A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in London, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Beautiful. Lovely interior design. L’oscar London is a 39-bedroom hotel set within the former Headquarters of the Baptist Church. Set near Covent Garden, L'oscar London is in an location for experiencing the city. Guests can enjoy access to a range of boutiques, restaurants and cultural hot spots including Theatreland, the British Museum and the Royal Opera House. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a seating area and a private bathroom. All rooms have air conditioning and complimentary WiFi access. A la carte and Full English breakfast options are available each morning at L'oscar London. Royal Opera House is 600 metres from the accommodation, while Lyceum Theatre is 700 metres away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 12 km from the property.Show full description
The ambience here is quiet and discreet, with a gorgeous "fin de siecle" decor. Great boutique hotel with attentive staff in a perfect location right next to Holborn Station and Covent Garden. Lovely, quiet rooms with everything you could wish.
Hip. Lively. Great bar. Popular among couples. Set within a 2-minute walk from Oxford Street in central London, The Mandrake is a luxury lifestyle hotel featuring eclectic, vibrant interiors and a carefully-curated private art collection. Free WiFi is offered throughout. The Mandrake has the Jurema Terrace, which is an outdoor dining restaurant and YOPO Restaurant and Bar which is an indoor restaurant serving a Latin American menu with influences from South America. The Mandrake features 30 stylish bedrooms, with three luxury suites and a penthouse. The rooms are set across four floors, rising up from the central courtyard surrounded by hanging gardens of jasmine and passion flower. And the YOPO bar where guests can enjoy botanical-based house cocktails created by the expert team of mixologists. There is also a Members Only Bar at the hotel with live music and DJs from Thursday through Saturday and rooms may be affected by noise. The Mandrake is 650 metres from The British Museum and 1.3 km from Covent Garden. The London West End, with its numerous theaters, bars and shops, is within a 15-minute walk from the property.Show full description
Luxury boutique hotel in a great location. You enter the hotel through a dark corridor, like into a cool club. There is no sign on the street. The design inside the property is amazing, it feels more like a luxury villa than a building in the middle of London. Amazing breakfast - great for a weekend getaway!
Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely property. Popular among couples. Situated just a 7-minute walk from London Liverpool Street Station, Batty Langley's features beautiful rooms with antique furniture, heavy silk curtains and quirky bathrooms. Located in a cobbled street in London's trendy Spitalfields, the iconic Gherkin building is 13 minutes' stroll away and Old Spitalfields Market is a 3-minute walk away. Each unique bedroom has air conditioning and a Smart TV with media hub, and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Breakfast is served in the guests' bedroom or can be taken in one of the beautiful public rooms on the ground floor such as the Tapestry Room with its sunny, private courtyard. The breakfast menu features freshly-baked croissants and the famous Brick Lane beigels as well as delicious smoothies. There is an honesty bar where guests can pour themselves a drink, and a 24-hour room service menu. The hotel is 1.1 miles from the Barbican Centre, 9 minutes' walk from The Brick Lane Gallery and 20 minutes' journey on foot from the Tower of London. Tower Bridge is also 1.2 miles away. A tea or coffee tray is provided on arrival.Show full description
Cozy boutique hotel with beautiful Edwardian decor. Decor of entire hotel is beautiful - it feels very "old world" and timeless. Live in London like Lords!
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great breakfast. Popular among women. Featuring ultra-chic interiors and a private garden, Number Sixteen offers glamorous accommodation in cosmopolitan South Kensington. The Victorian property provides 24-hour room service, minibars and iPod docking stations in the rooms. Each individually styled room reflects the contemporary design of the hotel, with luxurious fabrics and furnishings and hints of bold colour. South Kensington Underground Station is a 3-minute walk away, and is surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. All rooms at Number Sixteen are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have French windows leading to a small balcony. Afternoon tea is served all day at the hotel, and can be taken in the garden, conservatory, drawing room or library. Guests have a number of public rooms within the hotel in which to relax after a day outside in bustling London. Located on the Picadilly, Circle and District lines, the hotel has easy Underground links to many parts of the city.Show full description
Immaculately clean and perfectly boutique hotel with an excellent continental breakfast - that offers fresh fruit and good coffee.
