45 Park Lane

Few parks conjure as much romance as Hyde Park, the idyllic London green space known for Speakers’ Corner. It's just a stone'’s throw the Dorchester Collection'’s 45 Park Lane, with interiors crafted by New York-based Thierry Despont and an outpost of Wolfgang Puck'’s acclaimed CUT steakhouse. Take a gander at the crowd of cocktail-goers at Bar 45, and it’s clear this art deco marvel is indeed a buzzy hotspot. But its guestrooms are true retreats. Embracing rich materials, like dark wood...

Few parks conjure as much romance as Hyde Park, the idyllic London green space known for Speakers’ Corner. It's just a stone'’s throw the Dorchester Collection'’s 45 Park Lane, with interiors crafted by New York-based Thierry Despont and an outpost of Wolfgang Puck'’s acclaimed CUT steakhouse. Take a gander at...

Few parks conjure as much romance as Hyde Park, the idyllic London green space known for Speakers’ Corner. It's just a stone'’s throw the Dorchester Collection'’s 45 Park Lane, with interiors crafted by New York-based Thierry Despont and an outpost of Wolfgang Puck'’s...

Few parks conjure as much romance as Hyde Park, the idyllic London green space known for Speakers’ Corner. It's just a stone'’s throw the...

Ace Hotel London

The East London neighborhood of Shoreditch is one of the city's most creative and enthralling, packed with bars and galleries. This reputation was undoubtedly spiked by the arrival of the Ace. As with all properties in the brand's portfolio, myriad funky elements are in place, like —vintage furniture, original black-and-white artwork, and Revo radios featuring stations curated by Ace experts. In the suites, oak tables morph from workstations to sleek backdrops for dinner feasts. There are also...

The East London neighborhood of Shoreditch is one of the city's most creative and enthralling, packed with bars and galleries. This reputation was undoubtedly spiked by the arrival of the Ace. As with all properties in the brand's portfolio, myriad funky elements are in place, like —vintage furniture, original...

The East London neighborhood of Shoreditch is one of the city's most creative and enthralling, packed with bars and galleries. This reputation was undoubtedly spiked by the arrival of the Ace. As with all properties in the brand's portfolio, myriad funky elements are in place...

The East London neighborhood of Shoreditch is one of the city's most creative and enthralling, packed with bars and galleries. This reputation was...

Andaz London

When establishing roots in London, Hyatt’s burgeoning Andaz brand opted for the city’s eastern fringes, adjacent to the Liverpool Street Station and near St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge. The building once served as the Bethlehem Royal Hospital, a haven for the mentally ill. During its overhaul, a hidden Masonic Lodge, covered in marble and mahogany, was also discovered. Along with this colorful history, the hotel captures a decidedly contemporary spirit. The 267 rooms feature Eames...

When establishing roots in London, Hyatt’s burgeoning Andaz brand opted for the city’s eastern fringes, adjacent to the Liverpool Street Station and near St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge. The building once served as the Bethlehem Royal Hospital, a haven for the mentally ill. During its overhaul, a hidden...

When establishing roots in London, Hyatt’s burgeoning Andaz brand opted for the city’s eastern fringes, adjacent to the Liverpool Street Station and near St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge. The building once served as the Bethlehem Royal Hospital, a haven for the...

When establishing roots in London, Hyatt’s burgeoning Andaz brand opted for the city’s eastern fringes, adjacent to the Liverpool Street Station...

Baglioni Hotel

Baglioni Hotels is spreading its charm across Europe. One of three of the company’s hotels outside Italy, Baglioni London is in the heart of the city, overlooking Hyde Park. The 67 rooms feature black parquet floors and luxe furnishings. All are pet-friendly, and some have a private terrace. Bathrooms are polished, with black marble floors, mirrored walls, and handmade copper sinks imported from Morocco. The suites come with a personal butler who is available to make appointments at the...

Baglioni Hotels is spreading its charm across Europe. One of three of the company’s hotels outside Italy, Baglioni London is in the heart of the city, overlooking Hyde Park. The 67 rooms feature black parquet floors and luxe furnishings. All are pet-friendly, and some have a private terrace. Bathrooms are polished...

Baglioni Hotels is spreading its charm across Europe. One of three of the company’s hotels outside Italy, Baglioni London is in the heart of the city, overlooking Hyde Park. The 67 rooms feature black parquet floors and luxe furnishings. All are pet-friendly, and some have a...

Baglioni Hotels is spreading its charm across Europe. One of three of the company’s hotels outside Italy, Baglioni London is in the heart of the...

Boundary

Boundary is a member of design hotels - boundary -in shoreditch east london -is located in a converted victorian warehouse - boundary offers 3 restaurants and bars -17 guest bedrooms -a bakery and a food store - boundary is a joint venture between terence and vicki conran -in partnership with peter prescott - on the first and second floors there are 12 spacious guest bedrooms - the smallest of the rooms is 32 square metres -others are considerably larger- and the four corner rooms benefit from...

Boundary is a member of design hotels - boundary -in shoreditch east london -is located in a converted victorian warehouse - boundary offers 3 restaurants and bars -17 guest bedrooms -a bakery and a food store - boundary is a joint venture between terence and vicki conran -in partnership with peter prescott - on the...

