Within a short walk of major attractions like Hyde Park and Kensington Palace, the 50-room Princes Square Hotel is a fine upper-middle-range option in West London. The Bayswater or Queensway Tube stations are also both within a five- to 10-minute walk, making it easy to get around the city. Guest rooms have a simple, contemporary style and come with coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms are small, though, and some guests find the rooms noisy at night. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property but there is a charge for breakfast. It may be worth comparing with the nearby BEST WESTERN Phoenix Hotel, where breakfast is included.
Within a short walk of major attractions like Hyde Park and Kensington Palace, the 50-room Princes Square Hotel is a fine upper-middle-range option in West London. The Bayswater or Queensway Tube stations are also both within a five- to 10-minute walk, making it easy to get around the city. Guest rooms have a simple, contemporary style and come with coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms are small, though, and some guests find the rooms noisy at night. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property but there is a charge for breakfast. It may be worth comparing with the nearby BEST WESTERN Phoenix Hotel, where breakfast is included.
The Park Plaza Riverbank is an imposing addition to London’s Albert Embankment. This upscale property is located on a busy road near Vauxhall Station, overlooking the River Thames and Big Ben. Interiors are a mixture of a classic style -- as seen in the guest rooms -- and a more daring modern look in the hotel’s Asian-fusion restaurant, Chino Latino. The 498 spacious rooms include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are also generously sized and elegant with a combination of walk-in showers and tubs with overhead showers. Also, as of 2018 a spa and pool were being built, though there’s already a state-of-the-art fitness center. This is a solid and feature-packed choice close to top landmarks, with reasonable rates and an exciting restaurant, but for a more intimate stay, consider Hotel 41.
The Park Plaza Riverbank is an imposing addition to London’s Albert Embankment. This upscale property is located on a busy road near Vauxhall Station, overlooking the River Thames and Big Ben. Interiors are a mixture of a classic style -- as seen in the guest rooms -- and a more daring modern look in the hotel’s Asian-fusion restaurant, Chino Latino. The 498 spacious rooms include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are also generously sized and elegant with a combination of walk-in showers and tubs with overhead showers. Also, as of 2018 a spa and pool were being built, though there’s already a state-of-the-art fitness center. This is a solid and feature-packed choice close to top landmarks, with reasonable rates and an exciting restaurant, but for a more intimate stay, consider Hotel 41.
There are 77 guest rooms at this mid-range property in London’s leafy Putney neighborhood. It’s a quiet and attractive suburban area, with plenty of local shops, cafes, and riverside restaurants within a short walk. Access to central London is fairly easy, though, as the nearest underground station is within a five-minute walk. Guest rooms are contemporary and have coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There’s also an excellent restaurant and bar on-site, and free parking, which is hard to come by in London. It's worth comparing with the
nearby Alma Hotel, which offers a free made-to-order breakfast.
There are 77 guest rooms at this mid-range property in London’s leafy Putney neighborhood. It’s a quiet and attractive suburban area, with plenty of local shops, cafes, and riverside restaurants within a short walk. Access to central London is fairly easy, though, as the nearest underground station is within a five-minute walk. Guest rooms are contemporary and have coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There’s also an excellent restaurant and bar on-site, and free parking, which is hard to come by in London. It's worth comparing with the
nearby Alma Hotel, which offers a free made-to-order breakfast.
The 25-room Macdonald Hotel is a budget bed and breakfast with a friendly atmosphere that’s within a three-minute walk of Kings Cross St. Pancras station. Traditional rooms have flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, and some have private bathrooms. But the carpeting shows wear in places; the decor is dated; and there's no air-conditioning or elevator. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Travelers looking for more up-to-date budget accommodations can try the Tune Hotel Kings Cross.
The 25-room Macdonald Hotel is a budget bed and breakfast with a friendly atmosphere that’s within a three-minute walk of Kings Cross St. Pancras station. Traditional rooms have flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, and some have private bathrooms. But the carpeting shows wear in places; the decor is dated; and there's no air-conditioning or elevator. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Travelers looking for more up-to-date budget accommodations can try the Tune Hotel Kings Cross.
The 281-room Premier Inn Kings Cross Hotel is a basic but clean mid-range property with amazing proximity to public transport in the busy Kings Cross area. The hotel's location adjacent to St. Pancras train station makes it a natural pick for business travelers and those with an early train to France or Belgium, but its clean, contemporary rooms -- some with up to four beds -- are convenient for families and couples as well. Amenities are thin, but there's a restaurant and cafe on site, and free Wi-Fi is a nice perk. Travelers looking for more style in the same area should consider Megaro Hotel, which is actually less expensive.
The 281-room Premier Inn Kings Cross Hotel is a basic but clean mid-range property with amazing proximity to public transport in the busy Kings Cross area. The hotel's location adjacent to St. Pancras train station makes it a natural pick for business travelers and those with an early train to France or Belgium, but its clean, contemporary rooms -- some with up to four beds -- are convenient for families and couples as well. Amenities are thin, but there's a restaurant and cafe on site, and free Wi-Fi is a nice perk. Travelers looking for more style in the same area should consider Megaro Hotel, which is actually less expensive.
The 252-room Aloft London Excel is located on Royal Victoria Dock in the city's Docklands area. The four-pearl property has candy-colored, midcentury space-age decor and a punchy atmosphere. It's the only hotel connected to the ExCeL conference center and attracts mainly business travelers. Rooms are done in serene shades of cool blue and gray, and have flat-screen TVs, Bliss bath products, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi and bottled water. Fees are attached to on-site parking and breakfast, and there's no spa or concierge but the hotel has a solid crop of amenities; there's a 24-hour gym and a commissary open round-the-clock; a pool; and an on-site restaurant and bar. Nearby Crowne Plaza London is similar in feel but may be a better option for leisure travelers as it's closer to central London.
