We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in London, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated December 2023.
Opened June 2023. Featuring a bar, Raffles London at The OWO is set in the centre of London, 200 metres from Banqueting House. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool and a sauna. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Raffles London at The OWO all rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British, Mediterranean and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Languages spoken at the reception include Arabic, Mandarin, Danish and German, and guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. Popular points of interest near Raffles London at The OWO include Embankment Underground Station, The National Gallery and Big Ben. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 14 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great restaurant. The Corinthia London is located just steps from Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. It boasts restaurants, bars, a florist and London's spa. Spacious, air-conditioned rooms have décor blending the hotel’s 1885 character with amenities. With city views, an iPod docking station, an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi in each room, bathrooms have marble finish. Guests can book spa and health treatments at ESPA Life at Corinthia. A hair salon is also on site. Spread across four floors, the spa features 17 treatment rooms, a private spa suite and Thermal Floor with an indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, amphitheatre sauna, ice fountain, marble heated loungers and private sleep pods. Renowned Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, opened his first London restaurant at the hotel, with classic menus. The Northall Bar provides Champagne and a cocktail bar, offering live music every week.Show full description
Very clean. Set just steps from St James's Park, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament, Conrad London St. James boasts a prestigious, historic facade and a classic, contemporary interior, which showcases stunning art and locally inspired design. The hotel's intuitive and personal service appeals to both today's smart luxury travelers and local clientele who came to dine or hold meetings in the inspiring setting. Inside you will find luxurious rooms featuring modern in-room technology and amenities, complete with spacious bathtubs and walk-in showers. The ideal location connects guests to iconic London landmarks and provides easy access to the City and major conference centres. Enjoy an elevated style of British cuisine by renowned Chef Sally Abe at The Pem restaurant, before sampling a pint of house draught from Meantime Brewery, or perhaps one of the selections of craft beers, wines and iconic gins in the Blue Boar pub. Savour a quintessentially English afternoon tea in the Orchard room, and enjoy innovative cocktails created by top mixologists in our glamorous cocktail bar The Hedgerow. Energize with the latest equipment in the 24-hour Fitness Center. With over 7000 sq. ft. flexible meeting space, state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and creative food, Conrad London St James is ideal for business events, conferences, and weddings. Less than a hundred feet from St James’s Park Tube Station, Victoria Train Station is also a 12-minute walk away. St James’s Park can be reached in 3 minutes' by foot. - The Pem will be temporarily closed from the 16th of July and will reopen with a new state-of-the-art kitchen. - Afternoon tea in The Orchard tea room is temporarily paused whilst the kitchen undergoes its exciting refurbishment. - The Pem reopens and Afternoon tea menu commences in the Autumn.Show full description
Friendly staff. Great value. Located in the heart of Westminster, just a short walk away from Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and Mayfair, this 5-starluxury suites and residences with 3 restaurants, a full-serve spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free WiFi is available for guests throughout. The property is centrally located in the heart of London's Royal Quarter, with St. All suites come with air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchenettes with a separate living areas, a flat-screen TV, and a modern bathroom with fluffy bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Butler and Golden Key Concierge service is available 24-hours a day. Chef Sriram Aylur’s Michelin starred Quilon serves South-West coastal Indian cuisine, while Kona offers award-winning themed afternoon teas. The newly opened House Of Ming, brings with it history, culture and authentic cuisine from China, taking your palate on a journey of flavours. At the heart of the hotel is the Victorian Courtyard, a relaxing escape from the busy city and the ideal setting for cocktails and alfresco dining. J Wellness Circle features a range of spa treatments inspired by Indian wellness philosophies and using natural ingredients and products. Pre booking of treatments is essential. James’ Court being a short 10-minute walk from Victoria Coach and Rail Stations, and easily accessible from both Gatwick, via the Gatwick Express, and Heathrow International airports.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. In the heart of London’s theatre district, the elegant Haymarket Hotel is surrounded by restaurants, bars, and is just next door to the Theatre Royal. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, gym, and a spa with a range of treatments. Afternoon tea is served until 16:30, with delicious cakes, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a wide range of tea and coffee on the menu. Fresh, seasonal produce is used in the restaurant, and tapas is available at the bar. A flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and writing desk feature in each room at Haymarket Hotel. Rooms also benefit from 24-hour room service and a fully stocked minibar. St James’s Park is a 5-minute walk away, and Buckingham Palace can be reached in 15 minutes on foot. The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are all within easy walking distance.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms!
