This 30-room luxury boutique, a member of the Red Carnation Group, offers superb service and a central location near Buckingham Palace. Chic rooms have a black and white color palette along with marble bathrooms stocked with Penhaligon's toiletries. There is free champagne on arrival and free snacks/evening canapés in the plush lounge. With the feel of a private club and attentive service, this boutique is an excellent upscale pick.
This 30-room luxury boutique, a member of the Red Carnation Group, offers superb service and a central location near Buckingham Palace. Chic rooms have a black and white color palette along with marble bathrooms stocked with Penhaligon's toiletries. There is free champagne on arrival and free snacks/evening canapés in the plush lounge. With the feel of a private club and attentive service, this boutique is an excellent upscale pick.
The 100-room upper-middle-range Ambassadors Bloomsbury is located in the historic literary heart of London. Beyond the convenient location near tube stations, this hotel also offers comfortable rooms with crisp white linens and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms are sleek and modern -- guests can choose between wet rooms or larger bathrooms with tubs. Number Twelve is the popular on-site bar and restaurant, serving three delicious meals a day along with traditional afternoon tea. This hotel offers good value for the location, especially with free Wi-Fi and a small fitness center.
The 100-room upper-middle-range Ambassadors Bloomsbury is located in the historic literary heart of London. Beyond the convenient location near tube stations, this hotel also offers comfortable rooms with crisp white linens and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms are sleek and modern -- guests can choose between wet rooms or larger bathrooms with tubs. Number Twelve is the popular on-site bar and restaurant, serving three delicious meals a day along with traditional afternoon tea. This hotel offers good value for the location, especially with free Wi-Fi and a small fitness center.
This mid-range hotel is located right in central London on the edge of Hyde Park, convenient to buses and tube stops. Its 55 guest rooms are bright and comfortable, and all are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, and safes. That said, rooms and bathrooms are small and cramped, typical of London. Apart from a small bar and cafe located on the ground floor, the hotel doesn't have many extras, and there's a fee for breakfast. A more fashionable option could be The Z Hotel Victoria, which also includes free wine and cheese in the evenings, though rates are a bit higher.
This mid-range hotel is located right in central London on the edge of Hyde Park, convenient to buses and tube stops. Its 55 guest rooms are bright and comfortable, and all are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, and safes. That said, rooms and bathrooms are small and cramped, typical of London. Apart from a small bar and cafe located on the ground floor, the hotel doesn't have many extras, and there's a fee for breakfast. A more fashionable option could be The Z Hotel Victoria, which also includes free wine and cheese in the evenings, though rates are a bit higher.
John and Norma's Homestay B&B is set in a lovely Edwardian house on a peaceful residential street in the leafy north London suburb of Muswell Hill. With only two pleasantly decorated bedrooms, it's one of the smaller and more intimate guesthouses around. The owners work to ensure the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and homey, although there's no communal lounge. There's also no direct Tube access to central London, and the bus trip can take up to an hour. Travelers might also want to check out the nearby Rhodes Avenue Homestay B&B, where budget rates are the same.
John and Norma's Homestay B&B is set in a lovely Edwardian house on a peaceful residential street in the leafy north London suburb of Muswell Hill. With only two pleasantly decorated bedrooms, it's one of the smaller and more intimate guesthouses around. The owners work to ensure the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and homey, although there's no communal lounge. There's also no direct Tube access to central London, and the bus trip can take up to an hour. Travelers might also want to check out the nearby Rhodes Avenue Homestay B&B, where budget rates are the same.
The 40-room Arbor Hyde Park Hotel is a chic, upper-middle-range boutique set in a traditional Victorian townhouse occupying a typical residential square. Its Bayswater location near Hyde Park means easy access to central London and Heathrow airport via dependable local transport links. While often small and on the spare side, rooms are smart and contemporary with free Wi-Fi and Nespresso machines, plus sleek bathrooms that have walk-in showers. A free continental breakfast is served in a simple breakfast room. Although it's all rather easy on the eye, the lack of facilities makes the rates feel a bit high; the nearby Best Western Mornington Hotel is often cheaper and has a small fitness room.
The 40-room Arbor Hyde Park Hotel is a chic, upper-middle-range boutique set in a traditional Victorian townhouse occupying a typical residential square. Its Bayswater location near Hyde Park means easy access to central London and Heathrow airport via dependable local transport links. While often small and on the spare side, rooms are smart and contemporary with free Wi-Fi and Nespresso machines, plus sleek bathrooms that have walk-in showers. A free continental breakfast is served in a simple breakfast room. Although it's all rather easy on the eye, the lack of facilities makes the rates feel a bit high; the nearby Best Western Mornington Hotel is often cheaper and has a small fitness room.
The Ibis London City is a practical three-pearl chain hotel in Whitechapel, in the city's East End near the Tower of London. Its 348 rooms are simple and compact, with some of the furniture built into the walls to make the most of the spaces. Amenities include flat-screen TVs and kettles. Breakfast is available for a fee, and an on-site restaurant serves bistro fare for other meals. There's also an on-site lounge selling drinks. Travelers interested in a moderately priced hotel could also consider the Georgian House, which has much more personality for slightly higher rates.
The Ibis London City is a practical three-pearl chain hotel in Whitechapel, in the city's East End near the Tower of London. Its 348 rooms are simple and compact, with some of the furniture built into the walls to make the most of the spaces. Amenities include flat-screen TVs and kettles. Breakfast is available for a fee, and an on-site restaurant serves bistro fare for other meals. There's also an on-site lounge selling drinks. Travelers interested in a moderately priced hotel could also consider the Georgian House, which has much more personality for slightly higher rates.
