London Hotels: Take An Autumn City Break And See The Best In Live Comedy

Booking a city break to London gives you an excellent opportunity to soak up the capital's rich tapestry of culture. But while most visitors focus on theatre, music and art that the city has to offer, many overlook what is arguably the world's most exciting comedy scene. With so many comics performing at such a wide variety of venues, a night out to a stand-up comedy show followed by a stay at one of the many luxurious London hotels is the perfect way to spend an autumn getaway.

As the Edinburgh festival draws to a close and comedians begin to bring their acclaimed shows south to the theatres of London's West End, now is the perfect opportunity to visit the city and catch some of the biggest and best names in live comedy. One of the most popular venues for comedy is The Soho Theatre where well-known comedians perform their full-length shows in an intimate space. Forthcoming acts include Simon Amstell, Stewart Lee and Jack Whitehall. The venue can be conveniently reached from any of the nearby London hotels.

London is home to some of the world's most influential comedy clubs. Leicester Square is a particular hub for comedy fans due to the wide selection of celebrated nights that are held in the area. Just The Tonic at The Leicester Square Theatre is a favourite with comedy buffs and just a few minutes walk away is the famous 99 Club known for its high quality acts and electric atmosphere. What better way to spend a night than by relaxing at the world renowned Comedy Store where some of the biggest names in the business started their careers and then retiring to one of the many London hotels close by. A stay at the Citadines London Trafalgar Square would place you a stone's throw away from all of these clubs, plus many more.

For those that fancy something a bit different, why not check out The Boat Show on Victoria Embankment? What more interesting venue to see comedy than a refurbished paddle steamer moored on the Thames? The shows boast some of the world's most respected comics and are well known for their distinctly friendly atmosphere. Situated in the heart of the city, directly opposite the London Eye and close to some of the best London hotels, a night at The Boat Show is an unforgettable experience.

Those willing to venture outside the city centre in search of the most impressive comedy line-ups should consider a stay in East London, which is soon to host the annual Greenwich Comedy Festival. With performers including Bill Bailey, Ed Byrne, Phil Jupitus, Reginald D Hunter, Shappi Khorsandi and many more, the festival offers a chance to see some of the most established comics at the top of their game. Visitors can pass the daytime at local attractions such as the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Observatory and National Maritime Museum before taking in a night of comedy and retiring to one of the many east London hotels.