The idea of London as a hub of international business and trade is by no means a new one. Since it became a city in 43 AD, London has always been one of the leading business capitals of the world.
Fast forward some 2000 years and what has changed? With 1.1 million businesses and 283 million square feet of built office stock, Central London remains one of the most commercialised cities on earth. But what else makes it stand out?
If you’re an international company looking for a new overseas office location, read on to find out why London should be your next destination.
Centrality
The UK’s capital is one of the most well-connected in the world. So, if you want to strategically position your business’s HQ right ‘amongst it’, London is the place to go. With industry competitors and a range of talent on your doorstep, London — specifically hubs such as The City, Victoria, and Bankside — really does have the right business ‘feel’ to it.
Transport links for London offices
As a city, London is extremely well-connected to other UK cities, Europe, and beyond.
Travelling around London
Travelling across the city is simple with over 272 stations connected by the London Underground and its expanse of 402 km. London has around 9,300 buses operating across 675 routes at any given time too, not to mention the DLR, coaches, taxis, cable cars, river taxis, and overground routes. So, even mid-rush hour, during times of bad weather, or strikes, your employees will always have a route in.
Myo’s own locations, Myo Bankside, Myo Liverpool Street, Myo New Street Square, Myo St Paul’s and Myo Victoria Street, were specifically selected due to their impressively close proximity to core transport links across London. Take a look at the sections below for more information about the location and connectivity of our offices.
Myo 123 Victoria Street
Our Victoria Street offices are just a 7-minute walk from Victoria Station where three major underground lines (Victoria, District, and Circle), National Rail, the Gatwick Express, plus excellent bus and cycle links all depart. You can find out more about the connections from our Victoria Street offices here.
Myo Liverpool Street
Equally as well-connected is our Liverpool Street office which is just a 2-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station. From here, you can access 4 different tube lines, the TFL Rail network, and National Rail services. Find out more about the transport links in Liverpool Street here.
Myo Bankside
Our Bankside offices are perfectly positioned in a prime spot in the heart of London – an excellent choice for your business relocation. Just a three-minute stroll away from the picturesque river Thames and conveniently close to London Bridge station – it’s all about connectivity at Bankside. And let’s not forget about the vibrant atmosphere that characterizes Bankside. It’s a lively hub of creativity, boasting galleries, gyms, theatres, and an array of unique shops and eateries like Borough Yards and Flat Iron Square.
Myo St Paul’s
Nestled in the historic financial district of the city, our St Paul’s offices are extremely central, providing easy access to essential transportation links. These include St Paul’s Underground Station (just a 1-minute stroll), Mansion House Underground Station (only a 3-minute walk), and Bank Underground Station (merely a 4-minute walk). Additionally, the area outside the office boasts numerous bus stops for alternative travel options should you choose to.
Myo New Street Square
We’ve hand-picked our New Street Square location due to its close proximity to a range of tube and train stations. Within a mere five minutes, you can reach Chancery Lane and City Thameslink. Farringdon, the area’s primary transport hub, is also just a short nine-minute journey. Additionally, quick access is available to the Elizabeth line and three tube lines. Moreover, Bank, with its convenient DLR links, is reachable in less than a 20-minute stroll.
Links to Europe & beyond
If your company has multiple locations across Europe or further afield, attending regular in-person meetings or conferences are no problem with a London-based office.
The National Rail connections from London can take you to almost every part of the country, letting you reach as far as Birmingham in just 2 hours. Alternatively, there are 6 airports in and around London and the Eurotunnel allows you to access both Brussels and Paris.
London offers businesses choice
Another reason why so many organisations choose London for their headquarters is simply choice. To risk stating the obvious, the variety of nightlife, neighbourhoods, communities, restaurants, accommodation, and infrastructure in London is unparalleled. While the atmosphere inside the office is often deemed the most crucial factor for a business (we understand this more than most, trust us), the surrounding areas also have a significant role to play on employee satisfaction, productivity, and – ultimately – business success.
Accommodation in London
For businesses that have multiple locations across the country or, perhaps, overseas, it is essential that employees have places to stay nearby if visiting. This is often the case when it comes to international conferences or business trips. In London, there is a huge variety of hotels and B&Bs to comfortably accommodate workers staying away on business. Using our Victoria Street offices as an example, within an 8-minute walk you can find the following places to stay, from budget hotels to up-market residences:
- St James’ Court
- Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
- The Guardsman
- The Wellington by Blue Orchid Hotels
- citizenM London Victoria Station
- Victoria Station Hotel
- Park Plaza Victoria London
- St Ermin’s Hotel
Restaurants, bars & cafes
Sometimes, business calls for celebration and downtime; for drinks after work, a coffee en route, or lunch at a local cafe. If your office is in a central location like London, you’re spoilt for choice.
As an example, within a 5-minute walk of our Liverpool Street offices you can find the following eateries:
- Abokado
- Black sheep coffee
- Fazenda
- Grain Kitchen
- Ottolenghi
- Marugame
- Store St Espresso
- Change Please (our current coffee provider)
- Market Coffee House
- And Petticoat Lane Food Market
Having such a diverse range of amenities on your doorstep is extremely important — and not just because it keeps things interesting at lunchtimes. Having choices improves employee engagement and satisfaction.
Being located in a vibrant, welcoming location with plenty to see, do, eat, and drink does wonders for the mindsets of those working in an office and can often bring business outside of the office for a change.
Rent a serviced office in London today
Like the sound of London? Whether you’re a company based abroad looking for a UK-based location for your office, or you’re already nearby, Myo’s luxury services offices can help. Our rentable offices provide the perfect solution for companies looking for luxury, flexible offices with short leases in the nation’s capital. If you’re interested, download one of our free brochures or book a tour today.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to get in touch with one of our friendly team by emailing us at [email protected] or calling us on +44(0)20 3876 6690. In the meantime, keep up to date with the Myo blog to see what’s happening at our office locations.