Conveniently positioned between Hyde Park and Paddington Station, this four-pearl Mercure property has 72-rooms spread over a series of gorgeous, garden-facing Victorian townhouses. Short on space but not on style, the boutique hotel offers a bold contemporary twist on traditional decor in both its common areas and guest rooms -- the latter all outfitted with mini-fridges, interactive flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The property also has a popular lobby bar plus three meeting rooms and a basement gym; however, the free loaner smart phones may be the most appreciated perk. If this hotel is fully booked, a comparable converted building nearby is the Park Grand London Paddington.
Conveniently positioned between Hyde Park and Paddington Station, this four-pearl Mercure property has 72-rooms spread over a series of gorgeous, garden-facing Victorian townhouses. Short on space but not on style, the boutique hotel offers a bold contemporary twist on traditional decor in both its common areas and guest rooms -- the latter all outfitted with mini-fridges, interactive flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The property also has a popular lobby bar plus three meeting rooms and a basement gym; however, the free loaner smart phones may be the most appreciated perk. If this hotel is fully booked, a comparable converted building nearby is the Park Grand London Paddington.
The Jesmond Hotel is a 15-room, lower-middle-range bed-and-breakfast in Central London that stands out for two reasons -- it’s family owned and operated (since 1979), and it’s a really good price for the prime location. Situated in a Georgian townhouse in the Bloomsbury area, the Jesmond is a five-minute walk from the British Museum and the nearest tube station. With the great price comes simplicity -- rooms are basic with little in the way of decor (though the building maintains some beautiful period features), and six of the fifteen rooms have shared bathrooms. Still, guests find the hotel clean and comfortable. It also has a beautiful backyard garden, a rarity for a central London hotel, and serves a full English breakfast. Rooms have no air-conditioning, and guests say between street noise and thin walls, it’s a good idea to bring earplugs. The nearby Generator Hostel London offers even cheaper rooms, but they’re much less private.
The Jesmond Hotel is a 15-room, lower-middle-range bed-and-breakfast in Central London that stands out for two reasons -- it’s family owned and operated (since 1979), and it’s a really good price for the prime location. Situated in a Georgian townhouse in the Bloomsbury area, the Jesmond is a five-minute walk from the British Museum and the nearest tube station. With the great price comes simplicity -- rooms are basic with little in the way of decor (though the building maintains some beautiful period features), and six of the fifteen rooms have shared bathrooms. Still, guests find the hotel clean and comfortable. It also has a beautiful backyard garden, a rarity for a central London hotel, and serves a full English breakfast. Rooms have no air-conditioning, and guests say between street noise and thin walls, it’s a good idea to bring earplugs. The nearby Generator Hostel London offers even cheaper rooms, but they’re much less private.
There are 100 contemporary apartments in this four-pearl property set in London’s historic Tower Bridge area. There's plenty to see and do within a 10-minute walk, such as the Fashion and Textile Museum and London Dungeon. The apartments are spacious and trendy, with separate living rooms and full kitchens with dishwashers and washing machines. There's no air-conditioning but fans are available. On-site, there's a cafe, free Wi-Fi, and value car parking. Overall, it's a good option for those wanting apartment facilities in this area. Anyone wanting a traditional hotel set-up should check out the London Bridge Hotel, which is much closer to the train station and offers an elegant on-site restaurant.
There are 100 contemporary apartments in this four-pearl property set in London’s historic Tower Bridge area. There's plenty to see and do within a 10-minute walk, such as the Fashion and Textile Museum and London Dungeon. The apartments are spacious and trendy, with separate living rooms and full kitchens with dishwashers and washing machines. There's no air-conditioning but fans are available. On-site, there's a cafe, free Wi-Fi, and value car parking. Overall, it's a good option for those wanting apartment facilities in this area. Anyone wanting a traditional hotel set-up should check out the London Bridge Hotel, which is much closer to the train station and offers an elegant on-site restaurant.
The Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley Hotel is a sophisticated and chic 129-room, upscale property that's housed in an Edwardian building. Inside, the hotel perfectly pairs elegant, original architectural features with chic, modern decor. Rooms are tastefully decorated in neutral colors with luxurious bedding, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Designed for business and leisure guests, the hotel has a prime location in the literary Bloomsbury area of central London. It's a two-minute walk from the British Museum, a four-minute walk from the nearest tube station, and in walking distance to Trafalgar Square, Covenant Garden, and Oxford Street. But the hotel lacks on-site parking or a fitness facility. Travelers that consider an on-site gym essential could try the nearby Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street, which is similarly sophisticated with more eclectic decor.
The Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley Hotel is a sophisticated and chic 129-room, upscale property that's housed in an Edwardian building. Inside, the hotel perfectly pairs elegant, original architectural features with chic, modern decor. Rooms are tastefully decorated in neutral colors with luxurious bedding, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Designed for business and leisure guests, the hotel has a prime location in the literary Bloomsbury area of central London. It's a two-minute walk from the British Museum, a four-minute walk from the nearest tube station, and in walking distance to Trafalgar Square, Covenant Garden, and Oxford Street. But the hotel lacks on-site parking or a fitness facility. Travelers that consider an on-site gym essential could try the nearby Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street, which is similarly sophisticated with more eclectic decor.