Boundary is a member of design hotels - boundary -in shoreditch east london -is located in a converted victorian warehouse - boundary offers 3 restaurants and bars -17 guest bedrooms -a bakery and a food store - boundary is a joint venture between terence and vicki conran -in...

Boundary is a member of design hotels - boundary -in shoreditch east london -is located in a converted victorian warehouse - boundary offers 3...

Charlotte Street Hotel

The Firmdale Group’s Charlotte Street Hotel, housed in a converted townhouse, is a hidden respite in the heart of media-centric Soho. Just a short walk to the Theatre District, the hotel is situated on bustling Charlotte Street and is the perfect home base to discover central London. Designer Kit Kemp's elegant, country-house style and offbeat embellishments wash over the common areas and 52 rooms. In the lobby, splashes of bright colors and canine sculptures offset contemporary furniture;...

The Firmdale Group’s Charlotte Street Hotel, housed in a converted townhouse, is a hidden respite in the heart of media-centric Soho. Just a short walk to the Theatre District, the hotel is situated on bustling Charlotte Street and is the perfect home base to discover central London. Designer Kit Kemp's elegant...

The Firmdale Group’s Charlotte Street Hotel, housed in a converted townhouse, is a hidden respite in the heart of media-centric Soho. Just a short walk to the Theatre District, the hotel is situated on bustling Charlotte Street and is the perfect home base to discover central...

The Firmdale Group’s Charlotte Street Hotel, housed in a converted townhouse, is a hidden respite in the heart of media-centric Soho. Just a short...

Chiltern Firehouse

Hotelier Andre Balazs has affirmed his hitmaker reputation with the Chiltern Firehouse. Housed in an old Victorian gothic firehouse, the hotel is the triumph of central London’s Marylebone neighborhood. The namesake Michelin-starred restaurant manned by chef Nuno Mendes attracts a hip clientele. The intimate Ladder Shed lounge is the hottest scene in town thanks to A-listers like Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and David Cameron. The nightlife buzz dissipates in the 26 rooms, outfitted with...

Hotelier Andre Balazs has affirmed his hitmaker reputation with the Chiltern Firehouse. Housed in an old Victorian gothic firehouse, the hotel is the triumph of central London’s Marylebone neighborhood. The namesake Michelin-starred restaurant manned by chef Nuno Mendes attracts a hip clientele. The intimate Ladder...

Hotelier Andre Balazs has affirmed his hitmaker reputation with the Chiltern Firehouse. Housed in an old Victorian gothic firehouse, the hotel is the triumph of central London’s Marylebone neighborhood. The namesake Michelin-starred restaurant manned by chef Nuno Mendes...

Hotelier Andre Balazs has affirmed his hitmaker reputation with the Chiltern Firehouse. Housed in an old Victorian gothic firehouse, the hotel is the...

COMO Metropolitan London

In the shadow of London’s Hyde Park, Metropolitan by COMO (or the Met as it’s affectionately known) first brought a jolt of excitement to the city’s hotel landscape in 1997. Since then, local firm Forme UK, which designed the property, has been tasked with the ensuing spruce-ups. Most recently this led to a complete renovation of the 144 guestrooms and all public spaces as well as the addition of several new eye-popping suites. The lobby, in a nod to the flora and fauna of its pastoral...

In the shadow of London’s Hyde Park, Metropolitan by COMO (or the Met as it’s affectionately known) first brought a jolt of excitement to the city’s hotel landscape in 1997. Since then, local firm Forme UK, which designed the property, has been tasked with the ensuing spruce-ups. Most recently this led to a...

In the shadow of London’s Hyde Park, Metropolitan by COMO (or the Met as it’s affectionately known) first brought a jolt of excitement to the city’s hotel landscape in 1997. Since then, local firm Forme UK, which designed the property, has been tasked with the ensuing...

In the shadow of London’s Hyde Park, Metropolitan by COMO (or the Met as it’s affectionately known) first brought a jolt of excitement to the...

Corinthia Hotel London

A painstaking restoration by local firm GA Design International has infused the Corinthia Hotel London with an old-fashioned grandeur evocative of its circa-1885 roots. The entryway of the Victorian building leads to the domed lobby lounge—a fitting locale for afternoon tea—which seduces with its limestone floor and “Full Moon” Baccarat chandelier, crafted by Parisian designer Chafik Gasmi from 1,001 pieces of glimmering crystal. Marble, custom bronze pieces, and an array of artwork set...

A painstaking restoration by local firm GA Design International has infused the Corinthia Hotel London with an old-fashioned grandeur evocative of its circa-1885 roots. The entryway of the Victorian building leads to the domed lobby lounge—a fitting locale for afternoon tea—which seduces with its limestone floor...

A painstaking restoration by local firm GA Design International has infused the Corinthia Hotel London with an old-fashioned grandeur evocative of its circa-1885 roots. The entryway of the Victorian building leads to the domed lobby lounge—a fitting locale for afternoon...

A painstaking restoration by local firm GA Design International has infused the Corinthia Hotel London with an old-fashioned grandeur evocative of...

