SW1Victoria/Westminster£201+30 Pavilion Road 8GThis is a beautifully spacious central<strong>London</strong> guesthouse where the RoofGarden Bedrooms are a peacefulhaven in the bustle of <strong>London</strong>. Allthe bedrooms, fully ensuite, areindividually designed with largecomfortable beds and luxury touches.Bedrooms: 11searcys.co.uk/30pavilionroad Knightsbridge:51 Buckingham Gate 9K´´´´´This spacious townhouse hotel hasthree restaurants and two bars.Its Quilon restaurant and bar isMichelin-starred and its spa israted in Harper’s Bazaar’sWorld’s 100 Best.Bedrooms: 86 suites51-buckinghamgate.com/ Victoria St James’s ParkThe Berkeley8H´´´´´Individually designed rooms makeThe Berkeley a chic retreat. Thehotel’s restaurants are also stylish– Marcus Wareing at The Berkeleyand Koffmann’s are counted amongthe capital’s finest.Bedrooms: 214the-berkeley.co.uk KnightsbridgeThe Cadogan Hotel 9G´´´´The Cadogan Hotel was once hometo Lillie Langtry, who entertainedKing Edward VII and OscarWilde. Afternoon tea is served inthe drawing room and there is arestaurant, bar, two tennis courtsand a gym.Bedrooms: 65cadogan.com Sloane Square/KnightsbridgeCorinthia Hotel <strong>London</strong> 7M´´´´´<strong>London</strong>’s 21st-century grand hotel isjust footsteps from Trafalgar Square,the Embankment, Westminsterand Covent Garden. Vast lobbies,high ceilings and spectacularviews have been combined withcutting-edge design to create iconicpublic spaces, elegant bedroomsand luxurious suites.Bedrooms: 294corinthia.com/london/ Charing Cross Embankment:Crowne Plaza9K<strong>London</strong> – St James´´´´This hotel is just two minutes’walk from Buckingham Palace.It has three restaurants and itscourtyard garden is surrounded byVictorian buildings.Bedrooms: 342london.crowneplaza.com/ Victoria St James’s ParkDukes Hotel7K´´´´´Located in the heart of St James’s,this much-loved hotel has beengiven a touch of 21st-centurycontemporary chic, creating a lookthat is fresh, calm, and entirelyEnglish in spirit.Bedrooms: 90dukeshotel.com Green Park:The Goring9J´´´´´ Gold AwardThe Goring is a family-owned hoteldating back to 1910, and manymembers of the royal family havevisited. It has private gardens and anelegant dining room, serving a menuof superbly cooked British food, usingcarefully sourced British produce.Bedrooms: 71thegoring.com/ VictoriaThe Halkin8H´´´´´Located on a quiet street inBelgravia, The Halkin offers sleekrooms with all-marble bathrooms.Staff wear Giorgio Armani clothingand Thai restaurant Nahm has aMichelin star.Bedrooms: 41halkin.como.bz Hyde Park CornerJumeirah Carlton Tower 9G´´´´´The hotel lies in the heart offashionable Knightsbridge. Roomsoverlook the private gardens ofCadogan Place, and there are threerestaurants plus a Champagne lounge.Bedrooms: 220 including 58 suitesjumeirah.com KnightsbridgeMandarin Oriental 8GHyde Park´´´´´This hotel overlooks leafy Hyde Parkand offers views of Knightsbridge.Services include a contemporaryart tour and personal shopping inHarvey Nichols.Bedrooms: 200mandarinoriental.com KnightsbridgeNo. 419J´´´´´A stylish, intimate and privateboutique hotel renowned for itsimpeccable service and attention todetail. No. 41 is the closest 5-starhotel to Buckingham Palace.Bedrooms: 3041hotel.com/ VictoriaSt James’s Hotel & Club 7K´´´´´Tucked away in a Victoriantownhouse in Mayfair, close toPiccadilly, its interiors have recentlyundergone a complete renovation.Many rooms have a balcony orterrace and a fine-dining restaurantis available.Bedrooms: 60’stjameshotelandclub.com Green ParkSheraton Park Tower 8G´´´´´Overlooking Hyde Park and in theheart of one of the city’s most stylishand beloved districts, Sheraton ParkTower in Knightsbridge is an iconichotel. Providing an unparalleled andelegant experience for the moderntraveller, it is wonderfully close tomany of the city’s attractions.Bedrooms: 280luxurycollection.com/parktowerlondon Knightsbridge:The Trafalgar7LSituated on the south side ofTrafalgar Square, this hotel offerspanoramic views of the city fromVista, its iconic roof bar. Roomsare spacious and the hotel displayscontemporary artwork. Cocktailsare available in Rockwell, theaward-winning bar and restaurant.Bedrooms: 129hilton.co.uk/trafalgar/ Charing Cross£151-£200The Cavendish <strong>London</strong> 7K´´´´ Gold AwardThe Cavendish is on Jermyn Street,home to the prestigious Fortnum& Mason department store andbespoke men’s clothing shops.The Restaurant has an AArosette and serves traditional andcontemporary food.Bedrooms: 230thecavendishlondon.com Green ParkCity Inn Westminster 10M´´´´Located next to the River Thames,City Inn Westminster is close to allof <strong>London</strong>’s main tourist attractions.The City Café restaurant servescontemporary, seasonal cuisine,while the covered terrace offers theperfect backdrop for alfresco dining.Bedrooms: 46016 visitlondon.com/trade
