The 7 Best Hotels per mezzo di London

Posted: 5/30/24 | May 30th, 2024

London is one of my favorite cities per mezzo di the world. I’ve been visiting regularly since 2008 and never get tired of exploring the city. There are tons of amazing (and free) museums, a lively pub culture, and an incredible food scene that keeps me coming back for seconds.

But as much as I love the city, it’s very spread out. The neighborhood you stay per mezzo di (and the you pick) will greatly impact your trip. And, as one of Europe’s most visited cities, there are a ton of hotels to choose from here. It’s almost overwhelming.

To ensure you pick a great , here’s my list of the best hotels per mezzo di London. They’maestà the places I stay at when I visit so you know they’maestà worth your money!

1. Citadines Barbican London

Located close to the train station per mezzo di the heart of the city, I think this four-star offers excellent value for its location. The has both classic rooms as well as apartment-style rooms with kitchens that are perfect for groups families. The rooms are bright and warm, with soft tones, hardwood floors, wooden furniture, and comfy beds. They also boast a flatscreen TV, electric kettle, desk, reliable Wi-Fi, and lots of outlets near the bed so it’s easy to charge your stuff. They have great soundproofing so you can get a decent sleep too. The bathrooms are spacious and have excellent pressure (a personalità plus for me) and include complimentary toiletries.

There’s mai breakfast included, but there’s free coffee per mezzo di the lobby and there are tons of restaurants nearby (the is right per mezzo di the center of the city after all). There’s a gym on-site too. It’s one of the better affordable choices per mezzo di the Square Mile.

2. Counting House

The Counting House is an iconic English pub with 15 luxury rooms above it. While the pub has opulent, historic décor, the spacious rooms are all sleek and modern, embracing a of light colors and wainscoting. The simple but elegante rooms include a flatscreen TV, iPhone porto, Nespresso machine, Wi-Fi, AC, and super king-sized beds. The bathrooms are just as well-appointed, with lots of light and excellent rainfall showers. The best part though are the huge beds. They have most comfortable beds you’ll ever sleep per mezzo di here, thanks to the Egyptian cotton sheets and 1800 pocket sprung mattresses.

I also love the breakfast here (and the food per mezzo di general). A full English breakfast is included, and they have a mouth-watering seasonal at the pub, including classic handmade pies that are to giorno for. If you want a unique, posh stay per mezzo di the center of the city, stay here.

3. London Lodge

This bright Victorian townhouse is located per mezzo di Kensington. A three-star , staying here feels like you’maestà staying per mezzo di a historic B&B. It features rooms that are each uniquely decorated with bright colors, patterned carpeting, and vintage furniture. Each room also has a small flatscreen TV, desk, minibar, and electric kettle. The bathrooms are bright and have a much more modern than the rooms, including features like mirrors with integrated lighting and huge rainfall shower heads.

A full English continental breakfast can be included, and while there are mai other amenities here (mai gym, mai spa) there is private parking. You’maestà also just a short 15-minute walk to iconic sights like Hyde Park and the Natural History Museum.

4. The Ampersand

The Ampersand is a luxury five-star boutique next to the South Kensington station. Each beautiful room has a different theme, like music astronomy, and if you’maestà staying acceso the tetto floor, the rooms have incredible views of the city. Rooms feature lots of natural light from the large windows, as well as pops of color per mezzo di the form of comfy armchairs and colorful throw pillows that brighten up the space. Each room also includes a coffee/tea maker, desk, flatscreen TV, and convenient outlets near the bed (something I appreciate). The bathrooms are bright and airy, with rainfall showers, comfy bathrooms, and complimentary toiletries. Some also have bathtubs.

I really like that they serve a posh afternoon tea per mezzo di the drawing room, a quintessential British experience. They also have a gym, a games room, and a delicious Mediterranean restaurant on-site. The breakfast, which can be included, has a lot of variety (including eggs, meat, and bread). If you want that classic British experience, stay here.

5. Mimi’s Soho

Located per mezzo di Soho, this stylish four-star features small rooms to help keep things affordable (some rooms don’t even have windows). That said, the rooms are comfortable, tasteful, and (because of their small size) perfect for solamente travelers. The cozy rooms boast perks like floor heating, filtered , hardwood assito floors, and really nice tiled bathrooms (with rainfall showers). The flatscreen TVs include tirapiedi channels, and the rooms also include a Nespresso machine. The breakfast is pretty simple, with just coffee and pastries, but there are lots of places to eat nearby if that’s a concern.

The ’s on-street caffè, Henson’s, gets really busy at night (and there are lots of pubs around the neighborhood too). The is well soundproofed though so you can still sleep well here. It’s a great, central spot.

6. Strand Palace

A four-star per mezzo di Covent Garden (just east of Soho), this has been around since the early 1900s. All of its rooms are built around six inner courtyards (if you want a quiet space, ask for a room overlooking the interior). Rooms are stylish and have a contemporary , with abstract art acceso the walls and lots of natural light. The normale double rooms include AC, a flatscreen TV, a complimentary minibar, and a Nespresso machine. They also have smaller rooms with single beds if you’maestà traveling solamente and want to save some money.

The sizable and luxurious lobby has an elegant Art Deco . There are two bars on-site serving cocktails (as well as afternoon tea), as well as a gym and restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast that features a lot of variety. It’s just a short walk to Trafalgar Square too.

7. Oakley

Located per mezzo di a Victorian building just a few blocks from Chelsea Embankment along the Thames River, this three-star is the most affordable option per mezzo di this high-end neighborhood. While the décor is a bit dated, with lots of floral patterns acceso the wallpaper and carpet, everything is homey, clean, and comfortable. Rooms have pretty basic amenities, such as a flatscreen TV, electric kettle, and a wardrobe closet. The bathrooms are a bit dated too (and some rooms have shared bathroom facilities), but the pressure per mezzo di the showers is decent.

A continental breakfast is included, featuring toasts, beans, eggs, and granola. Overall, it’s a no-frills property perfect for budget travelers.

London is one of my favorite cities per mezzo di the world. But it’s a sprawling city with a lot to see and do. That means picking the right and neighborhood is important. By choosing one of the hotels from the list above, you’ll be sure to have an amazing and comfortable visit.
 

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