5 Star Hotels in London

A chic retreat in the heart of Knightsbridge, The Berkeley is one of London's most stylish 5 star hotels and is a favourite with the rich and fashionable. Its 214 rooms are individually designed by leading interiors experts, and the hotel's restaurants (including Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley and Koffman's) are among the finest in the city. The gorgeous rooftop pool offers glorious views over Hyde Park.

Browns Hotel is the oldest hotel in London and it's certainly steeped in history: Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call from the hotel and it is believed Rudyard Kipling wrote The Jungle Book there. Make a date to try one of Browns' award-winning afternoon teas while you're there.

Claridge's is a 1930s Art Deco hotel known for its superb service. There are plenty of modern touches among the old school glamour, including a number of rooms recently re-decorated by designer Diane von Furstenberg. Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's restaurant will have you drooling; the swanky bar remains one of London's hottest spots.

The Dorchester has been accommodating royalty and celebrities for more than 70 years. Located in one of London's most exclusive areas, Park Lane, you'll enjoy 5 star service in this Art Deco hotel. Don't leave without trying the hotel's famous High Tea or sampling the menu at the Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse restaurant.

The Goring family has been running this quintessentially English hotel for 100 years, as it has been passed down through the generations. Take afternoon tea by the hotel's immaculately kept lawn, or stroll to nearby Buckingham Palace. There's a fake sheep in every room to remind you you're at The Goring!

A former railway hotel, step off the train at Marylebone Station and within minutes you'll be at the The Landmark London. The Landmark boasts some of London's largest hotel rooms, all with Italian marble en suites. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel's stunning atrium Winter Garden, among 40ft palm trees. Jet lag? Try an indulgent treatment in The Landmark's fabulous spa.

In the heart of Theatreland, the 5 star Radisson Edwardian Hampshire dominates the corner of Leicester Square, famous for its glamorous film premieres. The hotel combines grandeur with elegance and comfort, classic art, and complimentary wireless internet access, providing the ideal base to work and play in London.

In the heart of Holborn, this landmark 5 star hotel is only a short walk from the theatres and shops of the West End and Covent Garden. Chancery Court Hotel's breathtaking marble and architectural features offer a tranquil and elegant haven in the heart of London. The hotel also has a glamorous restaurant, award-winning spa and a great bar.

No London hotel has a history like The Savoy's, which has seen actors, world leaders and celebrities from Winston Churchill to Elizabeth Taylor staying in the hotel. The hotel's recent refurbishment has restored the stunning ballroom to its former glory, remodelled the River Restaurant and Savoy Grille, and added a tea shop and a new bar. 

This elegant, traditional English hotel will feel like a home away from home. The Stafford boasts 105 individually decorated rooms, free wifi and complimentary access to the work out studio. Situated in upmarket Mayfair, you'll be close to all the action in Central London.

The Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour is one of London's few 5 star all-suite hotels. Offering stunning views of the city and the Thames, Chelsea Harbour is one of London's most prestigious addresses. And if you fancy travelling by river, you can charter the Wyndham Grand's own catamaran!