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53 of the best · London, United Kingdom

Where to Stay in London: Grand Hotels and Boutique Hotels

From the grand hotels of Mayfair and Park Lane to boutique hideaways in Soho and Chelsea: London’s finest places to stay, with the restaurants, bars and spas each hotel lists on its own website.

Our 53 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love London.

  1. Art Deco Mayfair

    Claridge’s

    Mayfair·Grand hotel·££££

    Mayfair’s great Art Deco hotel on Brook Street, with its famous lobby, afternoon tea in the Foyer and the Fumoir bar.

    Brook Street, W1K 4HRExplore View on map

  2. Piccadilly since 1906

    The Ritz London

    St James’s·Grand hotel·££££

    César Ritz’s grand hotel on Piccadilly, opened in 1906, famous for afternoon tea in the Palm Court.

    150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BRExplore View on map

  3. On the Strand since 1889

    The Savoy

    Covent Garden·Grand hotel·££££

    A legendary grand hotel between the Strand and the Thames, opened in 1889, home to the American Bar and the Savoy Grill.

    Strand, WC2R 0EZExplore View on map

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The back story 2

In-depth stories behind the list.

  1. The back story

    Dining, drinking and spas: London’s grand hotels, the back story

    Mayfair·In depth: hotels

    From the Savoy’s American Bar to afternoon tea at The Ritz and the spas of Knightsbridge: London’s grand hotels are destinations in their own right.

    Explore View on map

  2. The back story

    Historic institutions: the heritage of London’s grand hotels

    London·In depth: hotel heritage

    The Savoy’s electric lights, César Ritz and Escoffier, the Midland Grand at St Pancras and the Old War Office: the stories behind London’s historic hotels.

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Grand & luxury hotels 36

London’s great addresses.

  1. Dorchester Collection on Park Lane

    45 Park Lane

    Mayfair·Luxury hotel·££££

    A smaller Dorchester Collection hotel on Park Lane, sister to The Dorchester, with views over Hyde Park.

    45 Park Lane, W1K 1PNExplore View on map

  2. A Victorian railway hotel

    Andaz London Liverpool Street

    City of London·Hotel·£££

    A Hyatt hotel in the restored Victorian Great Eastern Hotel beside Liverpool Street station.

    40 Liverpool Street, EC2M 7QNExplore View on map

  3. Opened in 1837

    Brown’s Hotel

    Mayfair·Historic hotel·££££

    A historic hotel on Albemarle Street, opened in 1837, with a wood-panelled bar and afternoon tea in the English Tea Room.

    Albemarle Street, W1S 4BPExplore View on map

  4. Italian luxury in Knightsbridge

    Bulgari Hotel London

    Knightsbridge·Luxury hotel·££££

    The Italian jeweller’s luxury hotel on Knightsbridge, with a spa, restaurant and private cinema.

    171 Knightsbridge, SW7 1DWExplore View on map

  5. Art Deco Mayfair

    Claridge’s

    Mayfair·Grand hotel·££££

    Mayfair’s great Art Deco hotel on Brook Street, with its famous lobby, afternoon tea in the Foyer and the Fumoir bar.

    Brook Street, W1K 4HRExplore View on map

  6. By St James’s Park

    Conrad London St. James

    Westminster·Hotel·£££

    A Hilton Conrad hotel on Broadway in Westminster, across from St James’s Park station.

    22-28 Broadway, SW1H 0BHExplore View on map

  7. Grand Victorian by Whitehall

    Corinthia London

    Westminster·Luxury hotel·££££

    A luxury hotel in a restored Victorian building between Trafalgar Square and the Embankment, with a large spa.

    Whitehall Place, SW1A 2BDExplore View on map

  8. On Park Lane

    Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

    Mayfair·Luxury hotel·££££

    A Four Seasons hotel on Park Lane at Hamilton Place, overlooking Hyde Park.

    Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7DRExplore View on map

  9. Overlooking the Tower

    Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square

    City of London·Luxury hotel·££££

    A luxury hotel in the former Port of London Authority headquarters, a grand 1920s building overlooking the Tower of London.

