The 300-room Landmark is a beautiful and luxurious hotel located in the heart of aristocratic Marylebone. Key defining highlights are its spacious rooms, the fantastic central atrium with palm trees stretching up to a glass roof, and the sexy-and-sophisticated on-site restaurant. The elegant vibe extends to the on-site spa, with an indoor pool and fitness center.
The 300-room Landmark is a beautiful and luxurious hotel located in the heart of aristocratic Marylebone. Key defining highlights are its spacious rooms, the fantastic central atrium with palm trees stretching up to a glass roof, and the sexy-and-sophisticated on-site restaurant. The elegant vibe extends to the on-site spa, with an indoor pool and fitness center.
The 56-room Milestone is perhaps the most famous boutique hotel in London, and certainly lives up to its expectations, with exquisite traditional English decor, truly exceptional service, and an excellent location near Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall, and London’s most exclusive shopping. The attentive, above-and-beyond service is where the hotel really shines, as each member of staff is superbly trained, ensuring that each guest gets the first-rate luxury experience for which The Milestone is known. With ample boutique perks on top of that, it’s difficult to find something wrong with this hotel -- just expect to pay a high price for all these luxuries. Travelers looking for a more contemporary boutique vibe on Hyde Park could try Baglioni Hotel London.
The 56-room Milestone is perhaps the most famous boutique hotel in London, and certainly lives up to its expectations, with exquisite traditional English decor, truly exceptional service, and an excellent location near Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall, and London’s most exclusive shopping. The attentive, above-and-beyond service is where the hotel really shines, as each member of staff is superbly trained, ensuring that each guest gets the first-rate luxury experience for which The Milestone is known. With ample boutique perks on top of that, it’s difficult to find something wrong with this hotel -- just expect to pay a high price for all these luxuries. Travelers looking for a more contemporary boutique vibe on Hyde Park could try Baglioni Hotel London.
Dukes Hotel is a pricey, prestigious 90-room boutique delivering an updated take on classic English luxury. It's quietly opulent and features plenty of special boutique amenities, such as a cognac and cigar garden, and a Drawing Room where traditional afternoon tea is served. The most notable feature, however, is Dukes Bar, frequented by James Bond creator Ian Fleming, and the birthplace of the famous "Shaken, not stirred" line. (The bar is, naturally, famous for its martinis -- but note that there's a strict dress code.) Rooms have upscale decor that varies between room types; lower level rooms have fresh ivory and white decor, while suites blend classic and contemporary styles. All are sophisticated.
Dukes Hotel is a pricey, prestigious 90-room boutique delivering an updated take on classic English luxury. It's quietly opulent and features plenty of special boutique amenities, such as a cognac and cigar garden, and a Drawing Room where traditional afternoon tea is served. The most notable feature, however, is Dukes Bar, frequented by James Bond creator Ian Fleming, and the birthplace of the famous "Shaken, not stirred" line. (The bar is, naturally, famous for its martinis -- but note that there's a strict dress code.) Rooms have upscale decor that varies between room types; lower level rooms have fresh ivory and white decor, while suites blend classic and contemporary styles. All are sophisticated.
The boutique Tophams Hotel is conveniently located near the Victoria tube station, offering nouveau-classical decor with pops of bright color in a peaceful location. Rooms are individually decorated with bespoke furnishings, flat-screen TVs, writing desks, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are luxurious, and rooms with separate soaking tubs are worth the upgrade. A full English breakfast and afternoon tea are both available at the restaurant at Tophams, but some guests complain about small rooms with maintenance and cleanliness issues.
The boutique Tophams Hotel is conveniently located near the Victoria tube station, offering nouveau-classical decor with pops of bright color in a peaceful location. Rooms are individually decorated with bespoke furnishings, flat-screen TVs, writing desks, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are luxurious, and rooms with separate soaking tubs are worth the upgrade. A full English breakfast and afternoon tea are both available at the restaurant at Tophams, but some guests complain about small rooms with maintenance and cleanliness issues.
