The South Bank is the liberal, cultural counterpoint to the mainstream West End, home to some of London's most highly prized artistic centres, the Tate Modern and the National Theatre to mention but two. Located just over the river from Westminster, staying in this neighbourhood affords both a different perspective from this city's "norm" but also a strategic position allowing one to wander north over the river to Covent Garden or east to the foody bouquet of Borough Market. Some impeccable dining complements the bountiful artitistic nourishment on offer...