The 252-room Aloft London Excel is located on Royal Victoria Dock in the city's Docklands area. The four-pearl property has candy-colored, midcentury space-age decor and a punchy atmosphere. It's the only hotel connected to the ExCeL conference center and attracts mainly business travelers. Rooms are done in serene shades of cool blue and gray, and have flat-screen TVs, Bliss bath products, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi and bottled water. Fees are attached to on-site parking and breakfast, and there's no spa or concierge but the hotel has a solid crop of amenities; there's a 24-hour gym and a commissary open round-the-clock; a pool; and an on-site restaurant and bar. Nearby Crowne Plaza London is similar in feel but may be a better option for leisure travelers as it's closer to central London.
The 48-room Royal Park Hotel is located on a tree-lined street within an easy walk of Paddington Station. This boutique hotel -- with its central location just north of Hyde Park -- is appealing for more than just quick access to Heathrow Airport via Paddington station. Rooms are classic and comfortable with antique flourishes and modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi. Additional perks include a free glass of champagne every evening and a leafy terrace garden. While there is no tea or coffee in rooms and some guests complain about thin walls, this hotel is a great pick for its location, luxurious limestone bathrooms, and the sophisticated Hyde Bar.
The 48-room Royal Park Hotel is located on a tree-lined street within an easy walk of Paddington Station. This boutique hotel -- with its central location just north of Hyde Park -- is appealing for more than just quick access to Heathrow Airport via Paddington station. Rooms are classic and comfortable with antique flourishes and modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi. Additional perks include a free glass of champagne every evening and a leafy terrace garden. While there is no tea or coffee in rooms and some guests complain about thin walls, this hotel is a great pick for its location, luxurious limestone bathrooms, and the sophisticated Hyde Bar.
In the heart of the trendy East London neighborhood of Shoreditch, the upscale Hoxton attracts a young, hip crowd with its modern, trendy design and reasonable prices. All 210 rooms here belong to two main categories, and are small but very comfortable, with mini-fridges and sleek bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Decor is effortlessly creative, with interesting design touches like quirky patterned pillows, wood paneling, and tin ceilings. All guests get an hour's worth of free phone calls within the UK and to select destinations abroad, and a free sack breakfast is delivered to the rooms every morning.
In the heart of the trendy East London neighborhood of Shoreditch, the upscale Hoxton attracts a young, hip crowd with its modern, trendy design and reasonable prices. All 210 rooms here belong to two main categories, and are small but very comfortable, with mini-fridges and sleek bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Decor is effortlessly creative, with interesting design touches like quirky patterned pillows, wood paneling, and tin ceilings. All guests get an hour's worth of free phone calls within the UK and to select destinations abroad, and a free sack breakfast is delivered to the rooms every morning.
In the prestigious Knightsbridge neighborhood, just across from Hyde Park, the 36-room Wellesley is one of London’s most exclusive luxury boutique hotels. Individually designed rooms in Art Deco style retain the building’s original 1920s features, while top-shelf bathrooms have heated marble floors and Hermes toiletries. All rooms get 24-hour butler service and complementary chauffeur service for drop off trips within a 1.5 mile radius of the hotel, while on-site features include Italian fine dining, an intimate bar with vintage spirits, and a cigar lounge (though smoke can be an issue elsewhere throughout the hotel). Guests also get loaner tablets and smartphones with free calls and internet. Breakfast is excellent but costs extra, and the hotel lacks a pool, gym, and spa facilities. Travelers might also want to consider the comparable 41 Hotel London, which offers free Champagne and all-day snacks, but lacks an on-site restaurant.
In the prestigious Knightsbridge neighborhood, just across from Hyde Park, the 36-room Wellesley is one of London’s most exclusive luxury boutique hotels. Individually designed rooms in Art Deco style retain the building’s original 1920s features, while top-shelf bathrooms have heated marble floors and Hermes toiletries. All rooms get 24-hour butler service and complementary chauffeur service for drop off trips within a 1.5 mile radius of the hotel, while on-site features include Italian fine dining, an intimate bar with vintage spirits, and a cigar lounge (though smoke can be an issue elsewhere throughout the hotel). Guests also get loaner tablets and smartphones with free calls and internet. Breakfast is excellent but costs extra, and the hotel lacks a pool, gym, and spa facilities. Travelers might also want to consider the comparable 41 Hotel London, which offers free Champagne and all-day snacks, but lacks an on-site restaurant.
The Apex City of London Hotel is a contemporary, mid-size chain property located in London's financial district. All 179 rooms have warm lighting, big flat-screen TVs, and bathrooms with separate soaking tubs and walk-in showers. There are many business-friendly amenities too, including free Wi-Fi and local calls, a work desk, and an electric kettle for tea and coffee. The sleek interior design continues in the lobby and in Addendum Restaurant, which serves seasonal fare and has outdoor seating. Small touches (such as a rubber ducky for the tub) make this property feel like more than a typical chain hotel.
The Apex City of London Hotel is a contemporary, mid-size chain property located in London's financial district. All 179 rooms have warm lighting, big flat-screen TVs, and bathrooms with separate soaking tubs and walk-in showers. There are many business-friendly amenities too, including free Wi-Fi and local calls, a work desk, and an electric kettle for tea and coffee. The sleek interior design continues in the lobby and in Addendum Restaurant, which serves seasonal fare and has outdoor seating. Small touches (such as a rubber ducky for the tub) make this property feel like more than a typical chain hotel.