Top boutique hotel – The Soho
English manor meets boutique glamour at The Soho, a revamped 19th-century townhouse. Past the lobby's10-foot-high Botero cat sculpture lie glass-walled rooms and granite-oak bathrooms.
Read more about The Soho Richmond Mews, Dean Street, London, W1D 3DH
See all boutique hotels in London Top historic hotel – The Ritz
Slip back to Edwardian times at The Ritz, where Louis XVI-style rooms are graced with antiques, silk and 24-carat gold leaf. The chandelier-lit Palm Court's serves London's most famous afternoon tea.
Read more about The Ritz 50 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BR
See all historic hotels in London Top self-catering hotel – The Portland
Occupying an 18th-century townhouse, The Portland's self-catering quarters are equipped with kitchenettes and sofabeds. The high-ceilinged rooms have Georgian flair with sash windows and fireplaces. Unwind over drinks in the garden.
Read more about The Portland 31-32 Bedford Place, London, WC1B 5JH
See all self-catering hotels in London Top spa hotel – The Athenaeum
English manor meets boutique glamour at The Soho, a revamped 19th-century townhouse. Past the lobby's10-foot-high Botero cat sculpture lie glass-walled rooms and granite-oak bathrooms.
Read more about The Athenaeum 116 Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BJ
See all spa hotels in London Top romantic hotel – The Langham
A short stroll from Regent's Park, The Langham exudes Victorian-era romance. Regency furnishings and rich fabrics create an air of dreamy pleasure. Enjoy afternoon tea for two in Palm Court Lounge and intimate dining in The Landau.
Read more about The Langham 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 1JA
See all romantic hotels in London Top design hotel – St. Martins Lane, A Morgans Original
Philippe Starck worked his magic on St Martins Lane, which plays on space and light behind a colourful facade. Expect design statements from a virtual aquarium to rooms that change colour.
Read more about St. Martins Lane, A Morgans Original 45 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX
See all design hotels in London Top luxury hotel – Claridge's
Glittering chandeliers illuminate the Art Deco splendour of Claridge's, home to luxurious suites and a Michelin-starred Gordon Ramsay restaurant.
Read more about Claridge's Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
See all luxury hotels in London Top family-friendly hotel – The Rembrandt
The Rembrandt is just steps away from the dinosaur-filled Natural History Museum and interactive Science Museum. Spacious rooms can be kitted out with cribs and there’s a Roman-style swimming pool.
Read more about The Rembrandt 11 Thurloe Place, London, SW7 2RS
See all family-friendly hotels in London Top gourmet hotel – The Berkeley
Marcus Wareing's Michelin-starred French cuisine lures foodies to The Berkeley's restaurant. Manhattans in the celebrity-magnet Blue Bar whet appetites for seasonal British fare in Gordon Ramsay's New York-style Boxwood Café. Prêt-à-Portea serves cakes, pastries and savouries.
Read more about The Berkeley Wilton Place, London, SW1X 7RL
Top business hotel – Hilton London Metropole
A speedy 20-minute train ride from Heathrow Airport, Hilton London Metropole is one of London's top business hotels, hosting events for up to 3,000 delegates. De-stress in the contemporary executive lounge or in the health club's pool and fitness centre.
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