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The 16 Best Hotels in London’s West End

The 16 Best Hotels in London’s West End

If you want to tick off some of London's most iconic attractions then London's West End is the place to stay. Encompassing some of the city's smartest neighbourhoods, the shopping mecca of Oxford Street and Regents Street, plus Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, whether you are visiting the city to watch a theatre performance or to dine in some of the city's most renowned restaurants or for a shopping extravaganza, there is so much to do in the West End. There's also a vast array of accommodation on offer making it difficult to know where to start when searching for the right hotel for you. Our hotel experts have created a comprehensive list of the best hotels in London's West End including sleek five star hotels, grand historic stays, charming boutiques, and hotels perfectly placed for the theatres. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next stay?

For luxury

The Hotel Cafe Royal is a London institution. Rooms and suites are spacious and marry the building's period features perfectly with modern design. The bathrooms, carved from stunning Carrera marble, deserve a special mention. Complete with a spa, pool and several drinking and dining options — this is an indulgent stay.
The Bloomsbury is a grand hotel that perfectly mixes British traditions with contemporary style. Smart rooms are cleanly designed with contemporary furniture, soft patterns and uber luxury bathrooms. An atmospheric bar harks back to a more glamorous era. A sophisticated choice.
The London EDITION is a smart five-star in the Fitzrovia area. Pale wood-panelled rooms are perfectly minimalist while, downstairs, expect grand reception rooms with two noteworthy cocktail bars and a highly-acclaimed restaurant. A well-crafted mix of the old and new.
The Langham is a historic luxury hotel that offers a contemporary edge to its opulent Victorian décor. Expect classicly styled, spacious and comfortable rooms and suites, dining overseen by the Roux dynasty plus a spa and pool. An upscale escape aimed at those in search of high-class pampering.

For theatre lovers

Brimming full of character, Hazlitts has been converted from three Georgian townhouses in the heart of Soho. Close to nightlife, top restaurants and most of the major sights, it's the ideal base for a city break with real style.
The Haymarket Hotel has a super central location and effortless, contemporary style. The restaurant is buzzy and there’s a very cool indoor pool. You’re at the bottom end of the West End close to the National Gallery and Leicester Square.
One Aldwych is perfectly located on the corner of Wellington Street and The Strand. Its Axis bar and restaurant is a large expanse of design chic and the spa is luxurious. Rooms and suites are as contemporary as the rest of the decor — but on the outside, this is classical London.
The Covent Garden Hotel is located right by the Opera House in the heart of Covent Garden. The decor is classical and romantic — all very carefully decorated and luxurious and with fastidious attention to detail. Cocktails in the drawing-room and breakfasts are both known for being lavish affairs.
Henrietta Hotel is well-positioned near Covent Garden for easy access to the West End's theatres. With just 18 rooms this property has a charming boutique feel. The design is a heady mix of contemporary and traditional styles while the friendly staff, atmospheric bar, and excellent restaurant are particularly noteworthy.

For shopping

The Ham Yard Hotel is a five-star property with individually designed rooms decorated by Kit Kemp. Some of the decor is bold and extravagant but some is a little less so, for those who want a more modest affair. Well-positioned just a ten minute walk from Trafalgar Square, via Leicester Square and Regents Street.
Charlotte Street Hotel is located just steps from Oxford Street with its myriad of shops. Boasting stylish contemporary design and fashionable media clientele — this is a place for the young and trendy. There’s a private cinema, a cosy sitting room and buzzy public areas to add to its restaurant and 52 rooms and suites.

