Travel Lodge Covent Garden

The Travel Lodge, Covent Garden is located close to the main area where all the theatres in London are situated.  In fact, most of the major attractions that the capital city of England has to offer are within easy walking distance of this hotel. 

Within a quarter of a mile, you will find all the top theatres, along with Soho and of course Covent Garden's Apple Market.  Plus only a short distance away about ½, a mile you will find the main shopping area of Oxford Street. 

The Apple Market in Covent Garden, London is an impressive glass covered building which was designed by Inigo Jones.  In the heart of this, you will find the Piazza where there are plenty of places to eat and shop.  Also, all around the area you will find plenty of entertainment being provided by the various different street entertainers that the area has became famous for. 

The other major feature to be found in Covent Garden is the Royal Opera House.  This is the third building to have been erected on this site and is not only home to the Royal Opera group but also home to the Royal Ballet Company.  Originally, when the building was erected back in 1732 it was known as the Theatre Royal.  Both the theatre erected in 1732 and 1808 were destroyed by fire and this final incantation was started back in 1856 and was designed by Edward Middleton Barry.  However, the building did full into disrepair, a £220 million refurbishment of the building was undertaken, and what you see today was completed in 2000.