Weekend getaways in London

For most visitors, the best areas to stay in London are Westminster for iconic landmarks and central access, or Covent Garden for its theater district and shopping.

Westminster is ideal for first-time visitors and those who want to be at the heart of London's most famous sights. This area is home to Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. Many hotels here offer views of these landmarks, and you're well-connected by the Underground to explore other parts of the city. It's a grand and central location, great for those who want to experience London's regal side.

Couples often enjoy staying in Covent Garden. It's known for its lively piazza, street performers, and numerous theaters, making it a great spot for evening entertainment. The area also boasts a variety of shops, from high-end boutiques to unique independent stores, and a wide selection of restaurants.

Two of the best hotels in London that receive consistently high recommendations from travelers are Hotel Cafe Royal, London and The Savoy.

The 5-star Hotel Cafe Royal, London, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, is celebrated for its attentive staff and excellent location near attractions like the National Portrait Gallery and Spencer House. Guests can enjoy premium bedding, deep soaking bathtubs, and a 24-hour room service, along with amenities such as Frette Italian sheets and a rainfall showerhead.

Another highly recommended option is the 5-star The Savoy, also rated 9.6. This hotel is praised for its friendly and amazing staff, convenient location close to the National Portrait Gallery and Two Temple Place, and great breakfast. It features river views, 24-hour room service, and designer toiletries, all within an elegant Edwardian property design.

Additional highly-rated luxury hotels in London include the 5-star Rosewood London, with a 9.4 rating, and the 5-star COMO Metropolitan London and ME London, both rated 9.2.

For families visiting London, several highly-rated hotels offer excellent amenities and services, including Hotel Cafe Royal, London, The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, Suites and Residences, The Peninsula London, and The Langham, London.

The 5-star Hotel Cafe Royal, London, with an impressive 9.6 rating, is well-equipped for families, featuring a pool, complimentary cribs, games for children, and free supervised childcare. It also offers connecting rooms and babysitting services. The hotel is conveniently located just 0.4 miles from the National Portrait Gallery and Soho Square. Guests consistently praise the attentive and friendly staff, excellent location, and great food.

The 4-star The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione, rated 9.0, provides specific amenities for children, including baby bathtubs, child-friendly window designs, and kids' meals. Complimentary breakfast for children is also available, along with highchairs and cribs. It is situated 0.4 miles from Kensington Gardens. Reviews highlight the excellent and friendly staff, delicious breakfast, and great service.

Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, Suites and Residences is a 5-star hotel with an exceptional 9.8 rating. This hotel offers child-friendly window designs, complimentary cribs, and sofa beds. Family-friendly amenities also include a pool with age requirements, highchairs, bathrobes for children, and onsite babysitting. The hotel is 1.1 miles from Vauxhall City Farm. Customers frequently praise the excellent and friendly staff, great amenities, and great rooms.

The Peninsula London, a 5-star hotel boasting a great 10.0 rating, offers a range of family amenities such as free rollaway extra beds, toys for babies and children, kids' meals, outlet covers, highchairs, bed guards, corner guards, books, and strollers. It is located 0.6 miles from Cadogan Hall and Berkeley Square. Guests consistently praise the attentive and amazing staff, and the amazing new facilities.

The 5-star The Langham, London, with a 9.6 rating, provides kids' meals, child-friendly window designs, complimentary cribs, and onsite babysitting services. Connecting rooms and bathrobes for children are also available. The hotel is within 0.5 miles of Soho Square. Reviewers often mention the friendly and attentive staff, excellent service, spacious rooms, and fantastic breakfast. Find more child-friendly accommodations in London

When looking for the best 5-star hotels in London, consider Hotel Cafe Royal, The Savoy, Rosewood London, COMO Metropolitan London, and ME London, all highly rated by travelers.

The 5-star Hotel Cafe Royal, with an impressive 9.6 rating, offers a luxurious experience with amenities such as designer toiletries, 24-hour room service, and premium bedding with Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests frequently praise the attentive and friendly staff, excellent location, and great food. It is conveniently located near attractions like the National Portrait Gallery and Spencer House.

