Places like the Ritz, the Savoy and Claridge’s pretty much define some people’s idea of what luxury hotels in London are like: grand dames, steeped in tradition, best for housing royals.
However, a new breed of London luxury hotel is emerging as an alternative to the old guard, where you don’t feel the need to attach a title or a business empire to your name to get a taste for luxury living.
Here’s a list of our favourite cool, modern and utterly extravagant places to stay in London, perfect for fancy-free travellers…
1. The May Fair
A goldmine for celeb-spotting, The May Fair is a London home away from home for the likes of Lady Gaga and Peaches Geldof (who stayed for six months), with its penthouse rooms hosting parties thrown by David Furnish and Kate Moss, among other A-listers. The hotel has two sleek cocktail bars, a casino and a swanky private cinema screen (available for hire) – all rife celeb-spotting grounds, and perfect for treating yourself to a high-rolling night out.
2. The Metropolitan
An ultra-sophisticated boutique hotel, within stumbling distance of the crème de la crème after-dark spots Mahiki and Whisky Mist. Its own impressive assets include The Met Bar (members-only after 10pm – get in early to sample a to-die-for martini) and world-famous Japanese dining at Nobu. The zen theme continues all the way up to the all-white penthouse, which has wrap-around views of Hyde Park and a Japanese rock garden on the terrace.
3. Haymarket H
otel
Make a splash at Haymarket’s subterranean pool and bar area, which is used rather more for parties and posing than swimming laps – as it should be with a space this stylish. Gold sofas, a pewter bar and an impressive lighting and sound system make this London’s go-to place for high-end partying, while upstairs, stunning guest areas feel like a particularly cosy art installation. Book the hotel’s four-floor private townhouse for further glamorous living.
If this list has got you wanting more than just a taste of the high life in one of the world’s premiere cities, check out London-based luxury hotel experts Travelintelligence.com for more on luxury hotels in London.
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