Best Luxury Hotels in London

The London Hilton on Park Lane, a cornerstone of Mayfair’s luxury hospitality since 1963, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with a multimillion-pound refurbishment. This extensive renovation introduced two new dining venues, an open-plan social lobby featuring the ‘Falling Still’ art installation by Giles Miller, and comprehensive updates to suites, the executive lounge, and guest rooms. The hotel offers 453 rooms and suites, including the Balmoral Suite on the 27th floor, which provides expansive views of Hyde Park. Guests can enjoy amenities such as the Executive Lounge, the Revery Bar with live DJ sets, and the Park Corner Brasserie serving modern British cuisine. The hotel’s prime location on Park Lane places it within walking distance of Knightsbridge, Oxford Street, Buckingham Palace, and New Bond Street, with Hyde Park Corner Underground Station nearby for convenient access to central London.

With just over three hundred rooms and suites to choose from, guests at this decadent hotel are sure to find something to suit their style. The most sumptuous options boast huge bathrooms set with bathtubs as well as comfortable sitting rooms positioned next to huge picture windows. Unwinding at the end of the day with a juicy steak at the Manhattan Grill is the perfect way to get the evening started and as the name suggests all of the dishes here have been inspired by the diverse cuisine of New Year. Guests who are entertaining business clients can also meet them in the stylish G&Tea bar, where there is an impressive selection of gins from around the world to choose from.

Sitting proudly on London’s South Bank directly opposite Westminster lies the London Marriott Hotel County Hall. Set within the former Greater London Council building which dates back to 1922, the property offers destination dining at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar while the historic Library serves award-winning afternoon tea with stunning Thames views. Accommodation options include 241 elegantly designed rooms and suites including 35 balcony rooms, suites and lofts with panoramic views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye along with a gym, swimming pool and M Lounge for premium room and suite category guests.

Base yourself here and you’ll be perfectly situated for both the shops and world-leading theatres of England’s capital. Located in Marble Arch, the bustle of Oxford Street is a stroll away, but in this salubrious Mayfair neighbourhood, guests are cocooned in elegance. Some of the executive rooms and suites at this 5-star establishment offer views over Hyde Park, balconies and sofa beds, with all bathrooms crafted from Italian marble. Suites come complete with lounge access offering complimentary food and drinks throughout the day and evening in the Lanes of London restaurant. A fitness centre features an indoor pool, steam room and gym with optional massage and spa treatments available too. And the hotel’s restaurant, Lanes of London is a chic venue for classic British-inspired dishes, botanical afternoon teas and craft cocktails. 

Native Bankside is a stylish aparthotel located in London’s vibrant Bankside district. Housed in a restored Victorian tea warehouse, the property blends historic charm with modern comforts, featuring exposed brick walls, polished concrete floors, and arched factory windows. The aparthotel offers 75 thoughtfully designed studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, washing machine, and complimentary Wi-Fi, creating a home-away-from-home experience. Guests can stay active in the on-site fitness suite, which includes Peloton bikes. While there is no on-site restaurant, a 24/7 grab-and-go pantry is available, and the renowned Borough Market is within walking distance. Situated on a quiet cobbled street near the River Thames, the hotel is moments from cultural landmarks such as Shakespeare’s Globe and Tate Modern. With excellent transport links, including Southwark, London Bridge, and Blackfriars stations nearby, Native Bankside offers a unique and convenient stay in the heart of London.

Need some ME time? Mosey on down to The Strand, where you can check into this slick 173-bedroom hotel, designed by Foster + Partners. It was erected on the site formerly home to the Gaiety Theatre and beside the former BBC (Marconi) headquarters. On its 10th floor, the Radio Rooftop bar and restaurant offers far-reaching views of the city’s skyline from Tower Bridge to the Houses of Parliament. STK is the hotel’s refined steakhouse, serving cuts of USDA prime beef, while Luciano is the Italian all day dining destination restaurant headed up by TV chef Gino D’Acampo. And the Marconi Lounge (named after its neighbour) offers a relaxed and chic place to unwind.

Page8 is a minimalistic bolthole offering comfort and style in a prime London location, perfectly tucked away between Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden. It offers guests an extremely comfortable base, with all the in-room facilities a modern-day traveller would expect. A complimentary minibar is available for Superior Double, Deluxe Double, Junior Suite & Family Rooms room categories. Page Common is the ideal place to enjoy a light breakfast, a coffee or wine, and local beers.

The Pullman London St Pancras is located a few minutes walk along Euston Road from St Pancras station. Pullman is a brand synonymous with a contemporary approach to luxury and the 312 room, 16 story property has recently had a £16m refurbishment, giving it a cool and fresh design. If you are staying at the Pullman try to get a room on one of the higher floors which have incredible views down today’s Bloomsbury.

With a prime address overlooking Green Park and onto Buckingham Palace, the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has been a hospitality icon ever since it first opened in Mayfair in the 1920s. Evoking the golden age of travel, upstairs, rooms and suites subtly echo the era with curved furnishings and mirrored panelling, while downstairs, the newly refurbished Palm Court brings contemporary energy and elegance to this historic social hub. Pair this with their Italian-inspired Mercante restaurant and the playful spirit of their Smith & Whistle bar, and you have the ideal base for a glamorous stay in the capital.

St Martins Lane Hotel is located in the heart of London. The original design was made in 1999 by Starck, an award-winning architect. The building was reconstructed in 2014. It still has its original allure, just with modern technology and facilities. The place has a simple decor with calm colours. Around the recessed bedheads, there is a lighting system that allows you to pick a green, blue, pink or yellow light. With this system, you can match the lighting with your mood, and it only takes a simple flick of a switch.

Architect George Dance the Younger conceived this property back in the 1800s. These days it enjoys a spot in one of the capital’s trendiest corners. Rooms and suites hark back to its origin story, with rich jewel tones, patterned wallpapers and Persian-style rugs. Many come here just for the restaurant; Quercus is a destination in itself, with chef Stephen Englefield serving South East Asian inspired dishes prepared using ingredients from our own shores. And it’s well worth stopping for a tipple at the bar, whose cocktail menu uses V.R. Vickers Google Book as its muse.

TRIBE London Canary Wharf has recently opened its first property in the UK, in the capital’s premium business district. This design-led hotel boasts 320 rooms all of which offer outstanding bedding, a comfortable sleeping experience, and quality bath amenities whilst its public spaces are stylish and functional and appeal to a cosmopolitan crowd. The 24-hour hotel guest-only social Hub’ occupies the ground floor and is a place to work, play, eat and meet. For a relaxed dining experience, the all-day restaurant Feels Like June, serves a varied menu inspired by Europe-meets-West Coast flavours using locally sourced ingredients and welcomes both local residents and hotel guests.  The 24-hour Grab & Go counter offers everything to satisfy modern travellers’ needs when time is of the essence.