Top 5: Best Hotels in London

Whether you’re visiting the great city for a short break, escaping the routine of the daily grind or preparing to indulge in a thoroughly deserved romantic weekend, the capital offers some of the world’s best hotels. From regal elegance to hipster cool, let Gentry introduce you to the best hotels in London …

No matter what your tastes might be, every discerning guest demands a little style and panache from their lodgings. We've chosen what we believe are the five best hotels in London – hotels that give you a little shiver when you pass through their doors.

1. CHARLOTEE STREET HOTEL

Charlotte Street Hotel is situated in the media neighbourhood just north of Soho. It is a minute's walk from leafy Soho Square and the theatre district, within easy reach of the financial centre and is surrounded by some of London's most vibrant bars, restaurants and cafes. Designer Kit Kemp has used a 'Bloomsbury Group' theme throughout the hotel which features original art from the period and a mural in the brasserie reflecting scenes of 'contemporary London life'. The drawing rooms are in the spirit of Bloomsbury artists Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell who were influenced by Matisse and the more colourful French painters. This is the very best hotel we can imagine – a perfect representation of London in the 21st Century.

Rooms range from £258.50 to £1351.25…

15 Charlotte Street, North Soho, London. W1P 1RJ… Click here to learn more

2. BLAKES HOTEL george stephanopoulos zoloft

Created by Anouska Hempel, the London hotelier and internationally renowned designer, the hotel offers her style, elegance and sensational service to the well-travelled connoisseur. Blakes is now established as totally unique and has been the model for the "fashionable small hotel" in London and cities around the world. Respected for protecting the privacy of its clients against the paparazzi, it is the London base for film stars, musicians and all the top designers, earning its reputation as The "Couture" Hotel.

Rooms range from £172.50 to £1144.25…

33 Roland Gardens, South Kensington, London. SW7 3PF…Click here to learn more

3. HAYMARKET HOTEL

Haymarket Hotel is situated on the corner of Haymarket and Suffolk Place in the heart of London's theatre district. It is next door to the famous Haymarket Theatre Royal and is surrounded by some of London's best restaurants and bars. The hotel is perfect for Mayfair, Regent Street and Jermyn Street shopping. Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery are just around the corner – St. James's Park is a short walk. The hotel is within easy reach of the city's financial centre.

Rooms from £334.88 to £464.13

1 Suffolk Place, Haymarket, London. SW1Y 4BP…Click here to learn more

4. No. 11 LONDON

No 11 London Hotel Not your average Chelsea boutique hotel, No 11 London comprises of four revamped Victorian townhouses where antiques stand side-by-side with the cool, contemporary styling of Paul Davies. A firm favourite of the fashion pack, it owes much to its excellent location, just a stroll away from Sloane Street. No 11 London is an ideal place to unload and unwind after a shopping binge at designer stores like Prada, Hugo Boss and Tod's. A taste of the past, in the most modern of cities.

Rooms from £166.75 to £345.00

11 Cadagon Gardens, Chelsea, London. SW3 2RJ…Click here to learn more

5. HALKIN HOTEL

Halkin Hotel The Halkin is respected worldwide for its unrivalled standards of service, sophistication, contemporary design and style. It is the sister hotel of The Metropolitan on Park Lane, both of which were created and are owned by Christina Ong. The hotel is a sanctuary at a very discreet address where you can enjoy a five-star experience of quiet glamour, poised service and chic interiors. Reflecting the hotel's unfailing attention to detail, staff uniforms are designed by Giorgio Armani.