Rosewood London

Rooms and suites score with elegant colors and heavenly beds. © Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

When the charm of times long past meets luxury and a wink of the eye, the result is a hotel in London like no other: the Rosewood London. Tasteful rooms and suites, plus outstanding service and a small spa and gym are among the other features. The Mirror Room serves afternoon tea, the Scarfes Bar offers creative cocktails, and the Holborn Dining Room is known for its outstanding pies.

Why book?

Elegance and style, but with a wink of the eye - that's what Rosewood guests love. © Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

The hotel is located in a quiet but central neighborhood in Covent Garden. However, it is not far from the most popular shopping streets. There are numerous museums in the immediate vicinity, including the British Museum, the Charles Dickens Museum, The Foundling Museum, and The Postal Museum. During winter, each year the terrace is transformed into a new pop-up bar.

Rosewood London
252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN, UK
Tel.: +44 20 7781 8888
Web: rosewoodhotels.com
Price: doubles incl. breakfast from approx. €850

Hotel Café Royal

Not only convincing due to it's perfect location directly at Piccadilly Circus. © Café Royal

The member of the luxurious set collection looks back on a history of over 150 years. Its interior is modern, however, and the hotel attracts guests with spacious rooms and suites. These are state-of-the-art, with high-ceiling rooms, marble bathrooms, and partial views of Regent Street. Recover from sightseeing and shopping adventures at the Akasha Spa including a pool. Afternoon Tea, fine dining at the Alex Dilling Restaurant and drinks at the Green Bar also speak for the Hotel Café Royal.

Why book?

From some of the suites, the view falls directly onto Regent Street - and its Christmas lights. © Café Royal

The hotel is located at the southern end of Regent Street, directly at Piccadilly Circus. This makes it an excellent starting point for extensive shopping trips along Regent Street, Oxford Street and Bond Street. The West End theaters and Leicester Square Christmas Market are just a short walk away.

Hotel Café Royal
10 Air St, London W1B 4DY, UK
Web: hotelcaferoyal.com
Tel: +44 20 7406 3333
Price: doubles incl. breakfast from €780

Corinthia London

Kerridge's Bar & Grill is among the most popular addresses near the Thames. © Corinthia London

The elegant luxury hotel can look back on a particularly long history. There was already a hotel in the venerable rooms in 1885. After a lengthy renovation, it reopened in 2011 as the Corinthia London. Today, it boasts with 283 rooms and 58 suites, an ESPA Life Spa and gym, and two restaurants. Shortly after the opening, a press conference announced the James Bond movie "Skyfall". In 2018, scenes from the thriller "Red Sparrow" played in and around the hotel.

Why book?

Lush Christmas decorations, some by the in-house florist, make the heart of true Christmas fans beat faster. © Corinthia London

In December, the hotel is transformed into a Christmas wonderland thanks to its elaborate decorations. There's excellent afternoon tea, the restaurant terrace is transformed into an outdoor dining venue reminiscent of a noble chalet, and the spa is a league of its own. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and the South Bank Winter Market are all within easy reach of the hotel in London.

Corinthia London
Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD, UK
Web: corinthia.com
Tel: +44 20 7930 8181
Price: doubles incl. breakfast from approx. €780

Fairmont Windsor Park

Not far from the city, yet a place of tranquility: the Fairmont Windsor Park. © Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Until the early 19th century, the estate was privately owned in the 4,800-acre Windsor Great Park. After several changes of ownership and extensive renovations, it opened in January 2022 as the Fairmont Windsor Park. The traditional Jacobean architecture was kept on the exterior. Inside, guests can expect more than 250 rooms and suites in a modern style. Seven restaurants and bars satisfy guests' every culinary desire. The offerings range from Afternoon Tea in the Orchard Lounge to fine dining and European-Middle Eastern fusion cuisine to Chef's Table Experiences and healthy wellness cuisine.

Why book?

Muted colors in the rooms and suites provide stylish elegance. © Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

The hotel is located about an hour drive from the heart of London. It is only eleven minutes to the small town of Windsor, where Windsor Castle attracts visitors. This makes the hotel ideal for those who long for a countryside retreat with the best connections. 

Fairmont Windsor Park
Bishopsgate Rd, Englefield Green, Windsor TW20 0YL, UK
Web: fairmont.com
Tel.: +44 1784 535555
Price: doubles incl. breakfast from approx. €390

Ham Yard Hotel

Colorful and bright: that's Kit Kemp's trademark. © Simon Brown

Firmdale is one of the best-known boutique hotel groups in the world. Founded by Kit and Tim Kemp, the two properties in New York and the eight hotels in London are united by a desire to create a home away from home. Dull accommodations have always been thorn in the eye of Kit and Tim Kemp, so their hotels score high on heart, character and lightness. The Firmdale hotels are lively places, not stuffy institutions. Therefore the Ham Yard Hotel also scores with colorful bedding, rugs, pillows, and accessories.

Why book?

In the Orangery of Ham Yard Hotel you can admire carefully selected works of art. And eat superbly. © Simon Brown

If you're looking for a different kind of hotel, you'll find it at Ham Yard Hotel. It is located in the middle of Soho and exudes urban village flair. During the warm months, the Roof Terrace is a popular and very green place. There are 13 on-site stores, a bowling alley, and just 91 rooms and suites. Shopping events at Ham Yard Village, Christmas menus and New Year's Eve events, and lots of decor make it one of the best hotels in London for a December city break.

Ham Yard Hotel
1 Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT
Web: firmdale.com
Tel.: +44 20 3642 2000
Price: doubles incl. breakfast from approx. €750