Covent Garden Hotel

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dorset Square Hotel

For a dose of bold-fashioned rather than old-fashioned, Dorset Square is a top-notch pick. This quaint townhouse hotel was the debut project of Tim and Kit Kemp, and their stunning signature touches shine through. Of course, the location can’t hurt: Dorset Square is an easy distance from the Baker Street Tube station in upscale, residential Marylebone. The restaurant, Potting Shed, is tucked in the hotel’s surprisingly cheery basement. Guests can dine in for any meal, or just afternoon tea...

For a dose of bold-fashioned rather than old-fashioned, Dorset Square is a top-notch pick. This quaint townhouse hotel was the debut project of Tim and Kit Kemp, and their stunning signature touches shine through. Of course, the location can’t hurt: Dorset Square is an easy distance from the Baker Street Tube...

For a dose of bold-fashioned rather than old-fashioned, Dorset Square is a top-notch pick. This quaint townhouse hotel was the debut project of Tim and Kit Kemp, and their stunning signature touches shine through. Of course, the location can’t hurt: Dorset Square is an easy...

For a dose of bold-fashioned rather than old-fashioned, Dorset Square is a top-notch pick. This quaint townhouse hotel was the debut project of Tim...

Flemings Mayfair

London could teach a master class on breathing new life into historic spaces. In the shell of 13 Georgian townhouses on London’s West End, the 1851 Flemings Mayfair Hotel recently unveiled a refurb of its 129 rooms by local design firm Tully Filmer. The contemporary English aesthetic recalls 1930s glamour with wool carpets, lacquer furnishings, and vintage textured wallpaper. A bronze and grey color scheme is enlivened by bright pops of teal and indigo; silver-stained fiddleback Sycamore...

London could teach a master class on breathing new life into historic spaces. In the shell of 13 Georgian townhouses on London’s West End, the 1851 Flemings Mayfair Hotel recently unveiled a refurb of its 129 rooms by local design firm Tully Filmer. The contemporary English aesthetic recalls 1930s glamour with wool...

London could teach a master class on breathing new life into historic spaces. In the shell of 13 Georgian townhouses on London’s West End, the 1851 Flemings Mayfair Hotel recently unveiled a refurb of its 129 rooms by local design firm Tully Filmer. The contemporary English...

London could teach a master class on breathing new life into historic spaces. In the shell of 13 Georgian townhouses on London’s West End, the 1851...

Ham Yard

Despite its memorable name, the Ham Yard Hotel is not over-the-top. This “urban village,” as owners Kit and Tim Kemp call it, sits smack in the middle of frenetic Piccadilly Circus, much like the placid eye of a hurricane. The Ham Yard, fashioned from a gritty, war-torn three-quarter acre of Soho, is a provincial microcosm with the feeling of a long-established village. Attractions include retail space, a library, a restaurant and lounge (available for afternoon tea, of course), rooftop...

Despite its memorable name, the Ham Yard Hotel is not over-the-top. This “urban village,” as owners Kit and Tim Kemp call it, sits smack in the middle of frenetic Piccadilly Circus, much like the placid eye of a hurricane. The Ham Yard, fashioned from a gritty, war-torn three-quarter acre of Soho, is a provincial...

Despite its memorable name, the Ham Yard Hotel is not over-the-top. This “urban village,” as owners Kit and Tim Kemp call it, sits smack in the middle of frenetic Piccadilly Circus, much like the placid eye of a hurricane. The Ham Yard, fashioned from a gritty, war-torn...

Despite its memorable name, the Ham Yard Hotel is not over-the-top. This “urban village,” as owners Kit and Tim Kemp call it, sits smack in the...

Haymarket Hotel

Housed in the former American Express London headquarters, Haymarket Hotel is ideally situated in the center of the Theatre District action. John Nash, the architect who designed Buckingham Palace, was the brains behind the Regency exterior, while Kit Kemp did the interiors with her trademark bold color schemes and hand-picked antique furniture that mixes modern and classic. Guests arrive through a Georgian entrance to the lobby, which is appointed with marigold and oak furniture, a...

Housed in the former American Express London headquarters, Haymarket Hotel is ideally situated in the center of the Theatre District action. John Nash, the architect who designed Buckingham Palace, was the brains behind the Regency exterior, while Kit Kemp did the interiors with her trademark bold color schemes and...

Housed in the former American Express London headquarters, Haymarket Hotel is ideally situated in the center of the Theatre District action. John Nash, the architect who designed Buckingham Palace, was the brains behind the Regency exterior, while Kit Kemp did the interiors with...

Housed in the former American Express London headquarters, Haymarket Hotel is ideally situated in the center of the Theatre District action. John...

Henrietta Hotel

Henrietta Hotel is an address founded in friendship new and old. Childhood friends Romee de Goriainoff, Pierre-Charles Cros, and Olivier Bon join Xavier Padovani collaborate once again—this time to open their first London-based hotel, just a stone’s throw from their wine bar Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturels in Neals Yard and flanked by their two cocktail bars, Experimental Cocktail Club in Chinatown and Joyeux Bordel in Shoreditch. Henrietta Hotel is a new kind of locale, bathed in Covent...

