Hendon Hall Hotel London
Rates start at
$171
Hendon Hall Hotel is a unique hotel that has always welcomed a diverse crowd throughout its long history.
Originally known as Hendon Manor, it dates back to the 1500s and was mentioned in the Doomsday book. It first opened its doors as a hotel in 1911, after being used as a girls’ school since 1852. Before life as a school, the building was owned by David Garrick, an 18th century English actor and playwright.
Set in its own private grounds, this elegant Georgian building offers every modern convenience in a beautiful classical setting. A majestic pillared entrance and paved driveway lead into the hotel, which has an atmosphere of a warm and welcoming country manor house. Staff are warm and courteous. Their attentiveness adds to the general feeling of well-being when you stay in this hotel.
Each of the 57 luxurious rooms is individual in character and traditionally designed. All rooms include modern comforts, such as satellite television, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and tea/coffee making facilities. In addition, many rooms enjoy fantastic views out over the vast gardens. Read more »
Barkston Gardens Hotel London
Rates start at
$107
When staying in Earls Court, an area founded at the beginning of the last millennium, guest might be interested in staying in a place with at least some comparable history. The Barkston Gardens Hotel provides this. Originally a terraced Victorian house, it was built in the nineteenth century. The converted brick house is just 200 yards from the Earls Court Underground Station. For those looking to walk, the Kensington museums and Hyde Park are a twenty minute stroll through astounding neighborhoods, and the Olympia Exhibition Center, along with Earl’s Court I and II, are even closer. The hotel is a non-smoking building.
The lobby has a tiled floor and tall house plants scattered around the plush purple chairs. On the property are three meeting rooms, all outfitted with modern amenities. A restaurant, called Barkston Bistro, is where guests will take their complementary breakfast, although other meals are served there throughout the day. The modest chandeliers keep the charm of the Victorian house, and a full English breakfast is available for a small fee. In addition, there is a lovely pub, Le Rendezvous Bar. Read more »
Chester Hotel London
Rates start at
$83
Only a hop, a skip, and a jump from Victoria Station in central London is the Chester Hotel, an affordable hotel for the budget traveler that offers very modestly-priced lodgings without sacrificing comfort. Its affordability is a good way to tailor a budget to allow for more relaxed sight-seeing, shopping, and dining in the many attractions, shops, and eateries that pepper the urban landscape surrounding it.
The hotel offers options to help with the expense, such as the choice between ensuite rooms and basic rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Some even feature a mini-fridge. All rooms include a writing desk, available hair dryers, coffee and tea-making services, television with digital cable, and wireless internet for a small fee. Much of the furniture is IKEA; the modern rooms will provide a cozy and bright place to curl up at the end of a day of vigorous culture-absorbing…or working, on a business trip, if that’s your slant. Read more »
Park Plaza Victoria Hotel London
Rates start at
$294
You are in good company when you stay at the luxurious Park Plaza Victoria Hotel London. You are surrounded by Harrods, Buckingham Palace, a plethora of choices for afternoon tea and exquisite dining. What more could you ask for your week in London? Actually, there is more…much more. The crisp white exterior of your hotel invites you into a spacious, modern lobby adorned with metal and wood tables and comfortable seating, including a modern art inspired Ottoman.
Restful wood tones and stylish furnishings welcome you into your guestroom. Chrome-accented bathrooms and glass basins echo the futuristic style of the lobby. Feel pampered in an Executive Room with the privileges of complimentary breakfasts, refreshments throughout the day, complimentary bottled water and bedside chocolates.
Award winning, fresh European dining is just steps away in the onsite JB’s Restaurant. JB’s bar features a wide range of cocktails and wines for your pleasure. Read more »
Park Plaza Riverbank London
Rates start at
$275
The sleek, glass-fronted Park Plaza Riverbank London represents a great place from which to tour Central London and riverside attractions such as the London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Cathedral and Parliament. From your south bank of the River Thames location, you can venture a little further to tour Picadilly Circus, London Museums and galleries. If enjoying world-class shopping and avant garde cuisine lures you, venture to the Knightsbridge area of boutique shops and trendy restaurants.
