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The west London district of Notting Hill has been described as an area that embodies many of the capital’s best points.

According to the Daily Telegraph, this cosmopolitan area is characterised by a “lived-in elegance” and should appeal to visitors who have exhausted the city’s more popular tourist destinations.

Walking the length of the famous Portobello Road Market offers people using hotels in London a chance to experience the “multiple moods” of Notting Hill, the newspaper stated.

For entertainment and eating, visitors are advised to take in a film at the restored Electric Cinema and then head to nearby Asian restaurant E&O for some simple yet spicy cuisine.

The publication also recommended tasting the Italian ice cream from Gelato Mio on Pembridge Road.

Situated in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Notting Hill was made famous among non-Londoners by the 1999 romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

Arts festival Create10 sees huge names such as Dizzee Rascal, Paloma Faith and Punchdrunk perform at various venues around east and south-east London.

Dizzee Rascal has recently been in the media for releasing a Fifa World Cup song with actor and writer James Corden, a cover of the Tears For Fears track Shout.

Guests will be able to travel from their London hotel to see the singer live on stage at Create10, although it is not clear if he will play his collaborative effort with Corden.

The festival is not just about music though, with art exhibitions such as Keep Me Posted – featuring the work of Tracey Emin – as well as theatre by Punchdrunk and the English National Opera.

Another section of the occasion is Future Histories, which sees a series of free debates taking place regarding topics like fashion and music, in addition to more specific talks on certain artists.

A performance of Shakespeare’s As You Like It in London is made all the more special by being directed by Sam Mendes this summer, as part of The Bridge Project.

This classic tale will be showing from June 12 until August 21st at The Old Vic and features young British and American talent in the lead roles such as Juliet Rylance as Rosalind and Christian Camargo playing Orlando.

Visitors from the many hotels London has to offer can get wrapped up in the story of how Rosalind finds safety and love after fleeing the persecution of her uncle’s court.

Writing for Curtain Up, Simon Saltzman described the production as “an entirely pleasurable experience”, adding: “It only took minutes into the play for me to know I was in the company of actors who were completely at home and at one with the lilting language.”

Other actors who will star in this show include Alvin Epstein, Thomas Sadoski, Michelle Beck, Ron Cephas Jones and Stephen Dillane.

For more information on this event visit the Visit London website or contact the venue on 0870 0606628.

Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is set to open its latest flagship store in New Bond Street to the public on Friday (May 28th).

The new boutique could prompt fans of the famous brand to book a hotel in London, as it has been billed as the most extravagant Louis Vuitton outlet to date.

Designed by architect Peter Marino, the interior of the store is adorned with contemporary artworks by the likes of Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

There is also a private shopping area known as The Apartment and a LED staircase to connect the three floors.

“People come to Louis Vuitton stores not only for shopping but also to experience a certain way of life,” Yves Carcelle, Louis Vuitton’s chief executive, told the Financial Times.

“These stores, named Maisons, have become our iconic landmarks across the world.”

A party to celebrate the new boutique took place on Tuesday night and was attended by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Alexa Chung and Kirsten Dunst.