All 4 Stars Hotels
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 »
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 »
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel London
Rates start at
$292
A traditionally elegant hotel, the four star Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel is located in the posh neighborhood of South Kensington, a short distance to the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum, as well as a brief stroll to Harrod’s department store.
Once the Vanderbilt family’s residence in South Kensington, the Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel has been serving guests since 1874. It’s Victorian charm has been carefully preserved and many original features, such as the stained-glass windows, have been lovingly restored. The hotel’s classic exterior opens to a French-themed lobby containing statues of Napoleon, original artwork, a beautiful frescoed ceiling and massive open fireplace (stoked to a roaring fire on colder days). The effect is luxurious and relaxed.
Originally a series of luxurious Victorian townhouses, The Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel consists of 215 generously sized guest rooms located on 4 floors. The rooms are classically decorated and feature mahogany furniture, plush fabrics and Italian marble bathrooms with heated towel racks. Room amenities include television, Internet access, minibar, in-room safe, air conditioning, complimentary newspaper, coffee/tea maker and turndown service. 24 hour room service is also available. Read more »
Park Plaza County Hall London
Rates start at
$221
The curved glass façade of the Park Plaza County Hall London invites you to peek into the sleek, contemporary hotel. You won’t be disappointed if you are looking for a well-situated, comfortable base of operations for your week’s stay in London.
Your guestroom comes complete with a kitchenette microwave and mini-fridge. Upper floors offer stunning views of the River Thames, Big Ben, and Parliament. After settling in, get your London bearings from a unique perspective on top of the London Eye, only 300 metres from your front door. Also nearby, the London Aquarium is well worth an afternoon or full day. The neoclassic, colonnaded former County Hall where government types once hung out now houses other types of shark in a three level aquarium. Read more »
Radisson Edwardian Sussex Hotel London
Rates start at
$331
Tucked away on Granville Place, the Radisson Edwardian Sussex Hotel is perfectly situated close to world-class shopping, recreation areas, historical sites and sightseeing destinations. Eight Victorian townhouses are your home for a week of shopping and sightseeing. Cultural art and contemporary design combine to create a welcoming, relaxing home-away-from-home.
Welcome to your guestroom with luxury furnishings, Sicilian marble bathrooms with polished granite floors and ergonomically designed space provide you with the utmost luxury and comfort. Bang and Olufsen televisions are provided for your convenience and pleasure. Key access to guestroom floors helps assure your safety.
Polterona Frau Italian leather furnishings invite you to partake in the Nova Bar & Grill’s famous Chocolate Martini or a relaxing dinner of pan seared black sea bream with smoked salmon risotto. The twenty minutes cooking time for the baked thin apple tart with toffee sauce is worth the wait. Read more »
The Leonard Hotel and Residence London
Rates start at
$391
Modern touches on traditional elegance make for a memorable stay at The Leonard Hotel and Residence.
Near Marble Arch and just off Portman Square, The Leonard is located on a quiet, tree-lined street just minutes away from Selfridges and the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street shopping.
Comprising of four 18th century luxury London townhouses, the generously sized 48 rooms and suites are individually decorated with a careful eye to detail. Frette bed linens, Penhaligon toiletries, and big fluffy dressing gowns are just some of the niceties that pamper each guest.
Room amenities include modern, marble bathrooms, cable/satellite TV and VCR, telephone, hair dryer, in-room safe, minibar, coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, twice daily maid service with turndown service and non-smoking rooms. Some rooms may also have working fireplaces, kitchenettes, and balconies.
Located on the main floor, Seymours Bar & Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals. The décor is truly English with fireplace mantles, traditional artwork and linen tablecloths. While the menu boasts bangers and mash, as well as “The best fish and chips in London,” there are also vegetarian options. In addition, there is 24 hour room service. Read more »
The Montague on the Gardens London
Rates start at
$381
A 4 star boutique hotel, The Montague on the Gardens is renowned for its gracious service. Located in the Bloomsbury section of central London, The Montague on the Gardens provides a serene refuge with rooms facing a private garden. Aesthetically, the hotel is magnificent. All public spaces and the 88 deluxe guest rooms, 11 luxury suites and one apartment suite have been decorated with style and good taste. All guest rooms include independent heating and air-conditioning, high-speed Internet connections, cable tv, a safe, deluxe toiletries and plush bathrobes. Daily newspapers and bottled water are complimentary. The spacious modern bathrooms include rainwater showerheads.
Centrally located, the hotel is just a few yards from the British Museum. A short walk to the south is Covent Garden, home to the Royal Opera House, numerous theatres and the London Transport Museum. The shows and shopping of the West End are also nearby.
There are three restaurants and a bar on premises. The informal Blue Door Bistro offers modern British cuisine seasoned with fresh herbs from chef’s kitchen garden. Afternoon tea is offered daily from noon till 6pm in the Conservatory overlooking the private gardens. The menu includes a classic Afternoon Tea, as well as a cupcake menu and a choice of teas. Weather permitting, the Terrace and Wood Deck offers al fresco dining overlooking the sculptures in the gardens.
The Terrace Bar is fully-stocked and offers a pub menu as well as intriguing cocktails. (Cucumber martinis anyone?) Live music plays every weekday evening from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. In addition, there is 24-hour room service. Read more »
Hilton Islington Hotel London
Rates start at
$315
One of the most luxurious Hilton hotels we stayed in was their Islington location because it offered the largest room (we treated ourselves to a suite upgrade!) and most modern selection without feeling like we were tourists trapped in a business hotel.
On the northern side of London, the Islington provides pounds (pun intended) of luxury amongst its 184 rooms and suites. The area of Islington is a well-kept secret that I am letting slip. It is not as touristy and very hip with trendy boutiques and an amazing global marketplace of bars, restaurants and cafes. Let’s just say that my husband and I ate and drank ourselves silly on this trip. Additionally, it’s only about two miles to city center and right next to such delights as the Arsenal football club, the London Dungeon, and the National Gallery (as an artsy fartsy museum nut, I had to mention that!).
The hotel is really chic with new carpet and furnishings that cannot be more than a couple of years old, 24-hour room service, flat screen televisions in the rooms, daily replenished upscale toiletries, piles of plush towels, and wonderful air conditioning. The overall mood of the hotel is accommodating, peaceful, and friendly. Read more »
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