View of the Thames in old London City. Image Credit: The Westin London City
When The Westin London City was built beside the Thames, excavation for the spa uncovered Roman archaeology beneath the site, limiting how far crews could dig. It is a very London problem: even a brand-new hotel can run straight into nearly 2,000 years of history.
Outside, the Thames still slides past Queenhithe, a waterfront used for trade for more than a thousand years. Across the river sits Shakespeare’s Globe. Farther east, Tower Bridge rises above summer crowds, outdoor movies and music along the riverfront.
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