cityinn.com Pimlico/WestminsterJumeirah Lowndes Hotel 9GThis hotel offers alfresco dining inthe Mediterranean-inspired MimosaBar & Restaurant. It is just momentsfrom Harrods and Harvey Nichols.Bedrooms: 87jumeirah.com KnightsbridgeMillennium Hotel 9G<strong>London</strong> Knightsbridge´´´´Knightsbridge, the home of Harrodsand Harvey Nichols, is any shoppers’paradise. If you want to stay in a 4-star deluxe hotel that counts Gucci,Chanel and other designer labels asits neighbours, the Millennium Hotel<strong>London</strong> Knightsbridge is the perfectchoice. The onsite MU Restaurant& Cocktail Bar offers tapas with anAsian influence that will stimulateyour taste buds.Bedrooms: 222millenniumhotels.co.uk KnightsbridgeThe Royal Horseguards 7M´´´´´This magnificently refurbished 5-starhotel enjoys stunning views overthe Thames and the <strong>London</strong> Eye,and has a grandeur to match itsprestigious Whitehall address. Thehotel is near Charing Cross. The281 luxurious bedrooms include achoice of suites and apartments, allwith air-conditioning, LCD TVs inboth bedroom and bathroom, iPoddocking stations and free internetaccess. Stylish dining optionsinclude a two AA-rosette restaurant,lounge and beautiful outdoor terrace.Bedrooms: 281guoman.com/ Charing Cross Embankment:Sofitel St James <strong>London</strong> 7L´´´´´A hidden gem in the heart of<strong>London</strong>. Created in a magnificentGrade II listed building, this stunning5-star hotel has a luxury spa, SoSPA by Sofitel. The hotel featuresa renowned French restaurant, anelegant cocktail bar, a sumptuousafternoon tea lounge, as well as agym and relaxation space.Bedrooms: 186sofitelstjames.com Piccadilly CircusSt Ermin‘s Hotel9LThe St Ermin’s Hotel is locatedin an unusually quiet corner ofWestminster, the political andcultural heart of <strong>London</strong>. Withinwalking distance of BuckinghamPalace, Parliament Square, the<strong>London</strong> Eye, Westminster Abbey,Houses of Parliament andThe QEII Conference Centre.Bedrooms: 275sterminshotel.co.uk St James’s Park / Victoria:£101-£150The Grosvenor9JThe Grosvenor is a Victorian hotellocated next to Victoria stationand near top attractions such asBuckingham Palace and theHouses of Parliament. Afternoontea is served in the traditionalGrosvenor Lounge.Bedrooms: 357thistle.com/ VictoriaPark Plaza10KVictoria <strong>London</strong>´´´´This hotel is conveniently within twominutes’ walk of Victoria station. JB’srestaurant offers European cuisine,while the bar serves cocktails and agreat selection of wine.Bedrooms: 299parkplaza.com/ VictoriaRubens At The Palace 9J´´´´The perfect balance of old-worldcharm and elegance withcontemporary comfort and luxury.Situated opposite the Royal Mews,it offers a selection of diningoptions as well as piano music on anightly basis.Bedrooms: 161rubenshotel.com/ VictoriaSanctuary House Hotel 8LThe Sanctuary House Hotel is closeto Westminster Abbey and theHouses of Parliament. The Fuller’sAle & Pie House serves traditionalhome-cooked food alongside thebrewery’s full range of ales.Bedrooms: 34fullershotels.com St James’s ParkW1West End/Mayfair/Oxford Street£201+Athenaeum Hotel 7J´´´´´Overlooking Green Park withviews of Buckingham Palace. Thespa is exclusive to guests, and itsafternoon tea is award-winning.Bedrooms: 122The May Fair7J´´´´´Gold AwardA legendary hotel with aniconic past, the May Fair is ametropolitan haven, ideallylocated in <strong>London</strong>’s mostexclusive district. Amba Barand Grill showcases the finestseasonal British ingredients, andthe May Fair Bar has a seriousreputation for cocktails, while theserene May Fair Spa offers anoasis of calm.Bedrooms: 406themayfairhotel.co.uk Green ParkRadisson Edwardian 5JBerkshire´´´´Between Bond Street andMarylebone village, this hotelis an intimate hideaway witha pleasingly clubby vibe, asoothing refuge for OxfordStreet shoppers. Across thecool marble of the lobby, theDrawing Room Bar is a relaxedlocal meeting place floodedwith natural light. With comfyleather sofas and classicwood panelling, Ascot’s Barand Restaurant serves greatseasonal British food.radissonedwardian.com/berkshireBedrooms: 147 Bond Streetathenaeumhotel.com Green ParkACCOMMODATIONTravel Trade Guide 17