The 8 Best Hotels Near Covent Garden

Corinthia Hotel

Covent Garden is a bustling area of central London. A former wholesale vegetable market, it is now popular for its boutique stores, restaurants, cobbled streets, and grand architecture. Home to the Royal Opera House, close to West End's theatres, and made lively by street performers — this is a fun place to be. There are several noteworthy hotels in the vicinity ranging from landmark five star properties to characterful boutiques. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels near Covent Garden selected on their service, amenities and design. So why not browse through our list to start planning your next stay?

For the spa

One Aldwych

  • One Aldwych is classic on the outside but wonderfully contemporary on the inside. Expect spacious rooms and suites mixing modern and traditional styles, a buzzy lobby bar, and high-end dining. However, it is the expansive spa complete with an indoor pool that really stands out.

For families

Haymarket Hotel

  • Haymarket Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel designed by Kit Kemp. Here, the grand building now features contemporary art, handpicked ceramic pieces, patterned fabrics and bold colours. Located right in the heart of the West End, this is a good choice if you are visiting for the theatre. While the spa and buzzy restaurant will please parents, kids will love the indoor pool and added extras including mini bathrobes, milk and cookies at bedtime, and family Sky TV.

For a couples' escape

  • Hazlitt's is a gorgeous Georgian townhouse located in the West End. Elegant wood-panelled rooms are ideal for a romantic weekend away or a honeymoon. Understated and charming.

For luxury

The Savoy

  • Corinthia Hotel is a beautifully restored grand London hotel with a glamourous feel and sensational service. The magnificent original features of the building remain, set beside modern luxuries such as the marble bathrooms complete with built in televisions at the end of each bath. Complete with a wonderful choice of bars and restaurants — this is a real treat.
  • The Savoy is a stunning Grand Dame in the heart of London’s West End. Expect beautiful traditional style, plus numerous original features, coupled with excellent dining including Gordon Ramsay at the Savoy Grill. Exceptional luxury and service that won’t disappoint.

For a boutique

Covent Garden Hotel

  • Traditional elegance meets sexy chic at the Covent Garden Hotel. Classic rooms are exquisitely decorated, with all luxuries considered. With a state-of-the-art cinema and evening cocktails served in the atmospheric drawing room — this is grown-up decadence.
  • Henrietta Hotel is a charming boutique stay with just 18 rooms. The design is a heady mix of contemporary and traditional styles while the friendly staff, atmospheric bar, and excellent restaurant are particularly noteworthy.

For contemporary style

St Martins Lane

  • St Martins Lane is a chic contemporary hotel. A Starck classic design famous for its lighting, cool boxy shape and its famous clientele. Complete with a Pan Asian restaurant and a decadent bar — this is a good choice for the young and hip.

Still not sure where to book?

The 8 Best Hotels Near Covent Garden

Hazlitt's
Hazlitt's

London (Soho)

This charming Georgian boutique hotel is full of character and literary associations. Since 1718 Hazlitt's has been in the thick of it on vibrant Frith Street in the heart of Soho. Elegant wood-panelled rooms are the perfect base, relax with a book or explore the city.

  • Full of character
  • Lively area
  • Traditional
  • Boutique
from AU$408 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Covent Garden Hotel
Covent Garden Hotel

London (Covent Garden)

Traditional elegance meets sexy chic, making a sexy and buzzy, designer hotel in prime Covent Garden location. Classic rooms are exquisitely decorated, with all luxuries considered and children more than catered for. Breakfast is a lavish affair, as is an evening cocktail in the drawing room.

  • Sights nearby - You're bang in the centre of London, so everything is within easy reach!
  • Local markets - Covent Garden is known for its famous early-morning flower market
  • Romantic
  • Four poster beds
from AU$703 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Haymarket Hotel
Haymarket Hotel

London (St James's)

A chic hotel in a perfectly central location, with effortless contemporary styling, a buzzy restaurant scene and a glitzy indoor pool.

  • Families - Kids can expect all sorts of extras including mini bathrobes, milk and cookies at bedtime, family Sky TV and more!
  • City Style - A chic boldly styled hotel in the heart of central London.
  • Conference facilities
  • Great walks - Take a stroll through St James or Green Park.
from AU$632 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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St Martins Lane
St Martins Lane

London (Covent garden)

It's not often you find a fun hotel with both high comfort and exemplary service levels, but this hits the spot. The funky design, ultra-smooth bedrooms, Pan-Asian food and decadent bar combine to make a relaxed and tempt-you-back stay.

  • Lively - Buzzy bar, restaurant and nighclub
  • Theatre - In the heart of theatreland
  • Designer - Philippe Starck interiors
  • Restaurant -
from AU$586 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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One Aldwych
One Aldwych

London (Covent garden)

The perfect base for those wanting to be in the heart of Covent Garden and Theatreland. Classic on the outside, but wonderfully contemporary on the inside. Spacious rooms and suites, buzzy lobby bar, superb dining and a luxury spa for relaxing after a hard day's sightseeing!

  • Restaurant - Indigo - modern British & Eneko Basque Kitchen & Bar
  • Child friendly - DVD and games library plus wii console and games
  • Theatre - Perfectly positioned for London's theatreland
  • Swimming Pool - Large Indoor Pool - chlorine free
from AU$654 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Corinthia London
Corinthia London

London (Westminster)

Grand hotel with a 21st century approach, top quality and irresistibly seductive. Perfect.

  • Spa - ESPA Life — an enormous spa London's largest
  • Spa breaks
  • Private Hot Tub - Book the Hamilton Penthouse for a private outdoor hot tub
  • Restaurant - Tom Kerridge's Bar & Grill for classic British cuisine
from AU$830 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Savoy
The Savoy

London (Covent Garden)

A stunning Grand Dame in the heart of London’s West End, that shows no signs of flagging. Beautiful traditional style, plus numerous original features, coupled with excellent dining including Gordon Ramsay at the Savoy Grill. Exceptional luxury and service that won’t disappoint.

  • Views - Book a river view room for stunning views up and down the Thames
  • Sights nearby - Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square & National Theatre all within walking distance
  • Restaurant - There are several on site restaurants including Gordon Ramsay at the Savoy Grill
  • Spa - With pool, sauna and steam rooms, plus wide range of treatments
from AU$1066 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Henrietta Hotel
Henrietta Hotel

London (Covent Garden)

Well placed for theatreland and close to many shops, this newly-opened, friendly hotel offers discreet charm and an international feel in a surprisingly peaceful location. There’s a lovely bar with a restaurant serving delectable food, friendly staff and atmospheric rooms.

  • Sights nearby - Within striking distance of many of London's central sights.
  • Local markets - Browse the charms of London's historic Covent Garden.
  • Romantic
  • Lively area
from AU$461 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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