Highly elegant. Creative. Friendly staff. Nestled behind Buckingham Palace, this luxurious hotel is opposite the Royal Mews. It has striking rooms, a generous supply of free snacks and canapés, attentive 5-star service, and a wood-panelled Executive Lounge. With a stylish black-and-white theme, each en suite bedroom has a handmade mattress, air-conditioning and luxury bedding. Guests are offered complimentary snacks all day during their stay. Snacks include fresh fruit, crisps, and a selection of dried fruit & nuts, sweets, chocolates and toffees. Small tubs of Judes ice cream, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, and evening canapés are also on offer. There are on-demand movies, Bose music systems and marble bathrooms with bathrobes and Floris' toiletries. 41 is 500 metres from London Victoria Tube and Train Station. Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Piccadilly Circus are less than 1 mile away. The quiet and exclusive 41 hotel feels like a traditional London club. The Executive Lounge has a glass roof for bright breakfasts, afternoon teas and sampling the all-day menu.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in London.
Very central. Cool. Superb breakfast. The iconic Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt is located in one of the most prestigious and historical areas in London. Just around the corner from Trafalgar Square and moments away from the River Thames, Westminster and The London Eye. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation with a restaurant by Michelin starred chef Niklas Ekstedt, a hidden whisky bar, afternoon tea lounge, a fitness centre and event space that is unconventional. Light and airy rooms are tastefully decorated with delicate nods to the building’s history while being equipped with modern amenities including complimentary Wifi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and coffee making facilities. All hotel rooms have a private bathroom with a rain shower and locally sourced bathroom toiletries. The hotel offers a concierge, contactless room key entry, 24 hour room service and à la carte breakfast in The Yard made from best, local, British produce. Popular points of interest near the hotel include The National Gallery and Churchill War Rooms. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 14 km from Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt.Show full description
Great location. Friendly staff. In London's West End, this 5-starluxury hotel is set in a beautifully preserved Neoclassical building. It boasts a luxurious on-site spa, spacious rooms, and Michelin Star restaurant, Wild Honey St James. The Sofitel Spa provides luxurious and innovative spa treatments over 3 floors with original historic features. On the corner of Pall Mall and Waterloo Place, Sofitel London St James is a 15-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross Station are 5 minutes’ walk away. St James’s Park is just 320 metres from the hotel. All the bedrooms at the property have been redesigned in 2019 by French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. Inspired by 1960s London, the new rooms blend bold British design with contemporary French elegance. Each room has complimentary WiFi, a desk, Sofitel MyBed, turndown service, a bath or rain shower, Diptyque toiletries, a flat screen TV and iDock sound system. Rooms also include Nespresso coffee, bottled water and a mini bar. Some rooms enjoy fantastic London views. The hotel also features a newly redesigned St James Bar which is an iconic cocktail destination. Guests can also visit the Wild Honey St James restaurant, a casual all-day dining venue serving modern European dishes with seasonal local ingredients.Show full description
Nice style. Cool. Great location. Set in London, 400 metres from Buckingham Palace, The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts features a bar and views of the city. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. The rooms are en suite with a shower and comes with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, kettle, hairdryer and a desk. Guests at The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts can enjoy a buffet or a Full English breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Westminster Abbey, St James's Park and Houses of Parliament. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 15 km from The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in London and great affordability.