Requesting a room upgrade to executive or suite status for a spectacular view of Big Ben and Parliament, complimentary breakfast, evening drinks, snacks and a morning newspaper. A welcoming gift fruit and water tray sets the tone for a pleasurable stay. Crisp furnishings and neutral tones invite you to relax.
Super on-site dining in the Chino Latino Brasserie, Bar and Lounge offers an array of Pan-Asian entrees and great cocktails. The Concierge can recommend nearby restaurants for outside dining ranging from traditional Italian to exotic cuisine. Read more »
Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London
Rates start at
$350
Make the renowned Baker Street your home for a week’s stay in London. Two charming 18th century homes form the boutique Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London and surround you with luxury. Your guestroom features oak furnishings and knotted rugs. Sink into the comfy Egyptian linen bed sheets. Upgrade to the Executive Rooms with luxury bath amenities and a welcoming fruit, wine, confectionary and water gift tray. Relax in a split-level Loft Suite with comfortable sofas, state-of-the-art entertainment electronics, a king bed, bathrobes, designer toiletries and deep bath tub and double walk-in shower.
Many enticing nearby London attractions will lure you from your home. Satisfy your shopping desires with trips to Oxford, Bond and Regent Streets where department stores and upscale specialty stores promise to fulfill your every wish. Madame Tussauds beckons 300 metres away, A London tradition since 1835 where you can spend the day with Shakespeare, the Beatles, or Drew Barrymore. After finishing a day with celebrities, escape to the 1828 London Zoo. The Snowdon Aviary is especially exciting. Read more »
Hyatt Regency Churchill London
Rates start at
$561
Posh with classic English charm, The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is 5 star opulence located on a quiet square just blocks from Selfridges and Oxford Street shopping.
The pampering begins before you even step foot in London. Once you’ve booked your stay, your confirmation number gives you access to the Hyatt’s E-Concierge. This service allows for the smoothest check-in possible.
All 444 guest rooms are spacious, light and airy. Double-glazed windows ensure a tranquil refuge from London’s bustling streets. Room features include modern, marble bathrooms, plush bathrobes, 25 inch or larger TV, mini bar, complimentary bottled water, coffee/tea maker, individual air conditioning control, in-room safe, an oversized work desk, high-speed Internet access, daily newspaper, evening turndown service and 24-hour room service.
For additional pampering, stay at the Regency Club, a private floor offering VIP accommodations, complete with a private concierge, boardroom usage and a lounge for Continental breakfast, evening cocktails and canapés..
There are two restaurants and one bar onsite. Overlooking a charming garden, The Montagu provides a relaxed setting for dining from an imaginative menu filled with fresh local ingredients. Open from 6:30am till 10:45pm, The Montague serves breakfast, lunch, traditional afternoon tea and dinner. The Locanda Locatelli is a Michelin star Italian restaurant specializing in the finest Italian cuisine. Chef Giorgio insists on the finest ingredients, much of which is imported directly from Italy. Pasta, as well as a selection of regional Italian breads is prepared fresh daily on premises. Locanda Locatelli was voted Best Italian Restaurant at the Restaurateurs’ Restaurant Awards for three consecutive years. The Churchill Bar is warm and inviting – the perfect place to relax after a hectic day. Photographs and illustrations of Sir Winston Churchill adorn the walls. A fully stocked bar, The Churchill offers patrons 86 different varieties of malt whiskies, as well as a large selection of cocktails, wines and light snacks. There is live music between 7.00pm and midnight, Tuesday - Saturday. Read more »
Dolphin House Serviced Apartments London
Rates start at
$281
The Dolphin House sets the standard for apartment-style hotels in England and even throughout Europe. Set in the picturesque and prestigious Westminster, guests experience the best of both worlds: a quiet residential area in London with quick access to all of the attractions in the city, as Westminster is home to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park along with a vast selection of London’s best bars and restaurants. The Dolphin House is the perfect haven of relaxation for tourists and business travelers alike; guests can enjoy the beautiful contemporary indoor pool, tennis courts right on the riverside, on-site gym, and the stylish bar and lounge, but the real appeal can be attributed to the apartments themselves.
