A steep history, luxurious suites and a wide range of delicious dining options mingle under the roof of this iconic 1920s-built hotel – formerly the London residence of the Duke of Westminster. Despite it’s long past, its clever menu offerings are very much contemporary.

At this five-star hotel in Kensington, there are two staff for every guest – so you can expect attentive and thoughtful service. Each room has been individually designed and decorated, and each in true London style. Cheneston’s Restaurant, the Stables Bar and the Conservatory tempt guests to linger longer, while the sauna, heated pool and classic afternoon tea by the fire has them wanting to return with haste.

A destination in itself, this famed hotel has been frequented by many famed patrons over its long history. Stop in to London’s oldest surviving cocktail bar, The American Bar, for one of its world-famous cocktails.

In the heart of Knightsbridge, this five-star hotel combines old-world London charm with contemporary design and service. Come for the selection of dining areas and bars, and stay for the spacious rooms where a peaceful night’s rest awaits.

Ideal for those hoping to take in a West End show or two while they’re in town, Rosewood London is well placed in this cultural hub. This urban sanctuary also boasts an award-winning spa and its own verdant greenhouse.

A visual feast for Instagrammers and design-savvy travellers, this beautifully designed space is home to a literary themed bar (harking back to its neighbourhood’s glamorous past), the vibrant Coral Room and the Insta-famous Dalloway Terrace that’s giving Sketch a run for its money.

This might just be the closest you’ll come to feeling like a royal at the grand Connaught Hotel in Mayfair – particularly so if you opt to stay in the Prince’s Lodge. While away an afternoon in the spa, then dine in one of the hotel’s lauded restaurants.

Representing a new generation of luxury accommodation in London, The Trafalgar features a rooftop bar with sparkling city views, extremely photogenic dining rooms, and creatively designed rooms that look how we wish our homes looked.

No list of luxurious London stays would be complete without this iconic hotel. When it opened in 1906, it was said to be one of the greatest hotels in the world – and little has changed. Lavish furnishings, opulent interiors and the little touches – like the option of a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce at your service – keeps it high on traveller’s bucket lists.

Want to live like a queen? This luxury hotel’s about as near Buckingham Palace as you can stay. And with five-star service, proper afternoon tea, delicious dining offerings and stylish suites, it’s perfectly fit for royalty too.

Perfect for summertime sojourns, this boutique hotel opens out onto its own petite orangery and flowering garden terrace space. As beautiful as it is comfortable, Number 16 is an elegant home away from home in Kensington.

From the street, the architecture of this building forms a striking first impression. Comprising 26 suites in sophisticated Marylebone, Chiltern Firehouse has become well known for its stand-out restaurant and cosy yet polished accommodation options.

Like something out of the pages of a fairytale, the unmistakable facade of St Pancras is recognised by visitors from all over the world. This awe-inspiring structure is home to the five-start St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, an impressive demonstration of contemporary style and old-London hospitality.