Gay and Lesbian Friendly Hotels

Deep in the hustle, bustle and muscle of London's Soho lies the stylish and sexy Soho Hotel. With its individually designed rooms and stylish hotel bar, this hotel is a favourite with gays, media darlings and celebs alike. It's Soho's first deluxe hotel, so if you want to live it up in the centre of London's gay action, stay here!

An eclectic mix of chic and charm, Sanderson is just off the madness of Oxford Street. It's one of two London projects by premier-league designers Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck. The pair have created visually gobsmacking hotels around the world. Sanderson celebrates everything shiny, sophisticated and surreal.

This five-star hotel in Holborn is conveniently located just minutes from Soho, Covent Garden and Bloomsbury, a great location for gay and lesbian visitors. Chancery Court Hotel's marble architectural features offer a tranquil and elegant haven in London. The hotel also has a restaurant, award-winning spa and bar.

Boasting wall-to-wall beautiful people, St Martins Lane is a sexy little number in the glam and glitz of London's theatreland. With design ranging from modern to the baroque, and the renowned Asia de Cuba restaurant also inside, this is one of London's most exciting hotels. Look out for the interactive light displays in every guest room.

The Montague on the Gardens is a traditional London townhouse. The Bloomsbury Rooms are individually decorated with luxury fabrics and furnishings. Five of these make-up the "Bloomsbury Set", named after the famous literary group of the 1920s and 30s and each has distinctive decor inspired by the artistic ideals of the group.

As soon as you enter the gleaming marble art deco lobby at the Marriott Grosvenor Square, you know you're in for a treat. This is one chic London hotel combining the contemporary with the classic. Dining is sublime here at Gordon Ramsay's award-winning Maze restaurant, with its tantalising fusion of French and Asian cuisines.

For edgy, masculine design, head to Apex City of London hotel. Their slick, contemporary interiors will appeal to any savvy design types out there. This hotel is so committed to preserving the environment that it has a dedicated architect responsible for sustainable design. Saving the world has never been sexier, or more stylish.

Mandeville Hotel is another great gay haunt, and home to the elegant deVigne bar. Try their signature Honey Suckle cocktail: a tempting mix of honey vodka, rose petal liquor, elderflower, crushed raspberries and champagne. The Mandeville is just minutes away from shopping heaven in Bond Street, in the trendy village of Marylebone.

The Trafalgar has a nice, relaxed atmosphere and is perfectly located near Soho for some of the best of London's gay nightlife – check out venues like Soho Revue Bar, Candy Bar and Ghetto. Inside, alongside the beautiful people, you'll find beautiful bedrooms, and a great hotel bar and chic roof terrace.

Head south of the river, and into the thumping heart of Vauxhall's gay "village", and you'll find Plaza on the River, which offers the finest in luxury places to stay in London. This hotel is in a great location for all sorts of treats: it's just a two-step away from the incredible cultural hub that is London's South Bank.