For a hip stay

Designed by Philippe Starck, St. Martins Lane is a design classic, perfectly positioned for seeing London — set between Covent Garden and Leicester Square. Fashion types and rock stars love it. Famed for its light effects, buzzy bar, nightclub and restaurant — this is a very hip choice.
Formerly a textiles factory, today the Sanderson is a hip and happening design hotel by Ian Schrager. There are 150 rooms and suites, a great two-storey spa and gym, and a fashionable bar.
The Soho Hotel is probably best known for its lively bar and restaurant but it’s also known for its 90 odd fashionable rooms, designer interiors, and for its cinema and gym. The feeling is a chic house party, so this is a great choice if you want to meet people.
The Mandrake is a stylish and award-winning luxury hotel in the heart of the West End, just off Oxford Street. Expect organic mattresses, roll-top baths, a trendy bar, funky art and fabulous cocktails. This is the place to be seen.

For self-catering

No 5 Maddox Street is an ultra-chic collection of two and three bedroom suites. Expect state-of-the-art audio-visuals, bamboo floors, elegant design, and well-stocked kitchens. Ideal for independent travellers, families or longer stays.

Still not sure where to book?

Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in London,
or our Guru’s collection of the Best Boutique Hotels in London,
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- Hotel Café Royal London (Soho) 160 rooms from $564
  
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  Local exploring  -  Perfectly situated in the heart of London with easy access to all the best sights and nightlife
  Spa  -  Stunning subterranean spa with surely the coolest pool in town
  Restaurant  -  Laurent at the Cafe Royal for Grill and Sushi Bar and Papillon for more cafe-style dining.
  Sights nearby  -  You can easily get to all of London's top attractions either on foot or by tube
  
  A luxurious reinvention of a London institution. Spacious rooms and suites whose interiors perfectly blend the modern and contemporary with beautiful period features and bathrooms of sheer indulgence, carved from stunning Carrera marble. Good dining options and a seriously cool spa and pool. See More
  
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- St Martins Lane London (Covent garden) 204 rooms from $384
  
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  Lively  -  Buzzy bar, restaurant and nighclub
  Theatre  -  In the heart of theatreland
  Designer  -  Philippe Starck interiors
  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, Frommers, Michelin Travel
  
  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. See More
  
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- Hazlitt's London (Soho) 27 rooms from $268
  
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  Full of character
  Lively area - In the thick of the action.
  Traditional
  Boutique
  Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide
  
  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. See More
  
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- Haymarket Hotel London (St James's) 50 rooms from $415
  
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  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.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet, Frommers, Kiwi Collection, Michelin Travel
  
  A chic hotel in a perfectly central location, with effortless contemporary styling, a buzzy restaurant scene and a glitzy indoor pool. See More
  
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- One Aldwych London (Covent garden) 105 rooms from $429
  
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  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
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Kiwi Collection, Michelin Travel
  
  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! See More
  
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- Covent Garden Hotel London (Covent Garden) 58 rooms from $461
  
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  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  -  Good for couples.
  Four poster beds  -  For romantics.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Fodors, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Kiwi Collection
  
  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. See More
  
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- Ham Yard Hotel London (Soho) 91 rooms from $700
  
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  Romantic Break  -  With its beautifully styled rooms, excellent restaurant and spoiling spa Ham Yard ticks plenty of boxes for a romantic break
  Families  -  Families are very welcome and extra beds can easily be added to rooms, plus there's kids' bathroom amenities and much more
  City Style  -  This super chic stay is typical of the Firmdale group, with trademark award winning interiors and a buzzy vibe
  Designer  -  All rooms individually designed by Kit Kemp
  
  A buzzing property in the heart of trendy Soho. Individually designed rooms, suites and apartments come in trademark Kit Kemp style with statement headboards and beautifully accented accessories. There’s an excellent restaurant with large terrace for outdoor dining, plus an indulgent spa. Superb! See More
  
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- Charlotte Street Hotel London (Bloomsbury) 52 rooms from $411
  
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  Lively  -  Hip and happening.
  Four poster beds  -  For romantics.
  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Frommers, Kiwi Collection, Michelin Travel
  
  Fashionable media land hangout, with stylish contemporary interior design, a private cinema, buzzy public areas and a cosy sitting room See More
  
