Accommodations
No visitor to London need ever worry about finding a good place to stay—London has a great selection of hotels in every section of the city. No matter what a traveler’s taste or budget, there is a place to suit every fancy, from marvelously luxe to simple and understated, from historic to ultra-modern. Here are only a few of the great options around town. Go to visitlondon.com for many more suggestions.
The five-star Langham Hotel opened in 1865, and recently underwent an extensive restoration. The hotel’s 380 guest rooms and suites come in both Grand (modern) and Classic (traditional) styles. The Infinity Suite is notable as one of London’s largest two-bedroom suites.
Following a nearly $25 million refurbishment, The Mandeville Hotel has recently reopened in the heart of Marylebone, a few minutes from Bond Street and Marylebone Village. The hotel’s popular restaurant, deVille, features a bistro-style modern British menu in theatrical surroundings, while the deVigne Bar serves a variety of whiskies.
The Halkin is an intimate 41-room hotel with some of the best suites in town, as well as a Michelin-starred restaurant, Nahm , by Australian chef David Thompson. Be certain to book the huge conservatory suites, which are flooded in sunlight on clear days.
The Metropolitan is a cool, contemporary hotel located on Old Park Lane, with plenty of suites that overlook Hyde Park. Recently refurbished guest rooms and public areas offer complimentary Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access in stylish surroundings.
The Crowne Plaza London St James Hotel and Suites opened in 1897 to provide exclusive serviced accommodation for visiting aristocrats and nobles. Today, its Victorian facade has been beautifully renovated, and the hotel has 342 rooms and suites as well as three trend-setting restaurants.
Of course, there are a variety of options for spending the night in London. For an intimate experience, try a traditional bed-and-breakfast, which offers family-like hospitality for a fraction of the price. For a long-term stay, consider a serviced apartment, which are particularly good for families. (The Cheval Group of Serviced Apartments offers two- and three-bedroom apartments and townhouses.)...