Luxury hotels in London
London is the capital city by which all capital cities are measured, so it pays to know where to stay to enjoy the best that London has to offer. As London is our home turf we know this city like the back of our hands, regularly visiting, reviewing and re-rating the finest London luxury hotels, from Mayfair to Knightsbridge to Covent Garden - not forgetting Belgravia, SoHo and the West End, of course. We can therefore help you plan and book a stay that suits your mood and your pocket. Our Collection of London's finest is always hand-picked and up-to-date and as an unprecedented number of new 5 star hotels open and re-open over the coming months, we can keep you posted on which cut the mustard, and which don't.
Our reviews bring these exceptional 5 star hotels to life, recommending the best rooms, the finest suites and our favourite restaurants. We also make sure we bring you the best available offers - some exclusive to Luxury Explorer. If you haven't read our Top6Trip reviews before, we think you'll enjoy the experience, so click on the links below to discover the hottest luxury hotels in London right now.
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Stay at the sleek and stylish Sanderson or St Martins Lane with an exclusive LE package which includes: accommodation, champagne on arrival and English breakfast from just GBP225 per night! This rate excludes VAT and is subject to availability. Valid until 5th September 2010. Please see our hotel reviews, below, for full details.
The Dorchester: Grand-luxe
Something big has hit the Dorchester. It's not a meteor, but it is galactic; a star propelled at an impressive pace, with skill, imagination, creativity and delectability. If this is the first time you've heard the name, it certainly won't be the last: a true Scouser named Aiden Byrne. The Dorchester has reached an all time high, but now it is set to go even higher...
Claridges: Grand-luxe
This grand affair has perhaps the most convenient and agreeable addresses in London. A Kelly Bag's throw from Bond Street, this hotel landmark is luxurious, graceful, serene and has the Michelin starred chef, Gordon Ramsey, cooking up a storm in the sensational eponymous restaurant. The Evening Standard - while mentioning some famous faces who patronize the hotel such as Tom Ford, Sophie Dahl and Kate Moss - describe Claridges as being 'traditional without being stuffy, stylish without being transient'. Well you know what they say... if it's good enough for them...
Sanderson: Modern-luxe
If you have yet to visit the Sanderson Hotel, a skip from Oxford Street and a hop into Soho and theatre-land, then you could be forgiven for driving past - assuming it was yet another late fifties institutional London office block. Stop. Entering the Sanderson impels a surreal feeling of futuristic throwback, regardless of your age: Austin Powers meets Woody Allen in Sleeper, while Caroll's Alice sips on a divine cocktail called 'Envy'...
The Berkeley: Grand-luxe
The Berkeley hotel could hardly be better located if it shifted an inch, let alone a mile. It is ranked among the best hotels in London - quite a mean feat - and right now I would say it was the outright winner for "buzziness". Only The Berkeley has, at one end of the ground floor, Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, featuring marvellous double Michelin-wonder Marcus Wareing and his adorable celebrity maitre d' sidekick Jean-Philippe Susilovic...
The Montcalm
It is baffling to imagine yet another 5 star hotel being able to make its mark in London's crowded luxe-hotel-arena. Particularly when it is near Park Lane and around the corner from the West End, as well as a stroll to the uber-cool Marylebone High Street. However, make its mark it has, without much fuss and here's why:
The Halkin: Petit-luxe
The Halkin sits perfectly in perhaps the most exclusive postcode of London: SW1, in Belgravia. This area is made up of Georgian houses, the most magnificent architectural period, with plane trees lining most sidewalks and a patrician ambiance resonating in the expensive air. Although within easy access of shops, being between Knightsbridge and Mayfair, the Halkin is a calm retreat from all the bustle...
St Martins Lane: Design-luxe
From its dazzling location at the hub of Covent Garden, West End theatres and Trafalgar Square, St Martins Lane is a dramatic and daring reinvention of the urban resort. Smart, witty and sophisticated, Philippe Starck's design is a brilliant marriage of influences - from modern to baroque. It is often referred to as magical, being one of a kind with a sparkling energy...
The Connaught: Grand-luxe
How does a legend get reborn? Go to the finely overhauled The Connaught in London's village of Mayfair to discover the answer. I did. I am converted, and I now believe in legends having a second life. The Connaught did not undertake this venture without seriously considering the implications of change. Some people don't like change but, as The Connaught was ready for a refreshing refurbishment...
The Metropolitan: Modern-luxe
We stayed in a corner suite overlooking Hyde Park. Almost every kind of pursuit takes place within its 625 acres all year round; jogging, horse-riding, rollerblading, swimming, boating, tennis, cycling, casual cricket and football and, of course, the leisurely stroll. Hyde Park is a fascinating world within London housing a number of famous attractions...
One Aldwych: Chic-luxe
If you don't fall in love with One Aldwych at the first encounter then, at the very least, you will fall in deep respect. It is a staggeringly smooth, slick, stylish tour de force in a magically theatrical location.
One Aldwych was built in 1907 by Mewes and Davis for The Morning Post newspaper. The exterior glistens with the patina of its past and the architecture stands out as something quite unique on this theatre-laden street...
The Lanesborough: Grand-luxe
It's easy to understand why many discerning travellers remain faithful to The Lanesborough. The Lanesborough is classically traditional, while the luxuries are sensational; it adheres to refined British sensibilities and many luxe-trotters... when in London... yes, they want the real deal. We were thoroughly, even indulgently pampered, while its gracious adherence to its sense of place was undoubtedly a breath of fresh air...
Baglioni Hotel London
Blink and you may just miss one of London's most exceptional addresses. At 60 Hyde Park Gate, with views overlooking our favourite Royal palace and gardens, Kensington Palace, resides a unique slice of Italian blended luxury 'boutiquedom'; the Baglioni Hotel London. Its discreet front of house belies its opulent, gilt-edged, luxuriant interiors; providing guests with the uplifting nuances of Italy's finest in an environment that offers both scrumptious luxury with desired discretion...
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