Romantic, tranquil and charming. This is our list with the most romantic hotels in London, UK. Gorgeous hotels for a pleasant staycation in London, for couples. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sofie Nieminen & Ted Valentin. Updated December 2023.
Elegant. Great value. Great views. Ideally located between central London's Knightsbridge and Kensington districts, the boutique 5-star Milestone Hotel Kensington boasts a resistance pool, a fitness centre, and a luxurious spa. Overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, this intimate hotel is just 10 minutes' walk from leafy Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall. Individually designed, each air-conditioned room offers a romantic elegance, a 24-hour front desk, and modern technology. Guests at the unique Milestone Hotel Kensington can enjoy a range of traditional food in the onsite Cheneston's Restaurant. With antique furnishings, fresh flowers, and fine fabrics, the luxurious rooms include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, a work desk, seating area, and a mini-bar. With free toiletries, the en-suite bathroom has a hairdryer. The daily room service includes a complimentary treat, such as sweets, homemade cookies, seasonal fruits, or candles. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced and organic produce wherever possible and the chefs encourage individual requests. The intimate Stables Bar offers a range of over 400 vintage wines. Guests can also sip cocktails in the chic conservatory or take tea by the fire in the lounge. Dating back to the 19th century, the Milestone Hotel Kensington is ideally located for designer shopping, sightseeing, and enjoying London's superb range of entertainment. The Victoria and Albert Museum is just 1 mile away and the world-famous Harrods Department Store is within an 8-minute walk.Show full description
A perfect mix of high-end service and feeling-at-home atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly, the list of attentions endless, and the breakfast is unique. The hotel is a wonderful place and ideal for a romantic staycation!
Unique. Historic. Great location. In London's Theatreland, in the heart of the West End, this 4-star boutique hotel offers beautiful rooms with antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour front desk and a library lounge. The unique bedrooms at Hazlitt’s have sumptuous decor and elegant panelled walls. Built in 1718, Hazlitt’s features priceless antiques and historical features throughout. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, minibar and work desk, and the luxury bathrooms feature land&water toiletries. A delicious breakfast is served in the rooms and includes freshly baked croissants and coffee. Hazlitt's also offers an honesty bar. Details include chandeliers, Victorian baths and carved wooden beds. Hazlitt’s is situated just off Soho Square, 300 metres from Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. Oxford Street is a 2-minute walk away, and Oxford Circus can be reached in a 10-minute walk.Show full description
Hazlitt’s is right in the heart of London’s Theatreland and a short walk from Oxford Street, Covent Garden, and the designer boutiques of Bond Street. I love their library with a working fireplace, comfortable old-fashioned furnishings, and plenty of books to read. There is a top-notch bar where you can relax and have a glass of wine. The design of the rooms with bathtubs and luxurious toiletries is simply amazing!
Elegant. Unique. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Nestled behind Buckingham Palace, this luxurious hotel is opposite the Royal Mews. It has striking rooms, a generous supply of free snacks and canapés, attentive 5-star service, and a wood-panelled Executive Lounge. Guests are offered complimentary snacks all day during their stay. Snacks include fresh fruit, crisps, and a selection of dried fruit & nuts, sweets, chocolates and toffees. Small tubs of Judes ice cream, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, and evening canapés are also on offer. With a stylish black-and-white theme, each en suite bedroom has a handmade mattress, air-conditioning and luxury bedding. There are on-demand movies, Bose music systems and marble bathrooms with bathrobes and Floris' toiletries. 41 is 500 metres from London Victoria Tube and Train Station. Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Piccadilly Circus are less than 1 mile away. The quiet and exclusive 41 hotel feels like a traditional London club. The Executive Lounge has a glass roof for bright breakfasts, afternoon teas and sampling the all-day menu.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a popular rooftop bar. And it is the most popular romantic getaway hotel in London, among couples.