Henrietta Hotel is an address founded in friendship new and old. Childhood friends Romee de Goriainoff, Pierre-Charles Cros, and Olivier Bon join Xavier Padovani collaborate once again—this time to open their first London-based hotel, just a stone’s throw from their wine bar Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturels in Neals...

Henrietta Hotel is an address founded in friendship new and old. Childhood friends Romee de Goriainoff, Pierre-Charles Cros, and Olivier Bon join Xavier Padovani collaborate once again—this time to open their first London-based hotel, just a stone’s throw from their wine bar...

Henrietta Hotel is an address founded in friendship new and old. Childhood friends Romee de Goriainoff, Pierre-Charles Cros, and Olivier Bon join...

Hotel 41

On the fifth floor of a Georgian brick-and-limestone in eyeshot of the Royal Mews stables of Buckingham Palace is Hotel 41. This boutique hotel provides an intimate experience with only 30 old-world-style rooms. The attentive service is paramount here—a two-to-one staff-to-guest ratio and 24-hour butler service assure there’s always someone standing by to assist with requests. The color scheme is a striking black and white, with ornate mahogany paneling and well-worn leather furniture.

On the fifth floor of a Georgian brick-and-limestone in eyeshot of the Royal Mews stables of Buckingham Palace is Hotel 41. This boutique hotel provides an intimate experience with only 30 old-world-style rooms. The attentive service is paramount here—a two-to-one staff-to-guest ratio and 24-hour butler service...

On the fifth floor of a Georgian brick-and-limestone in eyeshot of the Royal Mews stables of Buckingham Palace is Hotel 41. This boutique hotel provides an intimate experience with only 30 old-world-style rooms. The attentive service is paramount here—a two-to-one...

On the fifth floor of a Georgian brick-and-limestone in eyeshot of the Royal Mews stables of Buckingham Palace is Hotel 41. This boutique hotel...

Hotel Cafe Royal

A mix of styles—Roccoco, Art Deco, minimalism, and Georgian—are at play at the historic Hotel Café Royal, which opened under new ownership in 2012 with interiors by none other than David Chipperfield. The place is rooted in the 1860s, when it opened as Café Royal; there, the bar featured absinthe-dispensing fountains that drew the likes of Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley, Arthur Conan Doyle, D.H. Lawrence, and Virginia Woolf, to name of few notable patrons. (The fountains, now antiques...

A mix of styles—Roccoco, Art Deco, minimalism, and Georgian—are at play at the historic Hotel Café Royal, which opened under new ownership in 2012 with interiors by none other than David Chipperfield. The place is rooted in the 1860s, when it opened as Café Royal; there, the bar featured absinthe-dispensing...

A mix of styles—Roccoco, Art Deco, minimalism, and Georgian—are at play at the historic Hotel Café Royal, which opened under new ownership in 2012 with interiors by none other than David Chipperfield. The place is rooted in the 1860s, when it opened as Café Royal; there...

A mix of styles—Roccoco, Art Deco, minimalism, and Georgian—are at play at the historic Hotel Café Royal, which opened under new ownership in...

London West Hollywood

After making a swanky impression on the New York hotel sphere, the London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills arrived on the West Coast. Like the first property, it flaunts design by London-based David Collins Studio, and it’s just as classy. The 226 spacious suites unite such rich materials as velvet, marble and wooden parquet wallpaper, offset by playful bulldog references. The spa-like bathrooms have oversized showers, deep soaking tubs, and hand-cut mosaic tiles. Throughout the property the...

After making a swanky impression on the New York hotel sphere, the London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills arrived on the West Coast. Like the first property, it flaunts design by London-based David Collins Studio, and it’s just as classy. The 226 spacious suites unite such rich materials as velvet, marble and wooden...

After making a swanky impression on the New York hotel sphere, the London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills arrived on the West Coast. Like the first property, it flaunts design by London-based David Collins Studio, and it’s just as classy. The 226 spacious suites unite such...

After making a swanky impression on the New York hotel sphere, the London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills arrived on the West Coast. Like the first...

LondonHouse

In architecture-rich Chicago, the 1920s-era London Guarantee and Accident Building, one of the “Big Four” skyscrapers that anchor the Michigan Avenue Bridge, is now home to the 452-room London House hotel. Designed by architect Alfred S. Alschuler, the landmark’s original curving facade, made of Indiana limestone, exhibits full-tilt neoclassical flair—Roman-inspired relief sculpture, corinthian columns—while debuting a new 22-story glass addition by local architect Goettsch Partners.

In architecture-rich Chicago, the 1920s-era London Guarantee and Accident Building, one of the “Big Four” skyscrapers that anchor the Michigan Avenue Bridge, is now home to the 452-room London House hotel. Designed by architect Alfred S. Alschuler, the landmark’s original curving facade, made of Indiana...

In architecture-rich Chicago, the 1920s-era London Guarantee and Accident Building, one of the “Big Four” skyscrapers that anchor the Michigan Avenue Bridge, is now home to the 452-room London House hotel. Designed by architect Alfred S. Alschuler, the landmark’s original...

