Best London Hotels

The Connaught deserves its place in the list of the best London hotels for its butler service alone, which comes with some of its very top-level rooms. The accommodation is classic luxury down to its core with gilt mirrors and swagged curtains decorating the sleeping spaces. On the events side of things the headlining Mayfair Room makes the perfect backdrop for grand dinners or awards ceremonies with its art deco interiors, and elsewhere there’s a Sommelier’s private dining room, which is stocked with thousands of bottles of vintage wine.

You don’t get much more wow-factor than bagging a room at The Shard for your stay in London. The Shangri-La’s rooms differ, but all have one thing in common: a view of the city’s impressive skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows. From a chef’s table to a ballroom, there’s something for every kind of occasion if it’s an event space you’re after. 

The Nobu group expertly bring modern Japanese interior design to London with its eponymous hotel. Rooms are stripped back but still luxurious and there’s even a three-tiered courtyard that you can hire on a private basis. Of course, a huge draw here, whether staying over or organising an event, is the food – expect top quality cooking and legendary dishes such as the restaurant’s miso black cod. 

This grand London hotel combines British design with the best of French elegance. Depending on which you choose, rooms are either bold and moody or bright and light with a subtle vintage feel. On the events side of things, the hotel offers a whole range of options, from board meeting spaces to banqueting rooms.

If it’s exclusivity you’re after then The Curtain has it in spadesfuls, being a members’ club first and foremost. This impressive space in the heart of Shoreditch houses industrial-style bedrooms, a southern soul food restaurant and multiple event spaces which include a ballroom, screening room and live performances room.

Guests at the Rosewood hotels are always treated as just that, guests. You’ll receive a warm, personal welcome from staff and if you choose to stay over, you’ll enjoy some of the most beautiful spaces in London. Rooms are luxuriously appointed and feature the finest bedding and linens for a serene night’s sleep. There are four ballrooms to host events in, as well as dining rooms, foyers, salons and more – so let’s just say, if you’re planning a function, you won’t be short of spaces to choose from.

As with many of the best London Hotels, the Bulgari Hotel is a five-star residence. Located right in the middle of Knightsbridge, it couldn’t be in a handier location for exploring the high-end west-end and makes a great central meeting point if you’re looking to host an event. Choose between a casual get together in the hotel’s basement bar or go all out with a luxurious drinks reception in The Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 280 standing guests.

For eco-conscious event planners and holiday makers alike, you can’t find a better London offering than The Wesley Hotel. Having been built on sustainable credentials this central London hostelry is the proud owner of a Gold Green Tourism award and offers functional sleeping spaces alongside a range of practical event spaces just a stone’s throw from Euston station.

Synonymous with old-world glamour there’s nowhere in London that does traditional British hospitality like Claridge’s. As might be expected of such a long-standing five-star hotel the rooms are plush and decked out with traditional furnishings. Venue spaces range from the French Salon – an atmospheric panelled room with original detailing – to the Ballroom which can accommodate up to 500 guests.

At the forefront of East London’s trendy scene, the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch is packed with possibilities when it comes to events or overnight stays. Rooms have chic furnishings, and some include outdoor terraces and living rooms. The standout events space here is the 100 Room, which is shielded by two glass walls overlooking the sprawling city below. With an in-house florist you’ll also not be left short for stylish ways to dress your party, conference or meeting.

With its five-star credentials The Berkeley pulls a well-heeled crowd of those in the know. The bedrooms epitomise British luxury with chic paired-back interiors, while the meeting and event spaces seem almost endless. With capacity for up to 600 people this is the place to hire if you’re looking to throw a big party or host a large conference.

As part of the Lalit Suri Group, this is the first of the company’s hotels outside of Asia and they’ve gone to town ensuring it is wall-to-wall class. The boutique-style rooms are beautifully appointed with luxurious interiors and soft furnishings, and each one is different with some boasting 30-feet high ceilings. The event spaces here are incredible and come bathed in natural light with colonial-style touches and plenty of configuration options.