Charming. Historic property. Comfortable beds. Set in central London's fashionable Clerkenwell area, The Rookery offers charming rooms with elegant period furnishings and free WiFi. Only 100 metres from Farringdon Railway Station, the small hotel is also just 5 minutes' walk from Barbican Tube Station. For lunch and evening meals, there is a room service menu as well as a wide range of restaurants and bars in the immediate area. Set within a row of 18th-century houses, The Rookery still retains many original features. With sumptuous antique furniture and artwork, each individually styled and air-conditioned room offers a flat-screen LCD TV. The luxury en-suite bathrooms boast land&water toiletries and a hairdryer. In the mornings, guests at The Rookery can enjoy breakfast in the elegant conservatory or served to the privacy of the room. Breakfast includes freshly baked croissants. Guests can relax in the library or in front of an open fire in the oak-panelled lounge. By Smithfield Market and on the outskirts of London's financial Square Mile, The Rookery is just over 1 mile from South Bank’s Tate Modern gallery. Impressive St. Paul's Cathedral is only half a mile away.Show full description
Delightful boutique hotel with top-class bar sets in a perfect location to explore London, just a few steps away from St Paul's Cathedral, the Bank of England, and the Old Bailey. The rooms and hotel itself have classy interior design, antique furniture, and fashionable wooden decor. The property itself is unusual and quirky with a warm and luxurious atmosphere!
Great breakfast. Popular among couples. This 5-star luxury hotel is in London's Knightsbridge, looking out over quiet gardens. It offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with luxury bedding, minibars, flat-screen TVs and Bluetooth speakers. Egerton House is less than a 3-minute walk from Harrods and Harvey Nichols department stores and the Kensington museums are within a 5-minute walk. Knightsbridge and South Kensington Tube stations are 750 metres away. Rooms have hand-stitched mattresses, antique furniture, original artworks and marble bathrooms. There are luxury bathrobes, Floris toiletries, mineral water and fresh fruit and flowers. Traditional English afternoon teas are available and the quiet bar serves light snacks and cocktails. The hotel offers a butler service and a large menu from 07:00 to 22:00. Guests can eat in their room or in the bar/lounge area.Show full description
Highly elegant. Just 0.5 miles from Buckingham Palace, The Goring offers elegant rooms, gourmet cuisine, and free WiFi. Guests have free fitness-club access, and many rooms overlook the large hotel garden. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the hotel restaurant where the chef uses carefully selected British produce. There is a range of wines to sample on the terrace that overlooks the private gardens. Boutique shops in Sloane Square are a 5-minute taxi ride, and within 1.2 miles are the Tate Britain and the Houses of Parliament. Guests are less than 5 minutes’ walk from Victoria Station, giving excellent transport links. The 5-star Goring presents spacious rooms with luxury décor, each featuring a seating area and a TV with films on-demand. Many rooms also have a private terrace.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most ELEGANT romantic getaway hotel in London.
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Situated just a 7-minute walk from London Liverpool Street Station, Batty Langley's features beautiful rooms with antique furniture, heavy silk curtains and quirky bathrooms. Located in a cobbled street in London's trendy Spitalfields, the iconic Gherkin building is 13 minutes' stroll away and Old Spitalfields Market is a 3-minute walk away. Each unique bedroom has air conditioning and a Smart TV with media hub, and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Breakfast is served in the guests' bedroom or can be taken in one of the beautiful public rooms on the ground floor such as the Tapestry Room with its sunny, private courtyard. The breakfast menu features freshly-baked croissants and the famous Brick Lane beigels as well as delicious smoothies. There is an honesty bar where guests can pour themselves a drink, and a 24-hour room service menu. The hotel is 1.1 miles from the Barbican Centre, 9 minutes' walk from The Brick Lane Gallery and 20 minutes' journey on foot from the Tower of London. Tower Bridge is also 1.2 miles away. A tea or coffee tray is provided on arrival.Show full description
Batty Langley’s is ideally located just outside the ancient walls of the City of London. Tastefully designed rooms with beautiful vintage furniture and extraordinary bathrooms, look at the luxurious bathtubs and golden decor details. There is also a fantastic secluded garden to relax and enjoy a cup of tea!
Very stylish. Popular among couples. Set within a 2-minute walk from Oxford Street in central London, The Mandrake is a luxury lifestyle hotel featuring eclectic, vibrant interiors and a carefully-curated private art collection. Free WiFi is offered throughout. The rooms are set across four floors, rising up from the central courtyard surrounded by hanging gardens of jasmine and passion flower. The Mandrake has the Jurema Terrace, which is an outdoor dining restaurant and YOPO Restaurant and Bar which is an indoor restaurant serving a Latin American menu with influences from South America. The Mandrake features 30 stylish bedrooms, with three luxury suites and a penthouse. And the YOPO bar where guests can enjoy botanical-based house cocktails created by the expert team of mixologists. There is also a Members Only Bar at the hotel with live music and DJs from Thursday through Saturday and rooms may be affected by noise. The Mandrake is 650 metres from The British Museum and 1.3 km from Covent Garden. The London West End, with its numerous theaters, bars and shops, is within a 15-minute walk from the property.Show full description
I think this is the most STYLISH romantic getaway hotel in London.
