Visiting the place where President Ho Chi Minh used to work in London

The most mentioned place during Uncle Ho’s time in London was the Carlton Hotel, the location now where the New Zealand building is located and also the working place of the country’s diplomatic mission.

Drayton Court Hotel is located on the quiet, deserted The Avenue street, in West Ealing. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Drayton Court is easily accessible by train. West Ealing Station is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Drayton Court is the only hotel in London to ever have a valet who became a world leader. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Drayton Court is a familiar destination for many Vietnamese tourists. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) The hotel is decorated in a classic style. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Reception area welcomes guests. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) A corner of the beer garden behind the hotel. Part of the garden used to be the kitchen where President Ho Chi Minh worked. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Restaurant. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) The bar is quiet. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) In 1914, President Ho Chi Minh worked as a kitchen assistant at this luxury hotel. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) The 19-story New Zealand building is located on Haymarket Street in central London. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) The building was built on the foundation of the Carlton Hotel, where President Ho Chi Minh worked during his years in London. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) Mr. Steven wrote the address to welcome Vietnamese friends. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) A green sign with the name of President Ho Chi Minh attracts tourists. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+) The green sign with the name of President Ho Chi Minh is the pride of every Vietnamese tourist visiting the building. (Photo: Hop Nguyen/Vietnam+)