24 hours in London

If you're planning a quick getaway in the English capital - particularly on May 13, the date of the Gucci Cruise 2025 fashion show - L'OFFICIEL has listed the essential spots for a night, lunch, dinner, and much more. 

5-star luxury hotel ideally located near the bustling Covent Garden, Great Scotland Yard - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is one of London 's oldest and most sought-after buildings, listed as a historic monument, where luxury meets luxury. Pure British tradition. Even before setting down your suitcases, you are delighted to know the history of the place: the castle of the kings of Scotland in medieval times stood on this site, while these same walls housed the services of Scotland Yard from 1829 to 1890. Throughout its residence we find nods to this past, scattered here and there with wit by the designers, which we understand even better when we are well informed. The experience of excellence continues in the room, where English elegance is essential - between a soft palette of neutral colours, beautiful massive tables for discovering a poetic soul or teleworking, as well as a wardrobe cleverly hidden behind a bookcase. As we are in England, each room with a double bed has a King size format, while the view from its window promises a panorama worthy of Mary Poppins over the capital. If you're only staying one night and looking for the ultimate, ask for the Sherlock suite: 40m2 to immerse yourself in the world of Britain's most famous fictional detective... extra!

3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN

Daroco crosses the channel and now unveils a London address in Soho. Although the address has moved a few hours away by Eurostar, the philosophy of the place remains intact: the love of beauty, the taste of very good food and the passion to transform each meal into a joyful moment of sharing. It is the architect Olivier Delannoy,   which sets the scene by imagining a more than monumental identity, with inspiration from the historical movement of the Renaissance, while the pizza oven - which welcomes us through the door - is adorned with blue butterflies reminiscent of the imaginary universe of a certain Lewis Carroll. On the plate, celebrations are in order: arancini and focaccia as an aperitif, pizzas with names that make you smile (Ham it up, Belly On Top, The Parma Show), spaghetti cacio e pepe or mafalde alle pesto di pistacchio for the pasta lovers , but also traditional parmigiana and Caesar salad. If a ray of spring sunshine appears, don't hesitate to take advantage of the 60-seat terrace, which suspends time and allows the meal to be endlessly prolonged.

Manette Street, London W1D 4AL

After a day of wandering the streets so as not to miss a bit of London , you choose an address close to your hotel so as not to tire yourself out any further. That's good because Great Scotland Yard Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt has an incredible culinary address: Ekstedt at The Yard . The restaurant — the brainchild of multi-Michelin star Chef Niklas Ekstedt — emphasizes the Scandinavian cooking techniques from which he originated, using the best seasonal British ingredients. Immersed in a subdued atmosphere, we observe in the distance the open kitchen as well as the wood-fired oven which pays homage to the Swedish cuisine of yesteryear, then we let ourselves be carried away by the innovative taste inspirations of the moment. The vegetables are sublime, the meats perfect, the fish divine: whatever your diet, the Chef offers braised, smoked, fermented cooking... the tastes are exalted, each new dish plays with astonishing textures and intoxicating smells . The exceptional is in its firmament, we couldn't think of a better way to punctuate your evening with panache.

3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN

Beauty lovers know: Glossier is a shopping destination in itself. The experience in the world of the marvelous and the immersive is total: a powdered case like a Polly Pocket box, a beauty order like a to do list to fill out according to your favourites, purchases made via tablet that we collect from a carousel type machine... Everything related to the store is close to our childhood dreams, the one where baby pink is king and where all our desires still seem within reach tomorrow. Mirrors galore, “you look good” stickers to boost your ego, cozy pink benches, a hybrid minimalist spirit halfway between a doll's house and a futuristic contemplative space... Add to this polished aesthetic breathtaking health standards — sinks available, disposable applicators such as a bottle brush, foam brush, spatula and mascara brush to test all the brand's products over and over again. Here, time flies at a crazy pace. We would spend the whole day there!

43 King Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8JY

For a change from the usual Selfridges and Harrods, we discover the elegant House of CB where English women rush to buy their summer and formal dresses. The brand's creations are already adored by many It-girls and appear among the fashion pages of magazines with their aesthetic as distinguished as Instagrammable. Lovers of the brand call themselves CB Dolls, and distinguish with their silhouettes between the regencycore style , a modern look and something much more sensual. Long slip dresses or flowing dresses, monochrome or with a Liberty pattern: wearing a piece from the label is the guarantee of feeling good and beautiful.

225 Oxford St, London W1D 2LR

Direct access by train with the Eurostar , the fastest and most environmentally friendly way from Paris. Three solutions are available to passengers depending on their needs:

• Eurostar Standard offers a flexible, fast and sustainable solution for traveling from city center to city center. Light refreshments and drinks can be purchased at Eurostar café on cross-Channel routes.
• Eurostar Plus offers flexibility, more comfortable seats, more working space, as well as a light meal and drinks served on board on cross-Channel routes.
• Eurostar Premier offers increased flexibility, guaranteed all- day boarding, a premium dining experience, exclusive lounge access and a dedicated priority lane.

Prices from €44. Reservations on eurostar.com .