The Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel is a palatial luxury property located in an exclusive part of fashionable Knightsbridge. It’s situated opposite Cadogan Place Gardens, which guests are welcome to visit (and many rooms look out upon). Inside, the hotel is grandiose, with an overall modern style plus subtle nods to its rich history. The 216 rooms -- 58 of which are suites -- vary, with the best including stunning views of London, separate lounge and dining areas, and balconies. In addition to the elegant Chinoiserie lounge, the hotel features The Rib Room, The Club Room, and The Peak Health Club & Spa. This hotel is truly special but can feel overwhelming, for travelers who crave luxurious touches, but prefer a more intimate property try Beaufort House instead.
The Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel is a palatial luxury property located in an exclusive part of fashionable Knightsbridge. It’s situated opposite Cadogan Place Gardens, which guests are welcome to visit (and many rooms look out upon). Inside, the hotel is grandiose, with an overall modern style plus subtle nods to its rich history. The 216 rooms -- 58 of which are suites -- vary, with the best including stunning views of London, separate lounge and dining areas, and balconies. In addition to the elegant Chinoiserie lounge, the hotel features The Rib Room, The Club Room, and The Peak Health Club & Spa. This hotel is truly special but can feel overwhelming, for travelers who crave luxurious touches, but prefer a more intimate property try Beaufort House instead.
Located in Piccadilly bordering Mayfair and Green Park, The Ritz London is a 136-room hotel that dates back to 1906. The four-and-a-half-pearl property is regally dressed in Louis XVI neoclassical style with a dash of jazzy Art Deco. Elegant rooms range from simple to opulent, with well-stocked minibars, fireplaces, and Asprey bath products. Some suites have views of Green Park or Piccadilly and separate drawing rooms. The poshest include one Rolls-Royce airport ride and a 24-hour butler. The hotel has free Wi-Fi throughout; a fitness center and spa; and an on-site restaurant, bar, and casino. But some repeat guests note a decline in service and increasingly tired decor in recent years. Those looking for a luxury stay that's modern and less buttoned-up may wish to try The May Fair Hotel on the opposite side of Piccadilly.
Located in Piccadilly bordering Mayfair and Green Park, The Ritz London is a 136-room hotel that dates back to 1906. The four-and-a-half-pearl property is regally dressed in Louis XVI neoclassical style with a dash of jazzy Art Deco. Elegant rooms range from simple to opulent, with well-stocked minibars, fireplaces, and Asprey bath products. Some suites have views of Green Park or Piccadilly and separate drawing rooms. The poshest include one Rolls-Royce airport ride and a 24-hour butler. The hotel has free Wi-Fi throughout; a fitness center and spa; and an on-site restaurant, bar, and casino. But some repeat guests note a decline in service and increasingly tired decor in recent years. Those looking for a luxury stay that's modern and less buttoned-up may wish to try The May Fair Hotel on the opposite side of Piccadilly.
The NH London Kensington is less centrally located than other hotels at this price point, and it's on a busy road. However, there's very little traffic noise once you're inside, and London's museums and Earls Court Exhibition Centre are fairly nearby. It does have a peaceful garden, which is a big plus in London. The 121 rooms are stylish and spacious, with some facing the garden and others set over two floors. This is a relaxed, family-friendly base from which to explore London's sights. For a little more, you could opt for The Rembrandt, which is closer to the museums.
The NH London Kensington is less centrally located than other hotels at this price point, and it's on a busy road. However, there's very little traffic noise once you're inside, and London's museums and Earls Court Exhibition Centre are fairly nearby. It does have a peaceful garden, which is a big plus in London. The 121 rooms are stylish and spacious, with some facing the garden and others set over two floors. This is a relaxed, family-friendly base from which to explore London's sights. For a little more, you could opt for The Rembrandt, which is closer to the museums.