Super central. Rooftop bar. Rooftop restaurant. This historic building hosts 131 bedrooms including 15 exquisite suites, and a number of venues to eat, drink, work or play. Each space has been artfully designed to offer guests a relaxed and memorable stay. Art Deco design shows the glamour of travel’s golden age, while the furnishings, bold colour choices and playful ornamentation creates a relaxing atmosphere. The Trafalgar St. James, London Curio collection by Hilton is 400 metres from Charing Cross Tube and Rail Station. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are just a 10-minute walk away, while the West End theatres are less than a mile from the hotel.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CENTRAL luxury hotel in London. It also has a central location and a popular rooftop bar!
Elegant. Originally opened in 1889, the world-famous Savoy Hotel is situated on the banks of the Thames and less than 5 minutes' walk from The British Museum and The Royal Opera House. The hotel was once visited by the likes of Sir Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra and Katherine Hepburn. Perfectly situated in heart of the exciting city of London, The Savoy is only 5 minutes’ walk from Covent Garden, the hotel is just 20 minutes’ journey by public transport from the ultimate designer shopping destinations of Knightsbridge and Mayfair. With elegant marble bathrooms, The Savoy’s 195 guest rooms and 73 suites are decorated in either Edwardian or Art Deco style, blending comfort and elegance with discreet technology. Many rooms afford breath-taking views over the River Thames. At The Savoy you will find some of the London’s best-known restaurants and bars. Experience one of our three Gordon Ramsay restaurants, with a choice from Savoy Grill, The River Restaurant and Restaurant 1890. Take Afternoon Tea in the Thames Foyer, then move to the American Bar (widely regarded as one of the world’s best hotel bars) for a classic cocktail, or enjoy a character cocktail in the theatrical Beaufort Bar.Show full description
Great views. With fantastic views of Big Ben and the River Thames, this historic 5-star Marriott hotel boasts a swimming pool. Its spacious rooms include luxurious bathrobes and Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can relax in luxury bedding, and some rooms have beautiful river views. Located in central London, the hotel is only a 5 minute walk from Westminster Station and a 10 minute walk to Waterloo Station. Guests get free Wi-Fi in the public areas. Each of the elegant rooms at the Marriott London County Hall offers a marble bathroom, slippers, and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Buckingham Palace can be reached in less than 25 minutes on foot and both Westminster Abbey and St James Park are a 15-minute walk away. County Hall offers a 25-metre indoor swimming pool and gym Overlooking the River Thames, Gillrays Steakhouse & Bar offers a selection of steaks and English traditional food, made of locally sourced ingredients.Show full description
Elegant. Overlooking London’s Green Park is the world-famous The Ritz London. This stunning Neoclassical building offers the height of opulence with luxurious bedrooms, exquisite British cuisine, and classic afternoon teas. Bedrooms at The Ritz London combine stunning period architecture and antique furnishings with modern amenities. Decorated in warm colours, they feature high ceilings, ornate fireplaces and chandeliers. Rooms are air-conditioned and elegant bathrooms with designer toiletries. There is complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. The Michelin star Ritz Restaurant looks out over the gardens. It uses the finest of ingredients in cuisine that is classically British with a modern twist. The Rivoli Bar has an Art Deco style with gold leaf decoration.Show full description
Opened May 2023. Ideally set in London, Broadwick Soho features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Carnaby Street. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. An à la carte breakfast is available each morning at Broadwick Soho. Speaking Arabic, German, English and Spanish at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Piccadilly Theatre, Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 15 km from Broadwick Soho.Show full description
Hotel Café Royal is in the heart of central London. With the hotel situated to the South-West of Mayfair and Soho to the South, the property is positioned on Regent Street, within 1 mile from Theatreland, Buckingham Palace, Westminster and the British Museum. Each room features Wi-Fi, Modern entertainment systems, media hubs and luxury bathroom amenities. The shopping areas of Bond Street, Oxford Street and Savile Row are a short 6-minute walk away. Some suites offer a complimentary minibar including snacks and soft drinks. Guests can relax in the Akasha, which features a gym, a lap pool, a sauna, Jacuzzi , a Hammam/steam room and spa treatments. Hotel Café Royal also offers a selection of restaurants including a two Michelin star restaurant by Alex Dilling, traditional afternoon tea and Cakes & Bubbles by Albert Adrià, as well as a cocktail bar and Mediterranean restaurant called Barbounia At The Gallery . Show full description
