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.
Boutique hotels in London
Boutique hotels in London
Hazlitt’s
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.
Portobello Hotel
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 Rookery
London
Hip eateries and bars have supplanted hovels and bawdy houses in this once-notorious area, but behind the 18th-century facade of three shop-houses Georgian London lives on.
Batty Langley’s
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.
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.
Lime Tree Hotel
London
Occupying adjacent terrace town houses on a residential Belgravia street, this hotel is very affordable despite its highly desirable central location.
The Buxton
London
Hip and convivial, this modish Spitalfields gastropub-with-rooms is a stroll up the colourful street from the Whitechapel Gallery.
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.
Sun Street Hotel
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 Princess Royal
London
‘Just off affluent Westbourne Grove’, this Victorian pub has been redesigned ‘in an outdoorsy style’ for Cubitt House (see The Orange, Grazing Goat).
The Orange
London
The Orange is an upmarket gastro pub and boutique hotel that offers heritage, style and superb hospitality.
The Grazing Goat
London
Close to West End shops and theatres, this pub-with-rooms has a relaxed vibe, a pavement terrace, stripped-back chic, a restaurant serving modern dishes alongside classics, comfortable bedrooms over three floors.
Artist Residence London
London
This stylishly restored former pub is now a boutique hotel characterised by salvaged industrial materials for the eclectic fittings and furnishings.
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.
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.
Charlotte Street Hotel
London
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.
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.
Haymarket Hotel
London
Vintage furnishings and striking artwork, Haymarket Hotel is a boutique hotel in the heart of London’s theatre land.
Ham Yard Hotel
London
Rooftop gardens and arty interiors make this boutique Soho hotel a destination in its own right.
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.
54 Queen’s Gate Hotel
London
Close to Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park this boutique hotel is a celebrated member of the Bespoke Hotels group.
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Boutique hotels in London
The Kensington
London
Walking distance from the attractions of South Kensington, this ‘elegant yet hip, fun’ hotel is ‘conveniently located’ for museum-hoppers and shop-till-you-droppers.