Best romantic hotels in London

A slice of literary history in lively Soho, this former home of English essayist William Hazlitt creaks with authenticity.

Portobello Hotel, London

There is still bags of bohemian spirit in this legendary rock and roll hotel converted from two neoclassical mansions, thanks to its eclectic collection of rooms containing many pieces from nearby Portobello market.

The Rookery, London

Powder your wig and imagine you’re arriving by sedan chair at this singular hotel, occupying a Georgian terrace and presented as a piece of living history.

The Beaumont, London

‘It has an air of luxury and style,’ says a trusted reviewer, of this ‘quiet and peaceful’ hotel on a garden square in Mayfair.

Batty Langley’s, London

A one-off, this eccentric hotel in gentrified Spitalfields commemorates the novelists, politicians and silk merchants of the area, along with its petty thieves, tarts and vagabonds.

The Goring, London

A long-time favourite of its royal neighbours, this Belgravia grand dame is ‘charmingly old-school’, with red-liveried footmen, Michelin-starred restaurant, and one of the largest private gardens in London.

San Domenico House, London

On a quiet street moments from the King’s Road, two red brick Victorian mansions, built in what Pevsner describes as the ‘semi-Dutch, semi-Queen Anne style’, conceal a veritable palazzo.

The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell, London

‘We’ve been raving about it to everyone!’ enthuses a recent guest of this zany boutique hotel on Clerkenwell’s St John’s Square.

The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone, London

Mark Sainsbury and Michael Benyan’s second Zetter town house hotel is every bit as eccentric as the first, the design conceit here being that it was once the home of ‘wicked Uncle Seymour’ (the inspiration for Seymour being Edward Lear, former incumbent and real-life eccentric).

Charlotte Street Hotel, London

Wide, striped awnings jauntily shelter the café tables lined up outside this Firmdale hotel, close to Soho and the West End theatres.

St James’s Hotel and Club, London

In a quiet Mayfair cul-de-sac, this sophisticated hotel (Althoff Collection) houses silkily decorated bedrooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a plush, velvet-seated bistro and bar.

Hotel 41, London

Overlooking Buckingham Palace, this chic, discreet hotel on the fifth floor of a historic building gives guests the royal treatment.

The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse

London

‘On arrival we discovered that our package included afternoon tea, which we enjoyed before a concert at Cadogan Hall.’

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This historic city is a place of art, culture, style, sophistication and an intoxicating buzz that makes it ideal for a romantic weekend.

As characterful and diverse as the city itself is, London's hotels reflect that variety. Choose from a bohemian classic frequented by rock 'n' roll legends, or a Michelin-star restaurant and hotel in Belgravia. Stay next door to Buckingham Palace, or sleep within walking distance of the West End theatres. Whether it's spa treatments you're after or to tread in the footsteps of literary greats. Whether you're planning to propose, a Valentine's weekend or simply seek quality time with your other half, a romantic hotel break in London never fails to impress.

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Best romantic hotels in London

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