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Popular among women.Opened August 2020. Featuring a garden, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Lime Tree Hotel is located in the centre of London, 1.3 km from Buckingham Palace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Victoria Train Station. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near Lime Tree Hotel include St James's Park, Victoria Underground Station and Harrods. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotel in London. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Unique. Charming. Great location. In London's Theatreland, in the heart of the West End, this 4-star boutique hotel offers beautiful rooms with antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour front desk and a library lounge. The unique bedrooms at Hazlitt’s have sumptuous decor and elegant panelled walls. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, minibar and work desk, and the luxury bathrooms feature land&water toiletries. A delicious breakfast is served in the rooms and includes freshly baked croissants and coffee. Hazlitt's also offers an honesty bar. Built in 1718, Hazlitt’s features priceless antiques and historical features throughout. Details include chandeliers, Victorian baths and carved wooden beds. Hazlitt’s is situated just off Soho Square, 300 metres from Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. Oxford Street is a 2-minute walk away, and Oxford Circus can be reached in a 10-minute walk.Show full description
Hazlitt's is a wonderful historical building from 1718. Quirky but luxurious rooms that are very quiet despite the location - in the heart of Soho. If you want a genuine Georgian boutique experience then rest assured, Hazlitt’s delivers. This place will make your stay in London wonderful.
Good breakfast. Situated 5 minutes’ walk from Oxford Street, The Soho Hotel features a fully equipped gym with an on-site personal trainer. Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, as well as many tube stations. A selection of London's best restaurants and bars, cafés, theatres and nightlife are within walking distance of the hotel, as well as the historic area of Soho Square which features a park and garden. Modern European cuisine is served in the on-site restaurant, which also offers a breakfast menu and afternoon tea. Each air-conditioned room at The Soho includes a flat-screen TV, fully stocked minibar and an iPod docking station. An en suite bathroom is also provided. Guests can also make use of a beauty treatment room, which offers full body massage, facials and manicures. A relaxing drink can be enjoyed in the award-winning bar.Show full description
The Soho Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel in the vibrant Soho neighborhood. It has beautifully decorated rooms, suites, and apartments, each with its own distinct style. The hotel has a spa and gym for guests to relax and stay fit, as well as a restaurant called Refuel Bar & Restaurant, known for its delectable cuisine.
Great bar. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Set 700 metres from St Paul's Cathedral, the five-star Vintry & Mercer in London offers a fitness centre and bar. Popular points of interest nearby include Sky Garden, Tower of London and Borough Market. At the hotel, all rooms and suites feature a bespoke interior design and include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The on-site restaurant specialises in British cuisine. The property offers a business centre and free WiFi. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while some units at Vintry & Mercer also provide guests with a balcony. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Staff at the reception can provide advice on what to do in the area. London Bridge is 1.7 km from the accommodation. Mansion House station is a minute's walk from the property. London City Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has an amazing hotel bar and a popular rooftop bar.
Great value. Great location. Boasting sumptuously decorated rooms, butler service, and gourmet cuisine across 5 stylish lounges, this boutique Victorian townhouse nestles in elegant Kensington. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the famous museums of Exhibition Road, Adria is only 15 minutes on foot from Hyde Park. Stunning, opulent design and sleek, marble bathrooms with underfloor heating and walk-in waterfall showers feature in each luxury room at Adria. You can relax amongst elegant furnishings with your own espresso machine, an iPod dock, and a HD iMedia hub. Breakfasts are served amidst a relaxed atmosphere in the morning room, including a selection of pastries, eggs cooked to order, yoghurts and fresh fruit. If your favourite dish is not on the menu, the chefs can make it for you. With a retractable roof, the open-air Garden room can be used for afternoon tea or coffee after dinner. Healthy juices are served at Adria, along with classic teas and coffees, and non-alcoholic cocktails. South Kensington and Gloucester Road tube stations are located just 5 minutes’ walk from the townhouse, and Harrods is less than 20 minutes away on foot. The Natural History Museum is a 10-minute walk away, and Heathrow Airport is a 30-minute drive.Show full description
Great views.Opened May 2021. Graceful and luxuriant, Pan Pacific London fuses together meaningful design, boundary-pushing wellbeing, and a myriad of dining and drinking destinations, all close to Liverpool Street Station in London's premium Square Mile. Spacious rooms and suites are equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows and air conditioning. Enjoy a choice of six restaurants and bars including a signature South East Asian restaurant, a rum-focused cocktail bar, a drawing room for afternoon tea, and a premium-spirited cocktail bar, all incorporating elements of the diversity and elegance of Singapore with new and innovative flavours. Rooms also feature flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and Nespresso coffee making facilities, Dyson hairdryer, iron and ironing board and sofa, together with a luxury marble bathroom with complimentary bathroom amenities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. There is complimentary access to the wellbeing floor including indoor infinity pool, high-performance interactive gym, sauna and steam rooms, and treatment rooms. 24hr room service is also available. Popular points of interest near Pan Pacific London include Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Shoreditch and Borough Market. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 9 km from the hotel. pool, sauna & steam room temperatures: Pool temperature: 30°C (86°F) Sauna temperature: 85°C (185°F) Steam room temperature: 45°C (113°F) . Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Set in central London's fashionable Clerkenwell area, The Rookery offers charming rooms with elegant period furnishings and free WiFi. Only 100 metres from Farringdon Railway Station, the small hotel is also just 5 minutes' walk from Barbican Tube Station. For lunch and evening meals, there is a room service menu as well as a wide range of restaurants and bars in the immediate area. With sumptuous antique furniture and artwork, each individually styled and air-conditioned room offers a flat-screen LCD TV. The luxury en-suite bathrooms boast land&water toiletries and a hairdryer. In the mornings, guests at The Rookery can enjoy breakfast in the elegant conservatory or served to the privacy of the room. Breakfast includes freshly baked croissants. Set within a row of 18th-century houses, The Rookery still retains many original features. Guests can relax in the library or in front of an open fire in the oak-panelled lounge. By Smithfield Market and on the outskirts of London's financial Square Mile, The Rookery is just over 1 mile from South Bank’s Tate Modern gallery. Impressive St. Paul's Cathedral is only half a mile away.Show full description
The most amazing boutique hotel. Beautiful historical property with the most incredible claw foot tub, comfiest bed and just the best atmosphere. This is likely one of the most CHARMING AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in London.