Beautiful. Stylish. Lovely interior design. L’oscar London is a 39-bedroom hotel set within the former Headquarters of the Baptist Church. Set near Covent Garden, L'oscar London is in an location for experiencing the city. Guests can enjoy access to a range of boutiques, restaurants and cultural hot spots including Theatreland, the British Museum and the Royal Opera House. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a seating area and a private bathroom. All rooms have air conditioning and complimentary WiFi access. A la carte and Full English breakfast options are available each morning at L'oscar London. Royal Opera House is 600 metres from the accommodation, while Lyceum Theatre is 700 metres away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 12 km from the property.Show full description
Great value. Great location. Boasting sumptuously decorated rooms, butler service, and gourmet cuisine across 5 stylish lounges, this boutique Victorian townhouse nestles in elegant Kensington. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the famous museums of Exhibition Road, Adria is only 15 minutes on foot from Hyde Park. Stunning, opulent design and sleek, marble bathrooms with underfloor heating and walk-in waterfall showers feature in each luxury room at Adria. With a retractable roof, the open-air Garden room can be used for afternoon tea or coffee after dinner. You can relax amongst elegant furnishings with your own espresso machine, an iPod dock, and a HD iMedia hub. Breakfasts are served amidst a relaxed atmosphere in the morning room, including a selection of pastries, eggs cooked to order, yoghurts and fresh fruit. If your favourite dish is not on the menu, the chefs can make it for you. Healthy juices are served at Adria, along with classic teas and coffees, and non-alcoholic cocktails. South Kensington and Gloucester Road tube stations are located just 5 minutes’ walk from the townhouse, and Harrods is less than 20 minutes away on foot. The Natural History Museum is a 10-minute walk away, and Heathrow Airport is a 30-minute drive.Show full description
Great views. San Domenico House is a luxurious boutique hotel located only 5 minutes’ walk from Sloane Square and fashionable Chelsea. Bedrooms have en suite marble bathrooms and offer free Wi-Fi. Beautifully designed rooms are furnished with antiques, paintings and classical furniture, collected from around the world. Air-conditioned rooms feature seating areas, Smart TVs and large built-in wardrobes. Penhaligon's toiletries and bathrobes are provided in the luxurious bathrooms. Some rooms offer a balcony. There is a breakfast, lunch and dinner room service menu and a roof-top terrace is available for exclusive use of the hotel guests. Victoria Station, Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are all just one mile away. San Domenico House is just under 40 minutes’ walk from Kensington and just under 15 minutes' walk from world famous Harrods.Show full description
Lovely property. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. With a quiet location in elegant Notting Hill, Portobello Hotel offers luxury breakfasts and boutique bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. The famous Portobello Market is just around the corner, while Hyde Park is a 15-minute walk away. The beautiful bedrooms at Portobello Hotel have individual, luxury décor, and each features a minibar and refrigerator. Some rooms have character features, including round beds or stand-alone baths. A continental breakfast is available each morning including organic coffee, and locally sourced hams, cheeses, and pastries. Situated on a grand Georgian terrace, Portobello hotel is a 5-minute walk from Notting Hill Gate Underground Station. The stylish Kensington High Street is within a 20-minute walk, and Knightsbridge is 1.5 miles away.Show full description
Nice style. Elegant. In exclusive Knightsbridge, this 5-star boutique hotel once played host to Oscar Wilde. Guests can dine or have a light lunch in the elegant and comfortable bar and drawing room and enjoy luxurious rooms with iPod docks. Originally built in 1887, the beautiful rooms at Cadogan Hotel now feature LCD TVs with satellite channels, a DVD player, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel exits onto Sloane Street, which is full of designer shops. Each spacious room offers a private bathroom with luxury toiletries. Cadogan provides a chic bar and an elegant lounge where guests can choose from the extensive bar and lounge menu featuring Great British classics. Guests can also exercise in the hotel’s own fitness studio. Harvey Nichols and Harrods are just a 5-minute walk away. Knightsbridge Underground Station is 5 minutes’ walk away, while Hyde Park is a 10-minute walk.Show full description
Romantic. Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Featuring ultra-chic interiors and a private garden, Number Sixteen offers glamorous accommodation in cosmopolitan South Kensington. The Victorian property provides 24-hour room service, minibars and iPod docking stations in the rooms. Each individually styled room reflects the contemporary design of the hotel, with luxurious fabrics and furnishings and hints of bold colour. Afternoon tea is served all day at the hotel, and can be taken in the garden, conservatory, drawing room or library. All rooms at Number Sixteen are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have French windows leading to a small balcony. Guests have a number of public rooms within the hotel in which to relax after a day outside in bustling London. South Kensington Underground Station is a 3-minute walk away, and is surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. Located on the Picadilly, Circle and District lines, the hotel has easy Underground links to many parts of the city.Show full description
Fantastic design, so chic and stylish! Number Sixteen has its tree-filled private garden, a stylish lounge room, and sunny Orangery. I think every corner of this hotel is designed to enjoy a cup of tea in a secluded atmosphere. The rooms are tastefully decorated and have great facilities. Ideal location in the heart of lively South Kensington.
