The luxury Mondrian London at Sea Containers sits on the River Thames in London's Southbank. Opened in 2014, it’s a chic property with an artistic design and trendy nautical themes. Dining and drinking options include a restaurant serving American and British fare, as well as a rooftop bar with DJs on the weekends and beautiful panoramic views of London. The hip spot draws locals and guests alike, and can get crowded. The hotel also has a luxurious underground spa, a 24-hour fitness room, and even a cinema room that screens new releases. Its 359 rooms feature stylish decor, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus some have wonderful views of the city and the River Thames. For an alternative, the nearby Savoy offers elegant classic design, a large indoor pool, and a roster of celebrity guests -- but rates are more expensive.
The luxury Mondrian London at Sea Containers sits on the River Thames in London's Southbank. Opened in 2014, it’s a chic property with an artistic design and trendy nautical themes. Dining and drinking options include a restaurant serving American and British fare, as well as a rooftop bar with DJs on the weekends and beautiful panoramic views of London. The hip spot draws locals and guests alike, and can get crowded. The hotel also has a luxurious underground spa, a 24-hour fitness room, and even a cinema room that screens new releases. Its 359 rooms feature stylish decor, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus some have wonderful views of the city and the River Thames. For an alternative, the nearby Savoy offers elegant classic design, a large indoor pool, and a roster of celebrity guests -- but rates are more expensive.
The upscale Staybridge Suites London - Vauxhall offers a modern alternative to extended stays, with almost a hostel-like approach to communal living and a homey atmosphere complete with a resident dog. Located in a convenient location close to a tube, bus, and train station, the property offers 93 spacious suites with fully equipped kitchenettes. Freebies include an excellent breakfast, hot drinks in the lounge, and Wi-Fi, plus the hotel has a 24-hour business center and small gym. Free laundry facilities are available 24/7, while a pantry in the lobby sells kitchen essentials. Some guests report that parking can be a challenge, however. There aren't many alternatives nearby offering extended-stay lodging, but the upper-middle-range Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo has comparable rates, a convenient location, and a gorgeous contemporary lobby lounge.
The upscale Staybridge Suites London - Vauxhall offers a modern alternative to extended stays, with almost a hostel-like approach to communal living and a homey atmosphere complete with a resident dog. Located in a convenient location close to a tube, bus, and train station, the property offers 93 spacious suites with fully equipped kitchenettes. Freebies include an excellent breakfast, hot drinks in the lounge, and Wi-Fi, plus the hotel has a 24-hour business center and small gym. Free laundry facilities are available 24/7, while a pantry in the lobby sells kitchen essentials. Some guests report that parking can be a challenge, however. There aren't many alternatives nearby offering extended-stay lodging, but the upper-middle-range Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo has comparable rates, a convenient location, and a gorgeous contemporary lobby lounge.
Housing 55 rooms in South Kensington, the mid-range Montana Hotel provides a convenient, tourist-friendly location for a solid price point in one of London’s more well-to-do neighborhoods. Rooms are small (some Single Rooms have shared bathrooms) with simple furniture, but they’re clean and come with mini-fridges and free Wi-fi. Breakfast is included in the room rates, along with discounts for guests at the on-site Indian restaurant. While the Victorian-inspired interiors could use an update, arts and culture enthusiasts will appreciate the hotel’s proximity to Hyde Park, Royal Albert Hall, and some of London’s most well-known museums. Younger travelers may prefer the eclectic style of the Z Hotel Soho, which is also in one of the city’s entertainment centers and provides nightly wine and cheese receptions.
Housing 55 rooms in South Kensington, the mid-range Montana Hotel provides a convenient, tourist-friendly location for a solid price point in one of London’s more well-to-do neighborhoods. Rooms are small (some Single Rooms have shared bathrooms) with simple furniture, but they’re clean and come with mini-fridges and free Wi-fi. Breakfast is included in the room rates, along with discounts for guests at the on-site Indian restaurant. While the Victorian-inspired interiors could use an update, arts and culture enthusiasts will appreciate the hotel’s proximity to Hyde Park, Royal Albert Hall, and some of London’s most well-known museums. Younger travelers may prefer the eclectic style of the Z Hotel Soho, which is also in one of the city’s entertainment centers and provides nightly wine and cheese receptions.
