The Spa at The Connaught

"Leaded skylights, liveried doormen who seem to know every guest's name, and shady, masculine bars and restaurants are the picture of restrained 21st-century glamour, while the rooms are spacious Edwardian gems"

"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay › Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005 Amenities: Pool, Spa"

"A new wing with a swimming pool, spa centre and 33 guest rooms will come later"

"While tradition is very much to the fore, the needs of the 21st century are not forgotten with Wi-Fi access and divine treatments at Aman Spa"

"Besides Darroze’s namesake restaurant, amenities include a more informal brasserie serving afternoon tea and more, two stylish bars, an indoor pool, fitness studio and Asian-inspired spa"