Romantic London Retreats

Each floor in The Halkin takes on a theme, but don't think that this approach comes off as gimmicky. Instead, all 4 are unassumingly elegant. Every room is individually decorated and features marble bathrooms with COMO Shambhala products, interactive TV services and a personal bar. Halkin you possibly refuse?

Put the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street behind you, and sneak into this discreet little town house off the beaten track. Named after William Hazlitt, best known as Napoleon's biographer, Hazlitt's has a charm all of its own. It's bursting with antiques and period furnishings. All are meticulously maintained with Victorian bathrooms and quaint touches. Never mind Bonaparte, this is a bona fide gem!

There's no better accessory for that intimate night in than a deep, cast-iron bathtub - and that's exactly what you'll get if you book a room here. The first thing you notice when you enter this classic Georgian townhouse on a quiet road is the lobby full of modern artworks. The rooms at the Knightsbridge Hotel are no less alluring, with rich fabrics, thick, canopy beds and bathrooms decked with Molton Brown bath products.

It is hidden away on the edge of London's business district. The Rookery's appeal is obvious as soon as you step inside and are confronted by helpful staff and period charm. Polished wood panelling and open fires give the place a homely atmosphere, but if you're looking for something a little saucier, book the Rook's Nest, with its decadent bed guarded by black cherubs, one of which holds a whip!