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Ham Yard Hotel

Located in Soho, Ham Yard Hotel offers a quirky urban feel for visitors looking for an extraordinary stay. The hotel surrounds a courtyard garden complete with a dramatic bronze sculpture by British Sculptor Tony Cragg. Kit Kemp, the founder and creative director of Firmdale Hotels, designed and decorated the interiors, giving the hotel a stylish and feminine boutique aesthetic. Enjoy the Croc Bowling Alley in the hotel’s basement for a fun game with vintage bowling shoes and the option to use UV pins. The hotel is also hosting its second-ever Wimbledon viewing party where matches will be broadcast on a large LED screen and guests can listen to commentary via wireless headphones. Called “Centre Court-Yard”, the viewing party will have specialty cocktails, traditional strawberries and cream, and afternoon tea. For guests and tennis fans, tables are first come, first served, but bookings will be available for Ladies and Gentlemen’s Singles and Doubles Finals on July 12th and 13th.

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One Aldwych

You can’t miss this Covent Garden hotel’s abnormally narrow and triangular shape. One Aldwych, a luxury 5-star hotel, offers a unique experience centered around engaging cultural opportunities for its guests. We visited One Aldwych last July and reviewed its notable Curators Programme, where guests explore the area with four cultural curators from the neighbourhood. The hotel is stylishly decorated with a modern interior and pops of colour, off-setting the building’s Edwardian architecture. Be sure to check out the 400-piece collection of contemporary art and sculptures, scattered throughout the hotel as well as the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for a Roald Dahl afternoon tea experience. 

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The Royal Horseguards Hotel

The Royal Horseguards Hotel, located on the River Thames at Embankment, has a primary spot near some of the biggest attractions like The London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Trafalgar Square. Built in 1884 in the style of a French château, this Westminster hotel’s building is said to have once housed the British Secret Service. The hotel’s decor is characterised by its dark woods and traditional equine themed artworks. In May, the hotel unveiled its English country garden terrace for guests to enjoy a tranquil escape overlooking The London Eye. The Terrace, inspired by the hotel’s rich history, serves as a great space for relaxing lunches and intimate dinners. Be sure to check out the Terrace and enjoy the menu that ranges from fresh and summery salads to British favourites like Fish & Chips.

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Mercer Street

Although part of a chain, the Radisson Blu Hotel on Mercer Street has a particular charm definitely worth visiting. This modern boutique hotel located in Covent Garden is the perfect place for theatre breaks and exploring the area’s markets and nightlife. The suites come with plenty of personality, including separate dressing spaces with theatre-style make-up mirrors and walk-in wardrobes. The Monmouth Kitchen restaurant in the hotel’s lobby offers fine Peruvian and Italian cuisine with lunch, pre-theatre, and dinner menus available. The hotel also offers urban living rooms as well as creative co-working spaces and meeting rooms on the ground floor for those looking to get some work done. 

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NoMad London

Last but not least is NoMad London in the heart of Covent Garden. This New York-based hotel was designed with the idea of it belonging to a sophisticated art collector, evident with the over 1,600 art pieces present throughout the building. The building used to be the Bow Street Magistrates’ Court and Police Station, and hotel guests get in free to the connected police museum. The hotel has four different dining options for all of your eating and drinking needs, including newly relaunched Twenty8 NoMad for New York nostalgia, Side Hustle for casual drinks and snacks, Common Decency for private events, and the Library for food, drinks, and plenty of good books. The common areas are complete with lush greenery, creating a romantic and seductive ambiance. Private event spaces are also available in the Magistrates’ Ballroom which is adorned with hand-painted dark-sky murals.