In architecture-rich Chicago, the 1920s-era London Guarantee and Accident Building, one of the “Big Four” skyscrapers that anchor the Michigan...

ME London

Vibrant nightlife is at the crux of Spanish chain Meliá Hotels and Resorts’ ME collection, and the ME London does not disappoint. Here, revelers head straight to the 10th-floor Radio Rooftop Bar to drink cocktails on sleek white couches while taking in views of London Bridge and Trafalgar Square. If they prefer a more sedate atmosphere they simply unwind in the lobby’s Marconi Lounge. But this hotel provides more than choice spots for social gatherings. Designed by renowned firm Foster +...

Vibrant nightlife is at the crux of Spanish chain Meliá Hotels and Resorts’ ME collection, and the ME London does not disappoint. Here, revelers head straight to the 10th-floor Radio Rooftop Bar to drink cocktails on sleek white couches while taking in views of London Bridge and Trafalgar Square. If they prefer a...

Vibrant nightlife is at the crux of Spanish chain Meliá Hotels and Resorts’ ME collection, and the ME London does not disappoint. Here, revelers head straight to the 10th-floor Radio Rooftop Bar to drink cocktails on sleek white couches while taking in views of London Bridge...

Vibrant nightlife is at the crux of Spanish chain Meliá Hotels and Resorts’ ME collection, and the ME London does not disappoint. Here, revelers...

Mondrian London At Sea Containers

When looking onto the South Bank of the Thames, the Sea Containers Building—once home to a transport and leasing concern—easily stands out; as it should, because inside is now the 359-room Mondrian London. Mondrian properties have long been synonymous with high style, and this one follows suit with the successful formula, having tapped Tom Dixon of Design Research Studio to evoke the property’s 20th-century cruise-ship glamour. A copper-clad wall, inspired by the hull of a ship...

When looking onto the South Bank of the Thames, the Sea Containers Building—once home to a transport and leasing concern—easily stands out; as it should, because inside is now the 359-room Mondrian London. Mondrian properties have long been synonymous with high style, and this one follows suit with the successful...

When looking onto the South Bank of the Thames, the Sea Containers Building—once home to a transport and leasing concern—easily stands out; as it should, because inside is now the 359-room Mondrian London. Mondrian properties have long been synonymous with high style, and...

When looking onto the South Bank of the Thames, the Sea Containers Building—once home to a transport and leasing concern—easily stands out; as it...

Number Sixteen

Kit Kemp took four early-nineteenth-century townhouses and created a tastefully designed respite in the heart of busy South Kensington, near the Victoria & Albert museum and venerable Harrods. Inside a white Victorian façade trimmed with wrought-iron balustrades, the 41 rooms are appointed with floral wallpaper, antique furnishings, and dramatic-print headboards. Bathrooms are fashioned with granite and oak, and stocked with Miller Harris amenities. The residential vibe extends to the orangery...

Kit Kemp took four early-nineteenth-century townhouses and created a tastefully designed respite in the heart of busy South Kensington, near the Victoria & Albert museum and venerable Harrods. Inside a white Victorian façade trimmed with wrought-iron balustrades, the 41 rooms are appointed with floral wallpaper...

Kit Kemp took four early-nineteenth-century townhouses and created a tastefully designed respite in the heart of busy South Kensington, near the Victoria & Albert museum and venerable Harrods. Inside a white Victorian façade trimmed with wrought-iron balustrades, the 41 rooms...

Kit Kemp took four early-nineteenth-century townhouses and created a tastefully designed respite in the heart of busy South Kensington, near the...

One Leicester Street

Rosewood London

Design junkies and history buffs alike will adore London’s Rosewood Hotel, the Belle Époque beauty in High Holborn near Covent Garden and the West End theaters. This former insurance headquarters is now a marble-and-glass Edwardian fantasy, thanks to international design star Tony Chi. His eccentric interiors showcase a stylish whimsy—for example, guests might see an adult-size birdcage full of songbirds in the lobby, or faux zebra head puffing on a cigarette—while retaining the...

Design junkies and history buffs alike will adore London’s Rosewood Hotel, the Belle Époque beauty in High Holborn near Covent Garden and the West End theaters. This former insurance headquarters is now a marble-and-glass Edwardian fantasy, thanks to international design star Tony Chi. His eccentric interiors...

Design junkies and history buffs alike will adore London’s Rosewood Hotel, the Belle Époque beauty in High Holborn near Covent Garden and the West End theaters. This former insurance headquarters is now a marble-and-glass Edwardian fantasy, thanks to international design star...

Design junkies and history buffs alike will adore London’s Rosewood Hotel, the Belle Époque beauty in High Holborn near Covent Garden and the West...

Sanderson

Once the headquarters and showroom for the luxe fabrics and wallpapers of Arthur Sanderson and Sons, the Sanderson—part of the Morgans Hotel Group—is set in a landmarked 1950s-era building in Fitzrovia. Philippe Starck first made his mark on the hotel, injecting each space with his signature brand of provocative whimsy. Later, Los Angeles-based Banjo Architecture & Design renovated the rooms. All of them are crisp, featuring freestanding bathtubs and a palette of white, silver, and yellow...

