Corinthia Hotel

Covent Garden is a bustling area of central London. A former wholesale vegetable market, it is now popular for its boutique stores, restaurants, cobbled streets, and grand architecture. Home to the Royal Opera House, close to West End's theaters, and made lively by street performers — this is a fun place to be. There are several noteworthy hotels in the vicinity ranging from landmark five star properties to characterful boutiques. Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels near Covent Garden selected on their service, amenities and design. So why not browse through our list to start planning your next stay?

For the spa

One Aldwych

  • One Aldwych is classic on the outside but wonderfully contemporary on the inside. Expect spacious rooms and suites mixing modern and traditional styles, a buzzy lobby bar, and high-end dining. However, it is the expansive spa complete with an indoor pool that really stands out.

For families

Haymarket Hotel

  • Haymarket Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel designed by Kit Kemp. Here, the grand building now features contemporary art, handpicked ceramic pieces, patterned fabrics and bold colors. Located right in the heart of the West End, this is a good choice if you are visiting for the theater. While the spa and buzzy restaurant will please parents, kids will love the indoor pool and added extras including mini bathrobes, milk and cookies at bedtime, and family Sky TV.
  • Reasonable rates and a great location make The Resident Covent Garden a good choice for families. Rooms are minimalist with modern art, plus each is equipped with a mini-kitchen that can be stocked with groceries pre-arrival. Cots and extra beds can be placed in rooms at no extra cost.

For luxury

The Savoy

  • The Savoy is a stunning Grand Dame in the heart of London’s West End. Expect beautiful traditional style, plus numerous original features, coupled with excellent dining including Gordon Ramsay at the Savoy Grill. Exceptional luxury and service that won’t disappoint.
  • Corinthia Hotel is a beautifully restored grand London hotel with a glamorous feel and sensational service. The magnificent original features of the building remain, set beside modern luxuries such as the marble bathrooms with built-in televisions at the end of each bath. Complete with a wonderful choice of bars and restaurants — this is a real treat.

NoMad London

  • NoMad London is a decadent hotel directly opposite the Royal Opera Theater. Set in a listed 19th-century building that was once Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station, sophisticated interiors offer a modern take on traditional style. The hotel’s centrepiece is the restaurant resembling a Moroccan riad. Awe-inspiring. 

For a boutique stay

Covent Garden Hotel

  • Traditional elegance meets sexy chic at the Covent Garden Hotel. Classic rooms are exquisitely decorated, with all luxuries considered. With a state-of-the-art cinema and evening cocktails served in the atmospheric drawing room — this is grown-up decadence.
  • Henrietta Hotel is a charming boutique stay with just 18 rooms. The design is a heady mix of contemporary and traditional styles while the friendly staff, atmospheric bar, and excellent restaurant are particularly noteworthy.

For contemporary style

St Martins Lane

  • St Martins Lane is a chic contemporary hotel. A Starck classic design famous for its lighting, cool boxy shape and its famous clientele. Complete with a Pan Asian restaurant and a decadent bar — this is a good choice for the young and hip.
  • With electronic state-of-the-art gadgets and gizmos, Middle Eight is a modern masterpiece. The contemporary rooms come in five different styles but each has moody hues, Egyptian cotton sheets, cocktail kits, and Sonus speakers. The two suites on the fifth floor have private balconies while other suites have 'indoor gardens', plus there's an open-planned Italian restaurant.

Still not sure where to book?

The 10 Best Hotels Near Covent Garden

Covent Garden Hotel

London (Covent Garden)

Traditional elegance meets sexy chic, making a sexy and buzzy, designer hotel in prime Covent Garden location. Classic rooms are exquisitely decorated, with all luxuries considered and children more than catered for. Breakfast is a lavish affair, as is an evening cocktail in the drawing room.

  • Sights nearby - You're bang in the centre of London, so everything is within easy reach!
  • Local markets - Covent Garden is known for its famous early-morning flower market
  • Restaurant
  • Four poster beds
from $473 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Haymarket Hotel

London (St James's)

A chic hotel in a perfectly central location, with effortless contemporary styling, a buzzy restaurant scene and a glitzy indoor pool.