    10 Trinity SquareExplore View on map

  10. A Park Lane landmark

    Grosvenor House

    Mayfair·Grand hotel·££££

    A landmark hotel on Park Lane, opened in the 1920s, known for its Great Room ballroom.

    86-90 Park Lane, W1K 7TNExplore View on map

  11. A Victorian palace on Russell Square

    Kimpton Fitzroy London

    Bloomsbury·Historic hotel·£££

    A grand Victorian terracotta hotel on Russell Square, opened in 1900 as the Hotel Russell, with a famous marble staircase.

    1-8 Russell Square, WC1B 5BEExplore View on map

  12. Between Knightsbridge and the park

    Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

    Knightsbridge·Grand hotel·££££

    A grand Edwardian hotel on Knightsbridge with rooms overlooking Hyde Park, home to Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.

    66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LAExplore View on map

  13. On Hanover Square

    Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

    Mayfair·Luxury hotel·££££

    A newer Mandarin Oriental hotel on Hanover Square in Mayfair, with the Atrium restaurant, Hanover Bar and a spa.

    22 Hanover Square, W1S 1JPExplore View on map

  14. Nobu by Portman Square

    Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

    Marylebone·Luxury hotel·££££

    A Nobu hotel on Portman Square, with the Nobu restaurant, a bar and lounge, terrace and spa.

    22 Portman Square, W1H 7BGExplore View on map

  15. Between Covent Garden and the river

    One Aldwych

    Covent Garden·Luxury hotel·££££

    A contemporary luxury hotel in an Edwardian building on the Aldwych, with the Lobby Bar, Indigo restaurant, a spa and a swimming pool.

    1 Aldwych, WC2B 4BZExplore View on map

  16. In the Old War Office

    Raffles London at The OWO

    Westminster·Luxury hotel·££££

    A luxury hotel in the Edwardian Old War Office on Whitehall, with restaurants, The Guards Bar, a Guerlain spa and butler service.

    57 Whitehall, SW1A 2BXExplore View on map

  17. An Edwardian courtyard

    Rosewood London

    Holborn·Luxury hotel·££££

    A luxury hotel in the grand Edwardian former headquarters of the Pearl Assurance company on High Holborn, entered through a carriage courtyard.

    252 High Holborn, WC1V 7ENExplore View on map

  18. Rooms in the sky

    Shangri-La The Shard

    Southwark·Luxury hotel·££££

    A luxury hotel occupying floors high in The Shard, with an infinity pool and some of the highest hotel rooms in London.

    31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QUExplore View on map

  19. The Midland Grand reborn

    St Pancras London Hotel

    King’s Cross·Historic railway hotel·££££

    The hotel in George Gilbert Scott’s Gothic Revival masterpiece at St Pancras station, the former Midland Grand Hotel, reopened in 2011.

    Euston Road, NW1 2ARExplore View on map

  20. Opposite Kensington Gardens

    The Baglioni Hotel London

    Kensington·Luxury hotel·££££

    An Italian-owned luxury hotel on Hyde Park Gate, opposite Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace.

    60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 5BBExplore View on map

  21. Jazz Age style

    The Beaumont Mayfair

    Mayfair·Art Deco hotel·££££

    An Art Deco-style hotel on Brown Hart Gardens, inspired by the grand hotels of the 1920s and 1930s.

    Brown Hart Gardens, W1K 6TFExplore View on map

  22. Knightsbridge style

    The Berkeley

    Knightsbridge·Luxury hotel·££££

    A Maybourne hotel between Knightsbridge and Belgravia, with the Blue Bar and the fashion-themed Prêt-à-Portea afternoon tea.

    Wilton Place, SW1X 7RLExplore View on map

  23. On Sloane Street

    The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel

    Chelsea·Luxury hotel·££££

    A Belmond hotel on Sloane Street, between Knightsbridge and Sloane Square, with a restaurant, bar, drawing room and spa.