The Savoy, another 5-star option with a 9.6 rating, is celebrated for its Edwardian design and offers river views, air conditioning, and 24-hour room service. The hotel provides secured valet parking and features designer toiletries. Travelers consistently mention the friendly and amazing staff, convenient location, and wonderful food. It's close to the National Portrait Gallery and Two Temple Place.

Rosewood London, a 5-star hotel rated 9.4, provides a sophisticated stay with features like deep soaking bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, and 24-hour room service. It also has a restaurant with alfresco dining and is situated in a shopping district. Guests often highlight the excellent and amazing staff, great location, and lovely rooms. Nearby points of interest include the National Portrait Gallery and Two Temple Place.

COMO Metropolitan London, a 5-star hotel with a 9.2 rating, offers amenities such as designer toiletries, premium bedding, and valet parking. The hotel is located in a shopping district and provides couples dining options. Staff are described as attentive and great, and the location is frequently noted as perfect. It is close to Berkeley Square and the National Portrait Gallery.

Finally, the 5-star ME London, rated 9.2, boasts luxurious rooms with Egyptian cotton sheets, rainfall showerheads, and designer toiletries. Guests appreciate the comfortable and luxurious rooms, excellent staff, and fabulous location. It offers river views and is conveniently located near the National Portrait Gallery and Two Temple Place. Find more luxury hotels in London

For an all-inclusive hotel in London, consider the London Queens Apartments.

The 3-star London Queens Apartments offers an all-inclusive stay, providing a convenient option for travelers. Guests will appreciate the inclusion of a kitchen, which can be very useful for longer stays or for preparing meals. Free wired internet access is available in public areas, and complimentary toiletries are provided for comfort. The hotel is located near points of interest such as The Tricycle Theatre and Ben Uri Gallery. See more all-inclusive resorts in London

For an exceptional spa experience in London, consider the Hotel Cafe Royal, London, The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels, The Emory, Maybourne, Corinthia London, or Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, Suites and Residences.

The 5-star Hotel Cafe Royal, London, with an impressive 9.6 rating, offers an extensive spa experience including reflexology, Ayurvedic treatments, Thai massage, couples treatment rooms, and a Turkish bath or hammam. Guests often praise the attentive and friendly staff, as well as the hotel's excellent location, just 0.4 miles from the National Portrait Gallery.

The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels, a 5-star property rated 9.8, provides a luxurious spa with a sauna, hot tub, and various massage therapies like hot stone and deep tissue. The spa also features accessible facilities and offers a range of body treatments and wraps. This hotel is conveniently located 0.6 miles from Spencer House.

The Emory, Maybourne, a 5-star hotel with a great 10.0 rating, boasts a full-service spa that includes a Turkish bath or hammam, steam room, and sauna. Guests can enjoy various treatments such as massages, body wraps, and facials, with accessible spa facilities available. It is situated 0.6 miles from Cadogan Hall.

Corinthia London, a 5-star hotel with a 9.8 rating, features a spa with a steam room, sauna, and an array of treatments including Thai massage, hot stone massage, and aromatherapy. The spa offers accessible facilities and couples treatment rooms. Guests highlight the comfortable and clean rooms, as well as the excellent service. The hotel is located 0.2 miles from the National Portrait Gallery.

Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, Suites and Residences, a 5-star hotel rated 9.8, offers a full-service spa with a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Treatments such as detoxification wraps, hot stone massage, and deep tissue massage are available. Guests consistently praise the excellent staff and the hotel's prime location, which is 0.5 miles from Spencer House. See all spa hotels in London

For hotels in London that offer complimentary breakfast, consider Blackbird, Staybridge Suites London - Vauxhall by IHG, The Langham, London, 69TheGrove, and The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse.

The 4-star Blackbird, with an exceptional 9.8 rating, provides a a free English breakfast. Guests consistently praise the excellent and delicious breakfast, as well as the attentive and helpful staff. It is conveniently located near Cromwell Road and Kensington Gardens.

