The Cavendish ★★★★

London, as one of the most hotel-rich cities in the world, can overwhelm travellers with the abundance of possibilities when they choose a place to holiday. After all, London is a city of almost infinite variety – how does one even begin to narrow the options down? Ask the Cavendish. As a hotel that’s been in business since approximately 1836, the Cavendish clearly knows a thing or two about what makes a London hotel great.

In the past, the Cavendish was a favourite of the aristocracy, with dukes, earls, lords, and many members of the royal family passing through its doors- Winston Churchill himself was a patron. The building that is currently the Cavendish opened in 1966, and has upheld the traditional excellence and incredible high standard of service that made it famous for centuries. As befitting a hotel once run by a woman known as “the Queen of Cooks”, the hotel restaurant, bar and lounge are all exceptional, even within a city filled with award-winning restaurants. The rooms are elegant and luxurious, with plush furnishings and bathrooms designed by Villeroy and Boch. Thankfully, however, the pomposity of the Victorian era has been shed; instead the Cavendish takes full advantage of modern comfort and convenience, from the power showers and flat screen televisions to the chic and uncluttered décor.

The site too, whilst being in a historically significant location, is very much connected to the present day. There is a reason that stylish Mayfair is the most expensive square on the Monopoly board, as it means that you are within a short stroll of many of London’s most famed spots – the glamour and entertainment of Theatreland and the world-renowned shopping on Oxford Street are only ten minutes’ walk away. When you want to explore London further, Piccadilly Circus tube station is only two minutes from the doorstep, and opens up the rest of the city to you.