- Tearproof streetmap in inside cover pocket so can be removed and stored again
- Fold-out front cover with tube map makes good bookmark
- Some out of date information
- Not comprehensive -- only basic information
- The 'Farther Afield' section is very mixed
- Format: paperback
- Pages: 128
- Book size: 19.3 x 10.7 x 1.5 cm
- Fodor's London Review
- Fodor's See It London Review
- Fodor's Around London With Kids -- Book Review
- London Travel Guide Reviews
- Best art galleries and museums
- Best kid-friendly attractions
- Best music and theater
The book is divided into London neighborhoods and has good focussed maps for each "London by Area" section. Each area includes listings for sights, nightlife, accomodation, eating out, as well as interesting walks.
As with most London travel guide books there are some little mistakes but nothing too terrible. (Note, there is a cafe at the Tower of London -- who would really think there wouldn't be at such a major attraction?)
The "Farther Afield" section seems a bit confused as it includes some locations in central London (the British Library is in zone 1, near King's Cross station) and some that are true day trips such as Windsor Castle.
I don't know if I agree with this travel guide's obsession with where to stay in London. Londoners live all over the place and we all make it into town for work and fun. Stay in zone 1 if you can afford it, but don't worry if you end up in zone 2 or 3 as it can still only be 20 minutes to the big sights.
This guide book would be fine for a quick trip or introduction to London and you can re-use the map for your next trip and upgrade to another London travel guide in the future.
