A 41-room boutique hotel with generous amounts of space, the Halkin exudes luxury -- from its distinctive Italian-cum-Asian interior design to its marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs. Sumptuous and spacious guest rooms literally offer convenience at the touch of a button, as all have wall consoles for calling the butler and other services. Even the location is upscale, as the property stands in the tony Belgravia district and is just a two-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. Guests also have access to the spa at famed sister hotel The Metropolitan, since the Halkin does lack amenities such as a spa and pool.
A 41-room boutique hotel with generous amounts of space, the Halkin exudes luxury -- from its distinctive Italian-cum-Asian interior design to its marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs. Sumptuous and spacious guest rooms literally offer convenience at the touch of a button, as all have wall consoles for calling the butler and other services. Even the location is upscale, as the property stands in the tony Belgravia district and is just a two-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. Guests also have access to the spa at famed sister hotel The Metropolitan, since the Halkin does lack amenities such as a spa and pool.
There are 35 rooms at this handsome upscale hotel in London’s Hammersmith area. This historic former school building is close to many underground stations and a quick walk from the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo and Kensington Olympia Exhibition Centre. The attractions of central London are a 20 to 30-minute underground ride from the hotel. Guest rooms are stylish, plush, and spacious, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are excellent business facilities on-site and an elegant restaurant serving stylish, modern dishes. Those wanting a hotel with a full-service spa should check out the nearby K West Hotel & Spa as an alternative.
There are 35 rooms at this handsome upscale hotel in London’s Hammersmith area. This historic former school building is close to many underground stations and a quick walk from the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo and Kensington Olympia Exhibition Centre. The attractions of central London are a 20 to 30-minute underground ride from the hotel. Guest rooms are stylish, plush, and spacious, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are excellent business facilities on-site and an elegant restaurant serving stylish, modern dishes. Those wanting a hotel with a full-service spa should check out the nearby K West Hotel & Spa as an alternative.
One of the top hotels in London, The Lanesborough is a stately luxury property occupying a coveted and convenient location right by Hyde Park and a tube station. Interiors feature posh and elegant Regency-style decor, including its 93 rooms and suites, which have marble bathrooms, 24/7 butler service, and modern technology like Sony tablets, high-speed Wi-Fi, and unlimited movies on demand. Hotel highlights include fine dining at Celeste restaurant, the Library Bar, and traditional afternoon tea. In 2017, the hotel opened a luxury 18,000-square-foot spa and fitness facility. The price here is steep, though it's one of London's most renowned properties. For luxury hotels features like pools, travelers should consider The Savoy or the Langham Hotel London, both of which are less expensive.
One of the top hotels in London, The Lanesborough is a stately luxury property occupying a coveted and convenient location right by Hyde Park and a tube station. Interiors feature posh and elegant Regency-style decor, including its 93 rooms and suites, which have marble bathrooms, 24/7 butler service, and modern technology like Sony tablets, high-speed Wi-Fi, and unlimited movies on demand. Hotel highlights include fine dining at Celeste restaurant, the Library Bar, and traditional afternoon tea. In 2017, the hotel opened a luxury 18,000-square-foot spa and fitness facility. The price here is steep, though it's one of London's most renowned properties. For luxury hotels features like pools, travelers should consider The Savoy or the Langham Hotel London, both of which are less expensive.
The 49-room budget YHA London St Pauls offers an affordable and central stay, just a few minutes' walk from the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral and subway station. The building formerly housed the cathedral's choir boys and has retained some of its historic features. Private and dorm-style rooms (female-only units available) are basic and only a few have en-suite bathrooms. Bunk beds, built-in reading lights, and USB ports are supplied in dorms, while private rooms have a tiny desk and sink. Lockers and towels both require a fee, and there are no self-catering facilities. Note that Wi-Fi and air-conditioning are only available in downstairs common areas, which include a TV lounge, library, meeting room, and dining area offering buffet breakfasts and evening meals. Note that church bells can be heard. For a cheaper, but less central stay, check out RestUp London.
The 49-room budget YHA London St Pauls offers an affordable and central stay, just a few minutes' walk from the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral and subway station. The building formerly housed the cathedral's choir boys and has retained some of its historic features. Private and dorm-style rooms (female-only units available) are basic and only a few have en-suite bathrooms. Bunk beds, built-in reading lights, and USB ports are supplied in dorms, while private rooms have a tiny desk and sink. Lockers and towels both require a fee, and there are no self-catering facilities. Note that Wi-Fi and air-conditioning are only available in downstairs common areas, which include a TV lounge, library, meeting room, and dining area offering buffet breakfasts and evening meals. Note that church bells can be heard. For a cheaper, but less central stay, check out RestUp London.
There's a lot to love about this 102-room luxury hotel in London’s vibrant Covent Garden. It’s very close to a huge array of shops, bars, theaters, galleries, museums, and restaurants, and has plenty of style. The handsome, classic-modern guest rooms have Smart TVs and Bluetooth speakers as well as luxurious touches like daily fresh fruit and flowers. The hotel has two excellent restaurants and a bar. There’s also a cinema room and a Health Club with a modern gym and an indoor pool. It's worth comparing rates with the uber-trendy ME London, which is nearby and has an exclusive rooftop bar with fantastic city views.
There's a lot to love about this 102-room luxury hotel in London’s vibrant Covent Garden. It’s very close to a huge array of shops, bars, theaters, galleries, museums, and restaurants, and has plenty of style. The handsome, classic-modern guest rooms have Smart TVs and Bluetooth speakers as well as luxurious touches like daily fresh fruit and flowers. The hotel has two excellent restaurants and a bar. There’s also a cinema room and a Health Club with a modern gym and an indoor pool. It's worth comparing rates with the uber-trendy ME London, which is nearby and has an exclusive rooftop bar with fantastic city views.