Staybridge Suites London - Vauxhall by IHG, a 4-star hotel rated 9.6, offers a free buffet breakfast. Travelers often highlight the excellent breakfast and the spacious, clean rooms. The hotel is situated close to Vauxhall City Farm.

The 5-star The Langham, London, boasting a 9.6 rating, includes free buffet breakfast for guests with Club Level Rooms. This luxurious hotel is also known for its full-service spa. It is located near Queen Mary's Gardens and Soho Square.

69TheGrove, a 3-star hotel with a 9.6 rating, provides a free continental breakfast. Guests frequently mention the delicious and amazing breakfast, along with the friendly staff and cozy rooms. It is located in a nice neighborhood, close to Vauxhall City Farm and Lambeth Palace.

The 3-star The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse, rated 9.8, offers a free continental breakfast. Visitors appreciate the lovely breakfast and the friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is located near the Freud Museum. Find more hotels with free breakfast in London

For top pet-friendly hotels in London, consider The Rubens at the Palace, Pan Pacific London, The Chesterfield Mayfair, Hotel 41, and One Aldwych.

The 5-star The Rubens at the Palace, with a 9.2 rating, provides excellent amenities for pets, including food and water bowls, pet sitting, and grooming services. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, the excellent location, and the comfortable, clean rooms. It is conveniently located near Cadogan Hall and Berkeley Square.

Another outstanding option is the 5-star Pan Pacific London, boasting an exceptional 9.8 rating. This hotel welcomes both dogs and cats and offers pet grooming and sitting services, along with food and water bowls. Reviewers frequently highlight the spacious, clean rooms, the amazing staff, and the great location, which is just a short walk from Old Spitalfields Market and Leadenhall Market.

The 4-star The Chesterfield Mayfair, rated 9.4, is also a fantastic choice for travelers with pets. It offers pet sitting services, welcomes dogs and cats, and provides food and water bowls. The staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, and the location is considered excellent, close to Berkeley Square and the Lyric Theatre.

Hotel 41, a 5-star hotel with a great 10.0 rating, warmly welcomes both dogs and cats and provides pet grooming and sitting services, as well as food and water bowls. Guests often praise the helpful and amazing staff, the great location, and the spacious, clean rooms. It is situated near Cadogan Hall and Berkeley Square.

Finally, the 5-star One Aldwych, with a 9.6 rating, is another highly-rated pet-friendly hotel, specifically for dogs. It offers pet grooming services and food and water bowls, with pets staying free. The hotel's location is frequently described as great and amazing, and guests appreciate the beautiful rooms, exceptional staff, and delicious breakfast. It is conveniently close to the National Portrait Gallery and Soho Square. See more pet-friendly hotels in London

For top boutique hotels in London, consider The Savoy, Conrad London St. James, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, Raffles London at The OWO, and The Goring.

The 5-star The Savoy, with an impressive 9.6 rating, is a historic hotel with an Edwardian property design. It is conveniently located near the National Portrait Gallery, Spencer House, and Two Temple Place. Guests consistently praise its friendly and amazing staff, excellent location, and great breakfast.

The 5-star Conrad London St. James, rated 9.4, features an Art Deco property design and offers amenities such as an executive lounge, 24-hour room service, and premium bedding. The hotel is close to the National Portrait Gallery and Spencer House. Travelers frequently praise its wonderful staff, comfortable rooms, and excellent service and food.

The 5-star The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, with an 8.8 rating, also showcases an Art Deco property design and boasts a full-service spa with a steam room, hot tub, and various treatments including deep tissue massage and body wraps. It is situated near Spencer House and Berkeley Square. Guests appreciate its great location, nice staff, and clean rooms.

Raffles London at The OWO, a 5-star hotel with a great 10.0 rating, features an elegant Edwardian property design. Amenities include champagne service, designer toiletries, and valet parking. It is located near the National Portrait Gallery and Spencer House. Guests consistently highlight the exceptionally friendly staff.

