Best Hotels in Central London

At The Savoy, Edwardian and Art Deco history and elegance mix comfortably with the latest in contemporary style, giving an iconic hotel that’s loved by the world’s dignitaries and jet-setters. Sitting on the north bank of the River Thames, everything from Covent Garden and the British Museum, to theatreland and the shops of Mayfair are within easy reach. It’s one of the best luxury hotels in London UK.

The Langham, London has been providing its own personalised style of service for over 150 years. Located in the heart of the West End, the city’s cultural and tourist attractions such as The British Museum, Oxford Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue, Regent Street and Bond Street are at your fingertips. Dine on dishes created by the father and son Roux team, drink in The Wigmore Tavern and soak away your cares in the hotel’s Chuan Body + Soul Spa.

Enjoy the green surroundings and elegant streets of central London’s West End with a stay in the luxurious Sofitel London St James. Here British confidence meets Parisian elegance to give a hotel where your comfort is all. In its dining and drinking concepts, the Wild Honey St James Restaurant and the St James Bar, French cuisine meets a dash of British flair while the heavenly SoSPA and the dynamic SoFIT gym help you recharge your batteries.

With an enviable top location in the heart of the City and overlooking both the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, the Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square is perfect for both business and leisure travellers. Calming river colours and honey-oak wood decorate the bedrooms and suites while the Ten Trinity Bar plays on the area’s rich nautical past with its drinks menu. It’s one of London’s finest hotels.

Slip through the arch entrance of the Rosewood London and you find yourself in a tranquil courtyard that feels a million miles away from city bustle. Despite its quiet ambience, the hotel’s location on the picturesque Lamb’s Conduit Street puts you at the heart of Bloomsbury and within easy reach of Covent Garden and Seven Dials. The rooms at this intimate hotel are spacious and luxurious while the service is impeccable.

With sweeping views of the River Thames, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge the great value CitizenM Tower of London offers a relaxing haven in the middle of the capital. It’s perfectly located for most of the city’s attractions from St Paul’s Cathedral to the Coca-Cola London Eye. Wall to wall windows, amazing rain showers and a lobby that definitely is a home from home, this hotel effortlessly mixes style with comfort while CanteenM and CloudM keep you fuelled for your city adventures.

Nestling between the City skyline, the River Thames and trendy Shoreditch, the Montcalm Royal London House-City of London is ideal for both business and holiday travellers. The superior hotel is housed in the former Royal Mail head office building and its clever restyling has brought this listed building back to life. Beautifully designed bedrooms are supported by a rooftop bar, a spa, gym and two inviting restaurants.

The19th-century building that houses the Kimpton Fitzroy London takes up almost one side of Bloomsbury’s Russell Square. The imposing exterior is complemented by the contemporary decor of the interior and bedrooms. The cultural attractions of Bloomsbury, the shops of Covent Garden and the tourist attractions of the Marylebone Road are all within easy reach. At the end of the day, drink tea in the Palm Court or sip a cocktail in Fitz’s.

With a backdrop of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London and with the City on the doorstep, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Tower of London welcomes both leisure and business guests. A unique feature of the hotel is Europe’s highest growing wall in the lobby while other hotel facilities include an Executive Lounge, 24-hour fitness centre and the Number 7 bar.

The Imperial War Museum, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and SEA LIFE London Aquarium are all within easy reach of the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London while many rooms enjoy the best views of Big Ben and the Coca-Cola London Eye. When you’ve finished exploring London, relax in the hotel’s swimming pool before dining in the award-winning Brasserie Joel or Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar.

41 is a gem of a boutique hotel hidden away near the Royal Mews. St Jame’s Park, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and the National Gallery are just some of the tourist attractions a short walk away from this top rated hotel. Individually designed rooms, some of which have fireplaces, follow the hotel’s black and white decor theme while little touches such as scented candles and fresh fruit add to the luxury. It’s one of the best boutique hotels in central London.

If you’re visiting London to take in a show or two, then the Haymarket Hotel, Firmdale Hotels puts you right in the heart of London’s theatre district. The shops of Mayfair and Regent Street are also close by. Each of the hotel’s 50 rooms is decorated individually and reflects the fresh English style of the owner, Kit Kemp. Hotel facilities include the Brumus Bistro and an indoor pool covered with a shimmering ceiling and flanked by a pewter bar.

The Soho Hotel, Firmdale Hotels is ideally placed for visiting the theatre, catching a film in Leicester Square or dining in Chinatown. Every room in The Soho Hotel, Firmdale Hotels is decorated in Kit Kemp’s individual style. The comfortable and fresh English country house look forms a contrast to the floor-to-ceiling warehouse windows of the rooms. The hotel’s Refuel Bar & Restaurant serves modern cuisine while you can relax in the Soholistic Spa.

The parish of Spitalfields is definitely an up-and-coming part of London and the heart of a trendy artistic revival. Enjoy its atmosphere while still being just a few minutes from the City’s Square Mile. Inside the hotel, all rooms and luxurious suites have unique bathrooms, are lavishly finished in rich fabrics and colours and furnished with genuine antiques. Surrounding the hotel are cobbled streets are full of bars and restaurants. One of London’s finest boutique hotels.

The Goring is London’s last remaining family-owned luxury hotel. It has been run by the same family for over a century and has an enviable tradition of hospitality, luxury and impeccable manners. Located in upmarket Belgravia, the hotel is within a stone’s throw of Buckingham Palace, Knightsbridge and Mayfair. Each of its bedrooms has a unique design while The Siren by Nathan Outlaw serves up a Michelin-starred menu of seafood. The Goring Bar serves its own signature cocktails

If you like your city break experience to be complemented by some pampering spa treatments, then the Corinthia Hotel London is for you. Ideally located for exploring Covent Garden, Westminster and Trafalgar Square, the Corinthia combines glamorous grandeur with contemporary comfort. Its standout feature, though, is its award-winning ESPA Life at Corinthia Spa with its Thermal Floor of pools and showers. There is also a menu of refined British dishes on offer at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill. It’s a top rated property and one of the best hotels in London.

When you stay at The Franklin Hotel – Starhotels Collezione, you have the privacy of a small elegant hotel and the romance of its location, surrounded by the beautiful Egerton Gardens and grand Knightsbridge streets. With the personalised service offered by the hotel’s Les Clefs d’Or concierges, its outstanding Hamman, cosy library and The Franklin Martine & Champagne Bar, romance is definitely in the air.

Housed on the 34th to 52nd floors of Britain’s tallest building, it’s no surprise that the Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London has the best views in the city. Designed by Renzo Piano, this iconic building is close to Borough Market and within easy reach of every city attraction. Your London views are enhanced by the floor to ceiling windows in your bedroom while in the evening, take a dip in the hotel’s infinity pool or watch the sunset over the River Thames from the stylish GONG Bar.

Doing London on a budget doesn’t mean you have to forgo comfort and style when you choose the Motel One London – Tower Hill. Its central location means you save on travel costs when exploring city attractions such as the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral or the National Gallery. The lobby displays a patriotic theme while the decor of the One Lounge is inspired by the Tower of London.