    75 Sloane Street, SW1X 9SGExplore View on map

  24. Mayfair elegance

    The Connaught

    Mayfair·Grand hotel·££££

    An elegant hotel on Carlos Place in the heart of Mayfair, with a three-star restaurant, the Connaught Bar and a quiet spa.

    Carlos Place, W1K 2ALExplore View on map

  25. Park Lane landmark

    The Dorchester

    Mayfair·Grand hotel·££££

    A Park Lane landmark opened in 1931, overlooking Hyde Park, with celebrated restaurants and a grand Promenade for afternoon tea.

    53 Park Lane, W1K 1QAExplore View on map

  26. Near Buckingham Palace

    The Goring

    Westminster·Family-owned luxury hotel·££££

    A family-owned luxury hotel near Buckingham Palace, opened in 1910, with a large private garden and a celebrated dining room.

    15 Beeston Place, SW1W 0JWExplore View on map

  27. A Victorian railway hotel

    The Landmark London

    Marylebone·Grand hotel·££££

    A grand Victorian hotel opposite Marylebone station, built around a glass-roofed Winter Garden, with a spa and swimming pool.

    222 Marylebone Road, NW1 6JQExplore View on map

  28. Regency grandeur at Hyde Park Corner

    The Lanesborough

    Knightsbridge·Luxury hotel·££££

    A luxury hotel in a Regency building at Hyde Park Corner, with butler service and the Garden Room cigar terrace.

    Hyde Park Corner, SW1X 7TAExplore View on map

  29. A Victorian grand hotel

    The Langham, London

    Marylebone·Grand hotel·££££

    A grand Victorian hotel at the top of Regent Street, opened in 1865, with the Artesian bar and afternoon tea in the Palm Court.

    1C Portland Place, W1B 1JAExplore View on map

  30. On Leicester Square

    The Londoner

    Soho·Luxury hotel·££££

    A large luxury hotel on Leicester Square, with restaurants and bars, a ballroom and The Retreat spa.

    Leicester Square, WC2H 7DXExplore View on map

  31. Off Berkeley Square

    The May Fair Hotel

    Mayfair·Luxury hotel·££££

    A large Mayfair hotel off Berkeley Square, with The May Fair Bar, the May Fair Spa, a gym and a private screening room.

    Stratton Street, W1J 8LTExplore View on map

  32. A 1920s banking hall

    The Ned

    City of London·Hotel and members’ club·££££

    A hotel in Sir Edwin Lutyens’s former Midland Bank headquarters in the City, with restaurants around a vast banking hall, a spa and a rooftop.

    27 Poultry, EC2R 8AJExplore View on map

  33. At Hyde Park Corner

    The Peninsula London

    Belgravia·Luxury hotel·££££

    A newer luxury hotel by the Peninsula group at Hyde Park Corner, overlooking Wellington Arch.

    Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HJExplore View on map

  34. Piccadilly since 1906

    The Ritz London

    St James’s·Grand hotel·££££

    César Ritz’s grand hotel on Piccadilly, opened in 1906, famous for afternoon tea in the Palm Court.

    150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BRExplore View on map

  35. On the Strand since 1889

    The Savoy

    Covent Garden·Grand hotel·££££

    A legendary grand hotel between the Strand and the Thames, opened in 1889, home to the American Bar and the Savoy Grill.

    Strand, WC2R 0EZExplore View on map

  36. A quiet St James’s address

    The Stafford London

    St James’s·Luxury hotel·££££

    A discreet luxury hotel on a quiet cul-de-sac in St James’s, with a famous American Bar and historic wine cellars.

    16-18 St James’s Place, SW1A 1NJExplore View on map

Boutique hotels 14

Smaller and full of character.

  1. Seven Dials townhouse

    Covent Garden Hotel

    Covent Garden·Boutique hotel·££££

    A townhouse hotel on Monmouth Street, steps from Seven Dials and the theatres, with a wood-panelled drawing room.

