Hotel Listings by Porter
Victor Hotel London
Rates start at
$135
Envision yourself in a prestigious area of Victoria, the former stomping grounds of Sir Winston Churchill, at the cozy and quaint Victor Hotel, one of many Victorian properties, less than 10 miles from the London City Airport. It’s ideal for a short or long stay, perfect for the tourist with modest means, in need of luggage storage.
At a reasonable rate, that leaves more than lint in your pocket, actually extra cash for souvenirs; you will also be surrounded by the city’s most notable attractions. From the statue of Thomas Cubbit, to the Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Tate Gallery, to the links of transportation, you can truly see your American dollar traveling the distance, but not feel short changed.
After a fun filled day of sight-seeing or a night on the town; you will be greeted by a closely knit staff, offering a small taste of a four star experience. The ambiance is one of delicate colors, marbled floors, chandeliers adorning the ceilings, and all the facilities are decorated with exquisite furniture, ornately designed to stand the test of time. Read more »
Shaftesbury Premier Hyde Park London
Rates start at
$226
Regardless what your purpose to visit London is, you know how important it is to find a great hotel, for a great price, in a great location. The Shaftesbury Premier Hyde Park Hotel in London offers you all of that and more. This luxurious 4-star hotel was refurnished in 2006 and is located right in the heart of London. If you arrive at London Heathrow, you can take a shuttle buss directly to the hotel, grab a taxi, or catch the Heathrow Express and get off in Paddington Station.
Let’s just name several places within less than mile around this hotel; - Hyde Park, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Kensington Gardens and Palace, and Portobello Road Market. The luxury of Harrods – right there! If you like longer walks – Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Notting Hill Gate, Oxford Street and other places. Since the hotel is right by the Paddington station, the world (or I should say London) is your oyster, easy access on Piccadilly line to wherever you please. Read more »
Norfolk Plaza Hotel London
Rates start at
$166
Do you seek a hotel that’s got old world charm, but with the modern amenties we’ve come to depend on? London’s Norfolk Plaza hotel is a lovely historical Edwardian building set on a quiet street within walking distance to Hyde Park, and Paddingston station. The charming exterior is inviting, and cozy with it’s blooming flowers and over grown ivy, but the interior of the plaza features contemporary design that boosts all natural materials. All basic rooms are equipped with Internet access, tea and coffee, satellite TV, and direct dial phones. If you’re feeling fancy, deluxe suits have mini bars, modem and laptop outlets, and trouser presses; perfect for the man on the go!
Rates vary according to season, but on average will run you eighty to a hundred Euro per night. For your money you will get a simple, tasteful room and continental breakfast. Other options are available, and the hotel is happy to deliver a hearty English breakfast to your room, if you feel like being a bit of a hermit. Read more »
Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington Hotel London
Rates start at
$138
Located in the centre of Princess Dianna’s neighborhood and within walking distance of two of London’s emblematic symbols, Earl’s Court and Olympia Exhibition centre in London, England, stands the beautifully refurbished, five -story Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington. This prestigious hotel has so much to offer from vacationers to business travelers alike and the friendly concierge is awaiting your requests 24 hours a day.
The hotel itself is influenced by exotic Moroccan accents and the rooms are focused on tranquility and relaxation. The hotel has 133 rooms that are all decorated tastefully and discretely. In these rooms you will indulge in modern technology such as plasma screen TV’s and complementary internet access. There are queen sized beds with elaborate, cushioned head boards lined with leather and cloth. The bathrooms offer calming features for rejuvenation. The rooms come equipped with everything from air conditioning, in room safe and mini bar to dataports and complimentary daily paper are provided in each room to make your stay comfortable. Read more »
Majestic Hotel London
Rates start at
$102
Neighboring Hyde Park and Kensington Palace since 1870, the 83-room Majestic Hotel has stood witness to many of London’s most historic moments. While updated with modern décor, private bathrooms, elevator access, central heating, satellite television and lobby-based wireless internet, this five-story budget hotel still maintains its Victorian heritage.
