The 10 Best Hotels Near Covent Garden (2025)

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 theatres, 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 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 is a stylish boutique hotel designed by Kit Kemp. Here, the grand building now features contemporary art, handpicked ceramic pieces, patterned fabrics and bold colours. Located right in the heart of the West End, this is a good choice if you are visiting for the theatre. 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 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 is a decadent hotel directly opposite the Royal Opera Theatre. 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

• 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 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?

• Consider our Gurus' list of the Best Hotels in London’s West End or the 10 Best Hotels in Mayfair.
• Or you could expand your search to include all the best places to stay in London
• Or just the 20 Most Romantic London Hotels or London's 10 Best Boutique Hotels
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.