The 10-room mid-range Kandara Guest House is a family-run bed-and-breakfast set in a peaceful residential neighborhood in Islington, but within reach of the city center by bus or subway. Rooms are quiet and comfortable, and some have attractive garden views -- but others are small and none have en-suite bathrooms, though shared bathrooms are numerous and pleasant. Rooms are also slightly dated in parts, as is the decor elsewhere in the house. Rates include a great cooked or continental breakfast, there’s reliable free Wi-Fi, and free on-street overnight parking is available, but rates apply in the daytime. Travelers might want to compare with the similarly traditional and comparably priced Langorf Hotel, in a residential area near Hampstead Heath, which has in-room mini-fridges and en-suite bathrooms.
The 10-room mid-range Kandara Guest House is a family-run bed-and-breakfast set in a peaceful residential neighborhood in Islington, but within reach of the city center by bus or subway. Rooms are quiet and comfortable, and some have attractive garden views -- but others are small and none have en-suite bathrooms, though shared bathrooms are numerous and pleasant. Rooms are also slightly dated in parts, as is the decor elsewhere in the house. Rates include a great cooked or continental breakfast, there’s reliable free Wi-Fi, and free on-street overnight parking is available, but rates apply in the daytime. Travelers might want to compare with the similarly traditional and comparably priced Langorf Hotel, in a residential area near Hampstead Heath, which has in-room mini-fridges and en-suite bathrooms.
The Oxford Hotel London is a 90-room budget hotel situated in central London, a three-minute walk from the Earl's Court tube station. Other than a free continental breakfast and 24-hour reception, this hotel has no real extra features. One- to four-bed guest rooms are basic but private with en-suite bathrooms, cot-like beds, mini-fridges, and TVs -- but there's no AC, Wi-Fi costs an extra fee, and guests sometimes complain of cleanliness issues or wear-and-tear. By comparison, the nearby City Continental London Kensington is budget-friendly too, but offers AC and free Wi-Fi.
The Oxford Hotel London is a 90-room budget hotel situated in central London, a three-minute walk from the Earl's Court tube station. Other than a free continental breakfast and 24-hour reception, this hotel has no real extra features. One- to four-bed guest rooms are basic but private with en-suite bathrooms, cot-like beds, mini-fridges, and TVs -- but there's no AC, Wi-Fi costs an extra fee, and guests sometimes complain of cleanliness issues or wear-and-tear. By comparison, the nearby City Continental London Kensington is budget-friendly too, but offers AC and free Wi-Fi.
Housed in a former gentleman’s hat factory, the 30-room Mad Hatter Hotel is a mid-range boutique property that's within walking distance of several top sights, such as the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe. Rooms are elegant and comfortable, tastefully decorated in a contemporary style and equipped with flat-screen TVs and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The hotel is also home to a classic English pub that features cozy wood paneled interiors full of leather couches, with plenty of board games on hand. The pub serves British tavern classics, including breakfast (not included in room rate), and is a popular spot with locals and guests alike. For something of a similar nature in the area, travelers might want to compare rates with the Wellington Hotel, which also has a pub but includes breakfast in the room rate.
Housed in a former gentleman’s hat factory, the 30-room Mad Hatter Hotel is a mid-range boutique property that's within walking distance of several top sights, such as the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe. Rooms are elegant and comfortable, tastefully decorated in a contemporary style and equipped with flat-screen TVs and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The hotel is also home to a classic English pub that features cozy wood paneled interiors full of leather couches, with plenty of board games on hand. The pub serves British tavern classics, including breakfast (not included in room rate), and is a popular spot with locals and guests alike. For something of a similar nature in the area, travelers might want to compare rates with the Wellington Hotel, which also has a pub but includes breakfast in the room rate.
This 249-room luxury hotel has an enviable central London location, just a three-minute walk from the high-end shops of Regent Street. The marble-filled lobby has a traditional feel, while guest rooms have a more modern veneer. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and fully-stocked minibars. The hotel attracts a large number of corporate clients, though many tourists also stay here. There are a number of dining and drinking options, including Polo Bar -- a chic spot to unwind with a drink -- plus Alyn William's Michelin-star restaurant. The sushi restaurant makes for a good less formal option. Breakfast and Wi-Fi cost extra, which is a bummer given this hotel's status. Travelers preferring a more contemporary boutique vibe should consider the Baglioni Hotel in Kensington instead, which adds a full-service spa.
