Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth is being used to display “live art” this summer and fall (until 14 October) for Gormley’s One and Other project.

The artist has invited UK residents to stand on the “plinth” for a full hour in front of the world. There is a live webcam and tv recording the action.

The 2,400 places on the project have been allocated by pure chance. One person stands on the plinth for every hour of the day, 24/7. The project goes on for a full 100 days.

Each individual is free to do as they please on the plinth, providing it’s legal. A lot of participants are taking the opportunity to show the world everything they’ve got!

The artist’s own description of the project is shown on the London Hotels Insight blog (link below), which also links you to the live webcam showing the 24/7 “performance” in progress.

This groundbreaking project will offer London visitors an incredible snapshot of the UK’s diversity, eccentricity and understated patriotism. Make sure you check it out if you’re in London over the summer and fall.

To allow you to stay as near to the event on Trafalgar Square as possible, here are a couple of suggested hotels that rate highly on TripAdvisor. They cover all possible budgets:

A top-notch luxury hotel

If you’re visiting London with someone special and want to stay in one of the city’s best hotels then One Aldwych might offer you exactly what you need. This stunning modern hotel has a reputation for warm and friendly service.

From the moment you step into its impressive lobby, the hotel seems to caress you with its natural warmth.

Having been fortunate enough to personally meet the founder of One Aldwych, I can confirm that his prime concern is to make your stay “as exquisite as possible”.

You can find out more on One Aldwych through the link below, where you will also be able to get the best hotel deal from more than 30 different websites.

A highly-rated value hotel

If you’re on budget but still want to stay in this amazing area in the heart of Theatreland, you might want to consider the Travelodge in Covent Garden. It is only 10 minutes walk to Trafalgar Square.

You’ll feel smug about getting a functional, clean room in an amazing location for much less than other tourists with accommodation in the same area!

Guest reviews on TripAdvisor suggest that Travelodge Covent Garden is a steal for its modest room rate and unbeatable location.

If you stay at either of the above hotels and like modern art, you can easily cross the river to the Tate Modern and take a ride on the London Eye.

A further advantage of staying in this area is the fact that you’ll be so close to all the wonderful street markets and performers of Covent Garden.

So if you intend to go to London in the summer or fall of 2009, make sure you visit the fourth plinth on Trafalgar Square!

Rajul Chande edits a website about London and has authored a book about London hotels. Learn more about Trafalgar Square hotels and the Fourth Plinth project at the London Hotels Insight website