Apartments ranging from roomy studios to 3-bedrooms are available, with every residence offering roomy floor plans and kitchens. The apartments are lavishly appointed with contemporary décor featuring designer furniture and fabrics, comfortable sitting rooms, and plush king size beds. Indeed, the spectacular apartments match perfectly with the appearance of the exterior of Dolphin Square (home of the Dolphin House Hotel), the spectacular façade of which opens up to a quaint tree-lined sidewalk in the heart of some of London’s most exclusive real estate. Read more »
London Elizabeth Hotel London
Rates start at
$122
In the celebrated West End of London, across the street from the Hyde Park entrance, you’ll find the beautiful renovated Victorian townhouses that are now the London Elizabeth Hotel. Because of it’s historic nature and the fact that the family owning it has tried their best to preserve the character of the townhouses, each room is different, and all are decorated with Victorian home charm. Even better, being situated exactly across the street from the Lancaster Gate Tube Station on the Central Line, the Elizabeth Hotel is both ideally situated for access to all the famous sights of London, and is fantastically easy to find and reach.
Among its many amenities, it offers a friendly and knowledgeable staff that can answer all your questions and will go out of their way to make your stay pleasant. The little bar is decorated like a private club and is open until 1am every night but Sunday, while the Rose Garden Restaurant features seasonal and Country Classic cuisine with herbs grown right in the hotel’s own garden. It serves lunch and dinner, in the pretty Victorian-themed dining room or, weather permitting, of course, out on the Terrace which overlooks the gardens that are open to guests and recommended for a nice ramble. The hotel is family and independently owned, and it shows in the way each room is like a room of a house, each different and each offering little extra touches to make you feel right at home while making each stay at the hotel seem like something new. Also available is a boardroom and a small business center, laundry facilities, daily local papers both in the lobby and delivered to your room, 24 hour front desk, 24 hour room service, concierge services, a multilingual staff, facilities for disabled guests, a luggage storage room, safe deposit boxes at the front desk, tourist information and ticket reservation service, parking facilities for an extra fee, high speed internet access, daily housekeeping services, medical assistance and wake up calls, and, if you are so inclined, babysitting services are available on request.
There are 49 rooms on six floors, which includes a number of small apartments for longer stays and families. All rooms feature private en suite bathrooms and hairdryers, air conditioning, television with cable TV and AM/FM radio, direct dial telephone, a work desk with a lamp, the almost-ubiquitous tea and coffee making facilities so essential to a proper English morning, an in-room safe, an alarm clock and arm chairs for lounging. They are divided into classic and deluxe rooms, with the deluxe ones, of course, being roomier and usually overlooking the quieter garden, rather than the bustling front road. All rooms are lovingly tended and unique. The continental and full English breakfast is served in the breakfast room from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 7.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Sunday. You can also have breakfast served in your room. Read more »
Holiday Villa Hotel London
Rates start at
$108
If you’re in the market for something a little on the more expensive side, and want the experience of traditional Malaysian hospitality in the heart of London, look no further than the Holiday Villa Hotel, London. There seems to be a wave of hotel refurbishment going through London, and the Holiday Villa is no exception; it boasts all new furnishings and remade rooms, and is clean and tidy. Some of the rooms have been noted as small, but with one hundred to chose from, the right room is sure to be found for any stay.
The hotel hosts a wide array of amenities, including an on-site halal (approved as religiously proper for a Muslim) Chinese and Malaysian restaurant that serves a selection of traditional and decidedly un-British foods, an on-site Bar, a lounge area, banquet facilities, conference facilities, currency exchange at the reception desk, faxing and copy facilities, laundry and dry cleaning facilities during the week, room service, safe deposit boxes at the front desk, a tour-planning desk, and a full-service spa on site that offers a wide selection of traditional asian relaxation and massage techniques for anyone with at least half an hour to spare. The hotel itself is situated in Leinster Gardens, near bustling Bayswater, and is withing walking distance of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, Portobello Road Market and Islington’s Angel Market. It is 15 minutes away from Heathrow Airport by the Heathrow Express bus that runs direct to Paddington Station, which is only minutes from the hotel, and less then a half hour from Gatwick Airport by the similar Gatwick Express which drops off at Victoria Station, where you pick up the Circle Line and get off at either the Paddington or Bayswater Stations. Read more »