Great location. Comfortable beds. The Henrietta Hotel is located in London, a 2-minute walk from Savoy Theatre, and features free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. At The Henrietta Hotel you will also find a restaurant serving European cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk and are equipped with a private bathroom and free toiletries. The units in The Henrietta Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hair dryer. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. Royal Opera House is 300 metres from the hotel, while Arts Theatre is 300 metres from the property. London City Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
This trendy boutique hotel in the heart of a bustling city offers uniquely designed rooms inspired by the local streets and Italian design. The hotel's restaurant provides a one-of-a-kind Italian dining experience.
Lively. Very stylish. Rooftop restaurant. Popular among women. The Hoxton, Southwark is located by the Blackfriars Bridge in London, within walking distance from the South Bank and some of the main attractions of the city. The rooms at this hotel are designed with industrial features inspired by the neighbourhood, including Crittall-style windows, concrete ceilings and bare brick walls. The Hoxton, Southwark is home to a rooftop restaurant, with dining options also available in the lobby and mezzanine. Hoxton perks come as standard in every room including free tea, coffee, water and milk, 1-hour free international calls, a mini fridge to stock with products from a lobby shop at supermarket prices, Blank toiletries and free WiFi access. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include London Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and Savoy Theatre. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 13 km from The Hoxton, Southwark.Show full description
This might be the most stylish boutique hotel in London. It also has a cool rooftop restaurant.
Unique. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Nestled behind Buckingham Palace, this luxurious hotel is opposite the Royal Mews. It has striking rooms, a generous supply of free snacks and canapés, attentive 5-star service, and a wood-panelled Executive Lounge. Guests are offered complimentary snacks all day during their stay. Snacks include fresh fruit, crisps, and a selection of dried fruit & nuts, sweets, chocolates and toffees. Small tubs of Judes ice cream, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, and evening canapés are also on offer. With a stylish black-and-white theme, each en suite bedroom has a handmade mattress, air-conditioning and luxury bedding. There are on-demand movies, Bose music systems and marble bathrooms with bathrobes and Floris' toiletries. 41 is 500 metres from London Victoria Tube and Train Station. Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Piccadilly Circus are less than 1 mile away. The quiet and exclusive 41 hotel feels like a traditional London club. The Executive Lounge has a glass roof for bright breakfasts, afternoon teas and sampling the all-day menu.Show full description
Cool. Lively. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Set in London, 1.1 km from Brick Lane, Redchurch Townhouse by Soho House features access to a local fitness centre. Offering a bar, the property is located within 1.9 km of Sky Garden. There is an on-site restaurant, which specialises in Italian cuisine and also offers gluten-free options. The property is 2.6 km from Tower of London and 2.6 km from St Paul's Cathedral. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. All rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries. All units include a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Redchurch Townhouse by Soho House provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. For any tips on how to get around or what to do in the area, guests can ask at the reception. Tower Bridge is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Borough Market is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 11 km from Redchurch Townhouse by Soho House.Show full description
Lovely little boutique hotel only a two minute walk from Shoreditch High Street Station. This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Delightful property. Cool.Opened November 2020. Situated in the centre of Covent Garden adjacent to the Royal Opera House, NoMad London takes residence in the historic Bow Street Magistrates' Court Building. NoMad London's 91 rooms and suites offer hardwood floors, a custom art program and clawfoot tubs in many suites. The NoMad Restaurant is set inside an atrium with a soaring glass ceiling, the space is flooded with natural light providing energy and liveliness during the day. In the evening, the restaurant transforms to a more intimate setting, revealing its moody and sensual character. The property features several dining and drinking spaces. Side Hustle offers casual dining and drinks in a lively setting, with a menu influenced by the flavors of Mexico and an extensive collection of agave-based spirits. The Library is the living room of the hotel, reserved exclusively for hotel guests and their visitors. Guests are encouraged to explore the bookshelves, lined with a collection focused on the arts, culture and history of London and New York. Common Decency is an intimate subterranean bar with a cocktail program from the brand’s award winning bar team, with a focus upon hyper-seasonality, community and a sense of place. Common Decency will offer forward-thinking, avant-garde cocktails, served alongside modern riffs on classics with a whimsical twist. The property features a fitness centre. The property offers à la carte breakfast in the restaurant, library or in the room. Theatre Royal Drury Lane is 90 metres from the accommodation, while Covent Garden is 100 metres away. London City Airport is 12 km from the property.Show full description
