Planning your trip to London and looking for the best places to stay? The options might seem overwhelming, with over 123,000 hotel rooms scattered across the city. No worries, we’ve done the legwork for you.
Here are 15 of London’s most unique and stylish hotels, each offering a different flavor of the city’s vibrant culture and history. So, we’ve got you covered whether you’re after luxury, charm, or a dash of eccentricity.
The Berkeley
When it comes to 5-star hotels in London, The Berkeley is one of a kind. All the rooms and suites skilfully combine comfort, stylish design, and the latest innovations to meet the needs of the modern traveler. Renowned pastry chef Cédric Grolet offers artfully crafted patisserie at The Berkeley Café, and the stars come out for award-winning cocktails at the Blue Bar. The Berkeley is located at the edge of Hyde Park in fashionable Knightsbridge, a short walk from Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Behind the hotel sits the residential area of Belgravia: a charming enclave of Georgian terraces, cobblestone streets, independent shops, and traditional pubs, which conveys the feeling of an English village.
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InterContinental London – the O2
Nestled on the Greenwich Peninsula, this hotel embraces a captivating backdrop of the River Thames and Canary Wharf, immersed in rich history. The Spa provides a holistic well-being retreat featuring cutting-edge amenities such as an indoor pool, relaxation pool, sauna, steam room, and Fitness Centre. Delight in culinary excellence with diverse dining experiences, including Afternoon Tea, contemporary Indian Fine Dining haven, Kinaara, and the elevated Eighteen Sky Bar on the 18th floor.
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Lime Tree Hotel
The Lime Tree Hotel has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and enviable location in the heart of one of the city’s most upmarket neighborhoods, making it an ideal base from which to explore all the sights of London. After a complete refurbishment in 2020, the hotel offers 26 ensuite bedrooms, a comfy guest lounge, and an in-house café, The Buttery, with outdoor dining in the pretty walled garden. Sited adjacent to Elizabeth Street – often called London’s ‘most Instagrammable street’ – the Lime Tree enjoys the village-like atmosphere of south Belgravia, surrounded by a selection of independent coffee houses, restaurants, and boutiques.
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Shangri-La The Shard
Feel an unparalleled connection at Shangri-La The Shard, the capital’s highest hotel, in one of the world’s most iconic buildings, whilst enjoying panoramic skyline views that connect you to the whole city. This is the only five-star luxury hotel on London Bridge, contrasting sleek modern style with the area’s rich historic character.
Explore nearby food destinations, such as Borough Market and Bermondsey Street, and enrich your stay with an authentic London experience. Staying on London Bridge lets you benefit from the most convenient transportation access, whether by foot, car, boat, or rail.
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The Standard, London
Spend time in truly unique hotel rooms at The Standard, London, conveniently located near the St. Pancras and Kings Cross neighborhoods. The hotel has 266 rooms in 42 unique styles ranging from Cosy Core rooms to terraced suites with outdoor bathtubs overlooking St Pancras station. The Library Lounge, with a carefully curated library, pays homage to the building’s original use, with a Sounds studio hosting weekly live music and talks. Double Standard offers lunch, happy hour, and casual drinking and dining, while his garden restaurant, Isla, features a seasonally-driven menu.
Next door, Sweeties, is a cocktail bar, discotheque, and late-night lounge, bringing innovative drinks and glorious misbehavior to the top of the hotel. Think feel-good sips and trippy-coloured cocktails surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views and a good time soundtrack from an ever-evolving DJ line-up.
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The Ritz London
Opened by renowned hotelier Cesar Ritz in 1906, The Ritz today still retains all the glamour and excitement synonymous with this world-famous hotel. Perfectly located in a landmark position on Piccadilly in the heart of London’s West End, the 136-room luxury hotel is ideally placed to suit both business and leisure visitors alike. Now totaling 111 bedrooms and 25 suites, the elegant rooms combine the original Louis XVI-style interiors with modern-day technology.
Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful rooms in the world, The Michelin-starred Ritz Restaurant features a magnificent frescoed ceiling with west-facing windows overlooking Green Park beyond. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a ‘Live at The Ritz’ Dinner Dance on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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The Waldorf Hilton, London
The Waldorf Hilton Hotel is iconic. Built in 1908, it is one of the longest-standing venues on Aldwych and has been referred to as ‘The Grand Dame of Aldwych.’ The Hotel blends Edwardian grandeur with modern comfort and is in the heart of London’s famous theatre district. The Royal Opera House and Covent Garden are a four-minute walk away, with The British Museum and Trafalgar Square within a mile of the door.
The hotel is equipped with lavish meeting and events spaces, including the stunning Palm Court. Guests in Executive rooms and Suites have access to the Executive Lounge for an enhanced stay.
