Deciding where to stay in London has never been harder. The city is blessed with some of the world’s most famous hotels – most of which are back to their very best, post-pandemic – and new openings abound. It can sometimes feel like every building from Kensington to Kingsway is either already a five-star hotel, or it's about to be turned into one. Showstoppers like the Peninsula, Raffles at the OWO and 1 Hotel Mayfair are soon to be joined by the Rosewood’s long-awaited overhaul of the old US Embassy, the first Six Senses on UK soil in Bayswater, and the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. So where should you book? For starters, it’s not all about blockbuster uber-luxe behemoths; London also excels in boutique boltholes and unexpected, artsy alternatives. The influx of international names shouldn’t overshadow centuries-old institutions either, many of which practically invented the business of top-end hospitality. We’ve edited it down to 12 of our favourite places, aiming to cover all tastes. We have visited them all and experienced what makes them great, from the endearingly traditional to the achingly contemporary, and some that feel truly like a home-from-home. For your trip, we’ve also taken the liberty of recommending a few choice items to pack to make sure you fit right in.
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