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Q: What are the best luxury hotels in London?

Top-rated 5-star hotels in London: St Martins Lane London, Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London, The Bloomsbury Hotel, The Marylebone Hotel, Royal Garden Hotel.

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London

United Kingdom · Capital city

London is a sprawling capital where centuries of royal and literary history sit alongside a restless modern energy. From grand museums and landmark architecture to lively markets and leafy squares, the city rewards repeat visits, and with 1,855 hotels it is easy to find a base for exploring it all.

Known for: History · Culture · Art & museums · Architecture · Nightlife

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Featured hotels

St Martins Lane London

5

45 St Martin's Ln West End Soho

(20 reviews)

Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London

5

40 Lower Thames St The City

(3,334 reviews)

Ruby Lucy Hotel London

3

100-108 Lower Marsh

(1,293 reviews)

Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell

4

2 Clerkenwell Road London The City

(327 reviews)

NOX Waterloo

4

25 Lower Marsh Waterloo and Southwark

(2,242 reviews)

The Bloomsbury Hotel

5

16-22 Great Russell St Bloomsbury

(2,113 reviews)

Hilton London Tower Bridge

4

5 More London Pl, Tooley St Waterloo and Southwark

(3,052 reviews)

The Marylebone Hotel

5

47 Welbeck St Marylebone

(1,444 reviews)

London Bridge Hotel

4

8-18 London Bridge St Waterloo and Southwark

(1,339 reviews)

Royal Garden Hotel

5

2, 24 Kensington High St Hyde Park

(2,848 reviews)

London Marriott Hotel County Hall

5

County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd Waterloo and Southwark

(1,848 reviews)

The LaLit London

5

181 Tooley St Waterloo and Southwark

(1,028 reviews)

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Hotel tips for you

Tube Access: Hotels in London are generally a short walk from Tube stations, making it easy to get around without a car.
Breakfast Spread: Travelers often praise London hotel breakfasts, with many offering full English, continental, and à la carte options.
Hotel Bars: Guests note that hotel bars in London are a highlight, with stylish decor and a relaxed, attentive service.
Room Sizes: Rooms in London hotels are often compact, especially in older buildings, so a smaller suitcase is easier to manage.
Air Conditioning: Air conditioning is not standard in many London hotels, so check the room details when booking a summer stay.

Top viewpoints

London Eye

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom

(205,733 reviews)

Buckingham Palace

London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom

(196,175 reviews)

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Rd, London, SE1 2UP, United Kingdom

(186,707 reviews)

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Sq, London, WC2N 5DS, United Kingdom

(141,280 reviews)

Tower of London

London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom

(122,589 reviews)

Big Ben

London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom

(99,463 reviews)

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom

(58,180 reviews)

Westminster Abbey

Dean's Yard, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom

(52,907 reviews)

The Shard

32 London Bridge St, London, SE1 9SG, United Kingdom

(47,826 reviews)

Natural History Museum

Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom

(40,035 reviews)

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom

(29,332 reviews)

Leicester Square

London, WC2H 7LU, United Kingdom

(25,344 reviews)

Top viewpoints

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Things to do

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

11 hr

(21,016 reviews)

From $106

Things to do

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2 days

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3 days

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Frequently asked questions about London

Where should I stay in London?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in London:

St Martins Lane London★ 5.0 · 20 reviews
Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London★ 4.9 · 3,334 reviews

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Top viewpoints

London Eye

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom

(205,733 reviews)

Buckingham Palace

London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom

(196,175 reviews)

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Rd, London, SE1 2UP, United Kingdom

(186,707 reviews)

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Sq, London, WC2N 5DS, United Kingdom

(141,280 reviews)

Tower of London

London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom

(122,589 reviews)

Big Ben

London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom

(99,463 reviews)

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom

(58,180 reviews)

Westminster Abbey

Dean's Yard, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom

(52,907 reviews)

The Shard

32 London Bridge St, London, SE1 9SG, United Kingdom

(47,826 reviews)

Natural History Museum

Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom

(40,035 reviews)

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom

(29,332 reviews)

Leicester Square

London, WC2H 7LU, United Kingdom

(25,344 reviews)

Frequently asked questions about London

Where should I stay in London?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in London:

St Martins Lane London★ 5.0 · 20 reviews
Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London★ 4.9 · 3,334 reviews

Things to do

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

11 hr

(21,016 reviews)

From $106

Ruby Lucy Hotel London

★ 4.7 · 1,293 reviews

Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell★ 4.7 · 327 reviews

NOX Waterloo★ 4.6 · 2,242 reviews

The Bloomsbury Hotel★ 4.6 · 2,113 reviews

What are the best luxury hotels in London?

Top-rated 5-star hotels in London:

St Martins Lane London★ 5.0 · 20 reviews
Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London★ 4.9 · 3,334 reviews
The Bloomsbury Hotel★ 4.6 · 2,113 reviews
The Marylebone Hotel★ 4.5 · 1,444 reviews
Royal Garden Hotel★ 4.4 · 2,848 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in London?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in London:

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London★ 4.6 · 21,016 reviews · From $106
Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London★ 4.5 · 4,191 reviews · From $121
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour★ 4.6 · 5,929 reviews · From $106
Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Superior Transport from London★ 4.2 · 2,152 reviews · From $133
Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Guided Tour of London★ 4.9 · 1,180 reviews · From $106

What day trips can I take from London?

Full-day trips that start in London:

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London★ 4.6 · 21,016 reviews · 11 hr · From $106
Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London★ 4.5 · 4,191 reviews · 7 hr · From $121
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour★ 4.6 · 5,929 reviews · 11 hr · From $106
Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Day Ticket★ 4.4 · 7,785 reviews · 24 hr · From $51
Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower★ 4.6 · 3,068 reviews · 15 hr · From $350

What are some budget-friendly things to do in London?

Well-reviewed activities from $30 or less:

Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London★ 4.6 · 3,578 reviews · From $23
Ultimate Jack the Ripper : Guided Tour of London★ 4.8 · 1,809 reviews · From $30

Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London

7 hr

(4,191 reviews)

From $121

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

11 hr

(5,929 reviews)

From $106

Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Superior Transport from London

(2,152 reviews)

From $133

Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Guided Tour of London

3h 30m

(1,180 reviews)

From $106

Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Day Ticket

24 hr

(7,785 reviews)

From $51

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

(11,377 reviews)

From $43

Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

60 min

(3,578 reviews)

From $23

Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

15 hr

(3,068 reviews)

From $350

The Premier Classic London: Private Black Cab Tour Inc Pickup

4 hr

(3,078 reviews)

From $418

Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London

10 hr

(919 reviews)

From $106

London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

1h 30m

(1,226 reviews)

From $39

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