Laura Goulden
Contributing Writer
Contributing Writer
Rosewood London
The arrival here elicits the same gasps as would winding up at a country manor house.
The Savoy
Timeless, understated extravagance on the banks of the Thames.
Brown's Hotel, A Rocco Forte Hotel
For five-star charisma, Brown's wins hands-down.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Gracious and unstuffy, it’s still the best-situated hotel in London.
The Connaught
A genteel and top-notch property in the heart of tony Mayfair, with dependable elegance and refinement.
Corinthia London
A plush choice in the center of London for uncompromising fans of luxury.
The Standard, London
This is the hippest place to sleep in a newly cool part of town. (Tip: Bring earplugs.)
Shangri-La The Shard, London
Subtly attentive service and views, views, views overlooking the river and city.
The Langham, London
Five-star hotels don’t come more luxurious—or better located—than this.
Sea Containers London
Much like a chic cruise ship marooned on the South Bank, Sea Containers is slick and shiny.
The London EDITION
Where glamorous crowds come to see and be seen, moving and shaking in impressive communal spaces.
Ham Yard Hotel
For once, a five-star hotel that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
The Lanesborough
Regency splendor with lashings of lavish detail and a Michelin-starred restaurant next to Hyde Park.
British Museum
You could spend several lifetimes in Britain’s largest museum.
Sir John Soane's Museum
The former home of architect and collector Sir John Soane, this is the most atmospheric museum in London.
Tower of London
Home to England's crown jewels as well as some grizzly events in the past.
The Hoxton, Southwark
Freelancers nurse coffees behind MacBooks, media workers come to gossip over a bottle of wine, and tourists sling cocktails.
The Marylebone
A safe bet in a superb location, close enough to the center of town yet away from 24/7 hustle and bustle.
The Bloomsbury
The beautifully renovated Bloomsbury Hotel couldn’t be more central, yet somehow it manages to feel like a secret.
Generator London
A hip hostel in the thick of things, attracting a young, bright crowd not afraid to socialize into the wee hours.