Where to Stay in London: Top Accommodation Guide

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Best Places to Stay in London

Editor's Pick Iconic Luxury
9.4
$$$$$ 735156576

The Savoy

⭐ 9.4 (1,473 reviews)
📍 Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
Butler Service Fine Dining Spa Indoor Pool Historic Building
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Editor's Pick Ultra-Luxury
9.1
$$$$$ 295688310

Shangri-La The Shard, London

⭐ 9.1 (1,679 reviews)
📍 31 St Thomas St, Southwark
Infinity Pool Sky Bar Spa Gym City View +1 more
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Editor's Pick Boutique Exclusive
8.7
$$$$ 775534117

The Franklin London

⭐ 8.7 (454 reviews)
📍 24 Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge
Garden View Gourmet Dining Hammam Library Quiet Location
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Editor's Pick Historic Luxury
8.5
$$$$ 616768485

London Marriott Hotel County Hall

⭐ 8.5 (656 reviews)
📍 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
Big Ben Views Indoor Pool Gym Steakhouse Library Lounge +1 more
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Modern Chic
8.9
$$$ 484049265

The Gantry London, Curio Collection

⭐ 8.9 (3,517 reviews)
📍 40 Celebration Ave, Stratford
Rooftop Terrace Modern Gym Near Transport Bar Stylish
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Design Luxury
8.9
$$$$ 37817004

Sea Containers London

⭐ 8.9 (6,606 reviews)
📍 20 Upper Ground, South Bank
Riverside View Rooftop Bar Cinema Spa Modern Art
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Boutique Luxury
8.8
$$$$ 374597257

Kimpton Fitzroy London

⭐ 8.8 (1,172 reviews)
📍 1-8 Russell Sq, Bloomsbury
Historic Architecture Bar Restaurant Gym Pet Friendly
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Modern Design
8.6
$$$$ 764191309

St Martins Lane London

⭐ 8.6 (3,577 reviews)
📍 45 St Martin's Ln, Covent Garden
Covent Garden Location Gym Restaurant Bar Design Rooms
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Smart Luxury
8.6
$$$ 772468969

CitizenM Tower of London

⭐ 8.6 (8,800 reviews)
📍 40 Trinity Square
Rooftop Bar Tower Bridge View 24h Food iPad controlled rooms
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Design Economy
8.6
$$ 818964904

Motel One London-Tower Hill

⭐ 8.6 (7,263 reviews)
📍 24-26 Minories, City of London
Bar Modern Design Central Location Free WiFi
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Full Service
8.4
$$$ 715779561

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

⭐ 8.4 (22,261 reviews)
📍 200 Westminster Bridge Rd
Big Ben View Pool Spa Family Rooms Central Location
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Trendy Boutique
8.0
$$$ 268753768

The Hoxton, Holborn

⭐ 8.0 (1,138 reviews)
📍 199-206 High Holborn
Buzzing Lobby Great Coffee Central Location Modern Rooms
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More about staying in London

The diversity of where to stay in London is as vast as the city itself, with each neighborhood offering a unique atmosphere. Due to the size of the metropolis, the main criterion for choosing your England tourist accommodation should be proximity to a station of the famous London Underground, the "Tube".

The West End, including Soho and Covent Garden, is the vibrant heart of entertainment. This region concentrates a vast selection of luxury boutique hotels and chic establishments. Staying here means being at the epicenter of nightlife, excellent theaters, trendy restaurants, and world-class shopping on Oxford Street.

The noble areas of Kensington and Chelsea are ideal for families and culture lovers. Filled with elegant Victorian architecture and close to major museums (Natural History, V&A) and Hyde Park, they offer magnificent five-star hotels and traditional bed and breakfasts, ensuring a high standard of safety and sophistication.

Westminster and the South Bank are classic options for traditional sightseeing. Here you will find many iconic hotels with views of the Thames, ideal for waking up with a view of Big Ben. Meanwhile, regenerated areas like Shoreditch in the East End attract a younger crowd with innovative industrial design hotels and street art.
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