Top 10 best hotels in London

London is an amazing European city! Of all the capital cities on the continent, it has the most distinctive and diverse range of hotels. Professionals in the sector are constantly renewing their efforts to get their piece of the pie. Between the traditional palaces, the charming boutique hotels, the comfortable flats and the rare budget hotels… It’s vital to know how to play hard to get!

This increased competition also means that some outstanding establishments are being preserved and modernised to meet the needs of today’s travellers.

Staying in London also means (unfortunately) having to put up with high prices. Because of its strategic position, the city is a crucial financial centre on the international scene. At the same time, London’s rich culture, cosmopolitan population and the central role of the Royal Family make it a very attractive destination for travellers.

Hence the high fares, even at the low end of the market. You can even admire London from your hotel room, wrapped up in a soft blanket with morning tea in hand. Enough teasing, here is our selection of the best hotels to stay in during your stay in London.

Where to stay in London? Our selection of the best hotels

It’s no secret that when it comes to accommodation of any kind, London is a pretty expensive city. It’s hard to find decent accommodation for less than €150 a night. So when you realise that this is just the start of the over-spending (on restaurants, activities, etc.), it’s easy to get cold feet… At least, that was before we put together our top London hotels, including some reasonably priced nuggets!

1. CitizenM Tower of London

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Location: 40 Trinity Square, The City, London

Category: Good value for money

Highlights:

• Excellent location
• Connected rooms
• Design and rooftop
• Restful and quiet

Weaknesses:

• Some rooms may feel small.

Hotel description: This delightful London hotel takes you across the River Thames to the South Bank. The streets are quieter here than in the bustling city centre. The hotel offers comfortable, designer rooms to suit all budgets. Everything has been thought out to meet the expectations of today’s travellers, with exceptional value for money.

2. The Brown’s Hotel

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Location: 33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, Westminster, London

Category: Prestige / Unusual

Highlights:

• Excellent food and drink
• Prestigious services
• Absolute comfort
• Very attentive staff

Hotel description : Staying in this temple of history is an experience in itself. This palace, inaugurated in 1837, has more than one historic event to its credit. It was here that Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call in history in 1876. The telephone in question is still in the lounge! Rudyard Kipling wrote ‘The Jungle Book’ here during his stay, and Agatha Christie regularly came here for afternoon tea… So many events and characters have shaped this extraordinary hotel. Here you will experience discreet luxury like nowhere else.

3. Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

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Location: Great Windmill Street, Piccadilly Circus, Westminster, London

Category: Favourite

Highlights:

• Perfect location
• Clean, cosy style
• Cosy atmosphere
• Friendly staff

Weak points :

• The hotel does not offer breakfast.

Hotel description: This hotel is a haven of peace in the hustle and bustle of London. The location is so privileged that it would be difficult – if not impossible – to beat it. After a restful night in the absolute calm of your room, the capital will literally be at your feet. There is a cocooning atmosphere here, accentuated by the natural colours and clean lines. Please note that the rooms have no windows, but each one is equipped with air purification technology. You’ll soon get used to it, and it’s an integral part of the establishment’s concept of ‘disconnection’.

4. Kimpton Fitzroy London

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Location: 1-8 Russell Square, Camden, London,

Category: Favourite / Prestige

Highlights:

• Excellent location
• Splendid architecture
• Peace and quiet
• Exquisite breakfast

Weak points :

• Showers can be a little narrow for a tall person.

Hotel Description: Discover this spectacular hotel in Bloomsbury’s Russell Square. The majestic exterior of this 19th century building will leave no one indifferent. The rooms have a contemporary design that will make you want to linger. After your visits, come and recharge your batteries over a cup of tea in the Palm Court. It’s probably the best way to end the day.

5. Mama Shelter London

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Location: 437 Hackney Road, Tower Hamlets, London

Category: Unusual / Affordable

Highlights:

• Atypical and lively style
• Helpful staff
• Comfortable room
• Good breakfast

Weak points :

• The hotel is a little out of the way.

Hotel description : Fall for this icon of the “new generation” hotel industry, with its comfortable rooms, its jumble of colours and its good food! While the rooms are always a hit, the stars of the show are by far the public areas. This is where the soul of the Mama Shelter hotels is to be found, and where you can enjoy a cocktail in good spirits. The must: the many play areas for big kids and the terrace, of course.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton

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Location: 7 Pepys Street, The City, London

Category: Good value

Highlights:

• Hotel with rooftoop
• Friendly atmosphere
• Good location
• Delicious breakfast

Weak points :

• Some bathrooms seem small.

Hotel description: Now that’s what you call a hotel with a view in London! With Tower Bridge and the Tower of London right in front of you and the City of London close by, this is the perfect place to base your suitcases and be at the heart of the action. Inside, the rooms are cosy and well decorated. You’ll be facing the tallest green wall in Europe! It’s particularly impressive when you first enter the lobby. The rest of the discovery promises to be just as successful, thanks in particular to the bar, wellness centre and cosy lounge.

7. Motel One London-Tower Hill

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Location: 24-26 Minories, The City, London

Category: Good value / Affordable

Highlights:

• Ideal location
• Rooms with views
• Chic and cosy atmosphere
• Quiet overnight stay

Weak points :

• Rooms lack storage space.

Hotel description: Enjoy exceptional views of London’s towering skyscrapers, including the iconic City Tower. Soak up the business atmosphere from the comfort of your leather armchair. The beautifully decorated rooms come in harmonious shades of beige, brown and duck blue. In the end, it’s all there: the price, the facilities, the location and the quality of service.

8. 41

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Location: 41 Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, London

Category: Prestige

Highlights:

• Atypical decor
• Comfort and space
• Helpful staff
• Delicious breakfast

Hotel description: This prestigious cocoon just a stone’s throw from the Royal Palace is one of London’s most beautiful establishments. Yet the 5-star hotel remains discreet and intimate. Enough to delight lovers of peace and English charm. We particularly recommend the afternoon tea served in the lounge. In the bedrooms, the marble bathroom is always a highlight, as are the special attentions paid by the staff.

9. The Resident Soho

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Location: 10 Carlisle Street, Westminster, London

Category: Good value for money

Highlights:

• Kitchen area
• Great city centre
• Quiet rooms
• Well decorated

Weak points :

• Some bathrooms seem small
• No breakfast.

Hotel description: Seize the opportunity to try “affordable luxury”, a paradox much appreciated by travellers with a limited budget, but who still want to enjoy great services. You will be staying here in the heart of Soho, an ideal location for exploring London on foot. The design is contemporary, and the facilities are top-notch. There’s also a focus on the kitchenette, which is very popular with independent travellers.

10. Pullman London St Pancras

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Category: Affordable

Highlights:

• Great location
• Spacious rooms
• Good catering
• Good facilities

Hotel description: Unthinkable, this affordable hotel is just a stone’s throw from King’s Cross and St. Pancras stations! Immerse yourself in the bright, business-like and funky world of this hotel. The soundproofing is so optimised that you’ll soon forget all about the 311 other rooms in the hotel. You’ll be able to relax for a long time while feeling as though the world belongs to you. Dixit, the glass lift with panoramic views and the royal breakfast.