Once the headquarters and showroom for the luxe fabrics and wallpapers of Arthur Sanderson and Sons, the Sanderson—part of the Morgans Hotel Group—is set in a landmarked 1950s-era building in Fitzrovia. Philippe Starck first made his mark on the hotel, injecting each space with his signature brand of provocative...

Once the headquarters and showroom for the luxe fabrics and wallpapers of Arthur Sanderson and Sons, the Sanderson—part of the Morgans Hotel Group—is set in a landmarked 1950s-era building in Fitzrovia. Philippe Starck first made his mark on the hotel, injecting each space...

Once the headquarters and showroom for the luxe fabrics and wallpapers of Arthur Sanderson and Sons, the Sanderson—part of the Morgans Hotel...

Soho Shoreditch House

The 26 room Shoreditch House in Shoreditch designed by Tom Dixon. (Full review coming soon).

The 26 room Shoreditch House in Shoreditch designed by Tom Dixon. (Full review coming soon).

The 26 room Shoreditch House in Shoreditch designed by Tom Dixon. (Full review coming soon).

The 26 room Shoreditch House in Shoreditch designed by Tom Dixon. (Full review coming soon).

South Place Hotel

Restauranteurs Des Gunewardena and David Loewi transform rundown buildings into vibrant culinary destinations through their company D&D London. Now they’ve brought their visionary spirit to the hotel world with South Place Hotel, in London’s business and banking district. Designed by local firms Allies and Morrison and Conran + Partners, the property naturally has an epicurean bent. At seafood restaurant Angler, guests either sit underneath a mirrored ceiling and gaze out floor-to-ceiling...

Restauranteurs Des Gunewardena and David Loewi transform rundown buildings into vibrant culinary destinations through their company D&D London. Now they’ve brought their visionary spirit to the hotel world with South Place Hotel, in London’s business and banking district. Designed by local firms Allies and...

Restauranteurs Des Gunewardena and David Loewi transform rundown buildings into vibrant culinary destinations through their company D&D London. Now they’ve brought their visionary spirit to the hotel world with South Place Hotel, in London’s business and banking district.

Restauranteurs Des Gunewardena and David Loewi transform rundown buildings into vibrant culinary destinations through their company D&D London. Now...

St Martins Lane

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 collision of influences - from the modern to the baroque - that suffuses the hotel with energy, vitality and magic. Entered through improbably tall, luminescent yellow-glass revolving doors—the tallest in London—St Martins Lane’s lobby is a soaring...

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 collision of influences - from the modern to the baroque - that suffuses...

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 collision of influences - from the...

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...

The Ampersand Hotel

Set in a handsome victorian building in london s south kensington inspired by the numerous museums in this cultural part of central london, the interior decor of the ampersand hotel is influenced by botany, music, geometry, ornithology and botany. with 110 bedrooms, expect eye-catching imagery throughout, intriguing curiosities from throughout the world, an atmospheric cocktail bar and dining area, a patisserie and a bellini bar, all with seconds of south kensington tube station. near the...

Set in a handsome victorian building in london s south kensington inspired by the numerous museums in this cultural part of central london, the interior decor of the ampersand hotel is influenced by botany, music, geometry, ornithology and botany. with 110 bedrooms, expect eye-catching imagery throughout, intriguing...

Set in a handsome victorian building in london s south kensington inspired by the numerous museums in this cultural part of central london, the interior decor of the ampersand hotel is influenced by botany, music, geometry, ornithology and botany. with 110 bedrooms, expect...

Set in a handsome victorian building in london s south kensington inspired by the numerous museums in this cultural part of central london, the...

The Beaumont Hotel

Corbin & King, the restaurant group behind some of London’s top restaurants such as The Wolseley and The Delaunay, designed their first hotel with the 1920s in mind. Located in Mayfair’s Brown Hart Gardens, an Art Deco style fills the 73 rooms—wood millwork paneling, bronze mirrors, silk furnishings—though the amenities are cutting-edge (bathrooms are fashioned with heated mosaic tiles). At the timeless Colony Grill, adorned in murals by artist John Mattos, no-frills English and...

Corbin & King, the restaurant group behind some of London’s top restaurants such as The Wolseley and The Delaunay, designed their first hotel with the 1920s in mind. Located in Mayfair’s Brown Hart Gardens, an Art Deco style fills the 73 rooms—wood millwork paneling, bronze mirrors, silk furnishings—though the...

Corbin & King, the restaurant group behind some of London’s top restaurants such as The Wolseley and The Delaunay, designed their first hotel with the 1920s in mind. Located in Mayfair’s Brown Hart Gardens, an Art Deco style fills the 73 rooms—wood millwork paneling...

Corbin & King, the restaurant group behind some of London’s top restaurants such as The Wolseley and The Delaunay, designed their first hotel with...

The Hari

Thompson Hotels, after planting its fashionable flag throughout North America, decided it was time to bring its lifestyle brand of hospitality to Europe. The result is the Belgraves, situated in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood. Designed by locally-based Tara Bernerd, the property is set in a former Sheraton. After a $30 million overhaul, the hotel now has a dark, masculine feel, with leather headboards and purple velvet sofas in the 85-rooms. In contrast, the crisp white bathrooms—some...

