United Kingdom · 20 handpicked hotels
From grand Mayfair palaces to cutting-edge design hotels, London rewards those who stay well. Our editors have selected the finest addresses across every neighbourhood of this endlessly exciting city.
Our selection
Strand
The grandest address on the Strand since 1889, blending Edwardian and Art Deco splendour with impeccable modern service. The American Bar alone is worth the stay.
Mayfair
Art Deco masterpiece beloved by royalty for over 200 years. Suites designed by the world's top designers and a legendary afternoon tea that sets the standard.
Mayfair
Renowned for discreet service and two Michelin-starred restaurants. The Connaught Bar is consistently voted one of the world's best cocktail destinations.
Knightsbridge
Direct Hyde Park views, Heston Blumenthal's Dinner restaurant, and a world-class spa. One of the most coveted addresses in all of London.
Knightsbridge
Home to the legendary Prêt-à-Portea afternoon tea and a rooftop pool. Steps from Harrods and Hyde Park with effortlessly stylish rooms.
Knightsbridge
Italian elegance at its most refined. The Bulgari's spa is among London's finest and the intimate scale ensures deeply personal service.
High Holborn
Set in a stunning Edwardian baroque building, Rosewood London mixes neighbourhood warmth with serious luxury. The Mirror Room afternoon tea is unmissable.
City of London
A former bank with nine restaurants and a rooftop pool. The Ned brought genuine excitement to the City in one of London's most beautiful listed buildings.
Marylebone
André Balazs's converted Victorian fire station draws London's creative A-list. The restaurant is legendary and the rooms are some of the city's most stylish.
Soho
Firmdale Hotels' Soho gem with a bowling alley, rooftop terrace and Crabtree & Evelyn spa. Playfully designed rooms suit creative travellers perfectly.
King's Cross
The Gothic masterpiece at King's Cross, lovingly restored. The original 1873 Chambers rooms are among London's most atmospheric and memorable stays.
Park Lane
Dorchester Collection's sleek art-filled hotel overlooking Hyde Park. CUT by Wolfgang Puck draws the city's most discerning food lovers.
Marylebone
London's original grand hotel, open since 1865 and beautifully restored. The Chuan Spa and Artesian cocktail bar keep it firmly contemporary.
South Bank
A statement hotel on the Thames with dramatic river views and a buzzing restaurant. Ideal for exploring Tate Modern and the South Bank.
Victoria
The last family-owned luxury hotel in London, beloved by the royal family. Traditional British grandeur at its most genuine and most charming.
Mayfair
London's oldest hotel, open since 1837. Rudyard Kipling wrote The Jungle Book here, and the spa and quintessential English tea remain unmissable.
Soho
The original Firmdale property that started it all, with a screening room, buzzing bar and bold, colourful rooms in the heart of London's most exciting neighbourhood.
Covent Garden
Independently owned art hotel with an extraordinary contemporary collection and a legendary underground pool. A London secret that rewards the curious.
Mayfair
A 1926 Art Deco building transformed into one of Mayfair's most elegant hotels. The Colony Grill Room and intimate scale make this a genuine London favourite.
Trafalgar Square
Set above the National Portrait Gallery with stunning Trafalgar Square views. Just 18 rooms and suites, each one unique, with an exceptional restaurant beneath.