Best Hotels in Central London

Central London — Soho, Covent Garden, the Strand and Piccadilly — is the beating heart of the city. The concentration of restaurants, bars, theatres and nightlife here is unmatched anywhere in London, making it an outstanding base for clients who want to make the most of a London evening. The hotels range from grand landmark properties to characterful boutique options, all within minutes of the West End's best entertainment.

This guide covers the best hotels in central London for guests planning a memorable evening with a Carmen's Secrets companion.

The Savoy

The most storied address on the Strand and one of the great hotels of Europe. The Savoy has been welcoming guests since 1889, and the combination of Edwardian grandeur (the Savoy Court wing) and art deco elegance (the River wing) gives the hotel a range of room characters unique in London. The American Bar is perhaps the most famous hotel bar in the world. Thames-facing rooms on the upper floors offer one of the great private views in London.

Address: Strand, Covent Garden, WC2R 0EU

Rosewood London

A spectacular conversion of the Edwardian baroque Pearl Assurance building on High Holborn, the Rosewood opened in 2013 and immediately established itself among London's finest hotels. The Holborn Dining Room is one of the best brasseries in the city, and Scarfes Bar — with its open fireplaces and extraordinary art collection — is one of the most atmospheric drinking rooms in central London. An outstanding choice for the West End.

Address: 252 High Holborn, Holborn, WC1V 7EN

Covent Garden Hotel

A Firmdale property on Monmouth Street, in the heart of Covent Garden's most interesting streets. Kit Kemp's interior design — bold colour, original artwork, an instinct for comfort over formality — makes this one of the most enjoyable hotel experiences in central London. Brasserie Max in the basement is reliable for both lunch and dinner. The location is ideal for the Royal Opera House, the theatres of the Strand, and the restaurants of the Seven Dials.

Address: 10 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9HB

Ham Yard Hotel

Another Firmdale property, this one centred on a private courtyard off Piccadilly in the heart of Soho. Ham Yard is larger than the other Firmdale hotels and has a more public, social atmosphere — the bar and restaurant are genuinely popular with Londoners, not just hotel guests. The rooftop terrace is one of the better outdoor spaces in the West End. For a central London stay with a genuinely lively atmosphere, this is the recommendation.

Address: 1 Ham Yard, Soho, W1D 7DT

The Hoxton, Holborn

The Hoxton brand has expanded considerably since its Shoreditch origins, and the Holborn property remains one of the most consistent. The rooms are smaller than traditional luxury hotels but exceptionally well-designed, and the public spaces — the Hubbard & Bell restaurant, the lobby with its long communal table — have an easy sociability that suits the neighbourhood. Rates are competitive and the overall experience consistently exceeds expectations at the price point.

Address: 199–206 High Holborn, Holborn, WC1V 7BD

One Aldwych

An independently-owned five-star hotel in a landmark Edwardian building at the junction of the Strand and Aldwych. One Aldwych has the advantage of being genuinely grand without belonging to a group — the service has a personal quality that corporate five-star properties find difficult to replicate. The swimming pool in the basement is one of the better hotel pools in central London. The Indigo restaurant and the Lobby Bar are both well-regarded.

Address: 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, WC2B 4RH

The Fielding Hotel

For clients who want a central London address at a sensible price, The Fielding on Broad Court — literally steps from the Royal Opera House — offers clean, well-maintained rooms in one of the most convenient positions in the West End. No restaurant, no bar, no spa: just a well-run, honest hotel in an excellent location. For guests planning an opera evening or a night of West End dining and theatre, the location is unbeatable at the price.

Address: 4 Broad Court, Bow Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 5QZ

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