YOTEL London Heathrow Airport is a mid-range transit hotel located on the arrivals level of the airport's Terminal 4. There are 32 tiny, windowless cabins that are designed to feel like airplane cabins, and are constructed with similar materials to what's found in airplane interiors. They are essentially a step above sleeping pods, with flat-screen TVs, pull-out desks, and surprisingly large bathrooms for a space-saving hotel. Amenities here are limited, though there is free Wi-Fi, free hot drinks, and a basic snack menus. Travelers looking for a more traditional airport hotel may want to compare rates at Heathrow Hotel Bath Road.
YOTEL London Heathrow Airport is a mid-range transit hotel located on the arrivals level of the airport's Terminal 4. There are 32 tiny, windowless cabins that are designed to feel like airplane cabins, and are constructed with similar materials to what's found in airplane interiors. They are essentially a step above sleeping pods, with flat-screen TVs, pull-out desks, and surprisingly large bathrooms for a space-saving hotel. Amenities here are limited, though there is free Wi-Fi, free hot drinks, and a basic snack menus. Travelers looking for a more traditional airport hotel may want to compare rates at Heathrow Hotel Bath Road.
PubLove at The Great Eastern Hotel is a solid budget choice for travelers willing to share a dorm room and stay in the Isle of Dogs well away from central London attractions (Westminster is a half-hour away by public transportation). A DLR train station and the Greenwich foot tunnel are within a five-minute walk. The hostel serves a limited free continental breakfast and has an English pub. Most of the eight mixed and female-only dorm rooms share bathrooms, all beds are of the bunk variety, and there are some cleanliness and maintenance issues with both rooms and bathrooms. In addition, guests must bring their own towels. Note that kids are not allowed. Travelers who want to stay in this area at a hotel with en-suite bathrooms might consider the Ibis London Greenwich across the river.
PubLove at The Great Eastern Hotel is a solid budget choice for travelers willing to share a dorm room and stay in the Isle of Dogs well away from central London attractions (Westminster is a half-hour away by public transportation). A DLR train station and the Greenwich foot tunnel are within a five-minute walk. The hostel serves a limited free continental breakfast and has an English pub. Most of the eight mixed and female-only dorm rooms share bathrooms, all beds are of the bunk variety, and there are some cleanliness and maintenance issues with both rooms and bathrooms. In addition, guests must bring their own towels. Note that kids are not allowed. Travelers who want to stay in this area at a hotel with en-suite bathrooms might consider the Ibis London Greenwich across the river.
The Thistle Hyde Park is an elegant hotel dating back to the Victorian era. Decor is traditional with chandeliers, hanging portraits, and dramatic curtains. All 54 rooms are comfortable and clean with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and big bathrooms. Some rooms also have excellent views over Hyde Park. With high ceilings and plenty of character, this hotel is a good match for guests seeking relaxation over contemporary style. Hotel highlights include a restaurant, lounge, and bar along with a cozy writing room. While some rooms are on the small side, the location is convenient for walking to nearby Notting Hill Gate and the rooms are good value.
The Thistle Hyde Park is an elegant hotel dating back to the Victorian era. Decor is traditional with chandeliers, hanging portraits, and dramatic curtains. All 54 rooms are comfortable and clean with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and big bathrooms. Some rooms also have excellent views over Hyde Park. With high ceilings and plenty of character, this hotel is a good match for guests seeking relaxation over contemporary style. Hotel highlights include a restaurant, lounge, and bar along with a cozy writing room. While some rooms are on the small side, the location is convenient for walking to nearby Notting Hill Gate and the rooms are good value.
For a quick place to crash in a premier central West London location, this hotel is tolerable if you can get a deal. The hotel is showing serious wear and tear, and since the hotel advertises itself as a 4-star, rather than a budget, property, many guests walk away disappointed. Amenities are few: There's a business center and room service for breakfast, but little else. Prices are usually very inflated for what you get -- guests are better off spending their money elsewhere.
