On swanky Piccadilly, overlooking Green Park and Mayfair's southern borders, the 303-room luxury Sheraton Grand London Park Lane pulls out all the stops. It completed a multimillion-pound renovation in 2016, giving its 1920s origins a fresh, sleek Art Deco finish. Stylish, modern rooms have rainfall showers, HD TVs, and kettles, plus tubs, sitting ares, and espresso machines in upgraded units. Elegant dining spaces include the Palm Court Tea Lounge, which offers popular afternoon tea, an Italian eatery, and chic bar. A 24-hour fitness room is available, but there's no spa. Club-level guests get access to a lounge access with free breakfast and appetizers. Alternatively, the similarly priced Chesterfield Mayfair offers a more romantic experience with traditional Victorian decor.
On swanky Piccadilly, overlooking Green Park and Mayfair's southern borders, the 303-room luxury Sheraton Grand London Park Lane pulls out all the stops. It completed a multimillion-pound renovation in 2016, giving its 1920s origins a fresh, sleek Art Deco finish. Stylish, modern rooms have rainfall showers, HD TVs, and kettles, plus tubs, sitting ares, and espresso machines in upgraded units. Elegant dining spaces include the Palm Court Tea Lounge, which offers popular afternoon tea, an Italian eatery, and chic bar. A 24-hour fitness room is available, but there's no spa. Club-level guests get access to a lounge access with free breakfast and appetizers. Alternatively, the similarly priced Chesterfield Mayfair offers a more romantic experience with traditional Victorian decor.
This upscale hotel is located well in the throbbing heart of London, with most of the capital's center within easy walking distance. Behind its original 1912 facade it maintains a mostly traditional ambience, which continues into the rooms, with only the occasional nod to modernity. The basement spa is impressive for a four-star property, but a steep charge for access to the hotel's Wi-Fi is a turn-off. The nearby Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street has comparable rates but more contemporary feel.
This upscale hotel is located well in the throbbing heart of London, with most of the capital's center within easy walking distance. Behind its original 1912 facade it maintains a mostly traditional ambience, which continues into the rooms, with only the occasional nod to modernity. The basement spa is impressive for a four-star property, but a steep charge for access to the hotel's Wi-Fi is a turn-off. The nearby Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street has comparable rates but more contemporary feel.
The upper-middle-range Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo maintains this well-known brand’s reliable standards. It’s located in a relatively peaceful residential neighborhood, a five-minute walk from Waterloo train station. Its 297 modern rooms are comfortable and well equipped, even if they’re a bit generic. But it’s the chic lobby that really shines here, with its cozy and elegant retro-style seating. The lobby snack bar is open 24/7, and the hotel’s Indian restaurant is headed by a celebrity chef. Breakfast is free and plentiful, and there’s a gym and free Wi-Fi, plus meeting rooms and business services. Travelers might want to compare rates with the H10 London Waterloo -- it's a 10-minute walk from the subway, but has comparable rates and a sauna.
The upper-middle-range Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo maintains this well-known brand’s reliable standards. It’s located in a relatively peaceful residential neighborhood, a five-minute walk from Waterloo train station. Its 297 modern rooms are comfortable and well equipped, even if they’re a bit generic. But it’s the chic lobby that really shines here, with its cozy and elegant retro-style seating. The lobby snack bar is open 24/7, and the hotel’s Indian restaurant is headed by a celebrity chef. Breakfast is free and plentiful, and there’s a gym and free Wi-Fi, plus meeting rooms and business services. Travelers might want to compare rates with the H10 London Waterloo -- it's a 10-minute walk from the subway, but has comparable rates and a sauna.
This historic property has a great South Kensington location and sweet details that could potentially make for a pleasant, affordable stay -- if its rooms were given a major refresh. The two-and-a-half-pearl hotel occupies a classic Victorian row house and has lovely period furnishings in public spaces. Rooms have large flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, cheerful neighborhood views, and Woods of Windsor bath products, but furniture and textiles are seriously worn. There's no on-site parking, but the hotel has an on-site restaurant with a charming breakfast room, 24-hour room service, and a small bar next to an attractive marble fireplace in the lobby living room. Those looking for comparable area accommodations may wish to consider Aster House, an adorable, well-priced bed-and-breakfast that consistently receives high marks from guests.
This historic property has a great South Kensington location and sweet details that could potentially make for a pleasant, affordable stay -- if its rooms were given a major refresh. The two-and-a-half-pearl hotel occupies a classic Victorian row house and has lovely period furnishings in public spaces. Rooms have large flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, cheerful neighborhood views, and Woods of Windsor bath products, but furniture and textiles are seriously worn. There's no on-site parking, but the hotel has an on-site restaurant with a charming breakfast room, 24-hour room service, and a small bar next to an attractive marble fireplace in the lobby living room. Those looking for comparable area accommodations may wish to consider Aster House, an adorable, well-priced bed-and-breakfast that consistently receives high marks from guests.
The 127-room Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel is an upscale property typical of the chain set in the bustling heart of the capital's West End. Overlooking Leicester Square, the hotel is right in the thick of it with most of central London within easy walking distance. While rooms generally feel high-end, noise can be an issue. The free buffet breakfast is extensive and has cooked options, but not all are happy with the quality. The location is one of the major draws; those who don't mind simpler, smaller rooms can stay nearby for almost half the price at the Z Hotel Piccadilly.