Thompson Hotels, after planting its fashionable flag throughout North America, decided it was time to bring its lifestyle brand of hospitality to Europe. The result is the Belgraves, situated in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood. Designed by locally-based Tara Bernerd, the property is set in a former Sheraton.

Thompson Hotels, after planting its fashionable flag throughout North America, decided it was time to bring its lifestyle brand of hospitality to Europe. The result is the Belgraves, situated in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood. Designed by locally-based Tara Bernerd, the...

Thompson Hotels, after planting its fashionable flag throughout North America, decided it was time to bring its lifestyle brand of hospitality to...

The Langham London

The Langham London, known as Europe’s first “Grand Hotel,” is a star in the Langham Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Designed by John Giles between 1863-1865, this grande dame at the top of Regent Street and in the shadow of BBC headquarters has been a playground for celebrities and dignitaries alike ever since. More than 150 years after its inception, the hotel surprises with an abundance of contemporary touches. Local firm Richmond International recently created the six-bedroom Sterling...

The Langham London, known as Europe’s first “Grand Hotel,” is a star in the Langham Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Designed by John Giles between 1863-1865, this grande dame at the top of Regent Street and in the shadow of BBC headquarters has been a playground for celebrities and dignitaries alike ever since. More...

The Langham London, known as Europe’s first “Grand Hotel,” is a star in the Langham Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Designed by John Giles between 1863-1865, this grande dame at the top of Regent Street and in the shadow of BBC headquarters has been a playground for...

The Langham London, known as Europe’s first “Grand Hotel,” is a star in the Langham Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Designed by John Giles between...

The Laslett

The 51 room The Laslett Hotel in Notting Hill designed by Waldo Works. (Full review coming soon).

The 51 room The Laslett Hotel in Notting Hill designed by Waldo Works. (Full review coming soon).

The 51 room The Laslett Hotel in Notting Hill designed by Waldo Works. (Full review coming soon).

The 51 room The Laslett Hotel in Notting Hill designed by Waldo Works. (Full review coming soon).

The London EDITION

At hotelier Ian Schrager’s buzzy, 173-room property, designed by Toronto- and New York–based Yabu Pushelberg, the public spaces attract locals as much as guests. It’s easy to see why. Built into a collection of 19th-century Georgian townhouses, the design team preserved stunning details like marble columns and stained-glass windows, and juxtaposed them with modern flourishes, including an Ingo Maurer–designed stainless-steel light fixture in the lobby bar. The oak-paneled Punch Room...

At hotelier Ian Schrager’s buzzy, 173-room property, designed by Toronto- and New York–based Yabu Pushelberg, the public spaces attract locals as much as guests. It’s easy to see why. Built into a collection of 19th-century Georgian townhouses, the design team preserved stunning details like marble columns and...

At hotelier Ian Schrager’s buzzy, 173-room property, designed by Toronto- and New York–based Yabu Pushelberg, the public spaces attract locals as much as guests. It’s easy to see why. Built into a collection of 19th-century Georgian townhouses, the design team preserved...

At hotelier Ian Schrager’s buzzy, 173-room property, designed by Toronto- and New York–based Yabu Pushelberg, the public spaces attract locals as...

The London NYC

The London NYC first catapulted to fame as the home of provocative British chef Gordon Ramsay’s Maze. Although the restaurant has now shuttered, the 561-room hotel remains a swish Midtown reprieve. The lobby in particular impresses, thoughtfully laid out in travertine stone and graced by a hand-stitched silk map of New York landmark Central Park. The suites are all soothing, featuring warm blues and neutral hues buoyed by commodious desks, Italian cotton linens and hand-woven throws. In the...

The London NYC first catapulted to fame as the home of provocative British chef Gordon Ramsay’s Maze. Although the restaurant has now shuttered, the 561-room hotel remains a swish Midtown reprieve. The lobby in particular impresses, thoughtfully laid out in travertine stone and graced by a hand-stitched silk map of...

The London NYC first catapulted to fame as the home of provocative British chef Gordon Ramsay’s Maze. Although the restaurant has now shuttered, the 561-room hotel remains a swish Midtown reprieve. The lobby in particular impresses, thoughtfully laid out in travertine stone...

The London NYC first catapulted to fame as the home of provocative British chef Gordon Ramsay’s Maze. Although the restaurant has now shuttered...

The Mandrake

A long, dark entrance tunnel pumping out shamanic mixes by French sound engineer Pierre-Arnaud Alunni is merely the second hint you’ve arrived to an unorthodox place. The first, of course, being the hotel’s name: Mandrake, a hallucinogenic Mediterranean plant. One has to wonder if Beirut-born owner Rami Fustok took a few nibbles of it before conceptualizing this multisensory 34-room stay in London’s Fitzrovia neighborhood. Tapping into his inner Guillermo del Toro, Fustok teamed up...

A long, dark entrance tunnel pumping out shamanic mixes by French sound engineer Pierre-Arnaud Alunni is merely the second hint you’ve arrived to an unorthodox place. The first, of course, being the hotel’s name: Mandrake, a hallucinogenic Mediterranean plant. One has to wonder if Beirut-born owner Rami Fustok...

