In classic Kemp style, bold floral and paisley designs adorn the rooms. Homey touches strike all sensibilities, especially in the luxurious suites decorated with hand-hewn furniture, chandeliers, and fireplaces.

The sunny Covent Garden Hotel sits in the eponymous district of London’s West End, within reach of top-notch theater and shopping that draw tourists and Londoners alike. The interiors, done by Kit Kemp, pay homage to the Theatre District, like the lobby’s ornate drapes that nod to stage curtains. The elegant Brasserie Max, done up in floral- and geometric-patterned chairs, large wooden tables, and chandeliers, serves modern European dishes. When the London weather gets soggy, guests can retreat to the wood-paneled drawing room for afternoon tea in front of a roaring fire, or to the hotel’s private cinema for a film. In classic Kemp style, bold floral and paisley designs adorn the rooms, including a signature dressform mannequin. Homey touches strike all sensibilities, especially in the luxurious suites that are decorated with hand-hewn furniture, chandeliers, and fireplaces. Spacious bathrooms, done in marble and mahogany, have freestanding porcelain sinks, Molton Brown bath products, and plush bathrobes. Of course, the traditional aesthetic doesn’t preclude flat-screen TVs and other beloved modern amenities.