For a quick place to crash in a premier central West London location, this hotel is tolerable if you can get a deal. The hotel is showing serious wear and tear, and since the hotel advertises itself as a 4-star, rather than a budget, property, many guests walk away disappointed. Amenities are few: There's a business center and room service for breakfast, but little else. Prices are usually very inflated for what you get -- guests are better off spending their money elsewhere.
Baglioni Hotel London is a four-and-a-half-pearl boutique property overlooking Kensington Gardens and featuring luxurious Italian decor in black and gold. The 67 individually decorated rooms feature black parquet floors, black marble bathrooms with golden sinks, plus high-end amenities like Illy espresso-makers. The chic Italian restaurant and bar, Brunello, is a destination in itself, and the hotel also has a spa and fitness center, plus kid-friendly amenities, though there's no pool. The hotel isn't super close to the tube, but guests are offered free chauffeur service in a Maserati, within a short radius. The Milestone Hotel is a comparable luxury boutique property nearby, offering similar amenities but more traditional English decor.
Baglioni Hotel London is a four-and-a-half-pearl boutique property overlooking Kensington Gardens and featuring luxurious Italian decor in black and gold. The 67 individually decorated rooms feature black parquet floors, black marble bathrooms with golden sinks, plus high-end amenities like Illy espresso-makers. The chic Italian restaurant and bar, Brunello, is a destination in itself, and the hotel also has a spa and fitness center, plus kid-friendly amenities, though there's no pool. The hotel isn't super close to the tube, but guests are offered free chauffeur service in a Maserati, within a short radius. The Milestone Hotel is a comparable luxury boutique property nearby, offering similar amenities but more traditional English decor.
The upper-middle-range Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum is a business-friendly hotel with a central location that allows guests easy access to the Natural History Museum and conference centers. The 906-room property remains busy due to its slew of amenities like 11 meeting rooms, a business lounge, two restaurants, and a fitness center. A Starbucks cafe and a traditional English pub round out the facilities. Though some Holiday Inns provide free breakfast, this one doesn’t. The rooms are small and less-inspiring than public areas of the hotel, but they do have modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, kettles, and, in some, mini-fridges. Travelers looking for apartment-style lodgings could try Go Native Kensington hotel, which has similar rates and rooms with full kitchens.
The upper-middle-range Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum is a business-friendly hotel with a central location that allows guests easy access to the Natural History Museum and conference centers. The 906-room property remains busy due to its slew of amenities like 11 meeting rooms, a business lounge, two restaurants, and a fitness center. A Starbucks cafe and a traditional English pub round out the facilities. Though some Holiday Inns provide free breakfast, this one doesn’t. The rooms are small and less-inspiring than public areas of the hotel, but they do have modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, kettles, and, in some, mini-fridges. Travelers looking for apartment-style lodgings could try Go Native Kensington hotel, which has similar rates and rooms with full kitchens.
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.
Travelers who care little about a hotel's exterior or lobby might be satisfied by a stay at the Holiday Inn Mayfair. Rooms are contemporary and chain-like. In terms of location, it offers equally convenient access to the more business-oriented areas of Green Park, and the more recreational areas of Piccadilly and Berkeley Street. In a city where traffic can be gnarly and cabs are expensive, having the tube just outside the lobby is certainly a huge asset. The bounty of fine dining options just outside the hotel and the perk of having major sites like Buckingham Palace less than a 10-minute walk away is also very redeeming.
Travelers who care little about a hotel's exterior or lobby might be satisfied by a stay at the Holiday Inn Mayfair. Rooms are contemporary and chain-like. In terms of location, it offers equally convenient access to the more business-oriented areas of Green Park, and the more recreational areas of Piccadilly and Berkeley Street. In a city where traffic can be gnarly and cabs are expensive, having the tube just outside the lobby is certainly a huge asset. The bounty of fine dining options just outside the hotel and the perk of having major sites like Buckingham Palace less than a 10-minute walk away is also very redeeming.