11 Best Small Hotels in London (2024)

The Portobello Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Notting Hill. Each room offers a unique decor with a mix of vintage and contemporary styles, an elegant colour palette and eclectic materials filled with natural light.

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.

Once a quintessential Victorian pub, the Princess Royal has been reborn as a stylish small London hotel and pub in Notting Hill. Overseen by the likes of Country Creatures and Cubitt House, it showcases British artistry and sustainability in its décor and ethos.

The Henrietta Hotel is a 40-room boutique hotel in the heart of the historic Covent Garden, surrounded by London's best theatres and museums. The hotel boasts a unique design inspired by the neighbourhood's rich history with a touch of Italian influence, created by renowned designer Dorothée Meilichzon.

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.

The Rookery is tucked away in the lively, creative Clerkenwell neighbourhood, only a short distance from St Paul's Cathedral, the Bank of England and the Old Bailey. The only remaining early houses in Peter’s Lane were renovated to create a homely boutique hotel, with period charm decor.

The Artist Residence is a cool and laid-back 10-bedroom boutique hotel nestled in the quiet side streets of Pimlico, just minutes from the bustle of Victoria station. The comfy rooms offer vintage furnishings and rustic wooden floors, giving it that feeling of a home away from home.

Shoreditch House is set in an impressively converted warehouse, offering 26 comfortable rooms in its main building plus 15 more off hip Redchurch Street. Guests have access to the trendy members club, gym, restaurants and spa. The heated rooftop pool offers unparalleled views of the city.

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.

Gordon Ramsay’s York & Albany is a stylish hotel, restaurant and bar set in a stunning Regency townhouse in lively Camden, just a few steps from leafy Regent's Park. Initially a coaching house in the 1820’s, it is now decorated with period antiques, decadent fabrics and thoughtful artwork.

The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell is a quirky 13-bedroom Georgian townhouse located just on the historic St John's Square. This eclectic hotel offers unique rooms, each with different, bold shades of heritage colours and vivacious antique pieces.

Tucked away in the heart of Marylebone, The Grazing Goat is a hotel and pub that radiates a cosy yet sophisticated vibe. Historically, the area was farmland, and the hotel's name and interiors pay homage to this rustic heritage.