10 London Chic hotels
Readers of this website may have divined that while we love hip, stylish hotels, we have an aversion to posey ones, where the main point for guests is to try to be as ice cool as the hotel's artfully arranged interior. Hence, there are some high-profile hotels you may be surprised not to find on our Chic London list. On the other hand, the following recommendations are ones that make you look and feel good, but welcome you and make you comfortable too. In short, well-run hotels, chic hotels, open to all, that have that extra beautiful buzz.
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The Rockwell Hotel
London (South West)
Beautifully designed townhouse hotel in a busy location, but good value because of that. A good base for central London, close to the museum district and Chelsea.
40 rooms from $161Exclusive offer - Book 3 Nights Save 20%Sights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Covent Garden Hotel
London (West End)
Sexy, buzzy, Firmdale hotel in designer clothes, a good mix of traditional elegance and metro chic. Top position in Covent Garden for shows, shopping and nightlife.
58 rooms from $499Close to nightlifeLively area - In the thick of the action.Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Fodors, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Kiwi Collection, Travel Intelligence, Michelin Travel -
Soho Hotel
London (West End)
Another Firmdale classic in media land, highly fashionable, designer looks, with a cinema and eclectic styling. Buzzy bar and restaurant, perfectly positioned.
91 rooms from $475Close to nightlifeLively area - In the thick of the action.Lively - Hip and happening.Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet, Frommers, Kiwi Collection, Travel Intelligence, Michelin Travel -
The Capital Hotel
London (South West)
Private, discreet but lavish, this intimate luxury hotel boasts Michelin dining and an unrivalled position for designer shopping.
49 rooms from $387Restaurant - London outpost of Michelin starred Nathan OutlawRomantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Small Luxury Hotels, Travel Intelligence, Michelin Travel -
The Zetter Hotel
London (The City)
A hip hotel in happening Clerkenwell - contemporary styling, fun details like vending machines, and exceptional rates if you book well in advance.
59 rooms from $251Lively area - In the thick of the action.Views - Great views from hotel -
Halkin Hotel
London (South West)
An early design hotel, updated to 21st century chic, on the edge of Belgravia close to designer boutiques. Michelin starred Thai restaurant.
41 rooms from $419Restaurant - Michelin starred Thai diningRomantic - Good for couples.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
London Bridge Hotel
London
A rare breed - a stylish business hotel which also caters for tourists, in an interesting area close to the river. Good rates at weekends. Has gym and convenient for joggers.
140 rooms from $201Exclusive offer - Weekend breaks £339 - 20% discountRecommended by - Frommers -
Baby Abode Sydney House Hotel
London (South West)
Popular South Kensington bolthole with a chic new makeover. Compact rooms for budget rates, ideally positioned for Chelsea shopping. No restaurant, but plenty nearby.
21 rooms from $201Sights nearby - Ideal for doing the South Ken museumsRecommended by - Travel Intelligence -
Boundary Rooms
London (Shoreditch)
Design flair from style guru and restaurateur Terence Conran in cool Shoreditch - great eaterie, individually designed rooms, very chic with a touch of retro.
17 rooms from $274Lively - Hip and happening.Views - Great views from hotelLively area - In the thick of the action. -
The Arch
London (Bayswater)
New contemporary townhouse close to Oxford Street, well positioned for business, shopping, and Hyde Park for joggers. Casual dining and lively bar, popular with locals.
82 rooms from $298Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Good Hotel Guide, Johansens, Kiwi Collection, Small Luxury Hotels
Fiona Duncan,
posted Friday, 12th February 2010
