Page8 hotel, Trafalgar Square, is pleased to announce its Nostalgia Guide to London. Noticing an increase in travellers seeking to travel via a lens of cherished memories and retro charm, Page8 has added the Nostalgia Guide to London to its Urban Explorer Series. From wandering the enchanting, book-filled Cecil Court—a haven for literary lovers just steps from the hotel—to browsing the shelves of Sister Ray Records, the guide is packed with curated activities that celebrate London’s timeless allure.
Page8 brings the theme to life within the hotel with retro-inspired touches such as vintage phones, Marshall radios, and indulgent mini-bars brimming with complimentary treats.
The 138-room, stylish, lifestyle boutique hotel sits opposite the famed National Portrait Gallery, nestled between Trafalgar Square and the bustling shops and restaurants of Covent Garden and Soho. The area’s rich history makes it ideal for a nostalgia inspired trip to London.
The team advises guests start in Trafalgar Square, the historic centrepiece of London with its fountains, lion statues and the iconic National Gallery as the backdrop. Browse vinyl records in Sister Ray Records in Berwick Street, one of London’s most famous record shops. Explore Cecil Court, just 3 minutes from Page8, a pedestrian street with Victorian shop frontages that has been known as Booksellers Row since the 1930s due to the twenty-odd second-hand bookshops and antiquarian book sellers. For a touch of British pageantry, witness the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Palace, a longstanding British tradition.
Visit Gordon’s Wine Bar on Villier’s Street, one of the oldest wine bars in London, and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho, a legendary spot for live jazz music.
As the sun sets, return to Page8 for a coffee in the Page Common Coffee House or enjoy the historic sights of London from new rooftop restaurant Kitty Hawk which serves a delicious menu including crispy sesame king prawns, yellowfin tuna carpaccio, fillet steak tartare and weekend bottomless brunch including cocktails.
Cap off the nostalgic journey with a visit to one of London’s timeless establishments. Gordon’s Wine Bar on Villiers Street, dating back to 1890, is famed for its intimate atmosphere and candlelit charm. Alternatively, head to Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho, a cultural institution where legendary performers have graced the stage since its opening in 1959.
In keeping with the hotel’s urban explorer programme and driven by the hotel’s ‘London Explorer Series’, Page8s website offers tips to enjoy neighbourhoods that aren’t normally listed in most typical ‘London Guides’, encouraging visitors to experience the city like a local and travel outside zone one. Recommendations include neighbourhood bars, independent shops and street art locations.
