And, one of my favorite cities to visit, for a few days or a month there is always something new to explore.
London has nearly an endless supply of wonderful hotels for every kind of traveler. Here are just a few of my favorites.
Covent Garden
Size: 91 rooms and suites
Style: Classic Contemporary
Year Opened: 2021
NoMad London takes residence in a historic, grade II-listed building famously known as The Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station, nestled in the heart of Covent Garden and opposite the Royal Opera House. Offering a unique and meaningful hospitality experience, the iconic building has been thoughtfully transformed into a 91-room hotel, including 16 suites, with stunning views overlooking the famed Opera House, the hotel’s grand Atrium or out onto the charming neighbourhood. A culture of gracious hospitality is combined with understated elegance and comfort, centered around award-winning food and beverage in the NoMad tradition.
2023 #46
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between Mayfair and Soho
Size: 159 rooms and suites
Style: British Contemporary
Year Cafe Royal Opened: 1865
Year converted into the Hotel Cafe Royal: 2012
Designer/Architect: David Chipperfield
A beautiful hotel in the heat of London.
Epicenter of London’s social scene, Hotel Café Royal has been the Champagne set’s living room for 150 years. Fumed English oak and rusticated stone create a soothing ambience in 159 stunning rooms and suites, ideally located between Mayfair and Soho. Find holistic well-being in the Akasha Spa, indulge in fine dining at two Michelin-starred Alex Dilling, imbibe botanical cocktails at the iconic Green Bar, and treat yourself to the World’s Best Pastry Chef, Albert Adrià’s pastries at Cakes & Bubbles.
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Covent Garden
Theatrical decor by Jacques Garcia.
While original biblical Doulton terracotta panels still line the walls, simple pleasures are amplified with bespoke scents by Roja Dove, and leather and velvet-draped walls, as L’oscar now celebrates a more sensual devotion. Uniquely sophisticated, the hotel sits in the heart of London’s Southampton Row, within a whisper of the city, Theatreland, Soho, and the West End.
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Belgravia
Beautifully restored by Belmond.
Where London’s cultural and social calendars converge, The Cadogan celebrates British culture, design, and quirky eccentricity. This is a retreat at the crossroads of the city’s most stylish neighborhoods. The 54 rooms and suites provide a stylish retreat in the heart of the city, with spacious rooms, many of which have views over Cadogan Place Gardens, living rooms with working fireplaces, dining areas, and deep, freestanding baths with a specially designed holder for a book and Champagne. With private access to the hotel through 21 Pont Street and a key to Cadogan Place Gardens, guests truly feel like Chelsea residents.
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Belgravia
Size: 41 rooms and suites
Style: British Contemporary
Year Opened: 1991
Most Recent Renovation/Update: 2023
After an extensive renovation, this is now my go to London hotel if you want an elegant stay.
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Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel in Mayfair offering the intimacy of a private club with 5-star service.
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Claridge’s it a favorite among the City of London’s most savvy guests. Rooms are effortlessly glamorous, with original art deco features, and are complemented by the latest technology. Check out Claridge’s Bar, featuring an unparalleled collection of vintage Champagnes and rare spirits. Afternoon tea is a must at The Foyer & Reading Room with more than 40 varieties of tea from around the world. For an intimate nightcap, discover perfectly crafted cocktails behind the Lalique door of The Fumoir.
2023 #16
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At the heart of London’s Mayfair village, The Connaught redefines the British luxury experience. Highly personalized butler service and English grandeur mix effortlessly with contemporary art and a warm atmosphere. The rooms and magnificent suites bring together an enduring commitment to both traditional and modern design, befitting the needs of the modern traveler and creating beautiful interiors that are generous in comfort and size. Treat yourself to three-Michelin-starred dining from Hélène Darroze, enjoy all-hours informal gourmet dining at Jean-Georges at The Connaught, and discover the sophisticated Connaught Bar.
2023 #22
Belgravia, Central London
Bedrooms: 2
Maximum Occupants: 4
Lower Belgrave Street is a stylish two-bedroom apartment, tucked away on a quiet residential street in the elegant neighbourhood of Belgravia. A short stroll from Eaton Square Gardens, Victoria Station, and an abundance of excellent eateries, this chic abode is perfectly placed for a relaxed getaway in the city.
One of the meny exclusive properties with One Fine Stay. For all stays in London, NYC, Los Angeles and Sydney: Guests will receive a luxury gift basket valued at $100 filled with local goodies to welcome them upon arrival to the home.
Shoreditch
The Clove Club’s Isaac McHale interpretation of ‘modern British’ is refreshing and full of surprises, with fresh produce from all over the UK reinvented in creations that put forward natural flavours and playfully mingle with tradition.
2023 #38
listed since 2016
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Shouthbank Center / 14 – 23 June 2024
The iconic singer and musician curates the 29th edition of Meltdown, the UK’s longest-running artist-curated music festival, taking place in June 2024.
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My Favourite Area of London: Whitechapel and Brick Lane
Though spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting my favourite area of London, I have to say that the East End, specifically Whitechapel and Brick Lane, takes the crown for me!
My Virtuoso London England Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
WIKIVOYAGE: London England Page
A great resource for all the basic information you may want for London England.
England General Information Page
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page updated: April 2024
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