian interiors and artfully prepared plates. Highlights from the Spanish and French-inspired menu include the charcoal-grilled octopus, tuna tartare and strawberry burrata."

"Across town, Oblix East is located on the 32nd floor of the Shard—Europe’s tallest skyscraper—and has romantic views of the Thames and some of the best service in town."

"As far as museum restaurants are concerned, The Wallace Collection houses Peyton and Byrne, a stunning French-styled brasserie in a light-filled atrium with millennial pink walls. The space somehow remains under-the-radar despite being the stuff of Instagram dreams."

"London boasts some of the world's best Indian food outside of India. If it's your first trip across the pond, lining up outside of any of Dishoom's five locations is practically a right-of-passage and the rare occasion where a chain restaurant is worth the hype."

"For drinks, London's Soho House location Kettner's Townhouse has a snazzy-yet-chill champagne bar that serves up a variety of bubbling drinks until early morning hours."

"The Coral Room in the recently revamped Bloomsbury Hotel is a lofty space serving major Wes Anderson vibes and a sizable Italian spritzer that's equal parts beautiful and refreshing."

"For a non-cheeky themed bar, Mr. Fogg's House of Botanicals in Fritzrovia is a verdant Victorian paradise with dainty furniture and plants everywhere. Each drink on the menu has been inspired by a different flower, too."

"Even though the tube is the clean and reliable metro of public transportation daydreams, walk everywhere you possibly can to soak in every last charming townhouse and garden. For idyllic strolls lined with greenery, Primrose Hill offers sweeping views of the skyline."

"To roam amongst peacocks with the backdrop of a koi pond, Holland Park Kyoto garden in Chelsea is an unfailingly romantic spot."

"Mayfair makes for optimal art gallery hopping, with most major international galleries housing outposts in the area’s stately Georgian townhouses. Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac’s Ely House location is a must-visit for the dreamy black-and-white marble staircase alone, which observant fashion industry followers will recognize as the setting of Victoria Beckham's SS19 show."

"Footsteps away, Sprueth Magers is another contemporary art powerhouse with consistently savvy programming. Pro tip: the enormous windows on the second floor offers a beautiful view of Davies Street."

"Camden’s Zabludowicz Collection, denoted by a yellow traffic sign with an arrow that reads ART, is an edgier spot with avant-garde exhibitions housed inside a former chapel."

"For museums, The Victoria and Albert Museum is a massive institution with awe-inspiring displays of art and artifacts throughout human history."

"Another architectural marvel to take in is the Tate Britain in its entirety. The museum is home to the world's largest collection of paintings by British artist JMW Turner, but also regularly has holds contemporary exhibitions."

"For cutting-edge fashion and concept stores, Shoreditch is essential ground to cover. Modern Society, smartly arranged as a general store and café, is a personal all-time favorite."

"Two minutes away, the recently opened Not Just Another Store is another gem of a concept store. Housed in a sunny, yellow storefront, the space has a mom-and-pop Dover Street Market feel with its sleek interiors and boundary-pushing inventory of womenswear, menswear, literature, and accessories."

"Back in Mayfair, 5 Carlos Place is home to a breathtaking, new MatchesFashion.com retail space. The 7,000 square foot space occupies a five-story townhouse and features brilliant installations throughout."

"For more shopping in central London, Assouline's Piccadilly flagship is housed inside a former bank and features Swans Bar, a calm and sophisticated place to have a proper cocktail."

"Lovers of nice things and minimalism should also check out Japan House London in South Kensington, a concept store spanning three floors with a cafe, art installations, and numerous goods and objects showcasing Japanese gastronomy, design, and culture."

"For something more off-the-beaten path, Wilton's Music Hall in Whitechapel is the world's oldest surviving Grand Music Hall and has a constantly changing calendar. Despite the venue's rich cultural and architectural significance (in it's 300 years and counting, it's evolved from being a Victorian sailor's pub, Methodist Mission house, and rag warehouse), it remains an under-the-radar gem."

"For pampering, DryBy is a blow-out bar and nail salon in Marylebone boasting oak-paneled floors and a fireplace. The perfect setting for channeling your Meghan Markle or Kate Middleton within."

"Last but not least, if you like chocolate (scientifically asking for a friend how it's even possible that some people don't), boutique Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini's flagship on Marylebone High Street is obligatory."