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London’s Finest: Exploring the Best Hotels for an Unforgettable Stay

We explore some of the best hotels in London in a range of categories

London, the vibrant and culturally diverse capital of England, is a city that offers a myriad of attractions and experiences. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, finding the perfect hotel is essential to ensure a memorable stay. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best hotels in London that offer exceptional service, luxurious amenities, and a prime location for exploring the city.

Deciding where to stay in London can be a confusing experience for the first time visitor. At Tripcurated we have helped to take some of the confusion out of the choices. We believe the best areas or neighborhoods in London for first time visitors are Covent Garden, Soho, Piccadilly and Mayfair.

London is home to a wide range of hotels to suit all budgets from cheap 2 stars up to luxurious 5 star hotels and everything in between. Click Here to see a map of the Best London Hotels or read about Tripcurated hand curated hotels below.

#1 The Piccadilly London West End, Soho

The Piccadilly London West End is located minutes away from the iconic Piccadilly Circus in the heart of London and in the middle of theatreland. This 5 star hotel is a boutique retreat perfect for couples and families wanting to explore SOHO, The London West End, Regent Street and Trafalgar Square. It is also a nice leisurely stroll down to the River Thames and the many attractions. The hotel includes a fitness centre and Spa as well as the Premier Bar serving refreshing beverages and mouth watering snacks.

There is also breakfast, lunch and dinner available in the contemporary dining room located on the property. Free WiFi is available in public areas of the hotel and the entire hotel is non-smoking. Room options include the Premier Single, Double and Twin and a spacious suite. Each room is air conditioned and has free broadband, fresh flowers daily as well as a 32 inch flat screen satellite TV. Some added features like heated mirrors, mood lighting and a luxury bathroom with free toiletries and fluffy bathrobes provide a little bit of luxury.

This area of London is perfect for the first time visitor or a regular traveler to London. There is amazing shopping nearby with Cartier, Hermès, H&M, Zara, Nike. The area is well served by the Tube with Undergrounds stations of Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus all nearby. This makes it very easy to visit all of the main London attractions.

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#2 Best Western Victoria Palace, Pimlico

Westminster | 3 stars | Family Rooms | Check Prices

The Best Western Victoria Palace is a 3-star London hotel located in a historic 19th-century townhouse. This affordable hotel is close to the London Victoria station and less than one mile away from the Buckingham Palace. It features simple rooms with modest decor and flat screens. Guests have access to free wi-fi, a tea, and coffee making machine while some upgraded rooms have kitchenettes and microwaves.

The hotel is affordable, kid-friendly and smoke-free. It is close to the city center with easy access to public transit, restaurants, and bars.Great shopping, restaurants, art galleries and the West End are also all within easy reach.

All parts of London are easy to access by Underground. The Best Western Victoria Palace is recommended for people on a low- budget vacation looking to have a great time in London.

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#3 45 Park Lane Dorchester, Mayfair

45 Park Lane is a top-notch contemporary hotel situated in the perfect London location overlooking Hyde Park and about 15 minutes away from the historic Buckingham Palace and close to the US Embassy. The Luxury 5 star hotel offers a range of studios and family friendly suites including 1 and 2 bedroom. Each of the elegant and spacious rooms feature state of the art Bang & Olufsen flat-screen TVs as well as spectacular views over London’s Hyde Park.

The air conditioned rooms also feature a marble bathroom with shower and mirror with integrated TV screen. 45 Park Lane offers a fantastic dining experience, including a modern American steak restaurant and awesome bar that serves cocktails and snacks. It offers free WiFi to its customers, yoga mats and excellent room service. The hotel also has a spa and fitness center. It is nicely decorated with contemporary artworks, Pet-friendly and child-friendly also.

The hotel is a nice easy walk to the Hyde Park Corner underground station and also within walking distance of some of London’s best attractions. If you are looking for a little luxury then the 45 Park Lane Dorchester Collection is the perfect place to stay on your next London vacation.