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- Sanderson London (Fitzrovia) 150 rooms from $429
  
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  Lively  -  Hip and happening.
  Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, Frommers, Kiwi Collection, Michelin Travel
  
  Ian Schrager's second design hotel in London, in a former textiles building in the rag trade area north of Oxford Street. Great spa and gym, and a fashionable bar. See More
  
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- The Soho Hotel London (Soho) 96 rooms from $500
  
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  Sights nearby  -  Soho is as much about its live music and gigs, as well as the theatres.
  Lively  -  Hip and happening.
  Full of character
  House party feel  -  Be prepared to meet people.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet, Frommers, Kiwi Collection
  
  Fashionable, designer interiors make this chic Soho hotel, complete with a cinema and gym, a hot spot. Large stylish rooms exude comfort and class. And the popular buzzy bar and restaurant are not to be missed. Fantastic location makes this ideal for theatre goers, live music lovers and exploring. See More
  
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- The Bloomsbury London (Bloomsbury) 153 rooms from $346
  
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  Local exploring  -  Well located in the centre of London with easy access to theatres, shopping, culture and great transport links.
  Romantic  -  Good for couples.
  Opulent
  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
  
  A grand hotel in central London that perfectly mixes British traditions with contemporary style. Smart rooms are cleanly designed with contemporary furniture, soft patterns and uber luxury bathrooms. An atmospheric bar harks back to a more glamorous era. Well positioned for city exploration. See More
  
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- The Mandrake London (Fitzrovia) from $641
  
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  Four poster beds  -  For romantics.
  Opulent
  Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
  Quirky  -  An experience!
  
  Hip award-winning luxury hotel in the heart of the West End, just off Oxford Street. Organic mattresses, roll top baths, trendy bar, funky art and fabulous cocktails. The place to be seen. See More
  
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- The London EDITION London (Fitzrovia) 173 rooms from $698
  
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  Local exploring  -  A fantastic location on the borders of Fitzrovia and Soho. There is plenty you can walk to close by or the tube is right there
  Foodies  -  Berners Tavern is overseen by the acclaimed chef Jason Atherton and serves contemporary British cuisine
  City Style  -  Elegant common spaces and chic, minimalist accommodation
  Sights nearby  -  Be sure to check out the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  A hip design hotel in Fitzrovia. Minimalist rooms and suites are pared back but no less luxurious with their super comfortable beds, hi-end toiletries and beautifully crafted wooden walls and floors. Berners Tavern serves modern British cuisine and the bar is where to be seen. Very chic! See More
  
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- The Langham London London (Marylebone) 380 rooms from $500
  
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  Spa breaks  -  Chuan Spa is a subterranean sanctuary with a range of signature treatments plus fabulous 16m indoor pool
  Local exploring  -  The Langham is the ideal base whether you want to shop, sightsee or enjoy London's buzzing nightlife.
  Sights nearby  -  Within two miles of Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben.
  Swimming Pool  -  Indoor pool in what was originally a large bank vault!
  
  Historic central London luxury hotel that offers a contemporary edge to its opulent Victorian décor. Classicly styled, spacious and comfortable rooms and suites, dining overseen by the Roux dynasty plus spa and pool. An upscale escape aimed at those in search of high-class pampering. See More
  
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- Henrietta Hotel London (Covent Garden) 18 rooms from $302
  
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  Sights nearby  -  Within striking distance of many of London's central sights.
  Local markets  -  Browse the charms of London's historic Covent Garden.
  Romantic  -  Good for couples.
  Lively area  -  In the thick of the action.
  
  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. See More
  
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- No 5 Maddox Street London (Mayfair) 12 rooms from $320
  
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  Designer Shopping - A stone's throw from Bond Street
  Boutique
  Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet
  
  Suites only, self catering hotel in Mayfair, with state of the art audio-visuals for demanding clients See More
  
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