69TheGrove is a better-than-average bed-and-breakfast occupying a quintessentially Victorian house in London's Vauxhall neighborhood. Although not super central, the location is convenient for Zone 1 Tube access and pleasant strolls along the Thames. Room size at this budget property can vary a lot, and not all of the four available rooms have private bathrooms, though in-room amenities are excellent. Breakfast is cooked to order, except on Sundays. All in all, for an intimate, homey stay close to central London this is a strong option. For those who prefer a little more anonymity, the similarly priced Comfort Inn Vauxhall is just down the road.
69TheGrove is a better-than-average bed-and-breakfast occupying a quintessentially Victorian house in London's Vauxhall neighborhood. Although not super central, the location is convenient for Zone 1 Tube access and pleasant strolls along the Thames. Room size at this budget property can vary a lot, and not all of the four available rooms have private bathrooms, though in-room amenities are excellent. Breakfast is cooked to order, except on Sundays. All in all, for an intimate, homey stay close to central London this is a strong option. For those who prefer a little more anonymity, the similarly priced Comfort Inn Vauxhall is just down the road.
Twenty Nevern Square is an elegant, upper-middle-range, 20-room boutique hotel set in a romantic, Victorian brick building overlooking a green square just around the corner from Earl's Court tube station, in London. Looking onto a small park and a square of attractive town houses, the hotel is in a peaceful location away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. Rooms are individually decorated with rich fabrics, carved wooden four-poster and sleigh beds, and Middle Eastern, Indian, and East Asian accent pieces -- don't expect air-conditioning. There's an on-site bar and a garden for guests, and a free continental breakfast daily. The converted Victorian townhouse has been well preserved, with plenty of original architectural details still visible in the small but charming rooms, which are a bargain for the value.
Twenty Nevern Square is an elegant, upper-middle-range, 20-room boutique hotel set in a romantic, Victorian brick building overlooking a green square just around the corner from Earl's Court tube station, in London. Looking onto a small park and a square of attractive town houses, the hotel is in a peaceful location away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. Rooms are individually decorated with rich fabrics, carved wooden four-poster and sleigh beds, and Middle Eastern, Indian, and East Asian accent pieces -- don't expect air-conditioning. There's an on-site bar and a garden for guests, and a free continental breakfast daily. The converted Victorian townhouse has been well preserved, with plenty of original architectural details still visible in the small but charming rooms, which are a bargain for the value.
A hotel with Gothic turrets and a historical atmosphere, Drayton Court is one of the oldest hotels in the West London suburb of Ealing; with an historic pub downstairs, the 27 rooms have been converted into an upscale boutique hotel. Behind the traditional Victorian exterior, the modern and elegant rooms have fireplaces, free Wi-Fi, and French press coffee makers, as well as free-standing bathtubs in some. The hotel doubles up as a Fuller's pub, and the garden is one of the biggest beer gardens in the London area, popular with both locals and hotel guests. West Ealing train station is a minute's walk away and trains get you into Oxford Street in central London in under 30 minutes. There's no gym on-site, but you can use a nearby fitness center for free.
A hotel with Gothic turrets and a historical atmosphere, Drayton Court is one of the oldest hotels in the West London suburb of Ealing; with an historic pub downstairs, the 27 rooms have been converted into an upscale boutique hotel. Behind the traditional Victorian exterior, the modern and elegant rooms have fireplaces, free Wi-Fi, and French press coffee makers, as well as free-standing bathtubs in some. The hotel doubles up as a Fuller's pub, and the garden is one of the biggest beer gardens in the London area, popular with both locals and hotel guests. West Ealing train station is a minute's walk away and trains get you into Oxford Street in central London in under 30 minutes. There's no gym on-site, but you can use a nearby fitness center for free.
The Holiday Inn Oxford Circus is all about its location, which is just a couple blocks off buzzing Oxford Street -- London's main shopping hub -- in picturesque Marylebone, in central London. A mid-range chain hotel with 164 rooms that don't appear to have been updated as recently as the common areas, this isn't the fanciest hotel in the capital, but you're paying for the prime location and good-sized rooms. There are fees for Wi-Fi and breakfast, and the aesthetically bland carvery restaurant is hardly memorable, but the hotel is minutes away from Bond Street tube station, and Regent's Park is a 15-minute stroll from the door.