The 5-star The Goring, rated 9.8, also offers an Edwardian property design with luxurious amenities such as designer toiletries, Egyptian cotton sheets, and deep soaking bathtubs. It is conveniently located near Spencer House and Cadogan Hall. The hotel is highly regarded for its friendly staff and excellent service. See all boutique hotels in London

For budget-friendly hotels in London, you can consider the 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Croydon by IHG, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express London Wandsworth by IHG, the 3-star Comfort Inn Hyde Park, the 3-star Brunel Hotel, or the Charlie Hotel.

The 3-star Holiday Inn Express London - Croydon by IHG, with an 8.6 rating, offers complimentary breakfast, including a buffet option, and free WiFi. Guests frequently mention the friendly staff and nice rooms. It is conveniently located near the Museum Of Croydon and Croydon Minster.

Another excellent choice is the 3-star Holiday Inn Express London Wandsworth by IHG, rated 8.2. This hotel also provides free breakfast, including a buffet, and free WiFi. Travelers frequently praise the amazing staff, comfortable and clean rooms, and the brilliant breakfast. It is situated close to Putt in the Park and Wandsworth Common.

The 3-star Comfort Inn Hyde Park, with a 7.4 rating, offers free breakfast, including a buffet, and free WiFi. Guests often highlight the excellent customer service, great location, and clean rooms. It is near Kensington Gardens and the Paddington Bear Statue, with easy access to transport.

The 3-star Brunel Hotel, rated 7.2, provides complimentary breakfast, including a continental option, and free WiFi. Guests often appreciate the lovely breakfast and good location. It is close to Kensington Gardens and the Paddington Bear Statue.

The Charlie Hotel offers a free English breakfast, free self-parking, and free WiFi. Guests consistently praise the great breakfast, comfortable and clean rooms, and the friendly and extremely helpful staff. Its location is often described as "fab" or "great," and it is near Cantelowes Gardens and the Gillespie Park and Ecology Centre. View all budget hotels in London

For a romantic getaway in London, consider the Hotel 41, Ham Yard Hotel, Firmdale Hotels, Corinthia London, Pan Pacific London, or Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London.

The 5-star Hotel 41, with a great 10.0 rating, is highly praised for its attentive staff and spacious, clean rooms. Guests frequently highlight the great food and excellent service, making it an ideal choice for a special occasion.

Another exceptional option is the 5-star Ham Yard Hotel, Firmdale Hotels, also boasting a great 10.0 rating. Travelers consistently mention the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the beautiful rooms. It's conveniently located near the National Portrait Gallery.

The 5-star Corinthia London, rated 9.8, offers a luxurious experience with a full-service spa, including couples treatment rooms and a steam room. Guests often praise the comfortable and clean rooms, the friendly and helpful staff, and the great location, with the National Portrait Gallery just 0.2 miles away.

The 5-star Pan Pacific London, with a 9.8 rating, features a full-service spa with various treatments such as body scrubs, wraps, and massages. Its location is perfect, with Leadenhall Market just 0.3 miles away. Guests rave about the spacious and clean rooms, as well as the amazing staff and service.

Finally, the 5-star Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London, also rated 9.8, provides spacious rooms with kitchens and river views. It's a great choice for couples who appreciate excellent service and a prime location, being only 0.2 miles from Traitors' Gate and 0.3 miles from London Bridge. See all romantic hotels in London

For hotels in London near Tower Bridge, consider the Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World or the Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London.

The 5-star Vintry & Mercer Hotel, with a 9.8 rating, is top for its comfortable and clean rooms, as well as its friendly and helpful staff. It is conveniently located near attractions such as Leadenhall Market, just 0.5 miles away, and Southwark Cathedral, 0.4 miles away.

Another excellent choice is the 5-star Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London, which also holds a 9.8 rating. Guests frequently praise its excellent location and the extremely helpful staff. This hotel offers amenities such as a kitchen and 24-hour fitness facilities, and is close to Leadenhall Market at 0.3 miles and Southwark Cathedral at 0.4 miles.