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The Savoy
The Savoy is a luxury hotel on the River Thames, where history and glamour meet new-world sophistication. The hotel offers exceptional views of iconic city landmarks, including the London Eye. With West End theatres, Covent Garden restaurants, and a host of galleries and museums all on our doorstep, guests can enjoy everything London offers with unparalleled convenience and style.
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Rosewood London
Rosewood London combines English heritage with contemporary sophistication in the very heart of the capital. The Grade II-listed building has been renovated to provide accommodation with the feel of a stylish London residence. The guestrooms and suites are inspired by a traditional British manor house. The restaurants and bars are destinations in their own right. Recreational facilities include the Sense, A Rosewood Spa, Rosewood’s signature spa brand, and a well-equipped fitness suite.
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Corinthia London
Seamlessly blending elegant grandeur with modern comforts, Corinthia London is home to 283 intelligently designed rooms, of which 51 are suites and seven are penthouses. The hotel boasts exquisite dining options, from classic British cuisine at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill to Champagne and cocktails at Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese and year-round alfresco delights in The Garden. The hotel is also home to the award-winning ESPA Life at Corinthia, London’s largest spa. Spread over four floors, ESPA Life offers a holistic well-being approach with 17 treatment rooms, a swimming pool, a sauna, a cutting-edge AMP gym, private sleep pods, and more. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the capital, Corinthia London is within easy walking distance of world-famous attractions, including the River Thames, Trafalgar Square, and West End theatres.
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NoMad London
NoMad London takes residence inside the historic, grade II-listed building famously known as The Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station. The transformation of the storied 19th-century building draws inspiration from its history and location in Covent Garden and explores the artistic and cultural connection between London and New York.
In the bedrooms, bathrooms nod to golden Twenties Art Deco, and the main spaces to a sort of transatlantic connoisseur spirit, with big-brushed abstract expressionism, propped up on the floor, Hopi kachina dolls beside the fireplace and a blend of Victoriana and art history on the walls.
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Claridge’s
At the center of London’s Mayfair, Claridge’s embodies grand English style, timeless glamour, and impeccable, intuitive, and highly tailored service. It is London’s art deco jewel and home to breathtaking suites and rooms.
Indulge in London’s finest afternoon tea in The Foyer and Reading Room or experience a modern twist on British flavors at Claridge’s Restaurant. Complete your evening with vintage champagnes and rare spirits at Claridge’s Bar or after-dinner drinks in the Fumoir, all of the hotel’s unique splendor and charm.
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Hotel Café Royal
Combining architectural heritage with contemporary design, Hotel Cafe Royal is a modern grand hotel in the heart of London’s West End between Mayfair and Soho. The hotel features 159 guestrooms, and suites have been created in a contemporary yet refined style. Two-Michelin-starred Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal flips the switch on gastronomic French cuisine in an intimate 34-seat dining room. The Green Bar is perfect for relaxing and unwinding with a cocktail. The award-winning traditional afternoon tea service is served in the ornately gilded Grill Room (established 1865), which is the place to indulge in a glamorous setting.
To complete the experience, the well-being center, Akasha Holistic Wellbeing, is an urban retreat spanning over 1,200 sqm featuring an 18m pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and gym and offers a range of treatments and classes.
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
With a 140-year history, the hotel seamlessly blends contemporary flair with impeccable service. All rooms and suites either look onto fashionable Knightsbridge, the hotel’s indoor courtyard, or directly onto leafy Hyde Park and were reimagined and reinvented by internationally-acclaimed designer Joyce Wang to reflect the natural beauty of Hyde Park.
The award-winning spa guides you on a journey towards complete relaxation and rejuvenation whilst our fitness and wellness space encourages a holistic approach. With five outstanding restaurants – a two Michelin-starred, a Japanese izakaya, a sophisticated tearoom, a fashionable bar, and one serving Chilean family cuisine, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is undeniably one of the city’s finest culinary destinations.
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The Hari
Located in the quintessentially British neighborhood of Knightsbridge, The Hari is moments away from Harrods and the luxury shops of Sloane Street. It is also within walking distance of London’s leading attractions, including The Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and the city’s most famous museums. All 85 designer bedrooms, of which 14 are luxury suites, emanate the distinctive modern glamour created by British interior designer Tara Bernerd. Complete with plush velvet window seats, bespoke wooden flooring, Italian marble bathrooms, and views of London’s skyline, these sophisticated rooms ignite the feeling of a private residence – a home away from home.
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Bulgari Hotel London
Located in the heart of Knightsbridge, Bulgari Hotel London pays tribute to Bulgari’s silversmith origins with an understated and elegant design concept, with silver forming the underlying theme of the 85 rooms, suites, and refined public interiors. Regarded by many as the crowning achievement of the hotel, the Bulgari Spa has curated a selection of the most advanced beauty, grooming, and health-enhancing treatments available today and is complemented by a shimmering 25m swimming pool.
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