The Holiday Inn Oxford Circus is all about its location, which is just a couple blocks off buzzing Oxford Street -- London's main shopping hub -- in picturesque Marylebone, in central London. A mid-range chain hotel with 164 rooms that don't appear to have been updated as recently as the common areas, this isn't the fanciest hotel in the capital, but you're paying for the prime location and good-sized rooms. There are fees for Wi-Fi and breakfast, and the aesthetically bland carvery restaurant is hardly memorable, but the hotel is minutes away from Bond Street tube station, and Regent's Park is a 15-minute stroll from the door.
The Tudor Court Hotel is a budget-friendly hotel in an a historic building just minutes away from Paddington station. Built originally in the 1850s as private square housing for London's nobility, it is a listed Victorian building -- which also means the rooms are cozy in size. With limited amenities, the hotel comes off as more of a bed and breakfast, convenient for a few nights' sightseeing in London. Rooms are a bit worn and dated, but the location is ideal for those who want to be close to such sights as Westminster Cathedral, Kensington Gardens, and Buckingham Palace, as well as museums, shops, and restaurants. It is worth comparing with the Tune Hotel Paddington, a hotel with cheaper rates, a trendier atmosphere, and brighter, more up-to-date rooms -- expect to pay for any and all extras including hairdryers and early arrival times.
The Tudor Court Hotel is a budget-friendly hotel in an a historic building just minutes away from Paddington station. Built originally in the 1850s as private square housing for London's nobility, it is a listed Victorian building -- which also means the rooms are cozy in size. With limited amenities, the hotel comes off as more of a bed and breakfast, convenient for a few nights' sightseeing in London. Rooms are a bit worn and dated, but the location is ideal for those who want to be close to such sights as Westminster Cathedral, Kensington Gardens, and Buckingham Palace, as well as museums, shops, and restaurants. It is worth comparing with the Tune Hotel Paddington, a hotel with cheaper rates, a trendier atmosphere, and brighter, more up-to-date rooms -- expect to pay for any and all extras including hairdryers and early arrival times.
The 136-room Sunborn London is an upper-mid-range hotel in the form of a 394-foot super yacht moored in London's Royal Victoria Dock. Rooms are pleasant, surprisingly spacious, and most have views over the water, though decor is more cruise liner than luxury yacht. Some rooms have spacious decks and big soaking tubs; all have coffeemakers, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Eating and drinking options are solid though lack of fitness facilities feels like an oversight. Overall, for maritime enthusiasts with business in the area it's perfect, but tourists wanting to explore the capital's attractions should look elsewhere. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The 136-room Sunborn London is an upper-mid-range hotel in the form of a 394-foot super yacht moored in London's Royal Victoria Dock. Rooms are pleasant, surprisingly spacious, and most have views over the water, though decor is more cruise liner than luxury yacht. Some rooms have spacious decks and big soaking tubs; all have coffeemakers, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Eating and drinking options are solid though lack of fitness facilities feels like an oversight. Overall, for maritime enthusiasts with business in the area it's perfect, but tourists wanting to explore the capital's attractions should look elsewhere. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The 100-room Montague on the Gardens is a bit larger than some of London's other boutique hotels, but its unique character, abundance of thoughtful extras, and variety of lounge and dining spaces create a distinct appeal. Being a member of the Red Carnation Group means well-trained staff and luxury standards, making the Montague an unsurprisingly solid boutique establishment. There's no pool or spa, though, and the fitness room in painfully small.
The 100-room Montague on the Gardens is a bit larger than some of London's other boutique hotels, but its unique character, abundance of thoughtful extras, and variety of lounge and dining spaces create a distinct appeal. Being a member of the Red Carnation Group means well-trained staff and luxury standards, making the Montague an unsurprisingly solid boutique establishment. There's no pool or spa, though, and the fitness room in painfully small.