    10 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9HBExplore View on map

  2. Home of the Dukes Martini

    Dukes London

    St James’s·Boutique hotel·££££

    A boutique hotel in a quiet St James’s courtyard, home to the famous Dukes Bar.

    35 St James’s Place, SW1A 1NYExplore View on map

  3. Georgian townhouses on Half Moon Street

    Flemings Mayfair

    Mayfair·Townhouse hotel·£££

    A townhouse hotel in a row of Georgian houses on Half Moon Street in Mayfair.

    7-12 Half Moon Street, W1J 7BHExplore View on map

  4. Firmdale glamour in Soho

    Ham Yard Hotel

    Soho·Design hotel·££££

    A colourful Firmdale hotel around a tree-lined courtyard just off Piccadilly Circus, with its own theatre, bar and bowling alley.

    1 Ham Yard, W1D 7DTExplore View on map

  5. A riverside hotel on the South Bank

    Sea Containers London

    South Bank·Design hotel·£££

    A design hotel on the South Bank beside Blackfriars Bridge, in a riverside building designed in the 1970s as an ocean-liner-style hotel.

    20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PDExplore View on map

  6. On the Strand

    Strand Palace Hotel

    Covent Garden·Hotel·££

    A large, long-established hotel on the Strand opposite the Savoy, with Haxells restaurant, a cocktail bar and a tea parlour.

    372 Strand, WC2R 0JJExplore View on map

  7. By the museums

    The Ampersand Hotel

    South Kensington·Boutique hotel·£££

    A boutique hotel in a Victorian building opposite South Kensington station, a few minutes from the museums.

    10 Harrington Road, SW7 3ERExplore View on map

  8. A Georgian townhouse hotel

    The Chesterfield Mayfair

    Mayfair·Luxury hotel·££££

    A traditional hotel in a Georgian building on Charles Street in Mayfair, with Butlers Restaurant and Stanley’s Rooftop Bar.

    35 Charles Street, W1J 5EBExplore View on map

  9. A former magistrates’ court

    The Dixon

    London Bridge·Boutique hotel·£££

    A boutique hotel in a former Edwardian magistrates’ court on Tooley Street, near Tower Bridge.

    211 Tooley Street, SE1 2JXExplore View on map

  10. A Shoreditch base

    The Hoxton, Shoreditch

    Shoreditch·Design hotel·££

    A relaxed design hotel on Great Eastern Street in Shoreditch, with a busy lobby restaurant and bar.

    81 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3HUExplore View on map

  11. A Doyle Collection hotel

    The Marylebone

    Marylebone·Hotel·£££

    A Doyle Collection hotel on Welbeck Street in Marylebone, close to Marylebone High Street and Oxford Street.

    47 Welbeck Street, W1G 8DNExplore View on map

  12. A quiet mews in Soho

    The Soho Hotel

    Soho·Boutique hotel·££££

    A stylish Firmdale hotel in a quiet mews off Dean Street, with a brasserie, bar and screening rooms.

    4 Richmond Mews, W1D 3DHExplore View on map

  13. A Clerkenwell townhouse hotel

    The Zetter Clerkenwell

    Clerkenwell·Boutique hotel·£££

    A boutique hotel on St John’s Square in Clerkenwell, with eccentric, characterful rooms and a cocktail lounge.

    49-50 St John’s Square, EC1V 4JJExplore View on map

  14. A design hotel at Wood Wharf

    TRIBE London Canary Wharf

    Canary Wharf·Design hotel·£££

    A design-led hotel at Wood Wharf, on the waterside east of Canary Wharf.

    15 Water Street, E14 5GXExplore View on map

Airport hotels 1

For early flights.

  1. Linked to Terminal 5

    Sofitel London Heathrow

    Heathrow·Airport hotel·£££

    A hotel linked by walkway to Heathrow Terminal 5, with restaurants, bars, a spa and a swimming pool.

    Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, TW6 2GDExplore View on map

Price guide per room per night: £ under £200, ££ £200–400, £££ £400–700, ££££ over £700. Rates vary widely by season and day of the week.

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