The 7 Best Hotels in London

Posted: 5/30/24 | May 30th, 2024

London is one of my favorite cities in the world. I’ve been visiting regularly since 2008 and never get tired of exploring the city. There are tons of amazing (and free) museums, a lively pub culture, and an incredible food scene that keeps me coming back for seconds.

But as much as I love the city, it’s very spread out. The neighborhood you stay in (and the hotel you pick) will greatly impact your trip. And, as one of Europe’s most visited cities, there are a ton of hotels to choose from here. It’s almost overwhelming.

To ensure you pick a great hotel, here’s my list of the best hotels in London. They’re the places I stay at when I visit so you know they’re worth your money!

1. Citadines Barbican London

Located close to the train station in the heart of the city, I think this four-star hotel offers excellent value for its location. The hotel has both classic rooms as well as apartment-style rooms with kitchens that are perfect for groups or families. The rooms are bright and warm, with soft tones, hardwood floors, wooden furniture, and comfy beds. They also boast a flatscreen TV, electric kettle, desk, reliable Wi-Fi, and lots of outlets near the bed so it’s easy to charge your stuff. They have great soundproofing so you can get a decent sleep too. The bathrooms are spacious and have excellent water pressure (a big plus for me) and include complimentary toiletries.

There’s no breakfast included, but there’s free coffee in the lobby and there are tons of restaurants nearby (the hotel is right in the center of the city after all). There’s a gym on-site too. It’s one of the better affordable choices in the Square Mile.

2. Counting House

The Counting House is an iconic English pub with 15 luxury rooms above it. While the pub has opulent, historic décor, the spacious rooms are all sleek and modern, embracing a mix of light colors and wainscoting. The simple but chic rooms include a flatscreen TV, iPhone dock, Nespresso machine, Wi-Fi, AC, and super king-sized beds. The bathrooms are just as well-appointed, with lots of light and excellent rainfall showers. The best part though are the huge beds. They have most comfortable beds you’ll ever sleep in here, thanks to the Egyptian cotton sheets and 1800 pocket sprung mattresses.

I also love the breakfast here (and the food in general). A full English breakfast is included, and they have a mouth-watering seasonal menu at the pub,…