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Boutique hotels in London
From a slice of Soho to a 19th century pub reinvented as a hip retreat. London might be best known for its large historic hotels and contemporary city skyscrapers but it's the boutique hotels that really display its character.
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The Rookery
London, London
With the feel of a private club rather than a hotel, this 'very special place' lies behind the 18th-century facade of three shop-houses in a once-notorious area that is now filled with hip eateris and bars.
Lime Tree Hotel
London, London
After a 2020 lockdown makeover and change of ownership, this personable, affordable Belgravia hotel is on good form, with smart bedrooms, a 'secret garden' and breakfast, brunch and lunches on offer in the Buttery.
Hazlitt's
London, London
A boutique hotel owned by Peter McKay and Douglas Blain, you ring a bell to enter giving it that sense of going to someone's home.
The Orange
London, Middlesex
The Orange is an upmarket gastro pub and boutique hotel that offers heritage, style and superb hospitality.
Batty Langley's
London, London
Within a Georgian house in a trendy corner of East London once home to Huguenot silk weavers, Peter McKay and Douglas Blain set out to weave a fantasy of their own.
Portobello Hotel
London, London
Beyond the Doric portico of a white stucco neo-classical mansion, this boutique hotel captures the eclectic charms of glamorous and bohemian Notting Hill.
The Grazing Goat
London, Middlesex
Close to West End shops and theatres, this pub with rooms has a relaxed vibe, a pavement terrace, stripped-back chic, a first-floor dining room serving modern dishes alongside classics, comfortable bedrooms over three floors, and pleasant, efficient staff.
The Buxton
London
Hip and convivial, this modish Spitalfields gastropub-with-rooms is a stroll up the colourful street from the Whitechapel Gallery.
The Princess Royal
London
With four boutique bedrooms, an atmospheric bar hung with modern artworks, a light-filled conservatory, lovely courtyard, seafood bar, and creative Mediterranean-inspired cooking, this Victorian pub is a great local drop-in and base for anyone wanting to stay over and explore Notting Hill.
Georgian House Hotel
London
Bright and contemporary, Georgian House Hotel is a boutique hotel in Pimlico complete with stained-glass windows, velvet drapes, trunks and tapestries.
The Lost Poet
London
'In a discreet building that could be a private residence', this 'beautifully designed' guest house is at the far end of Portobello Road.
11 Cadogan Gardens
London
A home away from home in the heart of Chelsea is the aim of these red-brick Victorian townhouses, which have been converted into a luxurious hotel of dazzling individuality.
The Fielding
London
On a pedestrian street, steps from the Royal Opera House, this Georgian town house is home to four floors of individually styled bedrooms of character – and though they don't serve breakfast, Covent Garden abounds with places to eat and drink.
Haymarket Hotel
London, Middlesex
Vintage furnishings and striking artwork, Haymarket Hotel is a boutique hotel in the heart of London's theatre land.
St James's Hotel and Club
London
A former diplomats' club in a quiet corner of Mayfair is today a high-end hotel, with plush bar, sleek bedrooms, spa treatments, concierge service, Michelin-starred restaurant and more informal bistro-style bar menu.
Charlotte Street Hotel
London, Middlesex
Part of the famous Firmdale Group of hotels, notable for Kit Kemp's highly recognisable interior design motifs, Charlotte Street is a charming boutique hotel.
Ham Yard Hotel
London, Middlesex
Rooftop gardens and arty interiors make this boutique Soho hotel a destination in its own right.
Sun Street Hotel
London, London
Under the south tower of One Crown Place, on the Shoreditch/City border, six 18th-century town houses form the front of this new hotel.
The Gyle
London
A quirky hotel close to the Eurostar terminal, The Gyle is in a row of 19th-century town houses and is filled with luxury details.
54 Queen's Gate Hotel
London, England
Close to Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park this boutique hotel is a celebrated member of the Bespoke Hotels group.
From a slice of Soho to a 19th century pub reinvented as a hip retreat. London might be best known for its large historic hotels and contemporary city skyscrapers but it's the boutique hotels that really display its character. Chic, Georgian properties in the heart of London, romantic Chelsea boltholes just off the King's Road, bijoux destinations within easy reach of the Eurostar for a Parisian getaway or buzzing townhouses amidst the creative hubs that satellite the City. Whether you prefer vintage style or ultra contemporary surroundings. Whether you're visiting with friends, celebrating a special occasion, bringing the family to London for Christmas shopping and a show or enjoying a romantic weekend. These are some of London's top boutique hotels.