  • Families - Kids can expect all sorts of extras including mini bathrobes, milk and cookies at bedtime, family Sky TV and more!
  • City Style - A chic boldly styled hotel in the heart of central London.
  • Conference facilities
  • Great walks - Take a stroll through St James or Green Park.
from $425 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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St Martins Lane

London (Covent garden)

It's not often you find a fun hotel with both high comfort and exemplary service levels, but this hits the spot. The funky design, ultra-smooth bedrooms, Pan-Asian food and decadent bar combine to make a relaxed and tempt-you-back stay.

  • Lively - Buzzy bar, restaurant and nighclub
  • Theatre - In the heart of theatreland
  • Designer - Philippe Starck interiors
  • Restaurant -
from $394 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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One Aldwych

London (Covent garden)

The perfect base for those wanting to be in the heart of Covent Garden and Theatreland. Classic on the outside, but wonderfully contemporary on the inside. Spacious rooms and suites, buzzy lobby bar, superb dining and a luxury spa for relaxing after a hard day's sightseeing!

  • Restaurant - Indigo - modern British & Eneko Basque Kitchen & Bar
  • Child friendly - DVD and games library plus wii console and games
  • Theatre - Perfectly positioned for London's theatreland
  • Swimming Pool - Large Indoor Pool - chlorine free
from $440 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Corinthia London

London (Westminster)

Grand hotel with a 21st century approach, top quality and irresistibly seductive. Perfect.

  • Spa - ESPA Life — an enormous spa London's largest
  • Spa breaks
  • Private Hot Tub - Book the Hamilton Penthouse for a private outdoor hot tub
  • Restaurant - Tom Kerridge's Bar & Grill for classic British cuisine
from $558 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Savoy

London (Covent Garden)

A stunning Grand Dame in the heart of London’s West End, that shows no signs of flagging. Beautiful traditional style, plus numerous original features, coupled with excellent dining including Gordon Ramsay at the Savoy Grill. Exceptional luxury and service that won’t disappoint.

  • Views - Book a river view room for stunning views up and down the Thames
  • Sights nearby - Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square & National Theatre all within walking distance
  • Restaurant - There are several on site restaurants including Gordon Ramsay at the Savoy Grill
  • Spa - With pool, sauna and steam rooms, plus wide range of treatments
from $717 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Henrietta Hotel

London (Covent Garden)

Well placed for theatreland and close to many shops, this newly-opened, friendly hotel offers discreet charm and an international feel in a surprisingly peaceful location. There’s a lovely bar with a restaurant serving delectable food, friendly staff and atmospheric rooms.

  • Sights nearby - Within striking distance of many of London's central sights.
  • Local markets - Browse the charms of London's historic Covent Garden.
  • Restaurant
  • Romantic
from $310 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Middle Eight

London (Covent Garden)

A sleek modern hotel well located in bustling Covent Garden. Rooms come in 5 different styles but each has moody hues, Egyptian cotton sheets, cocktail kits, and Sonus speakers. Suites have very cool indoor gardens. With a hip Italian restaurant and several drinking options, this is a stylish stay.

  • Local exploring - With its Covent Garden location there are a host of restaurants, shops, & bars nearby while theatres and museums are close too
  • Restaurant - Sycamore has a very good Italian-inspired menu while The Balcony has more relaxed fare (think burgers etc.)
  • Local markets - Search for treasures in the Covent Garden market
  • Lively
from $420 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Resident Covent Garden

London (Covent Garden)

A smart hotel boasting a very central location in Covent Garden. Rooms are not enormous but they are well designed with simple gray hues, minimalist furniture, and modern art. Each is equipped with a mini-kitchen that can be stocked with groceries pre-arrival. A convenient city-center stay.

  • Local exploring - Well positioned in Covent Garden with a good choice of shops, restaurants, theatres, and museums nearby
  • Local markets - Explore historic Covent Garden Market
from $252 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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NoMad London

London (Covent Garden)

A decadent hotel set directly opposite the Royal Opera Theater in buzzy Covent Garden. Sophisticated interiors are designed with a modern take on traditional style. Large sash windows, heavy fabrics, and modern art make it feel oh-so-chic. A noteworthy restaurant and hip bar complete the picture.

  • Local exploring - Set in buzzy Covent Garden there is plenty to do within walking distance including shopping, theatres, and museums
  • Theatre - Set adjacent to the Royal Opera House, this couldn't be better placed for those in town for a performance
  • Historic - Set in a listed 19th-century building that was once Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station
  • City Style - Dramatic, decadant, and very sophosticated - this is the height of London cool
from $752 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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