This 249-room luxury hotel has an enviable central London location, just a three-minute walk from the high-end shops of Regent Street. The marble-filled lobby has a traditional feel, while guest rooms have a more modern veneer. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and fully-stocked minibars. The hotel attracts a large number of corporate clients, though many tourists also stay here. There are a number of dining and drinking options, including Polo Bar -- a chic spot to unwind with a drink -- plus Alyn William's Michelin-star restaurant. The sushi restaurant makes for a good less formal option. Breakfast and Wi-Fi cost extra, which is a bummer given this hotel's status. Travelers preferring a more contemporary boutique vibe should consider the Baglioni Hotel in Kensington instead, which adds a full-service spa.
The Blakemore Hyde Park hotel is a 138-room, upscale property located in the wealthy Bayswater neighborhood, just a three-minute walk from Hyde Park. Decor is sophisticated throughout, and the hotel offers amenities not always found in central London properties. There's a fine-dining restaurant with outdoor terrace seating, a refined bar and lounge, and a pleasant breakfast room where a free continental breakfast is served (hot breakfast costs extra). Wellness amenities are limited, but a small gym has some cardio and weightlifting equipment. Contemporary rooms offer plush accents and modern amenities like rainfall showers, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi, but entry-level rooms are small. Another alternative to consider could be Thistle Hyde Park, which sits right along Hyde Park, but decor there can feel a bit dated.
The Blakemore Hyde Park hotel is a 138-room, upscale property located in the wealthy Bayswater neighborhood, just a three-minute walk from Hyde Park. Decor is sophisticated throughout, and the hotel offers amenities not always found in central London properties. There's a fine-dining restaurant with outdoor terrace seating, a refined bar and lounge, and a pleasant breakfast room where a free continental breakfast is served (hot breakfast costs extra). Wellness amenities are limited, but a small gym has some cardio and weightlifting equipment. Contemporary rooms offer plush accents and modern amenities like rainfall showers, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi, but entry-level rooms are small. Another alternative to consider could be Thistle Hyde Park, which sits right along Hyde Park, but decor there can feel a bit dated.
The 39-room Reem Hotel is a mid-range hotel in Bayswater, a short stroll from Hyde Park and the underground. Most rooms are small and modern, with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and stylish, contemporary bathrooms. However, some are no frills and in need of a refresh. There’s no restaurant or bar, but the hotel offers an excellent free breakfast buffet with organic food and freshly baked bread. Wi-Fi is free too, and a wide range of dishes can be ordered to the rooms in the evenings. Travelers in search of more style-minded rooms may want to consider Hotel Indigo London - Paddington, though expect to pay more.
The 39-room Reem Hotel is a mid-range hotel in Bayswater, a short stroll from Hyde Park and the underground. Most rooms are small and modern, with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and stylish, contemporary bathrooms. However, some are no frills and in need of a refresh. There’s no restaurant or bar, but the hotel offers an excellent free breakfast buffet with organic food and freshly baked bread. Wi-Fi is free too, and a wide range of dishes can be ordered to the rooms in the evenings. Travelers in search of more style-minded rooms may want to consider Hotel Indigo London - Paddington, though expect to pay more.
Opened in 2015, the 111-room Z Shoreditch is an upper-middle-range property in London’s trendy Shoreditch neighborhood. The hotel revels in its Silicon Roundabout setting, with rooms that are sleek and modern. High-end amenities include huge 48-inch HD Samsung Smart TVs with Sky TV and BT Sport, touch-panel air-conditioning and heating, and coffee-and-tea-making facilities, but smaller rooms notably lack desks. The impressive lobby cafe has an artsy, post-industrial look and serves artisanal produce alongside an extensive breakfast buffet -- for an additional cost. There are also free wine-and-cheese events in the evenings. Rates are extremely reasonable for this part of the city, though the compact spaces may deter some travelers. For a similar location but more space, consider the pricier Hoxton, Shoreditch.
Opened in 2015, the 111-room Z Shoreditch is an upper-middle-range property in London’s trendy Shoreditch neighborhood. The hotel revels in its Silicon Roundabout setting, with rooms that are sleek and modern. High-end amenities include huge 48-inch HD Samsung Smart TVs with Sky TV and BT Sport, touch-panel air-conditioning and heating, and coffee-and-tea-making facilities, but smaller rooms notably lack desks. The impressive lobby cafe has an artsy, post-industrial look and serves artisanal produce alongside an extensive breakfast buffet -- for an additional cost. There are also free wine-and-cheese events in the evenings. Rates are extremely reasonable for this part of the city, though the compact spaces may deter some travelers. For a similar location but more space, consider the pricier Hoxton, Shoreditch.