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Best Hotels in London (2026)

Choosing where to stay in London depends on budget and the kind of trip you want. For classic luxury, The Savoy on the Strand, Claridge's in Mayfair and The Ritz on Piccadilly offer grand interiors, celebrated bars and afternoon teas, and non-residents can visit their bars and restaurants. Boutique options with character include Hazlitt's, a Georgian townhouse in Soho, its sister hotel The Rookery near Smithfield, and Artist Residence in a quiet Pimlico street. The Hoxton in Shoreditch suits travellers who want design and a lively lobby close to East London's nightlife.

The West End, including Soho, Covent Garden and Mayfair, is the most central area for theatres, shopping and sightseeing on foot, though prices are high. Bloomsbury and King's Cross are well connected to the airports and the Eurostar, and suit museum-goers. Shoreditch and the City are good for nightlife and business, while South Kensington and Pimlico are calmer bases near the museums and parks. Budget travellers have good choices too: The Z Hotel Soho offers compact rooms in the heart of the West End, while wombat's near Tower Bridge and Generator in Bloomsbury provide dorms and private rooms with sociable bars.

10 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in London

  1. The Savoy Luxury hotel, Covent GardenA landmark luxury hotel on the Strand, open since 1889, with Thames views, the American Bar and the Gordon Ramsay Savoy Grill.
  2. Claridge’s Luxury hotel, MayfairA Mayfair grande dame dating back to 1812, famed for its Art Deco interiors, afternoon tea and long association with royalty and celebrity.
  3. The Ritz London Luxury hotel, St James'sCésar Ritz's Piccadilly hotel, opened in 1906, famous for its Louis XVI-style interiors and its afternoon tea in the Palm Court.

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1. The Savoy

Luxury hotel$$$$Covent Garden

A landmark luxury hotel on the Strand, open since 1889, with Thames views, the American Bar and the Gordon Ramsay Savoy Grill.

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2. Claridge’s

Luxury hotel$$$$Mayfair

A Mayfair grande dame dating back to 1812, famed for its Art Deco interiors, afternoon tea and long association with royalty and celebrity.

View details — Claridge’s

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4. Hazlitt’s

Georgian townhouse hotel$$$Soho

A characterful Georgian townhouse hotel in Soho, named after the essayist William Hazlitt and furnished with antiques and period details.

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5. The Rookery

Georgian boutique hotel$$$Clerkenwell

A Georgian-style boutique hotel tucked down a narrow lane by Smithfield, with period furniture, open fires and roll-top baths.

View details — The Rookery