The Levin is a tiny, 12-room boutique hotel with an emphasis on personalized service. Comfortable and quiet rooms are reached by a charming 1940s cage elevator. All rooms have big flat-screen TVs, champagne-stocked minibars, and bathrooms with heated floors. A delicious continental breakfast is included in the nightly rate and is served each morning in the on-site restaurant. This chic hotel with sophisticated decor is centrally located for London shopping, just a two-minute walk from Harrods. The art deco vibe and delicious fare at The Metro Bar and Bistro help make this family-run hotel a good pick in London.
The Levin is a tiny, 12-room boutique hotel with an emphasis on personalized service. Comfortable and quiet rooms are reached by a charming 1940s cage elevator. All rooms have big flat-screen TVs, champagne-stocked minibars, and bathrooms with heated floors. A delicious continental breakfast is included in the nightly rate and is served each morning in the on-site restaurant. This chic hotel with sophisticated decor is centrally located for London shopping, just a two-minute walk from Harrods. The art deco vibe and delicious fare at The Metro Bar and Bistro help make this family-run hotel a good pick in London.
In the heart of West London's Ealing, the 48-room Hotel Xanadu is a solid upper-middle-range boutique for travelers seeking a sophisticated stay with modern touches. Though not downtown, nearby transport means the city center and its attractions can be reached in reasonable time and the hotel's immediate surroundings have a village feel. There's an Asian theme throughout, reflected in the hotel's sleek, masculine decor and in-room extras such as Chinese language books. Modern rooms have flat-screen TVs and kettles, but lack fridges. The restaurant serves authentic Chinese cuisine and its adjoining bar offers cocktails, but guests will have to walk seven minutes to use the gym and wellness facilities (for free) at a nearby fitness center. Travelers may prefer the more central La Suite West, though rooms are smaller and rates are higher.
In the heart of West London's Ealing, the 48-room Hotel Xanadu is a solid upper-middle-range boutique for travelers seeking a sophisticated stay with modern touches. Though not downtown, nearby transport means the city center and its attractions can be reached in reasonable time and the hotel's immediate surroundings have a village feel. There's an Asian theme throughout, reflected in the hotel's sleek, masculine decor and in-room extras such as Chinese language books. Modern rooms have flat-screen TVs and kettles, but lack fridges. The restaurant serves authentic Chinese cuisine and its adjoining bar offers cocktails, but guests will have to walk seven minutes to use the gym and wellness facilities (for free) at a nearby fitness center. Travelers may prefer the more central La Suite West, though rooms are smaller and rates are higher.
Located in the heart of the West End, the luxury Le Meridien Piccadilly is a stunning Regency-era property, with a heated indoor pool, steam room, and a pleasant restaurant and bar. But the 280 rooms are a bit of a letdown -- their drab, old-fashioned decor is no match for the attractive public areas, although renovation is underway. Guests have complained about subpar maintenance and housekeeping as well, and some of the rooms can be noisy. Bathrooms sport grubby tiles, and toiletries are basic. Breakfast is pricey, and it isn’t included in most rates. Wi-Fi is free throughout, but the signal can be patchy. Many more stylish options exist in London, and travelers could consider the St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel, another historic property spruced up after a pricey refurbishment.
Located in the heart of the West End, the luxury Le Meridien Piccadilly is a stunning Regency-era property, with a heated indoor pool, steam room, and a pleasant restaurant and bar. But the 280 rooms are a bit of a letdown -- their drab, old-fashioned decor is no match for the attractive public areas, although renovation is underway. Guests have complained about subpar maintenance and housekeeping as well, and some of the rooms can be noisy. Bathrooms sport grubby tiles, and toiletries are basic. Breakfast is pricey, and it isn’t included in most rates. Wi-Fi is free throughout, but the signal can be patchy. Many more stylish options exist in London, and travelers could consider the St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel, another historic property spruced up after a pricey refurbishment.