Elegant. Very clean. Great restaurant. Located in London and with Savoy Theatre reachable within 200 metres, One Aldwych provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, fitness centre, and sauna, as well as a shared lounge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At One Aldwych every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Staff speak German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Royal Opera House, Lyceum Theatre and Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 13 km from One Aldwych.Show full description
Trendy. Creative. Rooftop bar. The Londoner features a stunning guest-only club, six concept restaurants and bars including a rooftop lounge, a spa with pool, gym, superfood clinic and beauty salon. There are 350 luxurious bedrooms and suites including a tower penthouse suite with panoramic views. Each room includes a table, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guests will have exclusive access to The Residence, residents-only club. Discover an inspirational place to relax in The Drawing Room. Enjoy the alluring change in The Y Bar from a place to work in the day to a nightly scene for socialising, cocktails and light bites. Or follow a secret passage to The Whisky Room. Complimentary antipasti, soft drinks, tea and coffee is also served throughout the day. The hotels interior design is by Yabu Pushelberg. The Londoner features a variety of event spaces, including a state-of-the-art ballroom accommodating up to 850 guests, two private screening rooms, an elegant events room and seven meeting spaces. Located in Leicester Square, the hotel is just a short walk from many of London's hot spots such as Soho, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and local transport links. The hotel is also member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels and Resorts Legend Collection.Show full description
Central. Friendly staff. Great value. Entering from a tree-line courtyard, guests of the St Ermin's are welcomed in a world of sophistication and innovative interior design. The hotel is next to St. James’ Park and Tube Station, in London’s Buckingham Palace area. Encouraging the hotel’s role as a social place, St Ermin's offers a habitat where guests can socialize, surf the net, enjoy high-teas or find a spot to read a book. Its dramatic ballroom is an example of this philosophy. Crisp bed linens, stylish furniture and marble bathrooms are all features of the hotel’s rooms. Modern facilities include LED TV entertainment system and a radio with Ipod docking stations. The in-house Caxton Grill serves modern European food in a relaxed atmosphere. Their menu includes fish and meat grilled with inventive methods and is complemented by a rich wine list selection.Show full description
Stylish. Comfortable beds. Situated in the heart of London’s theatre district, Covent Garden Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Royal Opera House, and surrounded by some of London’s best restaurants, bars and nightlife. A fully equipped gym is on site, as well as a treatment room offering massage and beauty treatments. The famous areas of Covent Garden and Leicester Square are both a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and both feature tube stations. Oxford Street is just 3 minutes away on foot and is Europe’s busiest shopping street. Each air-conditioned room at Covent Garden Hotel features an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and a fully stocked minibar. Many rooms have views over London’s rooftops. A wide breakfast selection and fresh seasonal produce are served in the on-site brasserie, as well as afternoon tea. Guests can also enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine at the stylish bar or relax in the wood-panelled drawing room.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Cosy rooms. Situated 5 minutes’ walk from Oxford Street, The Soho Hotel features a fully equipped gym with an on-site personal trainer. Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, as well as many tube stations. A selection of London's best restaurants and bars, cafés, theatres and nightlife are within walking distance of the hotel, as well as the historic area of Soho Square which features a park and garden. Each air-conditioned room at The Soho includes a flat-screen TV, fully stocked minibar and an iPod docking station. An en suite bathroom is also provided. Guests can also make use of a beauty treatment room, which offers full body massage, facials and manicures. Modern European cuisine is served in the on-site restaurant, which also offers a breakfast menu and afternoon tea. A relaxing drink can be enjoyed in the award-winning bar.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the coolest, most creative and stylish boutique hotels in London! WOW!
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