The 127-room Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel is an upscale property typical of the chain set in the bustling heart of the capital's West End. Overlooking Leicester Square, the hotel is right in the thick of it with most of central London within easy walking distance. While rooms generally feel high-end, noise can be an issue. The free buffet breakfast is extensive and has cooked options, but not all are happy with the quality. The location is one of the major draws; those who don't mind simpler, smaller rooms can stay nearby for almost half the price at the Z Hotel Piccadilly.
The Saint James Hotel is a mid-range hotel located in downtown Toronto, less than a five-minute walk away from College subway station as well as the shops and restaurants of Yonge-Dundas Square. 28 chic and modern rooms feature gleaming bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. On-site amenities other than a vending machine, free Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities, are non-existent, but overall the hotel offers excellent value with its convenient location and beautiful rooms. The nearby Ramada Plaza Toronto Downtown has a restaurant and indoor pool for about the same price, but rooms aren't as fresh.
The Saint James Hotel is a mid-range hotel located in downtown Toronto, less than a five-minute walk away from College subway station as well as the shops and restaurants of Yonge-Dundas Square. 28 chic and modern rooms feature gleaming bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. On-site amenities other than a vending machine, free Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities, are non-existent, but overall the hotel offers excellent value with its convenient location and beautiful rooms. The nearby Ramada Plaza Toronto Downtown has a restaurant and indoor pool for about the same price, but rooms aren't as fresh.
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton formerly DoubleTree by Hilton London - Kensington is large, with 228 rooms. The West London location is within walking distance of a tube stop and museums, rooms are small but modern, the lobby is sophisticated, and access to the members’ lounge (where evening drinks are served) is included with most room types. The nearby Millennium Bailey's tends to have more satisfied guests, though its rooms aren't as modern and it lacks a fitness center, unlike this property.
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton formerly DoubleTree by Hilton London - Kensington is large, with 228 rooms. The West London location is within walking distance of a tube stop and museums, rooms are small but modern, the lobby is sophisticated, and access to the members’ lounge (where evening drinks are served) is included with most room types. The nearby Millennium Bailey's tends to have more satisfied guests, though its rooms aren't as modern and it lacks a fitness center, unlike this property.
The 42-room upscale Marble Arch by Montcalm is the smaller sister property of the luxurious Montcalm Hotel located across the street. Housed in a small townhouse, the modern boutique hotel offers an equally luxurious experience, though at slightly lower rates and with fewer in-house amenities (guests can use the Montcalm’s spa, fitness center, pool, and restaurants). The contemporary rooms are small but elegantly appointed with scent machines and large flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, bottled water, and fruit. Breakfast, served in a pleasant sunlit dining room, is available for an additional fee. The central location is close to the tube station and is a short walk to Oxford Street, though there are many other hotels in the area and it’s worth comparing rates.
The 42-room upscale Marble Arch by Montcalm is the smaller sister property of the luxurious Montcalm Hotel located across the street. Housed in a small townhouse, the modern boutique hotel offers an equally luxurious experience, though at slightly lower rates and with fewer in-house amenities (guests can use the Montcalm’s spa, fitness center, pool, and restaurants). The contemporary rooms are small but elegantly appointed with scent machines and large flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, bottled water, and fruit. Breakfast, served in a pleasant sunlit dining room, is available for an additional fee. The central location is close to the tube station and is a short walk to Oxford Street, though there are many other hotels in the area and it’s worth comparing rates.
The Mercure London Bloomsbury is an upper-mid-range option housed in an attractive Victorian building in the bustling and bookish Bloomsbury neighborhood in central London. Rooms are typically small -- a few could even be considered tiny -- and some are prone to street noise, but amenities are good and interiors are well-maintained. Beyond the 24-hour bar and brasserie there's not much else in the way of facilities. Overall it's a solid chain hotel option though it's lacking much in the way character. Travelers should consider The Montague on the Gardens nearby for a lot more personality at around the same rates.
The Mercure London Bloomsbury is an upper-mid-range option housed in an attractive Victorian building in the bustling and bookish Bloomsbury neighborhood in central London. Rooms are typically small -- a few could even be considered tiny -- and some are prone to street noise, but amenities are good and interiors are well-maintained. Beyond the 24-hour bar and brasserie there's not much else in the way of facilities. Overall it's a solid chain hotel option though it's lacking much in the way character. Travelers should consider The Montague on the Gardens nearby for a lot more personality at around the same rates.
Originally opened in 1865 as lodging for seamen, this two-pearl hostel was revamped and reopened in 2014 as a destination for young, hip travelers. The 120 guest spaces at this East London property are cheery but sparse, with polished wood floors, white beds, locker-style closets and bright-colored accent walls. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Travelers interested in a cool budget property should also consider the Walrus Hostel, which is closer to Buckingham Palace, but a tad more expensive.
Originally opened in 1865 as lodging for seamen, this two-pearl hostel was revamped and reopened in 2014 as a destination for young, hip travelers. The 120 guest spaces at this East London property are cheery but sparse, with polished wood floors, white beds, locker-style closets and bright-colored accent walls. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Travelers interested in a cool budget property should also consider the Walrus Hostel, which is closer to Buckingham Palace, but a tad more expensive.