Top Unique London Hotels

The five-star Athenaeum is a fantastic family hotel, particularly with the addition of its kids' concierge. Even before you arrive, they'll be in touch to make sure your kids have their favourite DVDs, treats and anything else to keep them happy. And they can arrange your perfect family itinerary, from bike hire to theatre tickets.

A boutique hotel close to cool bars, cafes and an independent cinema, the Bermondsey Square Hotel has a 60s vibe and boasts 79 stylish bedrooms with interiors designed by David Gabriel. There are four luxury loft rooms, each named after a different 60s song. Request the "Lucy" room and enjoy its balcony and hot tub – groovy baby!

Enjoy a stay in tranquil Richmond at The Bingham hotel. This elegant hotel has just 15 rooms, each with its own character and an art deco touch – and you can choose from features including a four-poster bed, jacuzzi bathtub and river view. The Bingham is just a short walk from Richmond Park too.

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.

Situated inside an old courthouse in a Grade II listed building is the Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton. John Lennon, Mick Jagger and Oscar Wilde all had cases heard there. You can have dinner inside three of the original prison cells and look out for iron bars in the lobby!

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!

Not many hotels can claim to have their own helipad – but Hotel Verta can! Situated by the London Heliport in Battersea, you can easily find somewhere to park your helicopter during your stay. The 70-room hotel also features a restaurant, spa and al fresco terrace. 

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. 

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.

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!