London

Elegant small hotel run by the same family for four generations and located within a stone’s throw of Buckingham Palace in fashionable Belgravia. — Hideaway Report

With hotels from Malta to St Petersburg, the Corinthia group's crown jewel is this grand Victorian property in Whitehall. — Lonely Planet

Designed in a French-chateau style and opened in 1906, The Ritz London neighbors Green Park and Buckingham Palace. — Travel + Leisure

Opened in 1837 by Lord Byron’s butler, this luxury hotel set in four historic Mayfair townhouses mixes classic English style with modern touches. — Zagat

The view from this sleek Renzo Piano-designed building, of which the hotel occupies the 34th to 52nd floors, alone is worth the trip. — Condé Nast Traveler

A long-time magnet for heads of state and celebrities, this luxury landmark overlooking the Thames near Waterloo Bridge opened in 1889. — Zagat

Located in the heart of picturesque Mayfair amid designer boutiques and quaint eateries, Claridge’s is the paramount London hotel that’s played host to countless celebrities. — Forbes Travel Guide

The hotel, along with being perhaps London’s most stylish redoubt right now, is home to the Punch Room, one of the hottest clubs in town. — Condé Nast Traveler

From the day it opened in 1931, The Dorchester was hailed as the most modern and luxurious hotel in London ... and it still is. — Gayot

One Aldwych is an object lesson in how to combine old-school London elegance with state-of-the-art facilities. — Frommer's

Quiet, intimate luxury... whose only extravagance is its uncanny grasp of what its guests want: to be left at peace and in great comfort. — Concierge

Grand hotel housed within a landmark Regency building, overlooking Hyde Park Corner and close to Buckingham Palace. — Hideaway Report

Regulars prize this award-winning hotel for its character, old-fashioned charm, and attention to detail. — DK Eyewitness

Stunning public areas at this restored hotel, originally designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. — Insight Guides

"Outstanding, elegant, and supremely comfortable," with "fabulous service," this Edwardian brick hotel in Mayfair has a polished-wood staircase and wood-paneled halls lined with art. — Condé Nast Traveler

Housed in a classic London red brick building... rooms are decorated in varying styles, but British flair reigns supreme, with wingback chairs, ornate mirrors, and towering wardrobes. — Travel + Leisure

The Zetter hotel in London’s hip Clerkenwell neighbourhood is a 1960s-design-lover’s dream city pad, filled with clever clashes of modern styles and mid-century-inspired furniture. — Mr & Mrs Smith

British heritage is carefully woven throughout the bar, restaurant, deli, lobby and even the housekeepers' uniforms. — Lonely Planet

Rooms feature soft pastels, snug duvets and pretty drapes, and all come well-equipped with the latest technology. — Gayot

Firmdale Hotels’ venture combines the light and space of a warehouse-style building with its signature modern English style. — DK Eyewitness