11 Best Five-Star Hotels in London (2024)

Chateau Denmark is a boutique hotel nestled in the beating heart of buzzing Soho on Denmark Street. The hotel emerges as a testament to London's rich musical tapestry, spanning 55 delightfully eccentric session rooms and apartments across 16 historic buildings.

The Standard’s first hotel outside America is housed in the former Camden Town Hall Annex, a renovated Brutalist building dating back to 1974. The hotel's 266 rooms come in 42 unique styles ranging from cosy to terraced suites with outdoor bathtubs.

The Town Hall Hotel & Apartments is a boutique hotel in the East End's Bethnal Green, offering an amalgamation of historic charm and modern luxury. Housed in the former Bethnal Green Town Hall, it merges its Edwardian architecture with contemporary features, creating a unique experience for its guests.

NoMad London is a boutique hotel set within the Grade II-listed former Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station. The hotel offers 19th-century architectural grandeur and New York-inspired interior design in the vibrant Covent Garden in central London.

Broadwick Soho is a 57-room boutique hotel, conceived from the shared vision of a group of friends. The hotel's eclectic and flamboyant decor, masterfully designed by renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki, interweaves Jazz Age splendour, Italian travel inspirations, a touch of English eccentricity, and a hint of Disco glamour.

L'oscar London is a boutique hotel in Central London’s Holborn that stands out with its artistic flair and lavish interiors. It is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II-listed former Baptist church.

Having opened its doors in 1978 in Chelsea, Blakes is known to be the world's first luxury boutique hotel and one of the most excitingly upscale small hotels in the world. Stunning design, elegant and romantic, each room individually created by Anouska Hempel. Its beautiful, lush and secluded garden is an oasis to soothe the soul.

Nestled in East London's bustling Shoreditch neighbourhood, One Hundred Shoreditch is a five-star hotel that offers the tranquillity of elegantly designed bedrooms and the fun of social venues. With interiors conceived by Jacu Strauss, the spaces feature wood and white ambiences, abstract paintings, and bold statement vases.

The London EDITION is a five-star hotel, located in Fitzrovia on the edge of Soho. The boutique hotel preserves the most delicate aspects of an iconic landmark building while blending thoughtful design with oak floors, wood-panelled walls, custom furnishings and evocative photography from Hendrik Kerstens.

The Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch is a luxury hotel situated in East London's trendy Shoreditch. Merging industrial chic with Japanese minimalism, the hotel boasts 164 rooms, a widely acclaimed Nobu restaurant, a bar, a tranquil spa, and event spaces.

Sun Street Hotel is a luxurious five-star boutique hotel situated between trendy Shoreditch and the traditional City of London. Offering 14 bedrooms, the hotel elegantly blends the historical significance of its six Georgian houses with the ever-evolving modern skyline of London.

Tucked away in a charming cobbled street in London's trendy Spitalfields, Batty Langley's hotel features beautiful rooms with antique furniture, heavy silk curtains and quirky bathrooms. Breakfast is served in the guests' bedroom or can be taken in one of the beautiful public rooms on the ground floor such as the Tapestry Room with its sunny courtyard.

Number Sixteen is a peaceful hideaway in Kensington, yet only a stone's throw away from some of London's best museums. Featuring ultra-chic interiors and a private garden, each individually styled room reflects the contemporary design of the hotel, with luxurious fabrics and furnishings and hints of bold colour.

Tucked away in London's buzzing Soho, the Charlotte Street Hotel stands as a testament to the Bloomsbury Group era, making it a haven for art and history lovers.

Located in buzzing Soho and moments from posh Mayfair, Ham Yard has an urban village feel. The hotel revolves around a tree-filled garden with a bronze sculpture centrepiece by Tony Cragg, and the interiors have a modern British vibe. The fourth-floor leafy rooftop garden is a peaceful spot away from the bustle of the streets below.

An idyllic urban sanctuary, Rosewood London is amongst the capital’s finest luxury hotels. On arrival, an arch in the hotel’s grand façade draws one into a tranquil courtyard. The hum of the city slips away, replaced by an atmosphere of quiet sophistication and unsurpassed hospitality. The hotel offers spacious designer rooms featuring bespoke furnishings.

The Corinthia is one of the finest hotels in London, occupying a fantastic position, a stone's throw away from St James Park, the Palaces, Trafalgar Square and theatreland. Not to mention the four-storey magnificent ESPA spa, the grand bars and the two fine-dining restaurants. If indulgence is what you're looking for, you certainly won't be disappointed.

Hotel Café Royal is an iconic luxury five-star hotel in the heart of central London, enjoying a historical setting on Regent Street. The gorgeous rooms feature Bang & Olufsen in-room entertainment systems, and the breakfast is out of this world. There's a stylish gym, a tranquil lap-pool, sauna, hot tub, steam room and treatment rooms.

The Ned is London’s latest coolest hotel. Set in the former Midland Bank building in the City of London, just steps from Bank Station. The Ned hosts 250 gorgeous bedrooms, ten restaurants, and a stunning rooftop bar and pool. Not to mention the 20m indoor pool and spa, along with an awesome gym.

The Soho Hotel is a five-star hotel but also an experience in itself. Located in lively Soho, it's an irresistible blend of chic, quirky decor and a genuine commitment to luxury. Kit Kemp's signature design touch infuses whimsicality into every corner, from the colourful rooms to the iconic 10ft bronze Botero cat that graces the lobby.