Must-see hotels in London

  • Clink78

    North London

    This fantastic 630-bed hostel is housed in a 19th-century magistrates' courthouse where Charles Dickens once worked as a scribe and members of the Clash…

  • Rosewood London

    The West End

    What was once the grand Pearl Assurance building (dating from 1914) houses the stunning Rosewood hotel, where an artful marriage of period and modern…

  • Hoxton Shoreditch

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    In the heart of hip Shoreditch, this sleek hotel takes the low-cost airline approach to selling its rooms – book long enough ahead and you might pay just …

  • Beaumont

    The West End

    A stylish and handsome smaller-scale luxury hotel, the 73-room Beaumont is all art-deco opulence. Fronted by an arresting stainless-steel-and-oak cuboid…

  • Rookery

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    This charming warren of 33 rooms has been built within a row of 18th-century Georgian townhouses and fitted out with period furniture (including a museum…

  • Ritz London

    The West End

    What can you say about a place that has lent its name to the English lexicon? This 136-room hotel, opened by the eponymous César in 1906, has a…

  • The Ned

    London

    What was until recently the Midland Bank designed by Sir Edwin `Ned' Lutyens in 1924 has metamorphosed into a splendid butterfly with 250 rooms over nine…

  • Dorset Square Hotel

    The West End

    Two combined Regency town houses form this gorgeous 38-room Firmdale Hotel overlooking leafy Dorset Sq, where Lord's Old Ground was laid in 1787 (which…

  • Hazlitt’s

    The West End

    Built in 1718 and comprising four original Georgian houses, this Soho gem was the one-time home of essayist William Hazlitt (1778–1830). The 30 guest…

  • St Ermin's Hotel

    The West End

    One of our favourite West End hotels, St Ermin's not only has 331 super comfortable rooms and an enviable location in Westminster, it also has back…

  • Covent Garden Hotel

    The West End

    This gorgeous and discreet 58-room boutique hotel housed in a former French hospital features antiques, gorgeous, bright fabrics and quirky bric-a-brac to…

  • Haymarket Hotel

    The West End

    With the trademark colours and lines of hotelier/designer duo Tim and Kit Kemp, in a converted building designed by John Nash, the Haymarket is…

  • Zetter Townhouse Marylebone

    The West End

    We've always loved the Zetter group of hotels and this new boutique number with two dozen rooms only increases our passion. The comfy back rooms on the…

  • South Place

    London

    A hip, design-led hotel, South Place impresses at every turn. From the art-filled lobby and espionage-inspired theme (a Russian spy ring was once located…

  • Zetter Townhouse

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    The 13 rooms in this elegant Georgian town house are uniquely decorated in period style, but with witty touches, such as headboards made from reclaimed…

  • Number Sixteen

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    With uplifting splashes of colour, choice art and a sophisticated-but-fun design ethos, Number Sixteen is simply ravishing. There are 41 individually…

  • CitizenM Tower of London

    London

    Downstairs it looks like a rich hipster's living room, with well-stocked bookshelves, kooky art like Warhol's Reigning Queens and Beefeater bric-a-brac…

  • Barclay House

    Notting Hill & West London

    The three dapper, thoroughly modern and comfy bedrooms in this shipshape Victorian house are a dream, from the Philippe Starck showers, walnut furniture,…

  • Main House

    Notting Hill & West London

    The four delightful suites at this peach of a Victorian mid-terrace house make the Main House a superb choice. The bright and spacious rooms come with…

  • London Edition

    The West End

    Step into the lobby of the London Edition and you're greeted by a stunning combination of old and new – from the stucco ceiling hangs an Ingo Maurer…

  • Petersham

    Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court

    Neatly perched on sloping Richmond Hill leading across Petersham Meadows towards the Thames, the impressive four-star Petersham offers stunning Arcadian…

  • Lime Tree Hotel

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Family run for over three decades, this beautiful 28-room Georgian townhouse hotel is all comfort, British design and understated elegance. Rooms are…

  • Rose & Crown

    North London

    At the top of a street packed with great pubs, shops and cafes, this grand family-friendly boozer offers six beautifully decorated, contemporary rooms…

  • CitizenM London Shoreditch

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    CitizenM's winning combination of awesome interior design and a no-nonsense approach to luxury (yes to king-sized beds and high-tech pod rooms; no to…

  • Bingham Riverhouse

    Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court

    Just upriver from Richmond Bridge, this lovely Georgian-style town house dating from 1865 is an enticing escape from central London, with 15 very elegant…

  • Great Northern Hotel

    North London

    Built as the world's first railway hotel in 1854, the GNH is now an 88-room boutique hotel in a classic style reminiscent of luxury sleeper trains…

  • Savoy

    The West End

    A night surrounded by the Edwardian and art-deco grandeur of the iconic Savoy is never a casual choice, considering the price, but as one of life's treats…

  • Claridge’s

    The West End

    Claridge’s, with 203 rooms, is one of London’s iconic five-star hotels. Celebrated for its sumptuous art-deco features (including 1930s vintage furniture…

  • Fox & Anchor

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    A characterful option in a handy location above a glorious pub, this delightful hotel offers just six small but sumptuous rooms, each individually…

  • ME London

    The West End

    The Foster & Partners–designed ME London at the southwestern curve where the Strand meets Aldwych is all sophisticated and natty cool. All 157 rooms are…

  • Soho Hotel

    The West End

    The hipper-than-hip Soho Hotel has all the hallmarks of the eclectically chic duo Tim and Kit Kemp writ large over 94 individually fashioned guest rooms,…

  • Hotel La Place

    The West End

    The 18 rooms here are very much in the traditional mode, but impeccably cared for and have updated bathrooms. All double rooms have king-size beds with…

  • Fielding Hotel

    The West End

    Hidden away in a pedestrianised court in the heart of Covent Garden, this pretty and desirable 25-room hotel (named after the novelist Henry Fielding, who…

  • Nadler Soho

    The West End

    In the heart of Soho, this 78-room boutique hotel is a sleek mix of creams, tans and blacks, with a good range of rooms, all with mini kitchens complete…

  • New Linden Hotel

    Notting Hill & West London

    The Buddha bust in the lobby sets the zen tone for this light, airy and beautifully designed option located between Westbourne Grove and Notting Hill…

  • Knightsbridge Hotel

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    A gorgeous six-floor peach, the 44-room Knightsbridge occupies a 200-year-old house on a quiet, no-through-traffic, tree-lined street. Each room is…

  • Corinthia

    The West End

    With hotels from Malta to St Petersburg, the Corinthia group's crown jewel is this grand Victorian property in Whitehall. It's as smart as can be, but…

  • Cheval Three Quays

    London

    Right at the doorstep of the Tower of London, these 97 spacious, modern apartments available for short stays have all the comforts of home, including full…

  • Aster House

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    The trump cards of this Victorian townhouse in South Kensington are its location and the charming welcome of its hosts. The plant-filled Orangerie is an…

  • Grazing Goat

    The West End

    On an attractive little street lined with boutiques and cafes and a shopping bag's throw from Oxford St, this upmarket pub/restaurant has eight tasteful…

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