Central London Luxury Bed and Breakfasts Guide

recommended four or five star, and other luxury B&Bs, inns and guest houses


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Juliette's B&B

London W2

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character, Victorian villa with individually decorated rooms that retain period features; breakfast is served in guests' rooms each morning

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the home of style, chic and cool in Kensington, even hosts art exhibitions, luxurious accommodation with an intimate atmosphere

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rest in comfortable, well-appointed rooms at this smart accommodation located within a 5-minute walk of Paddington Station and Hyde Park

Fitzrovia Belle

London W1

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located on Tottenham Court Road, this community pub boasts two bars, compact, boutique style rooms and serves an extensive food menu

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award-winning, Pimlico townhouse with unique bedrooms - some four-poster - that embrace boutique styling and original Victorian character

Hotel La Place

London W1

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enjoy a drink in the bar at this family-run guesthouse, after a day exploring the West End

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set across six Georgian townhouses and features a decoration of minimal clutter, handcrafted fixtures and nature-inspired artwork

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elegant, self-service rooms with a simple, Scandi style decor; 5-minutes on foot to Chelsea's King's Road and a little further to Sloane Square

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comfortable, family-run accommodation close to Hyde Park and Paddington Station, there are restaurants and bars within a short walk

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a stylish townhouse featuring well-presented rooms, some with a balcony, where the day starts with a choice of award-winning breakfasts

Commodore Hotel

London W2

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a Victorian townhouse in a quiet location, offering one and two bedroom apartments

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stylish accommodation offering an American-style dinner menu, situated close to Paddington Station

Mornington Hotel

London SW1

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smartly presented rooms, compact in size, feature at this welcoming guest accommodation set ithin a 10-minute walk of Victoria Station

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smart, well-appointed rooms upstairs, whilst downstairs there is a pub and restaurant serving Pan-Asian cuisine for lunch and dinner

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Oxford Street is steps away from this gorgeous Georgian townhouse B&B with elegant, glamorous rooms and a quaint parlour bar for afternoon tea

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situated on a quiet, Bloomsbury street, this townhouse offers elegant guest rooms, and is only a few minutes walk from the British Museum

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well-presented guest accommodation, with air-conditioned rooms, situated on a quiet, leafy square a short walk from trendy Notting Hill

Staunton Hotel

London WC1

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an 18th century town house offering traditional accommodation, rooms feature cherry-wood furnishings, close to museums, shops and theatres

The Tommyfield Hotel

London SE11

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offers unique rooms packed with character above a lively bar where live entertainment and quizzes are hosted and honest food is served

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a Georgian townhouse offering smart, well-appointed rooms, most with a basic kitchenette; breakfast is taken in a nearby sister property

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a Grade II listed townhouse, situated a 5-minute walk from Notting Hill, offering comfortable rooms

The Bull & The Hide

London EC2

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tucked away down a pedestrian street, just moments from Liverpool Street Station, a pub with a traditional bar and stylish rooms upstairs

Gainsborough Hotel

London SW7

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a traditionally furnished hotel, situated a short walk from the Natural History Museum

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ideally placed a short walk from Paddington Station, with city-wide transport links, and offers modern rooms decorated in warm colours

The Sumner Hotel

London W1

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Oxford Street shopping and the green expanse of Hyde Park are a short walk from this intimate accommodation with boutique style rooms

Fox & Anchor

London EC1

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classic, Victorian London pub close to Smithfield Market and Barbican; refurbished rooms blend contemporary decor and original character

Artist Residence

London SW1

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small, boutique hotel with uniquely decorated rooms that feature artwork and quirky furniture, a buzzy all-day eatery and cocktail cellar

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tucked away down a side street a few minutes walk from Farringdon tube and railway station; smart rooms are well-equipped and comfy

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ideally placed a few minutes stroll from Paddington Station, and city-wide transport links, and featuring stylish decor and comfy bedrooms

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close to Hyde Park, Bayswater Underground Station and the shops and restaurants on Queensway; bedrooms are cosy and comfortable

New Linden Hotel

London W2

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set on a peaceful garden square between Bayswater and Notting Hill and offers individually designed bedrooms and a relaxing terrace

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located a 5-minute walk from Oxford Street, this stylish guest accommodation offers well appointed rooms and use of a nearby spa

The Grafton Arms

London W1

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located in the elegant Fitzrovia area, this traditional London pub has been sympathetically updated to provide plushly furnished, comfy rooms

San Domenico House

London SW3

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elegant Victorian townhouse, close to Sloane Square and the King's Road, where English eclectic design meets glamorous Italian flair

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a discrete, townhouse hotel with only 16 guest rooms - each elegant and stylish and some with free-standing baths - in a quiet area of Marylebone

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relax in stylish rooms at this boutique-style hotel offering well appointed suites

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a Georgian townhouse, on a cobbled square, with decor that pays homage to the Victorian era and just 13, quirky and luxurious rooms

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a grand Victorian property, located 5 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey, with stylish rooms upstairs and a traditional pub downstairs

Windermere Hotel

London SW1

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run by the same family for 30 years, this welcoming accommodation offers high standards of hospitality and has well appointed bedrooms

The Goodenough

London WC1

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original character, traditional style and modern comforts mix in five listed Georgian townhouses that are set overlooking a quiet square

Blandford Hotel

London W1

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a well presented guesthouse offering spacious rooms, situated near many great attractions

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a restored, 19th century townhouse offering modern rooms and a light and airy lounge area

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an elegant, Edwardian townhouse with opulent public areas designed by Charles Frédéric Mewès and smart, contemporary bedrooms

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next to Paddington Station, this modern guest accommodation offers smart, well-appointed rooms and a great location for transport links

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