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.
Shaftesbury Hyde Park International is located away from the hubbub of the city center in a popular West London neighborhood. The area is pleasant, with transport links close by and many local attractions, restaurants, and shops within easy walking distance. Rooms are small, even by London standards, though amenities are more than adequate. There's not much that sets this hotel apart from numerous others in the area, but rooms are clean and rates are reasonable for the excellent location.
Shaftesbury Hyde Park International is located away from the hubbub of the city center in a popular West London neighborhood. The area is pleasant, with transport links close by and many local attractions, restaurants, and shops within easy walking distance. Rooms are small, even by London standards, though amenities are more than adequate. There's not much that sets this hotel apart from numerous others in the area, but rooms are clean and rates are reasonable for the excellent location.
This simple, budget-friendly tourist hotel in Kensington is a short stroll from the Gloucester Road Tube and bustling Cromwell Road; it's also within a 15-minute walk of several museums. Rooms here are basic, and come with free Wi-Fi and flat-panel TVs. The Avni also offers a free continental breakfast and 24-hour front desk service. A stay at the Avni is a good option for those who want an affordable room in a reasonably central location, without the maintenance issues of some of the budget hotels around Victoria Station or Paddington Station.
This simple, budget-friendly tourist hotel in Kensington is a short stroll from the Gloucester Road Tube and bustling Cromwell Road; it's also within a 15-minute walk of several museums. Rooms here are basic, and come with free Wi-Fi and flat-panel TVs. The Avni also offers a free continental breakfast and 24-hour front desk service. A stay at the Avni is a good option for those who want an affordable room in a reasonably central location, without the maintenance issues of some of the budget hotels around Victoria Station or Paddington Station.
The 105-room Henry VIII Hotel is a simple -- but dated -- mid-range property near Hyde Park. The hotel has some alluring features for its moderate price point -- an indoor pool, sauna, and free breakfast -- but overall it's a bit disappointing. Rooms are drafty, tiny, and lack style, but they do have flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. The Henry VII's location is convenient to public transport and attractions like Hyde Park, and may be appealing to a tourist with low expectations. A far more attractive option would be the London Bridge Hotel, though rates here tend to be higher.
The 105-room Henry VIII Hotel is a simple -- but dated -- mid-range property near Hyde Park. The hotel has some alluring features for its moderate price point -- an indoor pool, sauna, and free breakfast -- but overall it's a bit disappointing. Rooms are drafty, tiny, and lack style, but they do have flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. The Henry VII's location is convenient to public transport and attractions like Hyde Park, and may be appealing to a tourist with low expectations. A far more attractive option would be the London Bridge Hotel, though rates here tend to be higher.
This upscale property is now a chain hotel, but the building itself is steeped in British Naval history, elements of which shine through in various places throughout the hotel. For instance, the restaurant is named the Galley, while the bar is the Officer's Mess. 99 guest rooms are blandly decorated and quiet, and some have garden views. Conference facilities are elegant, and the location is excellent for guests planning to explore the numerous attractions in Greenwich -- the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Park, and Royal Maritime Museum are all within a five-minute walk. Expect to pay extra for breakfast and parking.
This upscale property is now a chain hotel, but the building itself is steeped in British Naval history, elements of which shine through in various places throughout the hotel. For instance, the restaurant is named the Galley, while the bar is the Officer's Mess. 99 guest rooms are blandly decorated and quiet, and some have garden views. Conference facilities are elegant, and the location is excellent for guests planning to explore the numerous attractions in Greenwich -- the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Park, and Royal Maritime Museum are all within a five-minute walk. Expect to pay extra for breakfast and parking.
The 64-room Park Grand London Lancaster Gate is a sharp upper-middle-range hotel in London's Bayswater area, a five-minute walk from Hyde Park. Rooms are smart and stylish, with contemporary bathrooms, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs. A cooked breakfast or continental option is offered, though it's not free with all bookings. The small garden is a plus, as is free Wi-Fi, but lunch and dinner aren't offered, and the hotel lacks a fitness center. Both Paddington train station and the Lancaster Gate underground station are both five minutes away on foot. For a historical hotel that's retained it's character, guests may want to look into Thistle Hyde Park, where rates are only slightly more expensive.
The 64-room Park Grand London Lancaster Gate is a sharp upper-middle-range hotel in London's Bayswater area, a five-minute walk from Hyde Park. Rooms are smart and stylish, with contemporary bathrooms, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs. A cooked breakfast or continental option is offered, though it's not free with all bookings. The small garden is a plus, as is free Wi-Fi, but lunch and dinner aren't offered, and the hotel lacks a fitness center. Both Paddington train station and the Lancaster Gate underground station are both five minutes away on foot. For a historical hotel that's retained it's character, guests may want to look into Thistle Hyde Park, where rates are only slightly more expensive.
