Central London Romantic Hotels Guide

recommended hotels and other romantic retreats in Central London


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with a stunning central courtyard, this luxuriously appointed hotel offers boutique style rooms and sits just 200 metres from iconic Oxford Street

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a colourful hotel set around a courtyard garden, amidst the hustle and bustle of Soho, with elegant rooms, a rooftop terrace and small spa

The Rookery

London EC1

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housed in a row of restored, 18th century townhouses, by Smithfield Market, guest rooms feature elegant period furnishings and rich fabrics

Hazlitt's

London W1

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Georgian townhouse built in 1718, now home to an ornate hotel filled with character, antique furnishings and unique rooms sumptuous decor

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just steps from The British Museum, a Georgian townhouse offering traditional service, generous hospitality and individually designed rooms

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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

Egerton House

London SW3

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charming Victorian townhouse, where guests can enjoy a fireside afternoon tea, a martini or two in the quiet bar and exceptional service

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laden with 1920s sophistication throughout, there are spacious rooms with original features, a butler service and a secluded cigar terrace

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cosy, elegant townhouse located on a quiet, tree-lined street moments from Harrods; bedrooms are individually decorated and stylish

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an elegantly appointed hotel with period features that evoke a sense of Victorian grandeur, just 5-minutes stroll from museums

The Gore Hotel

London SW7

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a hotel packed with character and history - opened in 1892 - bedrooms feature hand-picked furniture, period pictures and ornate feature beds

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elegance and style combine in this sumptuous townhouse hotel, there are boutique bedrooms, a stylish bar and a innovative bar & grill

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an exclusive hotel, tucked away in St James's, with stunning, boutique-style bedrooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a roof top-terrace

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stylish and luxurious, with individually styled bedrooms, located in the heart of Theatreland - Theatre Royal next door - near Trafalgar Square

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intimate, Victorian townhouse hotel, with elegant, individually designed rooms adorned with original art, located moments from Harrods

The Gyle

London WC1

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listed Victorian townhouse, a short walk from Kings Cross Station, transformed into a unique residence that has a cosy, Scottish ambience

The Pelham

London SW7

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London townhouse with the intimacy of a country home combined with designer style; bedrooms feature a mix of antique and modern furniture

Adria Hotel

London SW7

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Victorian townhouse, in prestigious Kensington, with luxury rooms and suites each decorated uniquely and named after British icons

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colour, and style dominate this elegant hotel, a Bloomsbury Group theme runs throughout, situated close to lively Soho and Oxford Street

Blakes Hotel

London SW7

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luxurious hotel - renowned as the world's first boutique hotel - offering outstanding service, inspiring design and a tranquil atmosphere

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