Must-see hotels in London

With hotels from Malta to St Petersburg, the Corinthia group's crown jewel is this grand Victorian property in Whitehall. It's as smart as can be, but…

The trump cards of this Victorian townhouse in South Kensington are its location and the charming welcome of its hosts. The plant-filled Orangerie is an…

Right at the doorstep of the Tower of London, these 97 spacious, modern apartments available for short stays have all the comforts of home, including full…

On an attractive little street lined with boutiques and cafes and a shopping bag's throw from Oxford St, this upmarket pub/restaurant has eight tasteful…

Housed in an old Victorian grammar school, and themed on the same, this boutique hotel looks rather unassuming from the outside, but the interior is…

One of the oldest hostels in London, the 11-bed St James Backpackers has been providing budget accommodation in the Earl's Court neighbourhood for almost…

Part of a small, seriously hip US chain, this 258-room hotel prides itself on creating a relaxed atmosphere while maintaining exacting standards. From the…

Where visiting divas doze and foreign royalty hang their crowns, this former hospital (St George's) boasts 93 lavishly appointed guest rooms and suites,…

The crisp industrial design – scored aluminium treads, opaque coloured glass, riveted stainless steel, metal bed frames – of this 50-room niche hotel is…

There's some lovely original tiling on the floor as you enter this fine old property on a quiet, leafy street in Earl’s Court, although most other period…

This splendidly located, 21-room property has been a firm favourite with rock and rollers and movie stars down the decades. Feature rooms are presented…

Now under new management, the Megaro has 49 indulgently large rooms, lovely decor, in-room creature comforts (espresso machines, fresh milk, rainforest…

Everything at zany W has been designed to within an inch of its life – from the disco balls spelling out the floor numbers to the curved walls and…

Part of the upscale Dorchester Collection, this luxurious hotel’s address alone is sufficiently evocative as a name, enjoying as it does one of the most…

The location couldn't be any more central. The lobby has a great bar, a working fireplace and reclaimed oak flooring. We love the Trump-style gold lift…

London's oldest hostelry, this landmark hotel was created in 1837 from 11 townhouses. Each of the 115 rooms has been individually decorated by designer…

With obliging staff in tails, twinkling chandeliers, walls crowded with framed portraits and prints, and enough wood-panelling to put paid to a sizeable…

With its industrial lines and funky decor, the huge Generator (it has more than 870 beds) is one of central London's grooviest budget spots. The bar,…

Just the ticket for Bermondsey is this hip purpose-built 90-room design hotel. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, if a little simple in decor. The…

Housed in the former Midland Grand Hotel, a red-brick Gothic Victorian marvel designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1873, the St Pancras Renaissance…