The 39-room budget Chelsea Guest House is a simple, no-nonsense affair comprising two Georgian townhouses in South London's Wandsworth district. The hotel is a quick two-minute walk to a train station and next door to a McDonald's, plus room quality is surprisingly high for an affordable price. Rooms are divided between dated Standard and contemporary Premium Rooms, but all have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Most have en-suite bathrooms, and Premium Rooms add tea- and coffee-making facilities and hairdryers. While the hotel doesn't offer breakfast, it does offer guests a discounted voucher to a nearby cafe. Featuring more character and breakfast, the slightly cheaper Church Street Hotel is worth considering.
The 39-room budget Chelsea Guest House is a simple, no-nonsense affair comprising two Georgian townhouses in South London's Wandsworth district. The hotel is a quick two-minute walk to a train station and next door to a McDonald's, plus room quality is surprisingly high for an affordable price. Rooms are divided between dated Standard and contemporary Premium Rooms, but all have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Most have en-suite bathrooms, and Premium Rooms add tea- and coffee-making facilities and hairdryers. While the hotel doesn't offer breakfast, it does offer guests a discounted voucher to a nearby cafe. Featuring more character and breakfast, the slightly cheaper Church Street Hotel is worth considering.
The upper-middle-range Doubletree by Hilton London - Westminster is within a 20-minute walk to London’s historic and government attractions like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The 460-room property has a cool vibe with a modern, artistic decor that attracts couples and business travelers. Rooms are on the small side, but they have mini-fridges and iMac desktops in place of flat-screen TVs. Hotel features like a paid lounge that serves food throughout the day, five meeting rooms, a fitness center, and free Wi-Fi round out the facilities -- though breakfast costs extra. As an alternative, check prices at the historic St. James’ Court, a Taj Hotel which has a spa, multiple dining options, and a lovely courtyard.
The upper-middle-range Doubletree by Hilton London - Westminster is within a 20-minute walk to London’s historic and government attractions like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The 460-room property has a cool vibe with a modern, artistic decor that attracts couples and business travelers. Rooms are on the small side, but they have mini-fridges and iMac desktops in place of flat-screen TVs. Hotel features like a paid lounge that serves food throughout the day, five meeting rooms, a fitness center, and free Wi-Fi round out the facilities -- though breakfast costs extra. As an alternative, check prices at the historic St. James’ Court, a Taj Hotel which has a spa, multiple dining options, and a lovely courtyard.
Montagu Place Hotel is an unassuming, upscale property set in a typical Georgian terrace townhouse in a quiet and upmarket central London neighborhood. The decor is tastefully understated and the property is immaculate, with high-quality in-room amenities including flat-screen TVs and herbal teas. While breakfast is better than at most hotels, it's not generally included in the rate. Past guests have also reported that noisy plumbing can be an issue. Overall, however, this is a fine example of boutique lodging in a great location. It's also worth considering the upscale The Marylebone Hotel, which gives guests access to a nearby wellness center.
Montagu Place Hotel is an unassuming, upscale property set in a typical Georgian terrace townhouse in a quiet and upmarket central London neighborhood. The decor is tastefully understated and the property is immaculate, with high-quality in-room amenities including flat-screen TVs and herbal teas. While breakfast is better than at most hotels, it's not generally included in the rate. Past guests have also reported that noisy plumbing can be an issue. Overall, however, this is a fine example of boutique lodging in a great location. It's also worth considering the upscale The Marylebone Hotel, which gives guests access to a nearby wellness center.
The City Continental London Kensington is a value hotel set in a Victorian town house in London's Earls Court area. While not super-central, the area is relatively quiet, and transportation links are good. The 74 rooms have a modern coordinated color scheme, but the carpeting shows wear in places and the leather chairs look old. Plus, some rooms are cramped and stuffy. Bathrooms, while small, have modern, spiffy tiling. Wi-Fi and a basic continental breakfast are included in the room rate. To get a bit more for their money, travelers might also want to check out the nearby Best Western The Boltons, where rooms have iPod docks and Nespresso machines.
The City Continental London Kensington is a value hotel set in a Victorian town house in London's Earls Court area. While not super-central, the area is relatively quiet, and transportation links are good. The 74 rooms have a modern coordinated color scheme, but the carpeting shows wear in places and the leather chairs look old. Plus, some rooms are cramped and stuffy. Bathrooms, while small, have modern, spiffy tiling. Wi-Fi and a basic continental breakfast are included in the room rate. To get a bit more for their money, travelers might also want to check out the nearby Best Western The Boltons, where rooms have iPod docks and Nespresso machines.
Budget-minded travelers who've moved past the bohemian backpacker scene will do well at this two-pearl, 74-room hostel. Safestay London Hostel at Elephant & Castle, south of the Thames, offers high-end hosteling with a glammed-up lobby lounge and bar, comfortable dorm rooms and private rooms, and amenities like a spanking-clean laundry facility, public desktop computers, and free Wi-Fi throughout. But given London's hearty stock of hip hostels -- many with a similar rate, more perks, and a Central London location -- travelers may wish to weigh options. Two alternatives worth checking out are SoHostel in Soho and Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea in Pimlico.
Budget-minded travelers who've moved past the bohemian backpacker scene will do well at this two-pearl, 74-room hostel. Safestay London Hostel at Elephant & Castle, south of the Thames, offers high-end hosteling with a glammed-up lobby lounge and bar, comfortable dorm rooms and private rooms, and amenities like a spanking-clean laundry facility, public desktop computers, and free Wi-Fi throughout. But given London's hearty stock of hip hostels -- many with a similar rate, more perks, and a Central London location -- travelers may wish to weigh options. Two alternatives worth checking out are SoHostel in Soho and Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea in Pimlico.