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#4 The Marylebone Hotel, Marylebone

The Marylebone Hotel is a 5 star hotel situated in the heart of London. Located in the enchanting Marylebone village, it is perfectly placed to explore the sightseeing spots in central London. All the rooms are beautifully-appointed and soundproof and feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes, and free Internet access. Bathrooms have Italian marble flooring and offer complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. 

The full-service spa offers massages, body treatments, and facials. A health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub are the other amenities offered. The 108 Brasserie, 108 Bar and 108 Pantry are the three restaurant & bar options at the hotel. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and afternoon tea can be had there. 

The Marylebone Hotel is 8-min walk away from Bond Street Underground Station and Regent’s Park Underground Station is 11-min by foot. BT Tower, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Oxford Circus, Soho, and Hyde Park are in the close vicinity of the hotel. We recommended the The Marylebone Hotel as a great place to stay on your next visit to London.

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#5 Andaz London, Liverpool Street

This hotel is set in a historic Victorian building surrounded by top class bars and restaurants. Andaz London Liverpool Street is a 5-star hotel in central London, located immediately south of Liverpool Street station, originally built as the Great Eastern Hotel in 1884. The building underwent several extensive renovation and expansion between 1899 and 1901 and also in 2000.

It seats right next to the London Liverpool train station and is only about 4 miles away from the Buckingham Palace. Andaz London features nicely bright rooms with flat screens, iPod docks, coffee making facilities with suites that have a living and dining area. It provides excellent room service, and guests would have a blast if they take advantage of its in-room spa treatment.

The dining options feature a fashion brassiere, a wine lounge, a Japanese eatery and a traditional pub. The hotel also has a fitness center and steam rooms.

This hotel is an excellent choice for tourists who want to try out different cuisines and experience a bit of nightlife in the city of London. The hotel is highly recommended and quite affordable considering its location in the heart of the town.

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#6 NYX Hotel London Holborn, Bloomsbury

NYX Hotel London Holborn is an amazing 5 star property located in Bloomsbury and in the heart of London. This luxury hotel has 201 rooms which feature all the modern amenities. All the rooms are modern, inviting and elegantly designed. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, LCD flat screen televisions, tea and coffee making facilities, free newspapers, private bathrooms with marble flooring are among the amenities available to guests.

The gym is fully equipped and the spa offers massages and beauty treatments. The Constellations restaurant at the hotel specializes in international cuisine and the Koto Japanese restaurant serves mouth-watering Japanese delicacies. The Sky Bar is a rooftop bar which serves alcohol and other spirits and offers stunning views of the London city.

NYX Hotel London Holborn is 15-min on foot from Kings Cross Station. Covent Garden, Leicester Square and the Royal Opera House are 15-min walk away from the hotel and the British Museum is 10-min walk away. We recommend the NYX Hotel London Holborn for your comfortable stay on your next visit to London.

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#7 Marriott London County Hall, Waterloo

The historic 5-star Marriott London County Hall is a great place to spend your holiday in London. From the hotel, you will enjoy views of top London landmarks such as Big Ben and the London Eye. You can also see the River Thames and Westminster Bridge which you can cross into the centre of London.

The hotel was recently renovated which means that the rooms are newly done up, clean and comfortable. The building itself is large and spacious and will serve as a great base from which you can enjoy London any number of ways. Sightseeing tour buses stop directly outside the hotel making it easy to jump on and circle the cities sights. There is even a gym which houses a full sized heated indoor swimming pool. The Marriott London County Hall is one of the better places to stay in the city centre with high levels of customer care and outstanding facilities.

Marriott London County Hall is perfect for adults, couple or families looking to stay close to some of London’s best attractions.

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#8 The Montague On The Gardens, Bloomsbury

The 4 star property, The Montague On The Gardens, is a centrally situated eco-friendly hotel in London. Located in Bloomsbury, the hotel overlooks quaint, charming and peaceful gardens. This hotel is extremely family-friendly offering lot of things for children to do. The rooms at The Montague are well appointed and elegantly designed and are individually decorated with some of the finest furnishings.