Comfortable beds. Situated in the prestigious Marylebone area of Central London, Dorset Square Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Baker Street Tube Station. It features a designer drawing room with high ceilings, an honesty bar and fireplace. The elegant yet contemporary rooms are styled using complementary colours and designer fabrics. Most rooms offer views of the leafy garden. They all feature a flat-screen LCD TV, a minibar and an en suite bathroom with Rik Rak by Kit Kemp toiletries. Dorset’s Square’s Potting Shed is open all day to hotel guests, locals and the public alike offering English brasserie style cuisine, using locally sourced produce. Here guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a morning coffee, afternoon tea and cocktails. The hotel is located in the North Westerly part of London’s West End and less than a 5-minute walk from Regent’s Park. The immediate vicinity of the hotel is full of shops, bars and restaurants and London Marylebone Rail Station is 3 minutes away on foot.Show full description
Beautiful. Historic. Cosy rooms. In a prime location in London, Home House - Private Member's Club provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a sauna. At Home House - Private Member's Club you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. The accommodation features nightclub and room service. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units include a safety deposit box. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Staff at the accommodation are available to provide guidance at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near Home House - Private Member's Club include Madame Tussauds, Oxford Circus and Oxford Street. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Great interior design. Great location. The Zetter is a quirky Georgian hotel located on a picturesque cobbled square in Clerkenwell, London. With an award-winning cocktail lounge and free WiFi access for all guests, the property also offers complimentary bike hire. The Zetter has 13 uniquely-styled, air conditioned bedrooms, which feature a gourmet snack tray, complimentary still and sparkling spring water, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat screen TV and a hairdryer. A 6-minute stroll from Farringdon Train Station, St. Paul's Cathedral is just a 14-minute walk away. The en suite bathrooms, some of which have a freestanding bath, offering products from The White Company, a raindance shower, bathrobes and slippers. The Zetter provides 24-hour room service and has a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and dry cleaning. The property is less than a mile from the Barbican Centre and The Gherkin is 1.4 miles away. The British Museum is 23 minutes' walk away.Show full description
Great location. With a 24-hour front desk, this 5-star hotel is located in a quiet street in the heart of London. It offers valet and concierge services, and spacious bedrooms with Rik Rak by Kit Kemp bath products. There are many bars and restaurants a 5-minute walk away. Hyde Park, Harrods and the international designer stores of Sloane Street and Brompton Cross are a minute's walk away. The Knightsbridge Hotel offers 24-hour room service served in the guest rooms or in the ground floor library and drawing room, including afternoon tea. Individually and tastefully decorated, each room has a luxurious bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. There is also a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and an iPod docking station. The Knightsbridge offers a car pick up service at a charge. The Royal Albert Hall, the National History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum are within 1 mile of the property.Show full description
Stylish. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Set in London, 1.1 km from Brick Lane, Redchurch Townhouse by Soho House features access to a local fitness centre. Offering a bar, the property is located within 1.9 km of Sky Garden. There is an on-site restaurant, which specialises in Italian cuisine and also offers gluten-free options. The property is 2.6 km from Tower of London and 2.6 km from St Paul's Cathedral. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. All rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries. All units include a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Redchurch Townhouse by Soho House provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. For any tips on how to get around or what to do in the area, guests can ask at the reception. Tower Bridge is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Borough Market is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 11 km from Redchurch Townhouse by Soho House.Show full description
Charming. Superb breakfast. Superb interior design. Popular among women.Opened August 2020. Featuring a garden, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Lime Tree Hotel is located in the centre of London, 1.3 km from Buckingham Palace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Victoria Train Station. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near Lime Tree Hotel include St James's Park, Victoria Underground Station and Harrods. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This might be one of the most WELL DESIGNED small hotels in London. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
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