The 304-room London Marriott Hotel Regents Park is an upper-middle-range property situated just outside of central London, near the London Zoo and a six-minute walk to the nearest underground station. The hotel has extensive meeting and event space, an Italian restaurant and bar, and wellness facilities like a gym, spa services, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Clean, pleasant rooms offer more space than comparable central London spots, and include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and 24-hour room service, but decor can feel dated and bland -- though the 2016 refurbishment promises a more modern style. Additional fees are another nuisance -- breakfast, parking, and in-room Wi-Fi all cost extra. The nearby BEST WESTERN Maitrise Hotel is a small spot with more modern decor, but it doesn't have any wellness facilities.
The 304-room London Marriott Hotel Regents Park is an upper-middle-range property situated just outside of central London, near the London Zoo and a six-minute walk to the nearest underground station. The hotel has extensive meeting and event space, an Italian restaurant and bar, and wellness facilities like a gym, spa services, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Clean, pleasant rooms offer more space than comparable central London spots, and include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and 24-hour room service, but decor can feel dated and bland -- though the 2016 refurbishment promises a more modern style. Additional fees are another nuisance -- breakfast, parking, and in-room Wi-Fi all cost extra. The nearby BEST WESTERN Maitrise Hotel is a small spot with more modern decor, but it doesn't have any wellness facilities.
The lower-middle-range Central Park Hotel London is geared toward budget-conscious tourists who appreciate its location, a two-minute walk to Hyde Park with access to Queensway and Baywater tube stations. Most of its 295 rooms have been renovated (scheduled to be done by mid-2016). They’re clean, but small, sparse, and with thin walls. The bathrooms are the nicest aspect, with walk-in showers and rainfall showerheads. A continental breakfast is included in room rates, but in-room Wi-Fi costs an additional fee. The on-site bar serves light fare and provides room service. As an alternative, the nearby mid-range London House Hotel offers comparable -- sometimes better -- rates and is housed in a beautiful Victorian building.
The lower-middle-range Central Park Hotel London is geared toward budget-conscious tourists who appreciate its location, a two-minute walk to Hyde Park with access to Queensway and Baywater tube stations. Most of its 295 rooms have been renovated (scheduled to be done by mid-2016). They’re clean, but small, sparse, and with thin walls. The bathrooms are the nicest aspect, with walk-in showers and rainfall showerheads. A continental breakfast is included in room rates, but in-room Wi-Fi costs an additional fee. The on-site bar serves light fare and provides room service. As an alternative, the nearby mid-range London House Hotel offers comparable -- sometimes better -- rates and is housed in a beautiful Victorian building.
The Boundary Rooms & Suites is a luxury boutique property in east London’s trendy Shoreditch neighborhood. Its 17 spacious, individually designed rooms come with smart TVs, iPod docks, French-press coffeemakers, and Aesop toiletries; higher-priced rooms have balconies and espresso-makers, and some have slipper tubs. Three popular restaurants include a lovely rooftop restaurant and bar (but lines can be long), and breakfast (for a fee) provides a good variety -- there's also room and turndown service. There’s no gym, pool, or spa (but in-room massages and yoga can be arranged). Be aware that this is a heavy nightlife area, and many rooms are noisy. Guests have reported maintenance problems as well. Travelers seeking a hotel with a pool and gym might want to compare rates with the nearby Town Hall Hotel, where some rooms include kitchens.
The Boundary Rooms & Suites is a luxury boutique property in east London’s trendy Shoreditch neighborhood. Its 17 spacious, individually designed rooms come with smart TVs, iPod docks, French-press coffeemakers, and Aesop toiletries; higher-priced rooms have balconies and espresso-makers, and some have slipper tubs. Three popular restaurants include a lovely rooftop restaurant and bar (but lines can be long), and breakfast (for a fee) provides a good variety -- there's also room and turndown service. There’s no gym, pool, or spa (but in-room massages and yoga can be arranged). Be aware that this is a heavy nightlife area, and many rooms are noisy. Guests have reported maintenance problems as well. Travelers seeking a hotel with a pool and gym might want to compare rates with the nearby Town Hall Hotel, where some rooms include kitchens.