Stylish. Great bar. In exclusive Knightsbridge, this 5-star boutique hotel once played host to Oscar Wilde. Guests can dine or have a light lunch in the elegant and comfortable bar and drawing room and enjoy luxurious rooms with iPod docks. The hotel exits onto Sloane Street, which is full of designer shops. Originally built in 1887, the beautiful rooms at Cadogan Hotel now feature LCD TVs with satellite channels, a DVD player, and free Wi-Fi. Each spacious room offers a private bathroom with luxury toiletries. Cadogan provides a chic bar and an elegant lounge where guests can choose from the extensive bar and lounge menu featuring Great British classics. Guests can also exercise in the hotel’s own fitness studio. Harvey Nichols and Harrods are just a 5-minute walk away. Knightsbridge Underground Station is 5 minutes’ walk away, while Hyde Park is a 10-minute walk.Show full description
A tranquil landmark with character and a modern design. Everything retains a traditional British essence: elegant design, luxurious sheets, and spacious, well-organized closet, incredible mini bar with complimentary espresso, tea, and mineral water
Beautiful. Comfortable beds. Great location. Situated in the heart of London’s theatre district, Covent Garden Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Royal Opera House, and surrounded by some of London’s best restaurants, bars and nightlife. A fully equipped gym is on site, as well as a treatment room offering massage and beauty treatments. The famous areas of Covent Garden and Leicester Square are both a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and both feature tube stations. Oxford Street is just 3 minutes away on foot and is Europe’s busiest shopping street. Each air-conditioned room at Covent Garden Hotel features an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and a fully stocked minibar. Many rooms have views over London’s rooftops. A wide breakfast selection and fresh seasonal produce are served in the on-site brasserie, as well as afternoon tea. Guests can also enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine at the stylish bar or relax in the wood-panelled drawing room.Show full description
Historic. Great value. Offering a restaurant and free WiFi access, St Paul Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel just 5 minutes’ walk from Hammersmith Tube Station and Kensington Olympia Exhibition Centre. Formerly a school, this 19th century building was built by the same architect as the National History Museum. Melody, the onsite restaurant, provides a creative British menu and an extensive wine list. All the rooms at St Paul Hotel are elegantly decorated, and feature tea/coffee making facilities, an en suite bathroom, bathrobes and free toiletries. Other amenities include a satellite TV, a mini bar, a hairdryer and a safe. Guests can also enjoy informal lunches and snacks in the lounge bar, with elegant and romantic surroundings. This 4-stars hotel has an interesting story, being the base from where Winston Churchill planned the D Day Landings during the World War II, back in 1944. Both Barons Court and West Kensington Tube Stations are a 10-minute walk away. The emblematic Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are just 10 minutes’ away by bus.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. This luxury boutique hotel in central London is situated a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park and Paddington Station. It features views over Westbourne Terrace and the historic buildings of the area. Room service is available 24/7 and there are a number of pubs and international restaurants in the surrounding streets. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout. Roseate House London features 48 luxurious rooms and suites spread across three mid-19th century, Grade-II townhouses built in 1842, restored to the original Victorian architecture. Inside, each dwelling possesses classic Victorian furniture and original oil paintings from the era. Handmade beds with silk details and limestone bathrooms are standard for each accommodation at Roseate House London. The Roseate House’s Hyde Bar features an ensemble cast of rare whiskeys and spirits. Residents can promenade their way to some of the landmarks of London such as Kensington Palace, The Royal Albert Hall, Oxford Street, Park Lane, High Street Kensington and Portobello Road. Paddington Station offers Underground access to the Heathrow Express, connecting to Heathrow Airport in 15 minutes.Show full description
Every corner of Roseate House London has an extraordinary design. The rooms are cozy and tastefully done with big comfortable beds and bright furniture. Fantastic location, just 5 minutes walk to Kensington Gardens, and very close to many of London's best neighborhoods. Take note: the cocktails menu at the bar is just above and beyond!
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