All the rooms have individual heating and air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, free wired Internet, TVs, DVD and CD players. Private bathrooms have shower or tub, deluxe toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. 24-hour room service is available. The Blue Door Bistro restaurant offers modern British cuisine and The Garden Terrace offers space for al-fresco dining. The Cigar Terrace bar has a wide selection of cocktails.

The Montague On The Gardens luxury hotel is a 4 minute walk away from Russell Square Underground Station. University of London and University College London are 15 minutes by foot. The British Museum, Oxford Street and the West End are all within comfortable walking distance. We recommend The Montague On The Gardens as a great place to stay for the comfort, luxury, and family-feeling it offers.

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#9 No 11 Cadogan Gardens, Belgravia

11 Cadogan Gardens is a five-star hotel located opposite Cadogan Gardens in Belgravia which is part of the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea

The Cadogan family initially built the property in the 19th century and originally consisted of four separate Victorian townhouses. The hotel is now a part of Iconic Luxury Hotels, which is owned by London & Regional Properties. The hotel is a 5-minute walking distance from the Sloane Tube station and is barely 10 minutes away from the Victoria train station with express services to the Gatwick airport.

It features elegantly decorated rooms with Murano glass chandeliers, four-poster or canopied beds. They have excellent room service and 24-hour front desk. Guests have access to free Wi-fi, and in its beautiful restaurant space, guests are treated to the best of Italian cuisine.

The hotel has an antique library, a gym, and an outdoor terrace. It is kid friendly and smoke-free. The bar and lounge area are also very relaxing and beautifully designed. Guests have access to convenient airport shuttles, and they can quickly take short walks to see the beautiful scenery of the Sloane square. There is also fantastic shopping available nearby including Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Hermès, Prada, Chanel. We highly recommend the 11 Cadogan gardens as a very convenient place to stay when next you visit the city of London.

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#10 W London Leicester Square, St James

Located in Leicester Square, London, W London is a stunning 5 star property. A number of shops, bars, restaurants and attractions are nearby and its proximity to Soho offers a multitude of nightlife options. All 192 air-conditioned rooms are modern, stylish, and contemporary. iPod docking stations, flat screen televisions, high speed internet and wireless phones with voicemail capabilities are available in the rooms. The en-suite bathrooms include an amazing rainforest shower and have hair dryers and bathrobes. A well-stocked minibar and Nespresso machines/kettles add to the comforts of the rooms. A state-of-the-art gym and an AWAY spa are the other amenities available for the guests.

W London Leicester Square is ideally placed for exploring London. It is a 5-min walk from Leicester Square and 4-min from Piccadilly Circus on foot. Leicester Square Underground Station and Piccadilly Underground Station are within walking distance form the hotel. This hotel is an excellent choice for travellers wanting to experience the luxury and wanting to explore London attractions and we highly recommend it.

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#11 Jumeirah Carlton Tower – Knightsbridge

Jumeirah Carlton Tower, the central London hotel is a 5 star property. Located in the exclusive Knightsbridge, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower redefines luxury. All the rooms are elegantly designed and are air conditioned. The rooms feature minibars, plasma televisions, free wired and wireless Internet access. En-suite bathrooms offer combination of shower/tub, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Some rooms have view of beautiful Cadogan Gardens and some suits overlook the gardens and Sloane Street. The Peak Health Club & Spa at the hotel has a well-equipped gym, an aerobics studio, a full-service spa and an indoor pool. The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.

Jumeirah Carlton Tower is a 6-min walk away from Knightsbridge Underground Station. It is within a 10-minute walk of Harrods and Sloane Square. Saatchi Gallery, Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum all can be accessed comfortable on foot. This area is also a shopper’s paradise as most of the popular brands Cartier, Tiffany, Hermès, Prada, Chanel etc. have their stores here. We recommend Jumeirah Carlton Tower as a great place to stay on your next London visit.

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#12 Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, Southwark

Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London is a 5 star property offering some amazing views of the city of London throughout the day as it goes about its business. Occupying 34th to 52nd floors of the tallest building in UK, the iconic Shard building, the Shangri-La offers an aerial, luxurious experience to its patrons. There are five categories of rooms including 17 expansive suites.

All rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows, free Internet access and luxurious bathroom amenities. A stunning infinity pool on the 52nd floor, 24-hour gym, and 3 dining venues, each with its distinct signature style, complete the experience at the Shangri-La.

This luxury hotel is in close vicinity of the London Bridge Station (a 6-minute walk) and the historical Borough Market and other famous landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, the Globe Theatre, and the Thames are all within walking distance. If you want to experience the glory of London from up above the ground, then Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, is the place for you.

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#13 The Connaught, Mayfair

The Connaught is a 5 star hotel located in Mayfair, one of the poshest and most exclusive areas of London. This famous London hotel has a rich history behind it and has been a favourite with the guests for more than a century. All the rooms are unique and beautifully furnished.

The rooms feature a king-size or queen-size bed, complimentary Wi-Fi, fridge, in-room entertainment system comprising of a 32-inch plasma TV and Bose docking station. Bathrooms have white marble flooring with complimentary English toiletries. Minibar in the room offers a selection of wines & spirits and handcrafted chocolates. The hotel boasts of Michelin-starred restaurants offering an eclectic menu and gourmet meals. The 2 bars at the hotel serve some outstanding spirits and wines.

A full-service Aman Spa is a must visit and a perfect place to lose yourself. The Connaught is located within 1 km of Buckingham Palace. Bond Street Underground Station is a 6-min walk from the hotel and Green Park Underground Station is 9-min away. Big Ben and Victoria Museum are also within a distance of 3 km. This hotel offers you unmatched luxury and we recommend this hotel highly when staying in London.

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#14 Batty Langley’s, Spitalfields

Batty Langley’s is a 5-star hotel located just 9 minutes away from the Liverpool Train station. It shares proximity with some of London’s best attractions like the Tower of London and the Tate Modern art Museum.

This high-class hotel offers Free wi-fi, mini-bars and flat screens. The luxury suites are beautifully decorated with sitting areas and some with terraces. The rooms are sparkling clean, fully air-conditioned with some rooms having standing bathing tubs and 4-poster beds.

They have a beautiful lounge area with a bar and patio. The customer service at this hotel is impressive, excellent room service and friendly staff. Another great feature most guests love is the tea service every morning. This hotel is highly recommended because it’s easy to get to and very close to the train station for those who would love to use public transit.

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#15 Bulgari Hotel London, Westminster

The Bulgari Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel in Knightsbridge, London located right in the middle of some of London’s biggest tourist attractions. When it was newly opened in 2012, it was the most expensive hotel to stay in London. This hotel is just a few minutes away from upscale shopping at Harrods and the renowned Victoria and Albert Museum.

The hotel offers free Wi-fi and excellent room service. The rooms have flat screens, marble bathrooms and standing tubs. Some suites have living spaces and butler services while the upgraded suites have a super comfy kitchen and dining rooms in them.

They have an onsite Italian restaurant, a luxurious spa, fitness center, and indoor pool. The Bulgari Hotel also offers an airport shuttle, is smoke-free, kid-friendly and pet-friendly and would be perfect for anyone looking to shop and enjoy the beautiful spots in London.

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#16 ibis London City, Shoreditch

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ibis hotel in Shoreditch, London is a 3 star property located in central London providing easy access for travellers to all the London hot spots. The hotel offers 348 air-conditioned rooms all featuring flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, private bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi and coffee/tea makers. The décor in the rooms is stylish, modern and colourful.

The hotel is served by Fogg’s restaurant featuring global cuisine and the bar serves light meals and continental breakfast and has a selection of superb wines from around the world. Ibis London City is 100% non smoking. The front desk at the hotel is manned 24 hours and a computer station is also available for guests.

ibis London Shoreditch is a 10-min walk away from Liverpool Street Station. The Tower of London, The Gherkin, and St. Paul’s Cathedral are within a 15-minute walk. Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre are 20-min away on foot. We recommend this hotel for its excellent facilities and its close proximity to the famous London.

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