Five of the Best Luxury Hotels in the City of London

Apr 21st 2011

The Square Mile is not just London’s financial hub. If you’re spending time in the capital – for business or pleasure – the City of London is one of the most desirable locations to stay in London. Given the wealth of impressive hotels on offer, we’ve put together a shortlist of five of the best luxury hotels in the City of London to help make your decision just that little bit easier.

Inside a room at the Andaz – Photograph by UggBoy♥UggGirl

Andaz Liverpool Street

Providing the ultimate in five-star experience, the 267 room Andaz Liverpool Street is a magnificent boutique-style hotel, and the flagship of Hyatt Hotel’s new Andaz brand. Scratch beneath the surface of this nineteenth century red brick Victorian building, located in the heart of London, and you’ll find an ultra-modern London hotel which is quite simply a triumph of function and design. No reception desk or check-in queues await, as staff come to you to with portable PCs – offering you a personal, effortless service. Fine dining and fresh British produce at the 1901 restaurant is one of five dining options available to guests, which offer an extensive choice from seafood to Japanese cuisine. You’ll be spoilt for choice for drinks too, with the award-winning Champagne Bar and traditional George Pub just two highlights of the five-strong bar and lounge facilities. With a host of business services, inclusive Wi-Fi and local landline phone calls, the Andaz is an ideal option for business people looking for a luxury hotel in London.

Rooms currently start from £240.00 per night.

Threadneedles

An award-winning five-star boutique hotel, Threadneedles is a haven of luxurious, chic modernity discreetly hidden away behind Bank Tube station. Situated opposite the Bank of England, Threadneedles fittingly occupies a former nineteenth century banking hall – which has been sympathetically remodelled into one of the finest luxury hotels in London. From the awe-inspiring stained glass dome above the reception, to the impressive pillars and marble banking counters, the exquisite original features are complemented beautifully by a sophisticated yet simple interior design. Voted by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the best 50 hotels in the world, Threadneedles is the place to stay in the City of London.

Threadneedles is also conveniently located near prestigious City of London virtual offices at 41 Lothbury.

Grange City Hotel

With panoramic views across the River and the City’s financial centre, the Grange City Hotel is a spectacular five-star hotel. Beautifully appointed, extensively equipped and expertly staffed, the Grange City Hotel’s wealth of facilities – including a superb health and fitness club – makes it one of the best luxury hotels in the City of London, and an excellent choice for both international visitors and business people alike. An array of dining options are on offer, from international cuisine using only the freshest ingredients at the galleried Forum restaurant, to the more relaxed Lutetia Bar and Brasserie overlooking the hotel’s own private piazza. The Grange City hotel also offers Japanese food at the fabulous Koto II restaurant, and all the cocktails you could wish for at the Isis Bar and Lounge.

A stroll away from the Tower of London, the Grange City Hotel is ideally located for London’s financial district, including virtual offices at 288 Bishopsgate.

Weekday rooms are available from as little as £99.00 per night.

View from the Grange St. Paul’s Hotel – Photograph by Grange Hotels

Grange St. Paul’s Hotel

For five-star sophistication in one of the best luxury hotels in the heart of the City of London, the Grange St. Paul’s Hotel really raises the bar. Located close to the Thames, in between Blackfriars and Mansion House, contemporary, modern styling meets understated, luxurious elegance right across this ten floor, 433 room hotel. A stunning glass atrium, rising 80 feet through the centre of the hotel, plays host to four restaurants and a trip to the spectacular Sky Bar, which enjoys commanding views onto St. Paul’s Cathedral, is simply a must. With friendly and attentive staff, exceptional facilities including in-room multimedia hubs, and a state-of-the-art business centre, the Grange St. Paul’s Hotel offers the complete five-star experience for those needing a London hotel for business or pleasure.

Boundary

A celebration of design awaits guests of Boundary, an utterly unique and simply stunning luxury London boutique hotel situated in the thriving Shoreditch quarter. The brain child of English designer Sir Terrence Conran, this former Victorian warehouse – exquisitely restored over a period of three years – is now a masterpiece as extraordinary as it is eclectic. With three restaurants, 12 individually designed guest rooms – each inspired by a prominent designer or movement – and a stunning rooftop garden complete with 100-plus-year-old olive trees, Boundary is a luxury london hotel like no other. If you can drag yourself from your handmade super King Savoir bed, why not drop into Albion for some cafe culture and to buy some British food and drink, or sample dinner in the excellent open-kitchen Boundary restaurant, before immersing yourself in East London’s thriving cultural environment. An environmentally-friendly luxury hotel, Boundary has been ‘green‘ right from its inception. Reclaimed materials and retained industrial features creatively compliment the functionality of two bore holes which help power this exceptional hotel. Hoxton Square, Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Columbia Road are all within walking distance, as are some of the most prominent virtual offices in London’s financial quarter.

Have you visited any of these luxury London hotels? Why not tell us about your experience in the comments below, or share some of your top tips for places to stay in the City of London.

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