Best for Business Hotels

The Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf is a brand new riverside hotel designed for relaxation and clear thinking. Bedrooms are elegantly minimalist. Business facilities are cutting edge. Though you're just moments from Canary Wharf and City Airport, this is a place to take time out. There’s a waterside terrace perfect for al fresco dining, and East River Spa is a blissful urban retreat.

Situated in the heart of Knightsbridge, the 5-star deluxe Jumeirah Carlton Tower is only a short stroll away from many well-known department stores, such as Harvey Nichols and Harrods. The elegant ambience and caring service assures you of the comforts of home. The hotel has four restaurants serving a wide range of mouth-watering cuisine.

The slender 32-storey tower is located at the lovely West India Quay, by a stretch of bars and restaurants with al fresco dining. London Marriott West India Quay hotel is just a minute's walk from Canary Wharf's shops so there's plenty to keep you entertained before you catch your plane. And you'll have no excuse not to bring back some presents!

In the heart of Piccadilly, The Cavendish 4 star hotel is perfect for theatre lovers. You can be sure of a luxurious and relaxed stay at The Cavendish, which claims to have some of the best views in Britain! The in-house restaurant has recently been awarded an AA Rosette and offers a fabulous British menu.

If you actually get the time to do any sightseeing between meetings, you couldn't ask for a better-placed hotel. The Tate Britain and river Thames are just a few steps away and the London Eye and Houses of Parliament are nearby. The hotel's 460 contemporary bedrooms are all fresh, light and well-equipped.

Sir Terence Conran renovated a large Victorian hull close to Liverpool Street station, and the result is breathtaking. At the heart is an industrial lobby and spiral staircase, which draw gasps of appreciation from first-time visitors. Decoration is stylish throughout, and the rooms come with Frette bed linen, spacious bathrooms, and lots of extra services.

In recent years, Canary Wharf has emerged as the business hub of London, and the high buildings match the high ambitions. Perfectly placed for the wharf's bigwigs, the Four Seasons Canary Wharf combines stylish, contemporary decor with all the mod cons a high-flying business traveller could want. What's more, the views from the hotel's floor-to-ceiling windows are spectacular.

Once a bank, now a hotel. Stay in the heart of the City at Threadneedles. This beautiful hotel features a stunning 19th-century glass dome in the lobby, as well as wood-panelling and marble columns. This historic hotel has every modern luxury, including iPod docks and plasma screens by the bed.