The Majestic, situated on Cromwell Road in the heart of Kensington, offers easy access to grand shopping adventures in the high-end boutiques of Knightsbridge, lovely strolls through Kensington Gardens, mementos of Alfred Hitchcock’s local residency, afternoon tea in one of the many local cafes, entertaining evenings in the West End theater district, and history lessons at Royal Albert Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Earls Court Exhibition Center. With the Gloucester Road & Earls Court tube stations down the street, the rest of London’s enticements are a stone’s throw away. And, when the adventure draws to a close, Capricciosa, the in-house Italian restaurant awaits, with comforting cocktails, memorable cuisine and spectacular views. Read more »
Wellington Hotel London
Rates start at
$83
Once a dormitory for theological students, the Wellington Hotel in London still maintains a touch of the quaintness of a dorm in its new incarnation as a simple Bed and Breakfast. If you’re looking for high-end with all the amenities, this is probably not the place for you, but if you’re looking for London on a budget and prefer something sweet and casual—if you’re traveling with a family, or are a student without a lot of cash, perhaps—the Wellington may be exactly what you’re looking for.
Situated in a remarkably quiet corner of the City Centre, overlooking the Westminster Vincent Square, this Edwardian edifice is only minutes from the Victoria Tube Station, which has a bus directly to and from the airport as well as linking to all the other major stations in London, and therefore the entire City. Aboveground, the Wellington is only a short walk from Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, Westminster Cathedral, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, River Thames (where there are boat trips available along the river), and Tate Gallery.
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Marriot Hotel Marble Arch London
Rates start at
$442
Conveniently located on the Park Lane side of Marble-Arch, London Marriot Hotel Marble Arch has excellent access to some of the major land-marks, monuments, theatres, cafes, restaurants and stores make London the crown jewel it is. Also in close proximity to world famous shopping areas like Oxford Street, Park Lane, Bond Street, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park and Edgware Road, the hotel casually welcome guests into an elegant setting, where spacious guest rooms are perfectly appointed for a comfortable and productive stay.
I think most impressive is the location of the London Marriot Marble Arch. In fact, sightseers can amuse themselves with the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum; all nearby in South Kensington. Film enthusiats can travel by London Underground to Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park to visit places as memorable as Portobello Road Market, Books for Cooks and the Duke of Wellington Pub where Three Weddings and a Funeral was filmed. Read more »
Metropolitan Hotel London
Rates start at
$715
The self-description of “urban energy paired with cool escapism” is a rather lofty bar to set for oneself. However, when you are referring to the Metropolitan Hotel in one of the most significant thoroughfares in London - Park Lane, where it melts into the landmark Hyde Park Corner, you are not to be concerned. The Metropolitan in London is among the global cities most enduring design phenomena, a hotel that combines contemporary aesthetics and cosseting service with a modern mindset. From the hotels floor-to-ceiling windows, guests can look out over an enchanting skyline, basking in the knowledge that you are in the heart of history and surging through the veins of the future. The Metropolitan is all at once your private haven at the heart of the metropolis; a retreat for lovers and businessmen alike.
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Dukes Hotel London
Rates start at
$371
There is a regality that is both a prerequisite and an expectation of a London Hotel; never mind one that is so ceremoniously named Dukes Hotel. Upon the very sight of its rich red masonry and Union Jack flying above the walkway, you know you are in for a special evening or longer at the Dukes.
The hotel certainly provides elegance without pretension in what was presumably someone’s “Upstairs, Downstairs” town house. It presents well to those travelers looking for charm, style, and tradition in a hotel. It is, indeed, the British equivalent of an outstanding American bed and breakfast. Standing in a quiet courtyard off St. James’s Street; turn-of-the-20th-century gas lamps provide a traditional London mood as well as accents of lush greenery and wrought iron entrances. All this before you even reach the front door.
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