A long, dark entrance tunnel pumping out shamanic mixes by French sound engineer Pierre-Arnaud Alunni is merely the second hint you’ve arrived to an unorthodox place. The first, of course, being the hotel’s name: Mandrake, a hallucinogenic Mediterranean plant. One has to...

A long, dark entrance tunnel pumping out shamanic mixes by French sound engineer Pierre-Arnaud Alunni is merely the second hint you’ve arrived to...

The May Fair

London’s Mayfair neighborhood is known for stately, neoclassical architecture. Elegant shops and upmarket restaurants line the streets, maintaining the area’s regal appearance. From the exterior, The May Fair Hotel fits that mold. The entrance is adorned with royal flags and an antique wrought­iron awning, preserved from the original 1927 building. Inside, an aristocratic aesthetic—colorful, maximalist, and ornate—is streamlined to fit modern tastes. Among the property’s 400...

London’s Mayfair neighborhood is known for stately, neoclassical architecture. Elegant shops and upmarket restaurants line the streets, maintaining the area’s regal appearance. From the exterior, The May Fair Hotel fits that mold. The entrance is adorned with royal flags and an antique wrought­iron awning...

London’s Mayfair neighborhood is known for stately, neoclassical architecture. Elegant shops and upmarket restaurants line the streets, maintaining the area’s regal appearance. From the exterior, The May Fair Hotel fits that mold. The entrance is adorned with royal flags...

London’s Mayfair neighborhood is known for stately, neoclassical architecture. Elegant shops and upmarket restaurants line the streets, maintaining...

The Pelham

This Kit Kemp-designed boutique hotel in the heart of South Kensington, one of London’s most affluent neighborhoods, does not fit neatly into any stylistic category: it’s as if The Pelham London couldn’t decide whether to become a posh, urban townhouse or a cozy country estate, so it decided to be both. The reception area has the feel of a sylvan drawing room, with rich floor-to-ceiling wood paneling, snug furniture, a green marble fireplace and Georgian-era portraits, while the adjacent...

This Kit Kemp-designed boutique hotel in the heart of South Kensington, one of London’s most affluent neighborhoods, does not fit neatly into any stylistic category: it’s as if The Pelham London couldn’t decide whether to become a posh, urban townhouse or a cozy country estate, so it decided to be both. The...

This Kit Kemp-designed boutique hotel in the heart of South Kensington, one of London’s most affluent neighborhoods, does not fit neatly into any stylistic category: it’s as if The Pelham London couldn’t decide whether to become a posh, urban townhouse or a cozy country...

This Kit Kemp-designed boutique hotel in the heart of South Kensington, one of London’s most affluent neighborhoods, does not fit neatly into any...

The Soho Hotel

The Soho Hotel is the ultimate jumping-off-point for exploring London’s luxurious West End. All 96 guest rooms are spacious and light, individually styled in the classic-country-house, offbeat—notice that cat sculpture by the Colombian artist Fernando Botero?—sensibility of designer Kip Kemp. The rooms have floor-to-ceiling, warehouse-style windows and modern amenities, including polished-marble bathrooms with freestanding tubs and double basins, king-size beds with colorful, graphic...

The Soho Hotel is the ultimate jumping-off-point for exploring London’s luxurious West End. All 96 guest rooms are spacious and light, individually styled in the classic-country-house, offbeat—notice that cat sculpture by the Colombian artist Fernando Botero?—sensibility of designer Kip Kemp. The rooms have...

The Soho Hotel is the ultimate jumping-off-point for exploring London’s luxurious West End. All 96 guest rooms are spacious and light, individually styled in the classic-country-house, offbeat—notice that cat sculpture by the Colombian artist Fernando Botero?—sensibility...

The Soho Hotel is the ultimate jumping-off-point for exploring London’s luxurious West End. All 96 guest rooms are spacious and light, individually...

The Wellesley

In upscale Knightsbridge, British designer Fox Linton revamped this 1920s Art Deco townhouse overlooking Hyde Park into a bastion of Old World glamour. The spirit of the building’s past life as Pizza on the Park at Hyde Park Corner, a music venue that hosted shows by jazz stars like Jamie Cullum and Amy Winehouse, lives on in the lounge that puts on live performances. At the cigar terrace, an imposing painting of Winston Churchill resides over black leather Chesterfield sofas, while a heated...

In upscale Knightsbridge, British designer Fox Linton revamped this 1920s Art Deco townhouse overlooking Hyde Park into a bastion of Old World glamour. The spirit of the building’s past life as Pizza on the Park at Hyde Park Corner, a music venue that hosted shows by jazz stars like Jamie Cullum and Amy Winehouse...

In upscale Knightsbridge, British designer Fox Linton revamped this 1920s Art Deco townhouse overlooking Hyde Park into a bastion of Old World glamour. The spirit of the building’s past life as Pizza on the Park at Hyde Park Corner, a music venue that hosted shows by jazz...

In upscale Knightsbridge, British designer Fox Linton revamped this 1920s Art Deco townhouse overlooking Hyde Park into a bastion of Old World...